North East, Orkney & Shetlandcounty

Were you at the Aberdeen fireworks? Can you spot yourself in any of our pictures from the evening?

Can you spot yourself in these photos taken by our photographer at the event?

The teacher told trustees at the Waldorf Steiner school that her extended suspension "felt like a witch hunt".

The event marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Ancre during the First World War, which took place from the 13th to 18th November 1916.

Services and parades will take place across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands this weekend.

Traffic is building in the area.

The road is restricted northbound at Milltimber.

Hollie Potts, whose address is in Michigan, admitted driving carelessly on the wrong side of the road causing a collision in Caithness that resulted in the death of Lorne MacMillan.

The Good Shepherd V is expected in Shetland before Christmas.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney says he opposes the UK government's plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

Stephen Gibson was last seen in the city on October 26.

On the 40th anniversary of his departure, Gothenburg Great McLeish recalls the departure of his former Dons boss for Manchester United.

Norman Lovie is being remembered by his loved ones as a devoted granddad and avid Dons fan with the "cheekiest" sense of humour.

We look ahead to Friday's first round tie between Inverurie Locos and Buckie Thistle in the R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup.

Inverness will have two representatives in the Scotland under-21 squad to face Ukraine and USA in Spain friendlies.

Ross County take on Peterhead at the Global Energy Stadium on Saturday, holding a two-point lead over Hamilton at the top of League One.

Yorkshire indie band Skylights have forged a strong relationship with Aberdeen FC supporters and will play Pittodrie at half-time of Saturday's match against Hibs hours before headlining the city's Music Hall.

Ghoulish faces and favourite film characters will be popping up in Stromness tonight, as children show off their creations in the town’s annual pop competition. Pops are a “very Stromness thing” says Phyllis McLaughlin, chairwoman of the town’s community council, which organises the even each November 5. Indeed, the carving and decorating of neeps (turnips) […] The post Pops on parade: a ‘very Stromness’ Bonfire Night tradition appeared first on The Orcadian Online .

Councillors were updated on work at schools in Old Aberdeen, Ferryhill, Bucksburn and the city centre.

There are probably more comfortable places to set up a sewing machine than the middle of Sanday’s Peedie Sea in October. But for Tracy Ranger, a table, some carefully positioned material and a willingness to embrace the slightly bonkers were all part of the preparations for an unusual anniversary celebration. Tracy is Miss February in […] The post Orkney crafters bare all for charity calendar appeared first on The Orcadian Online .

Demolition of Orkney's former Papdale Halls of Residence will begin in January 2025, with the site cleared by spring 2028 to make way for 60 affordable homes.

A life raft from the missing fishing vessel Kilda has been recovered off Shetland nearly a month after three crew members went missing.

The Lord Provost had recently amended the rules so that his party stands at the front of the wreath laying, along with reiterating that councillors are not permitted to bring family members along.

Cutt, who plays for A-Rack-No-Phobia in the Shetland pool league, also won the doubles competition alongside Scotland teammate Philippa Orme.

The Main Street branch is to relocate.

Vampires, witches and ghouls came out en masse, last weekend, as Orkney went all out to celebrate the spooky season. The Hallowe’en Parade on Saturday went down a treat, as children, adults, and even some dogs came out to show off their spooky costumes. The rain failed to put a dampener on things, as Robert […] The post IN PICTURES: Orkney’s fangtastic Hallowe’en celebrations appeared first on The Orcadian Online .

“It was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced on a flight.”

Alasdair Bruce looks ahead to the match which will decide if Kings are to claim a sixth title in a row.

Stephen Simpson failed to appear for sentencing after admitting he posed as a medical student at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for nearly two months.

The 22-year-old took the Moray barrel makers to an employment tribunal.

Shetlander was also responsible for hand-drawn print at Ardross Castle

Vessel is a lifeline for the Fair Isle community and regularly carries large goods and essential freight

First year pupils are asked to learn from home due to a combination of illness and understaffing.

Clubs will meet in last 16 on midweek of November 24 and 25.

The specialist contractors arrived in June, having played a role in previous dredging works in 2008.

The popular event will run until November 10 at the Winter Gardens.

The A96 is home to plenty of tempting food stops, from family-run cafes and farm shops to popular Scottish bakeries.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has delivered a warning to his struggling squad ahead of a crunch Premiership clash against Hibs at Pittodrie.

Buckie and Cove met at The Haughs in the Shire Cup final on this very day 10 years ago and our cameras were there to capture the action.

An open day will be held later this month giving residents the chance to visit the facility and share their thoughts on what it could offer.