News

Murder accused 'was back to normal' days after his wife's disappearance

A man accused of murdering his wife was "back to being his normal self" within days of her disappearance, a court has heard. Nat Fraser was a bit nervous and did not show a lot of concern after his wife Arlene went missing, his former business partner told jurors.

News

North Sea gas leak stopped

Total have been working for two months to bring the leak on the Elgin platform to an end.

Local democracy

New Lord Provost elected for city

Labour councillor says he is delighted to accept the ‘exciting role’.

Local democracy

Plans for 1500 homes near stadium

Public consultation due to be held on plans for major development near Aberdeen FC stadium.

Court & Crime

Woman struggled with love rival

Shelly Wood, 20, pleaded guilty to assaulting Emma Anderson after finding her in bed with her boyfriend.

Sport

PG Tips: One off the bucket list

Kings Links Director of Golf Paul Girvan is inspired after a trip to the Masters.

News

Drug courier snared

Sean Rockliffe was arrested near Laurencekirk after a tip-off from Mersey Police.

News

Chemicals 'affect male fertility'

Scientists have found that low sperm count could be due to exposure to chemicals in the environment.

News

Rubislaw Quarry plans unveiled

Businessmen want to create heritage and visitor centre at Europe’s biggest man-made hole.

Sport

Footy memory event at Pittodrie

Fans to be taken on nostalgic journey through Scottish football’s history.

Business

Students turn £1 into £13,782

WildHearts charity to benefit from university’s business challenge.

Arts & Culture

Catholic library returns to city

Aberdeen University will receive books, manuscripts and letters from Mary Queen of Scots.

Court & Crime

Mobility scooter stolen

Appeal for information after scooter stolen on St Machar Drive.

News

Rapist awaits sentencing

Chan Wright's legal team claims life imprisonment would breach his human rights.

Business

Oil firm announces 500 new jobs

First Minister Alex Salmond hails the news as a ‘great boost for the north-east’.

News

Bond helicopters to fly again

Spokesman for Bond confirms all aircraft have undergone an 'incredibly rigorous inspection'.

News

Operation to stem gas leak begins

Total says it could be a ‘few days’ before they can confirm if they have been successful.

Court & Crime

Armed robbery at Aberdeen store

Thieves used a bladed weapon during a robbery at a Spar in the city’s Torry area.

News

Helicopter had previous incident

Bond helicopter ditched off Aberdeen with 14 on board on Thursday.

News

Aberdeen man reported missing

Police are anxious to trace William Lindsay Whyte who was last seen on Monday afternoon.

Opinion

Richard Baker MSP’s column

The north-east representative gives his thoughts on two key issues for Aberdeen.