Mearns Drive News Today

A man accused of abducting two women and threatening to kill them is likely to be acquitted as he suffers from a mental disorder.

An offshore worker who hit almost 100mph in his BMW while being tailed by an unmarked police car claims the officers provoked him.

Police were called to an incident on Hunter Street in Stonehaven this afternoon where firearms officers are said to have intervened.

© Supplied by Family of Joe Simpson Joseph Simpson turns 100 with a low-key celebration A popular retired headteacher has reached a notable milestone celebrating his 100th birthday at home with his wife. Joseph W Simpson, who lives in Mearns Drive with his wife, Margaret, spent his entire teaching career in the north-east and is a well-known face in the local community. As well as his passion for education, Joe was closely involved with school football and enjoyed watching one of his ‘discov...