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Man - Nathan Few - dressed in diving gear in a black and white photo.

Biker killed in crash was 'loving family man'

Nathan Few, 35, from Kintore, died after the collision on the B977 near Banchory.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Burnt vegetation and undergrowth. Trees and bushes can be seen further from the camera. It is a dry, clear day.

Firefighters warning as wildfires hit in dry weather

The public has been urged to avoid lighting fires outdoors across Scotland until next week.

A sign reading POLICE ACCIDENT in white letters against a blue backdrop, sitting on a road.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car and van

The 35-year-old man was taken to hospital following the crash near Banchory but he later died.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Bus sign saying 'Festive Late Night Service Free Bus'

Bus gate fines to fund free late-night city buses

Bus gate fines are funding the new weekend Aberdeen services to run from Saturday until 5 January.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Sandy Duthie, man with large greying beard, with a lighthouse in the background, and sea, and blue skies.

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Singer Calum Bowie on stage performing, smiling and holding guitar

'I went from busking out my window to Glastonbury'

Singer Calum Bowie speaks to BBC Scotland News about his journey to Glastonbury and sold out shows.

Vineta Lozenberga

Motorbike pillion passenger dies after crash

Vineta Lozenberga's family said she would be "greatly missed" by her daughters and grandchildren.

Police accident sign

Motorbike passenger seriously hurt in crash with car

It is understood the 55-year-old female pillion passenger suffered life-threatening injuries.

Martin Wolski

How pet snake made its great escape

A snake owner has been telling how his pet python made a bid for freedom into a nearby art gallery.