Tributes paid to two scientists who died in a car crash in Aberdeenshire Scottish News STEWART Rhind and Julian Dawson were killed on the A90 … We want them to really enjoy this time and really revel in the moment. Drone footage has captured the devastating extent of flooding across Aberdeenshire. You've read today's top stories. ADVERT. The partners hope it could be operational within two years. Police Scotland said there was a 43.4% increase in fraud between April and December compared to the same period last year and a 13.4% increase in the online abuse. People will want it to happen for their own satisfaction. By Jack Thomson . Police are investigating the incident, which took place between 4pm last Wednesday and 9am on Monday. His taxi is described as a blue Dacia Duster, registration mark R10AAT. Around 4500 properties in Keith and Huntly are affected by the outage with residents urged to turn off supplies. He was acquitted of 13 charges of sexual assault following a criminal trial last year. news.stv.tv Man who died in car crash was about to get married Darren Inglis' family say their 'hearts were destroyed' when told of fatal crash on the A90 in Aberdeenshire. Rangers are just four points away from being crowned domestic kings for the first time in a decade. 11th Feb 2021. Rangers have come a long way since losing to Hamilton exactly 12 months ago. Police: Members of the public were advised to avoid the area. The latest pictures from the scene of the train derailment near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. “Whilst cycling by Loch Ness as part of Doddie Aid, I had this idea of doing a charity single with a host of fellow musicians playing along with me and the Blazers. STV News. A man has died after a crash involving two cars on a road in Aberdeenshire. A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued for Aberdeenshire on Wednesday. The foundation, which was launched four years ago, strives to help fellow MND sufferers and fund research into the currently incurable disease. Copyright © 2007-2021 STV. Snow has hit Scotland and temperatures have plummeted, forcing roads to close. Top Stories; Across Scotland; Sport; Politics; Entertainment; Top Stories; Across Scotland; Sport; Politics; Entertainment; Scotland. Published 28 Sep 2019. Follow the latest news for Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK - Local news and information in your area. STV News | The home of Scottish News, Sport & Weather The latest breaking news, video, sport, politics, entertainment, analysis and special reports from across Scotland. The GMB union said its members had voted by almost 4-1 against a revised offer, and walked out on Friday for four days. He created the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to help finance the research and quest for a cure. Jaclyn McGowan was sentenced to 150 hours community service after lying about being pregnant for nine months. The 22-year-old is first charged with the attempted murder of Shaun Charles in Greenock, Inverclyde on June 9, 2018. By STV News. The collision happened on the A97 between Kildrummy and Mossat shortly before 12.30pm on Tuesday. Home News. Sections Close . And once the celebrations are over, he is looking forward to getting his DIY kit out. A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Aberdeenshire. The port’s chief executive Bob Buskie said the project would help Scotland establish itself as a global leader in a technology still in its infancy. Ms Taylor added: “The public health crisis continues to influence the needs of our communities, however it may be years before we fully understand the impact of coronavirus on crime and policing demand in Scotland.”. Weather; Live; Top Stories. Follow the latest news for Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK - Local news and information in your area STV News Director Danny Boyle joined the cast at Calton Athletic Recovery Group to hear service users experiences. They could even have their hands on the trophy at long last as early as Sunday if they beat St Mirren tomorrow and Celtic slip up at Dundee United 24 hours later. Lord Fairley continued the case until a further hearing in May. The latest breaking news, ... Why rural Aberdeenshire made the perfect lockdown playground. Gerrard knows the Ibrox faithful are ready to explode into scenes of jubilation having seen a group of supporters gather outside the Tony Macaroni Arena to set off a spectacular firework display during Wednesday’s win at Livingston. “We will move forward and create the Centrica of the future, because we have a responsibility to reverse our decline and protect and grow jobs. 2 talking about this. The Brexit Tree: How planting a willow sparked controversy. McLeish told BBC Radio Scotland: “The First Minister, I think, has rebutted most of the challenges, the assertions, the allegations that have been made. What did Nicola Sturgeon tell the Alex Salmond inquiry? It is unclear at this stage how many jobs could be created. Weather; Live; Top Stories. The co-leader of Aberdeenshire Council has resigned after becoming embroiled in a row over Legoland. Chris Booth via Twitter. Breaking 534K likes. The second incident took place around 20 minutes later within the town’s Portland Street. “In the meantime, it’s important your gas supply remains off at the meter until we tell you to turn it back on. Giving evidence at the Scottish Parliament committee inquiry into the Scottish