Aberdeen and North East Scotland News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Aberdeen and North East Scotland. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Uber re-applies for licence to operate in Aberdeen
The company was previously granted permission to launch in the city in 2018.
'Stunned' Buckie ineligible for play-off as East Kilbride progress
Saturday's Pyramid Play-Off tie between Buckie Thistle and East Kilbride is cancelled after the Highland League champions fail to meet Scottish FA licensing requirements.
Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch
The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch.
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.
Talks aim to resolve Aberdeen Airport taxi dispute
The dispute involves changes to working patterns and the introduction of a new departure charge.
Man jailed for £100,000 heroin and cocaine haul
Sherwin Brown was caught in Aberdeen with heroin worth £80,000 and cocaine worth £22,000.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
International Island Games Association chief steps down
Jorgen Pettersson is to step down as the head of the International Island Games Association after 17 years.
Car passenger killed in crash with lorry in Moray
The collision happened on the A941 near the junction with the A95 at Craigellachie.
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Shetland set for its first whisky distillery
It is to open in Lerwick, which is famed for the annual Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival.
Lucky move that led to a love of marine wildlife
Steve Truluck swapped engineering in London for whale and dolphin expertise in north east Scotland.
In pictures: Scotland's avalanche season
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has recorded a provisional figure of 169 avalanches.
How big a problem is dog fouling in Scotland?
More than 20 years after an act was introduced to tackle the issue - how big a problem does it remain?
Animal with 'amazing flatulence' found in medieval book
Satirist Ian Hislop has included the ancient Bonnacon among Britain's oldest jokes for his BBC podcast.
Cullen skink souperstar named at world championships
Kellie Spooner is named traditional and with-a-twist winner as the famous Scots dish is celebrated.
'Winning Olympic silver makes me want Paris gold'
Team GB cyclist Neah Evans claimed Olympic team pursuit silver in Tokyo but she only has eyes for gold in Paris this summer.
1964: Shetland shawl knitters
With less than half a dozen spinners of the material left, and perhaps as few as a dozen women capable of knitting the garments, they're probably only going to get more valuable.
Landward: Speyside
A special episode from Speyside. Dougie meets the man determined to save the Spey salmon.
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Montrose 4-1 Elgin City
Montrose moved into the top four of the Scottish Third Division with a defeat of play-off rivals Elgin City at Links Park.
Aberdeen boss relieved at victory
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown feels his side should have had a penalty in the narrow win over Dundee.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Toll taken on Dons' pitch - Brown
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown admits last year's rugby at Pittodrie combined with bad weather has affected the pitch.
Brown wants Dons unbeaten streak
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown insists his players can improve on recent displays despite their 0-0 draw against St Mirren.
Aberdeen 0-0 St Mirren
Ten-man Aberdeen hold on to claim a point in a drab, goalless Scottish Premier League encounter at Pittodrie.
East Stirling 2-4 Peterhead
Rory McAllister's double sets promotion-chasing Peterhead on their way to a comfortable win.
Scotland 1-0 Estonia
Scotland get off to a winning start under their new manager Gordon Strachan by beating Estonia at Pittodrie
Gilmour unhappy with Dons surface
Chairman Stewart Gilmour says St Mirren are extremely disappointed with the state of Aberdeen's pitch on Saturday.
Can Yousaf survive as Scotland?s first minister?
The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past.
Scottish Greens will vote to oust first minister
Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping the power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens.
Scotland's papers: Yousaf 'on brink' as green deal ends
The first minister's future dominates the front pages of the newspapers in Scotland.
Three rescued after boat sinks on Firth of Clyde
BBC Scotland News understands the boat collided with a tanker.
Ditching the Greens is a defining moment for Humza Yousaf
The first minister has torn up one of the most significant elements of Nicola Sturgeon's legacy.
Former SNP council leader in court on sex offences charges
Jordan Linden, 28, who stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council two years ago, is accused of 17 charges altogether.
Cushion covers ?saved my mum?s life?
Jan O?Neil has upcycled donated fabrics and made more than 40,000 cushion covers.
Council warning over Brazilian Butt Lift procedures
The local authority said it had been made aware of companies offering the procedures on social media.
SNP's power-sharing deal with Greens collapses
It follows the government's decision to scrap climate targets and its response to a gender services review.
Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027
The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.
Homeless village to be built in South Lanarkshire
The project will be developed by the Social Bite charity and South Lanarkshire Council.
Council fined after vulnerable man choked to death on sandwich
Brian Millar died after carers at his supported accommodation failed to ensure he was able to eat his meal.