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Drug dealing Inverness rapist back in court to hand over ill-gotten gains
Adam Pentacost, 34, used force to commit a series of rapes involving two much younger victims during assaults in Inverness.
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The Banff navy captain killed by a cannonball during Battle of Trafalgar
Captain George Duff, born in Banff on February 1, 1764, was a Scottish officer in the Royal Navy, witnessing some of the most notorious conflicts of the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Second man in court over alleged Kirkwall attempted murder
Kyle Christie, 29, appeared in private at Kirkwall Sheriff Court today facing two allegations.
Man taken to hospital as busy Elgin road cordoned off by police
Police are currently in the area at Morriston Road.
From Portlethen to Portman Road: The Aberdeenshire footballer starring in the Premier League
Born in the north-east before moving to Australia, Cameron Burgess has hit the heights of playing for his adopted nation and starring in the Premier League in a meteoric rise.
Jamie McGrath credits calm approach for Aberdeen's success in Celtic comeback
The Republic of Ireland international has been a key man for the Dons this season and played a starring role in their remarkable comeback against Celtic at Parkhead.
Dermot Gallagher delivers verdict on three major Celtic v Aberdeen VAR calls
The much-hyped top of the table clash lived up to the billing, as Aberdeen fought back from two goals down to claim a point at the home of the title holders on Saturday afternoon.
Second man charged following attempted murder and assault in Orkney
The incident took place on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall last week.
Willie Miller slaps down Brendan Rodgers' claim that Celtic deserved to beat Aberdeen
The Gothenburg Great wasn't having the Celtic's gaffers remarks after their thrilling 2-2 draw which saw the Dons fight back from a two-goal deficit to take a point back to Pittodrie.
Aberdeen Christmas Village approved despite plea from neighbour to move elsewhere
One disgruntled neighbour objected to the plans for the Christmas Village, citing that living near to the popular market stalls during recent Christmases had been 'absolute torture.'
Empty city centre shop could become pilates studio under new plans submitted to council
If the plans are approved, Emily revealed the studio would use an online booking system to monitor the number of people attending classes.
Killer guilty of murdering Army hero before skipping bail and heading to Aberdeen
Jack Crawley is facing a life prison term for murdering the married dad-of-two and also trying to kill another man with a similar weapon after skipping bail and heading to the Granite City.
Inverness schoolboy restores run-down Loganair founder’s headstone
Struan Eason reached out to the airline while working on a school project about the business.
Aberdeenshire Council gearing up to tackle challenges of winter season
The local authority is gearing up for winter by readying gritters and support vehicles and topping up salt stocks, and they are hoping for further input from the team of Snow Warden volunteers.
All you need to know about the new Ember bus route ahead of launch
The electric service - which will run between Aberdeen and Edinburgh - starts on Tuesday.
Pilates plans for empty Aberdeen shop as instructor vows to ‘help rejuvenate city centre’
Physiotherapy assistant Emily Robbie has lodged plans with Aberdeen City Council to transform the site on Chapel Street.
Aberdeen star Graeme Shinnie reckons Dons will have impressed Sir Alex Ferguson after Celtic Park heroics
Graeme Shinnie reckons Aberdeen will have left Sir Alex Ferguson impressed with the way they fought back to earn a draw against Celtic at Parkhead.
Barry Robson on Aberdeen's draw with Celtic and need for aggression when it matters
The former Dons boss was left impressed by Jimmy Thelin's side after they came from 2-0 down to take a precious point back to Pittodrie and maintain their unbeaten run.
Aberdeenshire swimming star calls for SNP Government to invest in pool lessons for kids
Hannah Miley, who represented Team GB at three Olympic Games, is backing a campaign calling on the SNP Government to invest £6m to fund the roll-out of a nationwide programme of lessons in schools
Aberdeen woman in legal action after £4,000 holiday ended in illness hell
“It was really terrible and for those several days, I have never felt so ill in my life. I wasn’t able to eat due to the stomach cramps and nausea."