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.
Scottish education performance falling, says study
Standards in reading, maths and science among 15-year-olds have declined over the long-term, research suggests.
University of Aberdeen should 'carefully consider' languages cut plan
The Scottish government reacts to the University of Aberdeen proposals for modern language degrees.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 November and 1 December.
Families in NHS funding plea for life-changing cystic fibrosis drug
Parents of children with cystic fibrosis are trying to get Kaftrio before it is taken off the NHS.
Scottish councils warn of 'bankruptcy' risk without more funding
Cosla issued the warning in a briefing paper ahead of the Scottish budget on 19 December.
Cost of new greener Elgin procurator fiscal office rises to £3.5m
The decarbonisation project in Elgin was put at £2.2m but has now risen by more than half.
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Police Scotland seize £4.5m worth of drugs in three months
Officers say the haul included tablets with a street value of £1m which were recovered in Midlothian.
UK weather: North facing 'ice rink Monday' as freeze hits roads
Several Met Office weather warnings are in place for parts of the UK.
Kiesha Donaghy: Man in court charged with murder in Elgin
Mother-of-two Kiesha Donaghy, 32, was found dead at a property in the Moray town last month.
Ring of Brodgar: Concerns as visitors caught short at Orkney landmark
Councillors are told of "undesirable toileting behaviour" at the ancient Ring of Brodgar site.
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.
Scottish education performance falling, says study
Standards in reading, maths and science among 15-year-olds have declined over the long-term, research suggests.
Trans women who hurt females to go to male prisons
New guidance bans trans women who have been convicted of hurting females from women's prisons in most circumstances.
Man killed in Edinburgh gas explosion named
An installation inside a property is thought to have caused the blast which killed James Smith.
Tougher migration plans and new trans prisoners guidance
The home secretary's plans to cut migration numbers and new rules for trans prisoners make the headlines.
Tartan Army members plan journey to Germany for Euros 2024
As tickets for the football tournament on go on sale, fans are scrambling to find flights and hotels.
Murdered banker's family in police probe complaint
The fatal shooting of dad-of-two Alistair Wilson on the doorstep of his home remains unsolved 19 years on.
Historic bookshop to close after 144 years
J&G Innes attracted a Hollywood clientele during its 144-year history, but will close for good on Hogmanay.
Scotland v England: Rachel Corsie and Sarina Wiegman dismiss suggestions Scotland will help England's Olympic bid
Rachel Corsie says it is "outrageous" to question the integrity of Scotland before their Women's Nations League game with England.
Islands council 'counting cost' of cyber attack
The Western Isles' council says some of its data remains inaccessible - but not lost.
GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it is leaked online.
End of the road for cars on Kalemouth Suspension Bridge
A report says it is not "value for money" to let vehicles back on the Kalemouth Suspension Bridge.
Views split on releasing beavers on Beauly river system
NatureScot held a consultation on the potential future release of beavers in the Highland area.