Government’s botched investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him last week, Salmond said there was “no doubt” his successor as First Minister broke the ministerial code but stopped short of saying she should resign. The GMB said its members had voted by almost 4-1 against a revised offer, and walked out on Friday for four days. Rangers are just four points away from being crowned domestic kings for the first time in a decade with title number 55. Torrential rainfall in Aberdeenshire has caused major floods in the area. “What we should be doing now is for both the committee of inquiry at Holyrood and the separate inquiry into the breach of the ministerial code to be completed as soon as possible, get on with the election and get Scotland back to some normality. new new playground unveiled in the village of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire . Chris Booth via Twitter. By STV News. The number of 999 calls received reduced by 5.1% but 101 calls increased by 3.4%. Gas has been restored to hospital and care homes and hospitals with vulnerable customers being prioritised. Flooding: Heavy rain overnight. Grampian Television (now legally known as STV North Ltd and referred to on-air as STV) is the ITV franchisee for the North of Scotland. Sections Close . “I’ve been so inspired by the big man’s approach to dealing with this disease – he’s incredible. The footage, taken by Fennel Media, shows floodwaters around Inverurie, Port Elphinstone and Kintore. That would deny Gerrard’s squad the chance to celebrate together on the field, with many fans preferring the dream scenario of seeing their side finally smash Celtic’s reign of dominance on their bitter rivals’ home patch when they head to Parkhead on March 21. Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian have now moved to level three of the five-tier coronavirus alert system. In a letter dated September 17 2018, the Lord Advocate said that the other option would be reporting restrictions and that this would be preferable. Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor said: “Officers and staff continue to play a key role in the national effort to combat the spread of coronavirus, while they face the same personal and professional challenges as their fellow citizens. Grammy award-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti and songstress Julie Fowlis are among 40 musicians who feature. Two towns have lost their gas supply for the second time in just over a month. Copy link. “We’re aiming for gas to be available to everyone in Huntly and Keith later today. He wrote: “If there is a criminal conviction then surely this case will not proceed; and if there is a trial and an acquittal then the Ministers would be faced with a very different situation than that which presently obtains.”. The data also shows large increases in incidents of public nuisance (up from 56,936 to 123,979), neighbour disputes (16,021 to 22,930) and noise complaints (43,288 to 51,277). A woman has died and a man has been seriously injured after a two-car crash in Aberdeenshire. Braemar: The Aberdeenshire village recorded -22.9C overnight, the coldest temperature in the UK since 1995, according to the Met Office. Around 4500 homes have been left with no gas for more than 24 hours. By STV News. Money raised from the single, which is officially launched next week, will go to the foundation. Published 19 Oct 2019. The Scottish Conservatives have said they have lodged votes of no confidence in Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney, though there is no timescale for these to be debated. The visits are carried out to provide assurance to ministers and the wider public that scrutiny of the treatment and conditions in which prisoners are held has been continued during the pandemic. “For me it’s about becoming champions as quick as we can in any way we can do that. A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with the theft of 15 charity tins in Aberdeenshire. By PA Media. Published 08 Jan 2016. Founded more than 100 years ago, STV is a leader in providing architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for transportation systems, infrastructure, buildings, energy, and other facilities. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you. The incident happened on Saturday at about 8.50am on the B977 Torphins to Garlogie road near St Duthac Cottage, Raemoir. A separate inquiry is investigating if Sturgeon breached the ministerial code, which she denies. “Many people seemed to invest a great deal of hope that the criminal case would ride to the rescue, like the cavalry over the hill, and the civil case would never be heard.”. Engineers have been working around the clock to rectify the issue that was first reported on Tuesday morning. He added: “If the criminal case had been advanced, then the civil case wouldn’t have gone ahead pending the outcome of the criminal case. 2011-05-22 13:35:37. A former first minister for Scotland has said Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond must stop “knocking hell out of each other in public”. “Whilst we’ve reached collective agreements with the majority of our trade unions, we have been unable to secure an agreement with the GMB despite two extensive rounds of talks and making significant concessions. ... STV News has spoken to three families, who’ve told how coronavirus has affected their lives in different ways. All rights reserved. It went on for some time – and some of my players were dodging them when they landed on the pitch. Online child sexual abuse and fraud increased sharply during the pandemic in Scotland, according to latest figures. One aspect of the project is to provide distilleries in the region with hydrogen. All Rights Reserved. By STV News. Anxious families and friends are awaiting news of their loved ones after a commuter train derailed just outside of Aberdeen. The Port of Cromarty Firth aims to build a facility to produce and distribute the element. Home News. Police Scotland. There are reforms required and that should be the first priority after we get this initial mess sorted out.”