A Highland teacher has appeared in court charged with a sexual offence against a pupil. David Vincent, 57, is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 18 for whom he was in ...

The Tall Ships Races kicked off at the start of the month in Le Havre, France – a vibrant port on Normandy’s coast. From here the impressive fleet made its way to Dunkirk where the boats were berthed ...

Michael Shanks said there was "no material difference" between oil and gas imports and domestic production in the North Sea.

The youngsters, aged 4 and 8, were airlifted to hospital. A 47-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A few of the 50 stunning Tall Ships reached the North Sea ahead of schedule - giving me a chance to catch a glimpse of them before the weekend festivities.

Our archive photos capture the people and places around Cults, from the redundant railway line to the raft race, football to fishing, our photos recall memories of a thriving community.