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The Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire housing market showed broad stability in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Aberdeen Housing Market Report published by the Centre for Real Estate Research (CRER) at the University of Aberdeen Business School, using data supplied by ASPC.

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Dorothy Bain KC has informed First Minister John Swinney that she intends to leave office. Ms Bain, who was appointed by Nicola Sturgeon in 2021, is expected to depart as Mr Swinney prepares to form a new government following next week’s swearing-in of the Scottish Parliament.

For many people the rolling hills of the Lake District offer gentle escapism, but for Digby Brown media manager Sam Whyte it provided the setting for a physical test that pushed him to his limits.  On Sunday 10 May he completed The Fred Whitton Challenge – regarded as the UK’s tough

A company has been fined £350,000 after the catastrophic collapse of a storage tank at its Peterhead premises which left a self-employed worker with life-changing injuries. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the incident, which occurred on 21 June 2023 at Tetra Technologies UK

Nearly 590,000 Americans who paid deposits of £74 for Donald Trump's gold-plated T1 smartphone have been faced with the reality that their money, totalling roughly £43.7 million, is gone, and the device may never exist. Unveiled by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump at Trump Tower in June 20

The impact of coerced debt as a form of economic abuse in Scotland has been revealed in a new study. The report, "It’s always there, like a shadow behind you”: Women’s Experiences of Coerced Debt and Recovery in Scotland, provides recommendations for cross-sector reform.

The University of Dundee has been reprimanded by the Scottish Information Commissioner after failing to respond on time to freedom of information questions concerning its anti-money laundering procedures. The Courier submitted an FOI request in October 2025 seeking details of how the university impl

Plans by the UK government to reform anti-money laundering regulation in Scotland are “misplaced, misguided and counterproductive” and risk weakening the fight against economic crime, the Law Society of Scotland warned today. The concern follows yesterday's King’s Speech, which inc

The Scottish Sentencing Council has launched a public consultation to seek views on a draft sentencing guideline for domestic abuse offences. The consultation, which will run for 12 weeks, is available on the council website and organisations and people from all backgrounds, legal or otherwise, are

Burness Paull's profits have risen 27 per cent to £45.7 million as turnover surpassed £100m for the first time. The firm's results for the financial year that ended 31 March 2026 saw annual turnover rise 12 per cent to £105.2m (2024/25: £93.5m).

The Homeless World Cup Foundation has announced a new partnership with Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac), who will join the organisation as an official legal supporter. As part of the partnership, MFMac will provide legal expertise and advisory support to the Homeless World Cup Foundation, helping st

The 2026 King’s Speech has confirmed the introduction of the Enhancing Financial Services Bill and the Small Business Protections Bill, aimed at modernising the UK’s regulatory landscape and tackling the "scourge" of late payments. The financial services legislation is designed to delive

A former Woolworths employee has been criticised by Australia’s Fair Work Commission after lodging a compensation claim over being told to cover up his exposed “bum crack” during a shift. In a ruling, deputy president Alan Colman dismissed the Victorian man’s application, fin

Newly elected MSPs will take part in their first formal meeting at Holyrood at 9.30am tomorrow. All MSPs will start their work in the Parliament by making an oath or affirmation, which must happen before they can take part in any other parliamentary business at Holyrood.