. “In my view there is no serious path to the First Minister either resigning or suffering with a vote of no confidence in the parliament. The Glasgow … bit.ly/375YtSy Chris Booth Police are still searching for any trace of missing taxi driver Robert Stevenson. Alix lost her grandad Brian Phillips to Covid-19 on January 16. Aberdeenshire ADP. Follow the latest news for Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK - Local news and information in your area. A supergroup has formed a ‘musical scrum’ to back a Scottish rugby hero’s mission to tackle a deadly disease. The Latest News, Sport and What's On from Banff, Buckie, Keith and Huntly - Grampian Online from Highland News & Media Ltd “On that basis, that would clearly be the preferable and appropriate route, since it would enable the issues raised by the petition to be addressed whilst protecting any future criminal process.”. For more see: https://stv.tv/news The mercury dropped in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, the coldest temperature recorded in the UK since 1995. “This is not good enough. Healthcare staff at a young offenders institute are feeling “over-stretched and stressed” because of their high workload, an inspection has found. According to STV News, the poll projects the SNP will win 72 seats - a majority - with the Tories trailing on 26 seats, Labour on 17, the Greens on 9 and the Lib Dems on 5. Fraserburgh. The documents relate to the botched investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by the former first minister. Explaining his belief that a looming criminal trial was the reason the government did not admit defeat in the case sooner, Salmond said: “Conceding in October [2018] would be embarrassing, it would be difficult, but it wouldn’t be as cataclysmic as an open court case in January [2019]. Published 14 May 2017. Banff, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. “Over 80% of our workforce have agreed to the new terms and understand that our company needs to adapt to protect 20,000 UK jobs. 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In an update released on Wednesday, gas distribution company SGN said: “We’re prioritising restoring gas supplies to vulnerable customers this morning and have already restored supplies to the hospital and care homes. Cole faces further charges of having a machete, a knife, attempting to pervert the course of justice as well as failing to attend a court date in October 2019. STV News understands that the woman may have been dead for a while. Police are searching for Andrew McLeod in the Auchterhouse area while trying to establish his identity. Irish accordion legend Sharon Shannon and fiddle and accordion duo Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham are among the other contributors. Weather; Live; Top Stories. The Buchan Observer. The case of so-called mad cow disease, known in full as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, was found at Thomas Jackson's farm in Aberdeenshire. Thousands of homes in Aberdeenshire have been left without gas overnight. Dundee, was reported missing on Monday. We’ve got an opportunity to make this 99.9% done and that’s what we want to do.”. The main door of Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire has been damaged after someone tried to gain entry using a mechanical saw. Professor Mallard was awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen for his work in developing MRI scanners. Flooding has hit parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in the area. The change means residents should no longer travel outside of their own council area - unless they have a reasonable excuse. The song and video will be available online from next week. Copyright © 2007-2021 STV. A total of 1,993,318 calls were recorded during the period to both numbers. Aberdeenshire . It appeared at that point Rangers might never overturn Celtic’s grip on power. Share via. The former sportsman revealed in 2017 that he has the illness. Properties in Aberdeenshire and Moray have no gas again, supplier SGN said. 15th Jun 2020. “We’ll now talk directly to those colleagues who have not yet agreed their new contracts and we will go the extra mile to try and avoid the need to dismiss and re-engage. Giving evidence to a Holyrood inquiry into the government’s handling of complaints last Friday, he claimed the Scottish Government hoped a criminal trial would “ride to the rescue” and prevent its unlawful investigation of him suffering a “cataclysmic” civil court defeat. Deputy First Minister John Swinney released a first batch of legal advice on Tuesday under threat of a no-confidence vote and further documents were published on Thursday evening. By STV News. “If you need any extra help while you’re without your supply, you can reach us on live chat, text us on 07490 077 649 or call us on 0800 912 1717.”