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Three people in the north-east have tested positive for a new variant of Covid-19 - which was initially identified in Brazil.

Three cases of a Covid-19 variant, which originated in Brazil, have been identified in the north-east of Scotland.

A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash in Aberdeen.

Brothers Jamie and Sir Andy Murray are heading for Aberdeen this December - for a special Battle of the Brits tennis event.

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club will host the 2021 Scottish Senior Open - as the Legends Tour returns to the venue for the first time in 26 years.

Donald Trump has suggested he may run for president again in 2024 - amid an angry attack on Joe Biden in his first major address since leaving the White House.

Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.

The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.

A huge boost in spending on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme will be announced by the chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday.

Horse trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised "profoundly" for an image in which he appeared to be sitting on a dead horse.

Surge testing will take place from Monday after cases of the Brazil COVID-19 "variant of concern" were found in England and Scotland.

The world could face more chemical attacks in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings as people can now learn to make such weapons online, the defence secretary has warned.

A huge boost in spending on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme will be announced by the chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday.

The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.

Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.

The world could face more chemical attacks in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings as people can now learn to make such weapons online, the defence secretary has warned.

The UK needs to understand and deal with the risk of China developing new technologies that could "over-match" the West's military strength, the head of the armed forces has said.

Donald Trump has suggested he may run for president again in 2024 - amid an angry attack on Joe Biden in his first major address since leaving the White House.

Horse trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised "profoundly" for an image in which he appeared to be sitting on a dead horse.

Police in Myanmar have fired tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades at pro-democracy protestors, killing at least 18 people dead, the UN has said.

Rishi Sunak has heavily hinted at an extension to the furlough scheme but warned of the need to "level" with the public about the economic cost of the pandemic.

Guildford High Street, with its pretty cobbled streets, chi chi shops and historical architecture, is the perfect example of an affluent commuter suburb.

Rail fares in England and Wales have risen above inflation for the first time in seven years - with the government accused of "pricing the railways out of existence".

The London-based private equity firm which owns NSO Group, a controversial spyware provider, has been hit by an internal bust-up between its partners that has cast doubt among investors about its future leadership.

Britain's second-richest family is exploring plans to join a wave of "blank cheque" mergers in a move that could see another major UK electric vehicle manufacturer going public in the US.

The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.

Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in the long-running soap, has died after a long illness his family has confirmed.

A member of the elusive group behind the Golden Globes has gone on the record about the way the organisation works - following a slew of accusations that votes can easily be influenced and that it prohibits new members from joining.

Lady Gaga's French bulldogs have been found safe and unharmed - two days after being stolen at gunpoint in Los Angeles.

A Californian plastic surgeon is being investigated after he attended a virtual court hearing while operating on a patient.

A puppy with six legs has been born in the US - and vets are describing her as a "miracle".

Eighty alligator heads have been seized after a police search of a house in Birmingham.

Lockdown has been tough for all of our hairstyles but one plucky sheep has been given his first trim in what could have been many many years.

A rare cactus from the Amazon rainforest has flowered for the first time in the UK - and for one night only.