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Education Scotland has published its latest inspection report praising the efforts of staff at the school and nursery.

New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety.

Warm, wetter weather is providing a rich environment for highly invasive Japanese knotweed to thrive.

Sailing instructor Andy Wrate was the guest speaker on the topic of Vikings and their sailing craft.

Out of school care in council-owned space has been agreed in Banchory, Bervie, Ellon, Pitmedden, Portlethen and Westhill.

Cutting-edge underwater gliders, operated by engineers from National Oceanography Centre will navigate through the North Sea taking measurements,

A novel approach to sleep ‘prehabilitation’ is to be trialled with newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients suffering from early signs of insomnia.

Key strengths of Kemnay Academy have been highlighted in the latest inspection report from Education Scotland.

Hundreds of parents have added their support to a growing call for a rethink on Aberdeenshire's budget cuts which will see crossing patrollers axed.

The British Philosophy of Sport Association (BPSA) Annual Conference is being hosted at RGU in March.

A Fife based charity for people affected by Lyme disease is seeking input from those in the north-east who have experienced the condition.

The Alex Green Tin Whistle Festival, will run from March 1-3 in Aberdeen celebrating the legacy of the legendary player from Udny.

Patients who live further away from cancer centres are likely to experience worse outcomes according to new Aberdeen University research.

The overall funding for students in Scotland will now have a 12 payment option at a lower monthly rate as well as the existing nine month package.

More than 2000 support staff are to strike later this month in a row over pay and jobs.

James Nisbet owner of Nisbet's Butchers in Ayrshire is set to judge 45 entries including, 15 bullocks and 30 heifers.

Wildlife Watch: Our man Merlin ponders over deaths of barn owls.

A north-east museum which has been a staple of school trips for more than half a century and which features in the film Tetris is offering free tours.

Aberdeenshire Council is looking to increase its rent charges by 5 per cent as it prepares to set its challenging budget for the year ahead.

The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen is testing for a cocktail of chemicals, from pesticides to antidepressants, to help reveal areas of concern.