. “I know a lot of rumours are going about but my job is to focus on the game and try and get three points. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A90 near Kinfauns in Perthshire. A Highland port has unveiled ambitious plans to lead the world in hydrogen technology – with the help of whisky. Simon Bowes-Lyon, admitted attacking a woman at Glamis Castle, Angus, last February. On Sunday morning, Fife Council said several roads were impassable due to flooding. news Blended learning logistical challenge for teachers in Aberdeenshire secondary schools The First Minister's back to classes announcement makes for a maths problems for secondary school heads in Aberdeenshire. Michael Anthony Broomfield, an inmate at HMP Castle Huntly in The accusation includes claims he repeatedly struck the man with a machete. In a document dated September 4 2018, Roddy Dunlop QC and Solicitor Advocate Christine O’Neill, counsel for the Scottish Government, said they could see strength in the argument that the criminal investigation may “make the entire petition pointless”. British Gas engineers have launched a fresh wave of strikes after overwhelmingly rejecting an offer aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions. 11th Feb 2021. news.stv.tv Tribute to dad who died on cycle: ‘We’ll miss him forever’ Kevin Young died on January 15 after becoming unwell on the B9119 in Aberdeenshire. Mintlaw Academy. Published 13 Aug 2019. ADVERT. Thousands of homes in Aberdeenshire have been left without gas overnight. Through our commitment to … People have to understand the situation our fans are in and what they’ve been through and the priority is that they stay safe. Trump’s Scottish golf resort loses money for eighth year in a row. “But we totally understand the excitement levels and it’s fantastic what’s happening at the moment – and we need to enjoy every single day. “I hope at the end of all of this the parliament and the government learn lessons. “The fans are the priority here and we totally understand and we can certainly relate to how they’re feeling at the moment. Love, love, love this Politoons (@Politoons) 2021-03-03 19:07:20 @SP @The Core @Old Holborn® @Holly Macmitch @ASKdes @Guido Fawkes @Burnside I find these statements rather wooden Ladies and Gents I give you Sturgeocchio! Second Trump golf course approved for Aberdeenshire . He said: “I am satisfied that, if reporting restrictions are competent, these would adequately protect the public interest in any future criminal proceedings. Follow the latest news for Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK - Local news and information in your area Weather; Live; Top Stories. Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Gas supplier SGN confirmed properties in the towns were without gas again on Friday, and said it didn’t know how long it would take to fix the problem. Top Stories STV News. “We’ll be doing all we can to restore everyone’s supplies as soon as possible.”. BBC Scotland. The wintry conditions are affecting areas including the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme will produce and distribute hydrogen locally and as far as Europe. By STV News. Aberdeenshire cases rising as tougher rules considered. That’s the important thing. Firefighters rushed to the scene at Old Mill Inn outside Aberdeen on Monday to tackle the blaze. All rights reserved. STV News understands a member of staff has been seriously injured. Repeated strikes in recent months have left a huge backlog of servicing call-outs. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are in level two but are being closely monitored by the Scottish Government. It comes after a warning for snow and ice was put in place until 11am on Saturday. Copy link. McLeish became First Minister in 2000 but had to resign the position just over a year later having become embroiled in an expenses row about a failure to declare subletting a floor in his Glenrothes office – dubbed Officegate. The latest news from across Aberdeenshire, including Stonehaven, Banchory, Ballater, Balmedie, Kintore and Ellon But Gerrard is only bothered about the fact the title party takes place – not the time or the venue. “This huge vote to reject the offer by gas and electrical engineers shows that there will be no resolution until the company do so.”. WhatsApp icon. A police officer was hurt after large crowds gathered to … Share via. “The important thing as a group is to just keeping winning football matches and it will happen when it happens. The mercury dropped in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, the coldest temperature recorded in the UK since 1995. Leonard Cole denies two attempted murders and trying to pervert the course of justice. 17th Oct 2020. NHS Grampian . Published 30 Aug 2016. End the secrecy and release all the legal advice.”. The Scottish Conservatives said the four documents released on Thursday fall far short of what was demanded. It comes as families had to be rescued from their homes after the River Don swelled to its highest-ever recorded level and burst its banks. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you. Holly Macmitch (@HollyMacmitch) 2021-03-03 19:19:19. National officer Justin Bowden said: “A revised British Gas offer at Acas for the field staff bargaining group has been overwhelmingly rejected by GMB members in a very big vote.