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‘Outstanding effort’: Cairngorm rescue team’s seven-hour battle to save climber after avalanche
The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team shared videos revealing the harrowing conditions they worked in to find the injured man.

Sportscene pundits left fuming after Killie forward escapes red card in Aberdeen victory
The Wales international barged into Stefan Gartenmann with just three seconds on the clock, but no action was taken, sparking fury from former pros Neil McCann and James McFadden.


Aberdeen named as one of Scotland's happiest places in new national survey
With top class universities, wonderful parks and green spaces, easy access to the countryside and a large beachfront- locals thought there was plenty to smile about in Aberdeen.


Tributes paid to 'friendly' Aberdeen gran found dead at home after e-scooter crash
Tracie Alexander, 46, was discovered by police at her property on Mastrick Close at around 2.20pm on Monday, November 27. Detectives say her death is currently being treated as unexplained.


Aberdeen man honoured after saving the life of driver who had a heart attack behind the wheel
Quick-thinking Stuart McCreath saved the life of Steven Smith when he was experiencing a heart attack at the Peter Vardy car showroom in January by delivering CPR.

Aberdeen woman who died following e-scooter crash named locally
Tracie Alexander, who was 46, was found dead at a property in Mastrick on November 27 one week after she was involved in a collision.
£28,000 holy property opportunity in Aberdeenshire
Old Boddam church offers more than a room with a pew.
Plans lodged for new recycling centre at old AECC car park
The household recycling centre would be a boost for residents in Bridge of Don.
Young people will have to wait even longer before they can petition Moray Council
Elected members were expected to agree changes to the policy allowing those under 18 to raise issues with the local authority.
Delivery driver tore biker’s ligament in blind spot Aberdeen crash
Bartlomiej Janek had been panicked by a phone call from his partner just before he hit the motorcyclist on the Altens Industrial Estate.
Scottish Sea Farms completes £2.5 million factory refit in Lerwick
It means the salmon farmer has doubled its processing capacity in Shetland.

The Crown boosts Aberdeen flight searches as north-east featured on Netflix show
The last batch of episodes of the hit royal drama are set to be released next week, with the north-east and Balmoral Castle playing an important role in the events


North-east cancer charity marks 40th anniversary by launching 'invisible cake'
Customers at participating restaurants will be able to add the item to their orders by scanning a QR code displayed on a special birthday menu and making a suggested donation of £3.


Painting held in collection of late Aberdeenshire MP could fetch £80,000 at auction
The painting, which featured in a collection held by Sir James Murray, could sell for as much as £80,000. It was previously displayed at Aberdeen Art Gallery where Si James served as chairman


Barry Robson has 'no problem' with angry fan reaction after Aberdeen beaten 1-0 at Pittodrie by Kilmarnock
The Reds boss cut a frustrated figure after watching his side come away with nothing having conceded a last minute goal that saw them fall to 11th in the Premiership table.


Aberdeen's winless run stretches to seven games after 1-0 home loss to Kilmarnock
The Dons are now without a victory in their last seven matches in all competitions after a dull night of action at Pittodrie saw them lose out to an injury time goal.


Earlier admission 'could have saved' Aberdeen Royal Infirmary patient, woman tells Covid inquiry
Constance McCready told the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry that her partner Jim Russell was sent out of Stobhill Hospital in five or 10 minutes after he collapsed with suspected coronavirus early in the pandemic.

More than 6,000 patients displaced due to temporary closure of Alford Medical Practice
The medical practice on Gordon Road has been closed due to 'significant' water damage.
Ballet teacher from Oban acquitted of sexual offence allegations by jury
Jonathan Barton has walked free from court following a two-week trial involving students of an Argyll and Bute dance school between 2004 and 2019.

Portlethen boy, seven, in Friends of Anchor walk for dad smashes £2,000 mark
Campbell Cummings, seven, is gearing up to walk 10 kilometres around Aberdeen's Duthie Park to help cancer patients like his dad, 40-year-old Stephen, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last year.
