North East Radio Scotland

A major police presence is at the scene at Sheddocksley Woods

Although it’s a powerful motivator for many, this can be seen as an unrealistic and daunting target for others.

Emergency services raced to the single vehicle smash on Tradlin Circle in Blackburn on Sunday, April 12. Nobody was injured in the incident.

The political debate show is visiting the Garioch town ahead of next month's Holyrood elections, with locals encouraged to have their say on the topics that matter to them.

Campaigners are calling for the bus network to be taken into regional public control rather than in the interest of private companies.

Take a look back at some of the major crime stories from across the north-east this week, from a horror crash on a busy road to murder denial in the United States.