Self-confessed cocaine addict and nightclub bouncer Carl Whant has been found guilty of the rape and murder of heavily-pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender. […]

The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have led tributes to two Western journalists, including Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times, who have been killed in an attack in the Syrian city of Homs. […]

The UN's humanitarian chief, Baroness Amos, is to travel to Syria to negotiate access for aid workers in the conflict-torn country as the reported death toll rises. […]

Comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", has died at the age of 85 after losing his battle with stomach cancer. […]

A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murders of a vicar in Gloucestershire and an elderly woman in Worcestershire. […]

Temperature: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 7mph, Relative Humidity: 70%, Pressure: 1005mb, rising, Visibility: Excellent […]

Duff House in Banff has secured a prestigious loan exhibition to launch its 2012 exhibitions and events programme. […]

Aberdeenshire Council's longest serving Registrar is set to retire after almost half a century with the local authority - and her last wedding ceremony is sure to be extra special as it will be her granddaughter tying the knot. […]

A small grants scheme aimed at helping to preserve Portsoy's historic buildings has been launched by Aberdeenshire Council, and information will be available at the Making It Real meeting organised by the community council on February 29. […]

Nominations are now being sought for an awards scheme which recognises the work done by local groups and individuals to improve community safety. […]

Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new employability service to support adults with a learning or physical disability, mental health condition, or substance misuse issue who are ready to seek employment. […]