It's now 2 weeks since a pensioner vanished while out walking in Pitlochry. Today Elizabeth Stevenson's daughter played the part of her mother in a reconstruction of her last known movements. In other news; A last minute deal which could see Rangers highest paid players accepting a 75 per cent pay cut to avoid redundancies appears to be edging closer tonight. And in sport; Yes that's despite his dismal record of just TWO wins in THIRTEEN Six Nations Tests. Andy Robinson's men head to Ireland on Saturday, desperate for a first victory in this year's competition. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Tue, 6 Mar, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Tue, 6 Mar, 2012 Tube. Duration : 15.32 Mins.
It's now 2 weeks since a pensioner vanished while out walking in Pitlochry. Today Elizabeth Stevenson's daughter played the part of her mother in a reconstruction of her last known movements. In other news; A last minute deal which could see Rangers highest paid players accepting a 75 per cent pay cut to avoid redundancies appears to be edging closer tonight. And in sport; Yes that's despite his dismal record of just TWO wins in THIRTEEN Six Nations Tests. Andy Robinson's men head to Ireland on Saturday, desperate for a first victory in this year's competition. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.
It's now 2 weeks since a pensioner vanished while out walking in Pitlochry. Today Elizabeth Stevenson's daughter played the part of her mother in a reconstruction of her last known movements. In other news; A last minute deal which could see Rangers highest paid players accepting a 75 per cent pay cut to avoid redundancies appears to be edging closer tonight. And in sport; Yes that's despite his dismal record of just TWO wins in THIRTEEN Six Nations Tests. Andy Robinson's men head to Ireland on Saturday, desperate for a first victory in this year's competition. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 30 May, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 30 May, 2012 Tube. Duration : 27.27 Mins.
The retrial of Nat Fraser for the murder of his wife Arlene has ended in exactly the same way as his first trial on the same charge nine years ago - with a conviction and a life sentence. In other news: Doctors have voted in favour of taking industrial action for the first time in almost forty years. The case of a young student murdered exactly twenty years ago in Lanarkshire has been re-opened. The First Minister has paid tribute to the Queen as he announced the gifts she'll receive from the people of Scotland to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Poor cleaning, and a lack of staff have been blamed for an outbreak of a potentially lethal superbug at a Highland hospital, according to a health board report. NHS Grampian's confirmed a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting bug in an Aberdeen hospital. The Scotch whisky industry has received a major boost with news of fresh investment. Malcolm Webster, who was sentenced to 30 years for the murder of his wife Claire in Aberdeenshire in 1994, has been told his appeal will be heard in the autumn. Two dozen beaches across the North-East, and the Highlands and Islands have received Seaside Awards for cleanliness and facilities. And in sports: The SPL have scrapped plans to introduce new, tougher, fixed sanctions for newco teams. Aberdeen say Inverness winger Johnny Hayes will be signing for them. Aberdeen defender Ryan Jack says the chance to top Scotland's Euro under21 Qualification group is huge incentive beat Bulgaria. Cricket and ...
The retrial of Nat Fraser for the murder of his wife Arlene has ended in exactly the same way as his first trial on the same charge nine years ago - with a conviction and a life sentence. In other news: Doctors have voted in favour of taking industrial action for the first time in almost forty years. The case of a young student murdered exactly twenty years ago in Lanarkshire has been re-opened. The First Minister has paid tribute to the Queen as he announced the gifts she'll receive from the people of Scotland to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Poor cleaning, and a lack of staff have been blamed for an outbreak of a potentially lethal superbug at a Highland hospital, according to a health board report. NHS Grampian's confirmed a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting bug in an Aberdeen hospital. The Scotch whisky industry has received a major boost with news of fresh investment. Malcolm Webster, who was sentenced to 30 years for the murder of his wife Claire in Aberdeenshire in 1994, has been told his appeal will be heard in the autumn. Two dozen beaches across the North-East, and the Highlands and Islands have received Seaside Awards for cleanliness and facilities. And in sports: The SPL have scrapped plans to introduce new, tougher, fixed sanctions for newco teams. Aberdeen say Inverness winger Johnny Hayes will be signing for them. Aberdeen defender Ryan Jack says the chance to top Scotland's Euro under21 Qualification group is huge incentive beat Bulgaria. Cricket and ...
Aberdeen and North - Mon, 9 Apr, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Mon, 9 Apr, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 10.85 Mins.
