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Sean Monaghan claimed he was scratching a “terrible” fungal rash on his groin in public, but a sheriff rejected his explanation as “implausible”.

The historic Aberdeenshire hotel and its Trellis coffee shop are now being managed by a huge firm with venues in Dubai.

Local authority chiefs have raised fears that invoices for events such as the World Rally Championships could be due before they've actually received the money from the new tax...

Meanwhile, in Aberdeen, a Holburn Street shop owner has been told to take down their rogue metal shutters and plans to extend a shop on King Street have upset a neighbour.

Labour wants to enshrine its ban on new licences in law.

Our reporters have been in courtrooms across the region covering everything from bizarre behaviour and unusual defences to shocking acts of violence.

A popular Aberdeenshire shop and deli is set to expand into Aberdeen just months after opening its first store. 

Peacock Visual Arts is moving from Castle Street into the former foodhall in Marischal Square. But councillors claimed, given the controversy surrounding the Resident X premises, that extra scrutiny should be applied before offering to help with the cost.