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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Woman tells of Fraserburgh murder accused threat
The daughter of a man who died in a 1998 fire says the man accused of his murder threatened her on a bus.
Aberdeen City Council bid to save £125m in five years
Aberdeen City Council is to attempt to make savings by reviewing the way services are managed and delivered.
Teenager accused of extorting Dundee United chairman over 'infidelity claim'
She is accused of demanding money from Stephen Thompson by threatening to expose alleged infidelity.
Rescued sailor, 84, to attempt Shetland to Norway adventure again
The experienced yachtsman will attempt to sail from Shetland to Norway, two years after being rescued.
Lorry driver who killed pensioner in A90 crash sentenced
A court hears the HGV driver was "absolutely devastated" after causing the death of a pensioner.
Flotta terminal looking to the future after 40 years
When the facility opened in 1977 it was expected to have a life of perhaps 25 years.
Temporary surface for Great Aberdeen Run route
Upperkirkgate - next to the Marischal Square in Aberdeen development in Aberdeen - is currently dug up and closed off.
Wildcat or not? Catty rivalry between conservation groups
Two rival organisations are at loggerheads over a video said to show a "pure" wildcat.
Aberdeen fined by Uefa after crowd trouble against Apollon Limassol
Aberdeen are fined £9,100 by Uefa for crowd trouble during the club's Europa league qualifying tie against Apollon Limassol.
Aberdeen want to go 'one better' than last season, says assistant Tony Docherty
Assistant Tony Docherty is pleased with how Aberdeen's new squad is shaping up and hopes they can go "one better" than last term.
Jimmy Calderwood: Former Aberdeen & Dunfermline boss has Alzheimer's
Former Aberdeen and Dunfermline manager Jimmy Calderwood is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Aberdeen 'may play European games in central belt' without new stadium
Aberdeen FC chairman Stewart Milne warns the club faces playing European games in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Challenge Cup first-round round-up
Aidan Smith scores a hat-trick as Annan Athletic beat Celtic U20s in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup.
Your pictures of Scotland: 11-18 August
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 August.
Wind of change
Five giant wind turbines make up the Hywind pilot development, off the Aberdeenshire coast
Cat cam
The images, recorded by Wildcat Haven, show the animal on a large branch near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.
The night manager
Business-led initiative Aberdeen Inspired names Nicola Johnston as the person to promote the city's nightlife.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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Think tank calls for ban on jail terms of less than six months
Think tank Reform Scotland says criminals should not be sentenced to six months or less in prison.
Nicola Sturgeon to address Pride Glasgow 2017
She will be the first serving first minister to speak at the city's annual celebration of LGBTI culture.
Inverness roller derby team to hold first home game
Inverness City Roller Derby is to take on a team made up of players from Aberdeen in the exhibition match.
Safety advice ahead of Groove Loch Ness dance festival
Organisers of Groove Loch Ness, police and NHS Highland are urging revellers to enjoy the festival safely.
Police failures found in Dumfries body find case
Failures are found in the response to concerns about a vulnerable woman who was later found dead in Dumfries.
Vince Cable defends MPs over spending claims
The Liberal Democrat leader says his party has nothing to apologise for after questions were raised about campaign spending.
Rescued sailor, 84, to attempt Shetland to Norway adventure again
The experienced yachtsman will attempt to sail from Shetland to Norway, two years after being rescued.
Nicola Sturgeon would change SNP name
The SNP leader said that if she could turn the clock back 90 years and change the SNP's name she would.
Teenager detained for stabbing 16-year-old Luke Wallace
The 17-year-old stabbed promising amateur footballer Luke Wallace during a confrontation in Glasgow.
Trading resumes at fire-hit Blochairn market
Business is under way at a key wholesale market which serves much of Scotland with fresh produce.
Teenager accused of extorting Dundee United chairman over 'infidelity claim'
She is accused of demanding money from Stephen Thompson by threatening to expose alleged infidelity.
Police appeal after driver dies following M80 road crash
The 21-year-old man died in hospital following the accident near the Moodiesburn junction on Thursday.
Source: BBC News
