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The Indian delegation in the UK for this week's G7 meeting is self-isolating after two positive COVID tests among them, Sky News understands.

An ambitious proposal to convert the old BHS site in Aberdeen into a food market has been revealed.

COVID cases in India accounted for nearly half of worldwide coronavirus infections last week The country was also responsible for nine in 10 of the COVID-19 cases and deaths in the WHOs South East Asia region in the past week, according to the Geneva-based agencys weekly report. Live coronavirus updates from the UK and around the world The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday: " India accounts for over 90% of both cases and deaths in the region, as well as 46% of global cases and 25% of...

Pensioner left very shaken after ATM robbery bid in Aberdeen A pensioner was pushed to the ground during an attempted robbery near an ATM in Aberdeen. The 78-year-old woman was approached by a man, who tried to take money she had just withdrawn from a cash machine on Provost Watt Drive in Kincorth. The attack happened at around 4pm on Monday. The suspect made off on a white bicycle in the direction of the playing fields. Police are now looking to speak to anyone who saw anything sus...

Probe as bird of prey poisoned on Aberdeenshire estate Police say they are investigating the poisoning of a bird of prey in Aberdeenshre. The golden eagle was found dead on a hillside on the Invercauld Estate near Crathie on March 19. Forensic examination has confirmed the bird had been intentionally poisoned. Officers searched a number of properties on the estate yesterday - but no arrests were made and inquiries are continuing. Detective Constable Daniel Crilley, of the wildlife c...

Virtual tour of Aberdeen dolphin viewing centre released A new video has been released offering a glimpse inside a proposed new dolphin viewing centre in Aberdeen. The virtual tour of the new Greyhope Bay facility at Torry Battery reveals how the attraction will look once finished. Old shipping containers are being repurposed as part of a five-year plan to create the centre. Founder Fiona McIntyre said: "We were blown away by the huge wave of enthusiasm and support for our plans for...

Peloton recalls treadmills after injuries and child death It comes after regulators warned people in April to stop using the Tread+ if they have children or pets. Peloton chief executive John Foley has now apologised over the companys initial response to a request from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it should recall the Tread+. Shares fell as much as 11%. Peloton had initially described the CPSCs warning as "inaccurate and misleading", arguing there was no reason for childr...

Nick Kamen, Levis launderette advert model and Madonna protege, dies at 59 British model and singer Nick Kamen, who appeared in the famous 1980s Levis launderette advert and was also considered a protege of Madonna, has died aged 59. A friend of the family confirmed the news. It is understood the star, who was born in Essex, died on Tuesday night after a long illness. Friend Boy George led the tributes on social media, sharing a photo of the pair together and saying: "RIP to the mo...

The UK is sending two Royal Navy ships to Jersey as a precaution after threats of a French blockade of the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing row.

Aberdeen charity receives £10,000 from China businessman Cancer support charity Maggies Aberdeen has received a £10,000 donation from a China-based company chairman. George Zhang, a joint venture partner of global engineering and consulting company Wood, visited the centre two years ago.  The gift will help make up for lost income from cancelled fundraising events and activities.  It will mainly be used to fund the daily running costs of the centre and their care services.  H...