Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Police car pictured outside Dyce Academy. — Police were called to the Aberdeen-based academy in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Image: Graham Fleming/ Dc Thomson.

Dyce Academy fire being treated as deliberate as councillor hits out at ‘nasty, irresponsible offence’

The Aberdeen school will remain closed for the rest of the week.

By Ellie Milne

Firefighters battle ‘derelict building’ blaze in Tillydrone

Three fire appliances were sent to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Councillor suspended for making ‘sexual deviant’ comment about cross-dressing school pupil

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A standards watchdog ruled that Alastair Redman stated, without evidence, that because a 15-year-old cross-dressed it was 'likely' they put video recording equipment in a girls’ changing room.

By Dale Haslam

Arvind Balan has resigned from his role as chief executive officer of Wood. Image: Wood Group

Crisis at Aberdeen firm Wood deepens as chief financial officer resigns over ‘mistake’

The dramatic announcement comes after its share price plummeted by more than 64% in the past five days.

By Alex Banks

John Lewis building in Aberdeen which could become a go-kart track.

New Aberdeen go-karting mecca at John Lewis ‘will bring forgotten George Street back to life’

Lead designer Richard Tinto hopes the bold transformation of Norco House will create a buzz in a run-down part of the city.

By Ross Hempseed

Union leader Inez Kirk. Image: DC Thomson

Campaigners vow to take legal action as Aberdeenshire health bosses push ahead with ‘brutal’ savings plan

Councillor Ross Cassie feared the large jump in charges would "drain bank accounts rapidly" of care home residents and would put them at risk of being thrown out.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

Keith Mason with daugher Sophie, who has Batten Disease (CLN-1).

Organisers of Inverness charity football match in aid of ‘Sophie’s Story’ overwhelmed by response

Keith Mason's 20-month old daughter Sophie has Batten Disease (CLN-1) - with former players of Clachnacuddin and Inverness City taking part in a fundraising match on Sunday.

By Andy Skinner

Bankhead Academy as it looked in 1973. Image: DC Thomson

Former pupils of Bankhead Academy in the 1970s being sought for reunion events this year

Did you attend Bankhead Academy during the 1970s? Organisers of reunion event Bankhead 500 are hoping to bring former pupils together to reminisce and socialise, while raising money for a good cause.

By Kirstie Waterston