Aberdeenshire Council

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Swann Place in Ballater, and some local residents were evacuated from their homes.

The A-listed building in the heart of the town dates from 1854 but is now "surplus to requirements".

The Scottish Conservatives say they planned to investigate Gillian Owen's conduct before she stood down.

Residents and businesses including accommodation providers are being asked to take part in the survey.

Aberdeenshire Council is asking residents whether they would pay to use its public toilets.

Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to pause the mothballing of four nurseries.

Aberdeenshire Council previously told parents Ballogie, Crossroads, Glass and Sandhaven would close.

Police said officers received a report of a 12-year-old in possession of a knife in the Laurencekirk area.