BBC News NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland

The region has an infection rate that is four times the Scotland-wide level, officials warn.

The Met Office issued a yellow 'be aware' warning as the unseasonal weather affected travel on key routes.

The pop-up centre for young people with support needs in Aberdeen is a "passport to freedom".

The group has been called to the islands 145 times to deal with unexploded ordnance.

Events marking the sinking of a battleship at Scapa Flow in Orkney during World War Two are getting under way.

NHS Grampian says hospital admissions in Moray are also increasing, and residents are being urged to follow guidelines.

An animal charity says a dead mountain hare laced with poison may have been used to kill the bird in Aberdeenshire..

Parts of Scotland, including the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, have seen snow and hail in the first few days of May.

Aberdeen's indoor market and former BHS building are the focus of new plans to be considered by councillors.

The move by Azets is part of a drive to increase growth by 50% north of the border by 2026.

Elgin City and Stranraer took the last two play-off spots in Scottish League 2 with victory over top-two opposition.

The area needs to "reverse" the rise in cases or face further restrictions, a senior NHS official says.

A restaurant owner tells of added problems caused by dozens of customers not honouring bookings.

The NorthLink passenger ferry Hrossey heading from Shetland to Aberdeen will have to dock at Scrabster.

Stephen Glass was "delighted" with his players effort after Aberdeen secured European football for next season with victory over Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.

Stranraer miss the chance to move back into the Scottish League 2 play-off spots after conceding an injury-time equaliser at Stirling Albion.

Forfar Athletic are relegated from Scottish League 1 despite their 2-1 victory at Peterhead.