North East Radio Scotland

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.

The city council has issued a range of updates on the major projects, including the latest works along Union Street and the start of Castlegate's redevelopment.

A flood of applications has seen the new half-marathon sell out in six days, and it has become obvious there is a clear desire for running races to become the next big addition to the city's list of events.

Arran Paterson was released after serving just six months in a young offenders institution for the drinking driving offence.

Hibernian visit Pittodrie this weekend looking to further dent the Reds' hopes of top flight survival, with the Granite City side having never been relegated in their 123-year history.

Six of the charity's staff members, including the chief executive, were made redundant, with just two people now left to run the organisation