The force said that "hard choices" had to be made to deliver policing with its current Scottish Government budget.
The health secretary has invited the Welsh and Scottish governments to discuss how best to tackle NHS waiting lists, as millions wait for hospital treatment across the UK.
The grouse-shooting season started at the weekend, but land owners and climate campaigners are divided over proposals for a licensing scheme.
Here are the business stories making the headlines in Scotland and the UK this morning.
ASCO, a global provider of outsourced logistics services and solutions to the energy industry, has been acquired by British private equity firm Endless LLP, a company which is focused on building enduring and sustainable businesses.
An Aberdeenshire nursery nurse has landed an exclusive publishing contract with UK publishing house Pegasus after writing her first book for children.
Thousands of diners have been flocking to restaurants, cafes and bars across Aberdeen to enjoy this summer’s Aberdeen Restaurant Week, which enters its final week today (Monday, August 14).
The University of Aberdeen is hosting a Part-Time Jobs Fair on Thursday, September 28 from 11am – 2.30pm.
TWMA has been awarded a contract worth up to $15 million to support a large-scale oil and gas project for bp in Egypt.
Aberdeen City Council has announced a new production partner to curate and deliver Spectra 2024, Scotland’s Festival of Light, in what will be the 10th edition of the popular event.
A new exhibition at the University of Aberdeen examines the stories behind souvenirs, asking why we collect them and what impact they have on the makers and the planet.
North-east charity Aberdeen Cyrenians is asking organisations and individuals to pledge their support for people facing crisis. This year’s campaign: Give Hope a Home, will help the crisis and social care charity to support growing numbers of vulnerable people unable to cope with the rising cost-of-living.