More pensioners in Aberdeenshire received government support to help heat their homes last winter, new figures show. It comes as allowance cuts will see millions lose their winter fuel payments ...

Scots are expected to have a glorious weekend as spring-like highs are set to hit the country, but the conditions are set to take a chilly turn as the next week rolls in.

Figures from the organisation show Aberdeenshire has 10 places signed ... and giving people a place of belonging. "The dark winter days and nights of January can be extremely tough.