North East Radio Scotland

A report by the Scottish Police Authority said there were 17 attempted murders involving 20 children between April and June this year – up from just five such cases in the same period in 2024.

Officers arrested the men in connection with drug offences are cocaine was recovered during a vehicle stop in the city and further quantities of cocaine and cannabis were found in a property.

The Balmoral Estate said ground surrounding the cairn had become "severely" eroded and undermined, with urgent restoration works set to be undertaken imminently.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Albert Street at around 12pm on Thursday. She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but passed away on Sunday.

The city has been a regular winner since the Britain in Bloom competition was launched in 1964 and has won a medal in either Britain in Bloom or Beautiful Scotland every year since 2008.

Aberdeen, Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United have named their teams for this year's six-a-side tournament which is once again taking place in the Granite City at P&J Live.