Elgin17 Dec 2024King's former school ends deal with spy row firmThe deal with would have led to five new schools opening in China, all with close links to Gordonstoun. 17 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland16 Dec 2024Former Walker's Shortbread director dies aged 80Sir Jim Walker joined the Speyside family business in 1962 when it was still a village bakery.16 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland13 Dec 2024Theft of charity defibrillator branded 'abhorrent'The life-saving equipment was from Keiran's Legacy, a charity set up after a teenager died. 13 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland11 Dec 2024Tories apologise over library closure confusionThe council leader says her party will not support the proposed closure of seven libraries following public backlash.11 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland11 Dec 2024Hospital set to resume Caesarean sections in 2025An announcement on a date for when procedures will begin is expected early in the new year. 11 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland6 Dec 2024Hospital sickness outbreak situation 'improving'Patients and staff at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin have been suffering from sickness and diarrhoea.6 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland3 Dec 2024Sickness outbreak spreads at Elgin hospitalNHS Grampian continues to see new cases of sickness and diarrhoea at Dr Gray's Hospital.3 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland1 Dec 2024Hospital suspends visits after vomiting outbreakNHS Grampian said three wards had been closed to new admissions and only essential visitors would be allowed 1 Dec 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland28 Nov 2024Commitment to fully dual A96 by 2030 abandonedTransport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the Scottish government remains in favour of full dualling.28 Nov 2024Scotland