As final preparations are made to stem the gas escape on the Elgin platform in the North Sea, scientists have begun assessing the environmental impact of the leak. A marine research vessel has spent the weekend collecting samples in the area around the installation. In other news: The "largest and most powerful warship" ever built for the Royal Navy is beginning to take shape after two massive sections were joined together; Strong growth in Scotland's private sector last month led to the steepest monthly rise in employment, in nearly five years. In sport: Aberdeen striker Rory Fallon doesn't think he'll ever have a better chance to get to a Cup Final.
As final preparations are made to stem the gas escape on the Elgin platform in the North Sea, scientists have begun assessing the environmental impact of the leak. A marine research vessel has spent the weekend collecting samples in the area around the installation. In other news: The "largest and most powerful warship" ever built for the Royal Navy is beginning to take shape after two massive sections were joined together; Strong growth in Scotland's private sector last month led to the steepest monthly rise in employment, in nearly five years. In sport: Aberdeen striker Rory Fallon doesn't think he'll ever have a better chance to get to a Cup Final.
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 18 Jul, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 18 Jul, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 25.63 Mins.
The Scottish economy has slipped back into recession. Figures released today show Scottish Gross Domestic Product fell by point one per cent in the first three months of this year. In other news: The remains of an RAF pilot have been recovered from the site of a crash involving two Tornado aircraft in the Moray Firth. An outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in Edinburgh in which three people died has been declared over by health officials. The Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency has disrupted the activities of more serious organised crime groups than ever before. Forecasters are still warning of localised flooding as heavy rain continues to cause disruption across much of central Scotland. And in sports: St Johnstone have jetted to Turkey for tomorrow night's Europa League tie with Eskeeshirspor. The SPL say they won't be issuing Dunfermline with a full written explanation as to why Dundee were invited to join the league. Six Scottish golfers will be in the field when the 141st Open Championship gets underway at Royal Lytham tomorrow.
The Scottish economy has slipped back into recession. Figures released today show Scottish Gross Domestic Product fell by point one per cent in the first three months of this year. In other news: The remains of an RAF pilot have been recovered from the site of a crash involving two Tornado aircraft in the Moray Firth. An outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in Edinburgh in which three people died has been declared over by health officials. The Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency has disrupted the activities of more serious organised crime groups than ever before. Forecasters are still warning of localised flooding as heavy rain continues to cause disruption across much of central Scotland. And in sports: St Johnstone have jetted to Turkey for tomorrow night's Europa League tie with Eskeeshirspor. The SPL say they won't be issuing Dunfermline with a full written explanation as to why Dundee were invited to join the league. Six Scottish golfers will be in the field when the 141st Open Championship gets underway at Royal Lytham tomorrow.
Aberdeen and North - Mon, 23 Jul, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Mon, 23 Jul, 2012 Tube. Duration : 24.45 Mins.
Angry farmers have been demonstrating in Inverness over the price they're paid for milk. The opening of a new Asda store was overshadowed as farmers made their views clear. The protest came as politicians met in Wales to try to achieve a better deal for the industry. In othe news: the Scottish strawberry industry is believed to be in crisis after experts admitted that farmers could have lost up to10 million pounds this summer due to poor weather; A teenager is being questioned on suspicion of murdering a Scottish woman in her Dorset home. In sport: Peter Houston's urging the fans to pack Tannadice and help inspire Dundee United to a famous Europa League win over Dinamo Moscow. He'll have the Russians watched next weekend, before their Tayside clash.
Angry farmers have been demonstrating in Inverness over the price they're paid for milk. The opening of a new Asda store was overshadowed as farmers made their views clear. The protest came as politicians met in Wales to try to achieve a better deal for the industry. In othe news: the Scottish strawberry industry is believed to be in crisis after experts admitted that farmers could have lost up to10 million pounds this summer due to poor weather; A teenager is being questioned on suspicion of murdering a Scottish woman in her Dorset home. In sport: Peter Houston's urging the fans to pack Tannadice and help inspire Dundee United to a famous Europa League win over Dinamo Moscow. He'll have the Russians watched next weekend, before their Tayside clash.
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 25 Jul, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 22.82 Mins.
Scotland's equality campaigners are celebrating the move to introduce marriage rights for same sex couples. Opposition to reform remains vociferous from many faith groups, despite repeated assurances that religious freedom will receive protection. In other news; a corrupt policeman has been jailed for five years for hiding key evidence from prosecutors during a murder investigation in Fife. Richard Munro withheld information about the killing of Drew Forsyth in Dunfermline seventeen years ago which, resulted in two men spending a decade each behind bars before appeal judges ruled their convictions be quashed. Meanwhile in sport; St Johnstone boss Steve Lomas admits he has a major selection dilemma ahead of tomorrow's Europa League date with Eskeeshirspor.
