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Nigel Farage: ‘Something unpleasant going on’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:31:22 GMT

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has said there is “something unpleasant going on” in Scotland after a chaotic day’s campaigning, with a senior party figure claiming there is a “problem with democracy” north of the border.

Piper Alpha documentary set for Edinburgh premiere

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:11:29 GMT

SURVIVORS of the Piper Alpha Tragedy relive the full horror of the disaster in a searing new documentary set to get a high-profile world premiere this week at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Dunnottar Castle body identified as Carole Corbet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:44:42 GMT

POLICE have confirmed the identity of the body found dead at the coastline near to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire as missing woman Carole Corbet.

Home of late Brian Adam sent UKIP campaign letter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:49:51 GMT

Controversial UKIP leader Nigel Farage’s return north of the border suffered a major set back before he even touched down on Scottish soil yesterday – after it was revealed a party campaign letter was sent to the home of the late MSP Brian Adam.

Piper Alpha: Same hazards exist today, says expert

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:21:30 GMT

SAFETY risks on offshore oil rigs are better managed than they were 25 years, but the industry must guard against complacency, a conference in Aberdeen marking the anniversary of Piper Alpha heard.

Police release Aberdeen attack CCTV images

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:47 GMT

POLICE have released CCTV images in a bid to track down two men connected with a serious attack in Aberdeen city centre last year – leaving the victim with a serious facial injury.

Man and boy charged with alleged salmon poaching

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:54:56 GMT

A man and 14-year-old boy have been charged with alleged salmon poaching at a Scottish beach.

Female body found near Dunnottar Castle

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:53:20 GMT

A body of a woman has been recovered from the coastline near to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeen taxis ‘refusing guide dogs’ on board

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:07:11 GMT

AN investigation has been launched into claims that taxi drivers in Aberdeen are refusing to allow guide dogs into their cars on “religious” grounds.

Wind farm opposed by Donald Trump to test land

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:13:18 GMT

THE consortium behind the offshore wind farm being opposed by Donald Trump today announced plans to begin exploratory tests at the landfall site for the controversial development in response to community concerns about possible contaminated land in the area.

Search launched for missing Aberdeen woman

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:26 GMT

A LAND and sea search resumed this morning for a 49 year-old woman who has gone missing in Aberdeen.

Quarry detonation marks Aberdeen Granite Festival

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:10:39 GMT

MORE than 40,000 tonnes of solid rock were blown apart today to mark the launch of one of Scotland’s most eccentric festivals.

A-listed Tarlair art deco pool revamp approved

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:53:53 GMT

ABERDEENSHIRE councillors today approved plans to spend £300,000 on essential repairs to safeguard the future of a decaying art deco swimming pool complex - granted Category-A listed status because of its outstanding architectural and historic importance.

Fatal Aberdeenshire car crash woman ‘much loved’

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:22:07 GMT

THE family of a 32 year-old woman, who died after her car veered off a rural road and crashed into a tree in Aberdeenshire, have paid tribute to the devoted mother of two children.

In pictures: Scots RIAS architecture winners

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:50:30 GMT

A UNIVERSITY chapel, a Hebridean turf house and a “vanishing” building are among the 12 winners of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) awards, announced last night.

Ukip leader Nigel Farage confirms Scotland return

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:23:35 GMT

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has confirmed he will return to campaign in Scotland, one month after angry demonstrators hounded him out of an Edinburgh pub.

Emeli Sande given honorary degree by Glasgow Uni

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:55:54 GMT

SCOTTISH singer-songwriter Emeli Sande has been handed an honorary degree by Glasgow University for her “outstanding contribution to the music industry.”

Motorcyclist dies in Royal Deeside road accident

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:43:23 GMT

ONE of two motorcyclists, seriously injured in a crash on Royal Deeside on Sunday, 2 June, has died in hospital.

Councillors approve Forres retail development plan

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:20:01 GMT

MORAY councillors today approved controversial plans for a major retail development on Common Good land at Forres.

Traveller caravan camp in Aberdeen school field

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:08:31 GMT

PUPILS at a Scottish secondary had to be escorted to their classes today after travellers set up an illegal caravan camp in their school’s playing fields.