Coronavirus update: 6700 new cases recorded

In Scotland in the last 24 hours there have been a total of 6768 positive cases of coronavirus from PCR and LFD testing.

Appeal following A947 road collision near Newmachar

A 34-year-old male driver remains in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he is being treated for serious injuries.

Watch: Fatherson put Banff and Macduff in the spotlight

The Glaswegian three-piece's latest single was filmed locally and the trio themselves will head north again in March for a gig in Aberdeen.

Limited release of 50 year old GlenDronach whisky goes on sale at £20,000 a bottle.

The GlenDronach Distillery at Forgue has reached a milestone with the release of its first 50 year old whisky at £20,000 a bottle.

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Green light for Spring Show at Thainstone

Organised by the Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) it will now take place on Wednesday March 2.

Where is the worst WiFi?

A study has found the addresses with the slowest and fastest broadband connections in Scotland...is your house on the list?

New funding for north-east community organisations

Corra Foundation in partnership with Comic Relief are welcoming applications for the latest round of Shift The Power Scotland Comic Relief Fund.

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Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

THERE was a return to native shores for a Buckie man as he prepares for a fundraising expedition to Rockall.

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

A BUCKIE man who has helped raise over £2 million for a cancer charity has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's new year honours list.

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

A GROUP of senior BCHS students who have banded together to help vulnerable people in the local area are to be honoured by the Scottish Parliament.

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

STARTING a new job hard enough, doing so in the midst of a pandemic adds an extra dimension of challenge.

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Covid-19 vaccine given in hot tub as people urged to come forward for jab

Vaccination centres have previously been set up at stadiums, and even in a famous nightclub in London.

Prime Minister branded ‘charlatan’ by SNP MP

Independence supporters marched through Glasgow on Saturday.

Boris Johnson ‘unfit for office’, says former Scottish Tory leader

Baroness Ruth Davidson said many Tories are tired of the ‘drama that has been emanating from Number 10’.

Man in court after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Vasile Culea was remanded into custody on Saturday.

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Honours even in Moray Province East versus West curling quarter-finals

Two victories for each side of the dividing line.

Pockets of solace at Lochter Fishery

Anglers were rewarded with generally mild weather as well as some eagerly feeding fish to contend with.

Is the winning run of Charlie Watt jnr's Forres rink the longest in Moray curling history?

Latest scores from Moray Province matches.

Garioch Gents aiming for bowling success

National competitions have resulted in a mixed bag of performances from the Garioch Indoor Bowling Club's gents teams.

McWilliam wants to raise his sport's profile as Huntly's new rugby development officer

The 25-year-old remembers when Huntly competed with some of the best rugby clubs.

Deveronvale boss says his centre-back revels as emergency striker — Vale fans also got a first glimpse of new striker Caiden Imbert-Thomas.

Graeme Stewart's proudest day as Buckie boss - and is Andy MacAskill the best in the Highland League? — Jags made it ten league wins in a row by thumping Formartine 4-0.

'Powder-puff' performance frustrates Huntly manager — HUNTLY manager Allan Hale said his side got what they deserved in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Rothes.

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Recipe of the week: Slow-cooked Specially Selected Pork Asian-style stew

This succulent stew has a bit of a kick and a cinnamon twist, and is a perfect winter warmer.

HSPC Feature Property: 29 Woodgrove Gardens Inverness

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroom fourplex tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, in Inverness.

Trio of monuments is target of run up Fyrish

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson explores the hills behind Evanton and Alness in a search for the three monuments of Fyrish

Year-long swimming challenge nears the end

Nurse swims for 365 days in a row in memory of her friend's son.

City Seen is back! Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

Our photographers are back on the street capturing the best moments of Invernessian nightlife.

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Anticipation builds in the north-east as SPECTRA date draws near in Aberdeen

The festival of light returns to the north-east with a star-studded line-up in Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

Burns Supper welcomes Hollywood headliner

Hollywood and Broadway star Alan Cumming brings some sparkle to this year’s Nae Ordinary Burns Supper.

Lockdown singing videos lead to debut album for north-east woman

Helen Thompson recorded her new CD Country Girl with young musician Matthew James McKay.

Sounds of hope among the quiet

ArtyNess by Liza Mulholland

Rocky Horror Show to feature Ore Oduba when it comes to Aberdeen

Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba will feature in the Rocky Horror Show when it comes to the north-east in April.

Inverness writer sets her new thriller in Edinburgh — In Helen Forbes' latest book, Lily Anderson seems to have it all – but when her fiance goes missing, she could lose everything

River City actor says long-distance walks 'deepened friendships' — River City star Iain Robertson has been striding out on some of Scotland's long-distance footpaths, including the Speyside Way.

New installation adds to SPECTRA festival's offering — TOGETHER, a spectacular public-art installation that offers audiences a unique and immersive experience generated by the written and spoken stories.

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Coronavirus update: 6700 new cases recorded

Appeal following A947 road collision near Newmachar

Watch: Fatherson put Banff and Macduff in the spotlight

Limited release of 50 year old GlenDronach whisky goes on sale at £20,000 a bottle.

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Green light for Spring Show at Thainstone

Green light for Spring Show at Thainstone

Where is the worst WiFi?

Where is the worst WiFi?

New funding for north-east community organisations

New funding for north-east community organisations

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Disco hopes to boogie way to retirement home

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Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

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Covid-19 vaccine given in hot tub as people urged to come forward for jab

Covid-19 vaccine given in hot tub as people urged to come forward for jab

Prime Minister branded ‘charlatan’ by SNP MP

Prime Minister branded ‘charlatan’ by SNP MP

Boris Johnson ‘unfit for office’, says former Scottish Tory leader

Boris Johnson ‘unfit for office’, says former Scottish Tory leader

Man in court after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Man in court after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

SPORT

Honours even in Moray Province East versus West curling quarter-finals

Pockets of solace at Lochter Fishery

Pockets of solace at Lochter Fishery

Is the winning run of Charlie Watt jnr's Forres rink the longest in Moray curling history?

Is the winning run of Charlie Watt jnr's Forres rink the longest in Moray curling history?

Garioch Gents aiming for bowling success

Garioch Gents aiming for bowling success

McWilliam wants to raise his sport's profile as Huntly's new rugby development officer

McWilliam wants to raise his sport's profile as Huntly's new rugby development officer

Deveronvale boss says his centre-back revels as emergency striker

Graeme Stewart's proudest day as Buckie boss - and is Andy MacAskill the best in the Highland League?

'Powder-puff' performance frustrates Huntly manager

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Recipe of the week: Slow-cooked Specially Selected Pork Asian-style stew

HSPC Feature Property: 29 Woodgrove Gardens Inverness

HSPC Feature Property: 29 Woodgrove Gardens Inverness

Trio of monuments is target of run up Fyrish

Trio of monuments is target of run up Fyrish

Year-long swimming challenge nears the end

Year-long swimming challenge nears the end

City Seen is back! Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

City Seen is back! Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

WHAT'S ON

Anticipation builds in the north-east as SPECTRA date draws near in Aberdeen

Burns Supper welcomes Hollywood headliner

Burns Supper welcomes Hollywood headliner

Lockdown singing videos lead to debut album for north-east woman

Lockdown singing videos lead to debut album for north-east woman

Sounds of hope among the quiet

Sounds of hope among the quiet

Rocky Horror Show to feature Ore Oduba when it comes to Aberdeen

Rocky Horror Show to feature Ore Oduba when it comes to Aberdeen

Inverness writer sets her new thriller in Edinburgh

River City actor says long-distance walks 'deepened friendships'

New installation adds to SPECTRA festival's offering

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