Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Natalie Florance, pictured with her family, opens up about being diagnosed with MS. Image: Blossom Photography

Maryculter mum-of-3 talks of being diagnosed with MS at 33

Natalie Florance has bravely opened up about living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the simple lifestyle changes that have helped her along the way.

By Rosemary Lowne

Officers are guarding the scene. Image: Jamie Sinclair/DC Thomson

Police seal off wooded area after sexual assault near Aberdeen beach

Officers are guarding an area off Castle Terrace.

By Graham Fleming & Jamie Sinclair

Flynn is, without question, one of the SNP?s most capable politicians, writes Euan McColm.

Euan McColm: I’ll be astonished if Stephen Flynn’s ambitions stop short of becoming the SNP’s next leader

Flynn is a fiercely ambitious politician who previously toppled Ian Blackford as the SNP’s Westminster leader and is now bent on ending the political career of Audrey Nicoll.

By Euan McColm

John Divers standing at Elgin car park sign.

Revealed: Thousands of drivers ABANDON Elgin car parks every week after charges increased

The controversial changes were passed to generate income for Moray Council - but they have pushed motorists elsewhere.

By David Mackay

Teenager Charlie Elphinstone who works at Strichen Antiques, and has a museum in his home.
Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

New Pitsligo’s teenage antique expert whose passion for the past helps him deal with chronic pain

The Aberdeenshire farmers' son took solace in researching history when an ear operation went wrong.

By Lindsay Bruce

Euan and Hannah on holiday with baby Nula. The couple have recovered from their daughter's difficult birth. Image: Supplied by the Duff family

Hannah Miley: Being a mum is the hardest thing I have done

The Inverurie swimmer's daughter Nula was six weeks premature and had to be resuscitated by doctors, but Hannah and her husband Euan wouldn't change it for the world.

By Andy Morton

Caley Thistle head coach Scott Kellacher. Image: SNS

Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher on ‘positive’ tactical approach as side ‘have to win’ to survive

As soon as Kellacher replaced Duncan Ferguson and a 15-point League One punishment kicked in, Caley Jags adopted a more attacking, victory-chasing style.

By Paul Chalk