Aberdeen and North East Scotland News
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'Menopause must be treated fairly for women at work'
A mother who says the menopause is "harrowing" backs a study to help employers treat women better.
MSP: 'I had to learn to walk again after sepsis infection'
The SNP minister underwent emergency surgery after the infection impacted a valve in his heart.
Your pictures of Scotland: 19-26 July
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Announcement of NHS building plans for Scotland delayed
An update on when new hospitals, surgeries and treatment centres will be built across Scotland has been delayed.
Bomb squad called after mine found by mussel farmer
The device was found on the north west coast of the island of Yell on Wednesday morning.
Will oil capital Aberdeen be the new home of GB Energy?
There is a lot at stake as the UK government stays silent on where its energy company will be based.
UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
Councils in push for government funds to avoid bin strikes
Council leaders have agreed to seek a meeting with the government to ask for money to fund an improved pay deal.
JCB crashes over harbour wall after driver loses control
The vehicle was positioned precariously and partially submerged in the water at Fraserburgh harbour.
Ten new businesses helped to open on Union Street
Six traders have arrived since a fund opened in Aberdeen, with four more in the process of moving.
Hopes that wildlife corridor can create a buzz
Council owned land in Aberdeen will be turned into wildlife corridors to help bees in the city.
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Library book returned more than 47 years late
Canoe Building in Glass-Reinforced Plastic was due to be returned in Orkney in March 1977.
Lighthouse buildings for sale on uninhabited Scottish island
For just £80,000, buyers can enjoy the remote life on uninhabited Copinsay off the coast of Orkney
Flypast honour for RAF Victoria Cross hero aged 104
John Cruickshank earned the honour aged just 24 following an attack on a German U-boat.
Exploring the role of ordinary Scots during the Cold War
A new exhibition explores how Scotland was put on the frontline of a stand-off between the world's great superpowers.
Teenage islanders worried they won't have a house in future
Survey suggests 62% of young people plan to leave their island homes when they are older because of a housing shortage.
Does Scotland need a new fossil fuel power station?
Scottish ministers are considering plans to build a new power station using carbon capture and storage technology.
Painted City - Aberdeen's Nuart Festival
Mairi Rodgers goes to the Nuart Festival, Aberdeen?s annual celebration of street art.
Landward visits Aberdeenshire
Dougie visits an Aberdeenshire farm that is monitoring waders through breeding season.
Icons of Football: Willie Miller
How Willie Miller captained Aberdeen to glory in Gothenburg and became a Dons legend.
Tales of Aberdeen: The Theatre Ghost
Have YOU seen the man in His Majesty?s Theatre?
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 bog gets world heritage status
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
Paisley Art Institute sells a quarter of its collection after museum row
The first 15 paintings to be auctioned include work by the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists.
Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of DJ Hannah Laing
From chart success to international recognition, Dundee DJ Hannah Laing reflects on her journey to fame
Billy Connolly inspired £1,750 designer banana boots
A Scottish fashion designer has sold out of his take on Billy Connolly's iconic banana boots in just 24 hours.
What to expect from the Scots on Saturday at the Olympics
Your guide to the Scots competing at the Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday.
Body found in search for missing hillwalker
The body was discovered around 19:15 on Thursday on the An Garbhanach munro near Kinlochleven.
Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Man in court over 'threat to partner' after police car crash
Dylan Hood is alleged to have threatened his partner after being held over a three-vehicle crash on the M8.
Inverness CT accept deal for new majority shareholder
Inverness Caledonian Thistle accept an offer for a majority shareholding from an English firm and are "confident their investment will secure the future of the club".
Glasgow bid to join drug-checking pilot scheme
The Glasgow facility would include special testing machines to assess the content of illegal substances.
Tests show Portobello beach pollution not due to sewage
Sampling shows human, dog and gull waste is the most common source of pollution at the Edinburgh beach.