Scotland's equality campaigners are celebrating the move to introduce marriage rights for same sex couples. Opposition to reform remains vociferous from many faith groups, despite repeated assurances that religious freedom will receive protection. In other news; a corrupt policeman has been jailed for five years for hiding key evidence from prosecutors during a murder investigation in Fife. Richard Munro withheld information about the killing of Drew Forsyth in Dunfermline seventeen years ago which, resulted in two men spending a decade each behind bars before appeal judges ruled their convictions be quashed. Meanwhile in sport; St Johnstone boss Steve Lomas admits he has a major selection dilemma ahead of tomorrow's Europa League date with Eskeeshirspor.
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 16 May, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 16 May, 2012 Tube. Duration : 28.00 Mins.
French oil giant Total says an operation to stop a gas leak on its stricken Elgin platform in the North Sea has been successful. The installation was evacuated seven weeks ago when when the gas began leaking. A team of specialist engineers began work yesterday to stem the leak by pumping heavy mud into the well. In other news; A prison officer has been jailed for 18 months for harbouring one of Scotland's most dangerous men. And in sport; After being given a vote of confidence to continue as Scotland rugby coach, Andy Robinson says he has faith in himself AND his players to turn things round.
French oil giant Total says an operation to stop a gas leak on its stricken Elgin platform in the North Sea has been successful. The installation was evacuated seven weeks ago when when the gas began leaking. A team of specialist engineers began work yesterday to stem the leak by pumping heavy mud into the well. In other news; A prison officer has been jailed for 18 months for harbouring one of Scotland's most dangerous men. And in sport; After being given a vote of confidence to continue as Scotland rugby coach, Andy Robinson says he has faith in himself AND his players to turn things round.
Aberdeen & North - Monday, November 21, 2011
Aberdeen & North - Monday, November 21, 2011 Video Clips. Duration : 25.03 Mins.
World champion athlete Liz McColgan has been cleared of assaulting her husband at their home in Angus. The former Commonwealth Gold runner had been accused of repeatedly punching her husband and throwing his clothes out their house. But Ms Mcolgan said afterwards that her husband had used the incident to try and ruin her. In other news; The number of people passsing through Scotland's shopping areas has nosedived, sparking fears that retailers may be facing a grim Christmas. The Scottish Retail Consortium say footfall is down by nine percent in the last quarter. Meanwhile many households look set to cut back their Festive spending. And in sport; The SPL have agreed a new FIVE year TV deal with Sky Sports and ESPN. The near EIGHTY MILLION pound package represents a TWENTY per cent rise in revenue from the old one. This is an international version of the news that may have been edited for rights reasons.
World champion athlete Liz McColgan has been cleared of assaulting her husband at their home in Angus. The former Commonwealth Gold runner had been accused of repeatedly punching her husband and throwing his clothes out their house. But Ms Mcolgan said afterwards that her husband had used the incident to try and ruin her. In other news; The number of people passsing through Scotland's shopping areas has nosedived, sparking fears that retailers may be facing a grim Christmas. The Scottish Retail Consortium say footfall is down by nine percent in the last quarter. Meanwhile many households look set to cut back their Festive spending. And in sport; The SPL have agreed a new FIVE year TV deal with Sky Sports and ESPN. The near EIGHTY MILLION pound package represents a TWENTY per cent rise in revenue from the old one. This is an international version of the news that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Aberdeen and North - Thu, 19 Jul, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Thu, 19 Jul, 2012 Tube. Duration : 22.55 Mins.
It was brought in to help tackle Scotland's problem of alcohol misuse but tonight the minimum unit pricing is facing a legal challenge. The whisky industry says it will be damaged by the legislation and claims it is illegal under European law. The Health Secretary insists minimum pricing will save lives. In other news; A new report claims a single fire and rescue service in Scotland faces major challenges. Public spending watchdog Audit Scotland says the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, due to start next April, must overcome weak political leadership. And in sport; Let's start at the Open, and a sensational first round for Paul Lawrie, at Royal Lytham.
It was brought in to help tackle Scotland's problem of alcohol misuse but tonight the minimum unit pricing is facing a legal challenge. The whisky industry says it will be damaged by the legislation and claims it is illegal under European law. The Health Secretary insists minimum pricing will save lives. In other news; A new report claims a single fire and rescue service in Scotland faces major challenges. Public spending watchdog Audit Scotland says the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, due to start next April, must overcome weak political leadership. And in sport; Let's start at the Open, and a sensational first round for Paul Lawrie, at Royal Lytham.
Aberdeen and North - Tue, 07 Aug, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Tue, 07 Aug, 2012 Tube. Duration : 19.68 Mins.
Students across Scotland have received their exam results - with record numbers passing Highers. An increased number of pupils also passed Advanced Highers and Standard Grades. This means that more university and college applicants have been accepted into their first-choice institution this year. The Scottish Qualifications Authority says the improved results are all down to hard work. In other news; the jury at a murder trial has seen shocking video footage of the elderly victim lying dead in the kitchen of her Perthshire home. It is alleged that 80 year-old Jenny Methven was bludgeoned to death by 46 year-old William Kean in February. He has blamed Mrs Methven's son for the killing. He also denies cutting his hands to prevent police taking his fingerprints. And in sport; SPL new boys Ross County can't wait for their next top flight match at Pittodrie after scaring Champions' League Motherwell on Saturday.
Students across Scotland have received their exam results - with record numbers passing Highers. An increased number of pupils also passed Advanced Highers and Standard Grades. This means that more university and college applicants have been accepted into their first-choice institution this year. The Scottish Qualifications Authority says the improved results are all down to hard work. In other news; the jury at a murder trial has seen shocking video footage of the elderly victim lying dead in the kitchen of her Perthshire home. It is alleged that 80 year-old Jenny Methven was bludgeoned to death by 46 year-old William Kean in February. He has blamed Mrs Methven's son for the killing. He also denies cutting his hands to prevent police taking his fingerprints. And in sport; SPL new boys Ross County can't wait for their next top flight match at Pittodrie after scaring Champions' League Motherwell on Saturday.
Aberdeen and North - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Fri, Feb 17, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 24.87 Mins.
Firefighters in Perth have been tackling a spectacular blaze which engulfed a recycling centre in the city. The fire on the Inveralmond Industrial Estate sent a massive plume of thick smoke into the air, forcing hundreds of people to be evacuated from the surrounding area. In other news; Two people have been detained in connection with allegedly posting threatening messages about Celtic bosses online. The drama came during early morning raids on homes in Aberdeen and Lincolnshire. And in sport; Defender Youl Mawene says Aberdeen's squad's far stronger now, than when he signed last Summer. Mawene was speaking as they look to continue their good form at home to St Johnstone on Sunday. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
Firefighters in Perth have been tackling a spectacular blaze which engulfed a recycling centre in the city. The fire on the Inveralmond Industrial Estate sent a massive plume of thick smoke into the air, forcing hundreds of people to be evacuated from the surrounding area. In other news; Two people have been detained in connection with allegedly posting threatening messages about Celtic bosses online. The drama came during early morning raids on homes in Aberdeen and Lincolnshire. And in sport; Defender Youl Mawene says Aberdeen's squad's far stronger now, than when he signed last Summer. Mawene was speaking as they look to continue their good form at home to St Johnstone on Sunday. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 15 Feb, 2012
Aberdeen and North - Wed, 15 Feb, 2012 Tube. Duration : 24.03 Mins.
Sixteen thousand more Scots have joined the dole queue as new figures reveal the scale of unemployment north of the border. The news has prompted calls for urgent action to tackle a crisis that it's claimed is spiralling out of control. Also; A committee of Westminster MPs says there are too many 'unanswered' questions in the debate over Scottish Independence. A report by the Scottish Affairs Select Committee says details are needed about the impact on bank regulation, currency, defence and Scotland's share of the national debt. And in sport; Former Dundee Chairman, Stuart Murphy says patience and unity will be key in ensuring Rangers emerge from administration. Murphy helped guide Dundee out of administration last year as a fans represenative on the board. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
Sixteen thousand more Scots have joined the dole queue as new figures reveal the scale of unemployment north of the border. The news has prompted calls for urgent action to tackle a crisis that it's claimed is spiralling out of control. Also; A committee of Westminster MPs says there are too many 'unanswered' questions in the debate over Scottish Independence. A report by the Scottish Affairs Select Committee says details are needed about the impact on bank regulation, currency, defence and Scotland's share of the national debt. And in sport; Former Dundee Chairman, Stuart Murphy says patience and unity will be key in ensuring Rangers emerge from administration. Murphy helped guide Dundee out of administration last year as a fans represenative on the board. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
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