http://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/default.aspxen-gbThu, 16 Jul 2009 18:19:08 GMThttp://www.teletext.co.uk/images/Logo64x64.gifhttp://www.teletext.co.ukA female tourist suffering from the swine flu virus has died at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Health Secretary Nicola Surgeon has said.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/4vr4O7bijUo" height="1" width="1"/>
The woman, who had been in hospital for more than three weeks, had "significant underlying medical conditions".

The patient, who was in intensive care, is the third person suffering from swine flu to have died in Scotland.

]]>a749ea2e2b7aa8274114e04663aaea5chttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/4vr4O7bijUo/Swine+flu+tourist+dies.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/a749ea2e2b7aa8274114e04663aaea5c/Swine+flu+tourist+dies.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/a749ea2e2b7aa8274114e04663aaea5c/Swine+flu+tourist+dies.aspxCrash investigators have ordered an urgent review of helicopter gears following the North Sea crash off Aberdeenshire which claimed 16 lives.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/eYHQIXuwZtE" height="1" width="1"/>
Sixteen men died when the Eurocopter Super Puma came down around 11 miles north east of Peterhead on April 1.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch also called for a review of the checks used to identify debris particles.

]]>1f38cb74d474c80aeb81b5803e26d059http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/eYHQIXuwZtE/Helicopter+gearbox+inquiry.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1f38cb74d474c80aeb81b5803e26d059/Helicopter+gearbox+inquiry.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1f38cb74d474c80aeb81b5803e26d059/Helicopter+gearbox+inquiry.aspxA stripogram from Aberdeen convicted of impersonating a policeman in the Peterhead area has escaped a prison sentence at Peterhead Sheriff Court.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/fgjlbye9UTE" height="1" width="1"/>
Stuart Kennedy, 26, was fined £400 and told to do 200 hours community service.

Kennedy was found guilty of having a flashing light in his car, two charges of impersonating an officer and a charge of possessing a police uniform.

]]>5e7b2b0f861db2b4201217a68c112558http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/fgjlbye9UTE/Pc+impersonator+avoids+jail.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/5e7b2b0f861db2b4201217a68c112558/Pc+impersonator+avoids+jail.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/5e7b2b0f861db2b4201217a68c112558/Pc+impersonator+avoids+jail.aspxTwo men have been jailed for a total of four years after robbing a hotel in Aberdeenshire on April Fools Day.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/7hyCu10lJAM" height="1" width="1"/>
Neil Riddell, 40, stole nearly £13,000 with accomplice Aaron Elder, 30, from the Holiday Inn in Westhill, Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told.

The men, who were each jailed for two years, previously admitted assaulting a night shift worker and stealing cash.

]]>17f58fa72f578ab3e4f1f79baa8ed980http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/7hyCu10lJAM/Two+jailed+for+robbing+hotel.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/17f58fa72f578ab3e4f1f79baa8ed980/Two+jailed+for+robbing+hotel.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/17f58fa72f578ab3e4f1f79baa8ed980/Two+jailed+for+robbing+hotel.aspxA one-day strike by drivers at First Bus in Aberdeen has got under way in a protest over pay.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/WkhlcdH07Q4" height="1" width="1"/>
Striking staff formed picket lines outside the company's King Street depot, while senior management drove buses as part of a reduced service.

Unite union members rejected First's proposal to freeze their wages and are instead looking for a 4% increase.

]]>fe00a54b928462b0c8c96ab3107186adhttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/WkhlcdH07Q4/Bus+drivers+strike+over+pay.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/fe00a54b928462b0c8c96ab3107186ad/Bus+drivers+strike+over+pay.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/fe00a54b928462b0c8c96ab3107186ad/Bus+drivers+strike+over+pay.aspxScotland&#39;s Polish Consul has said he is reassured by the efforts of Grampian Police to find two men who racially attacked a Pole in Aberdeen.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/FXydNHT_raM" height="1" width="1"/>
The 39-year-old was attacked last week by two men in Alexander Drive in what police have said was a racist assault.

Piotr Leszczynski said: "I am very reassured that there is no pattern of racism here."

]]>1882815c39cc70a42160721354030ab8http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/FXydNHT_raM/Consul+'reassured'+by+police.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1882815c39cc70a42160721354030ab8/Consul+'reassured'+by+police.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1882815c39cc70a42160721354030ab8/Consul+'reassured'+by+police.aspxPlans to revamp and expand Aberdeen harbour quays are to be considered by the city council&#39;s planning committee.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/S8eGqn2nRvI" height="1" width="1"/>
Aberdeen Harbour Board states the work, which would include dredging the river bed, is needed to create a harbour area suitable for modern shipping needs.

The River Dee dock would be infilled and new quays and yard space created, the planning application stated.

]]>1a47a6205e5eb8638cea138c92a53ba9http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/S8eGqn2nRvI/Major+revamp+of+harbour+quays.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1a47a6205e5eb8638cea138c92a53ba9/Major+revamp+of+harbour+quays.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/1a47a6205e5eb8638cea138c92a53ba9/Major+revamp+of+harbour+quays.aspxGraduates stand the best chance of finding work if they went to the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, according to research.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/ObL4OYinyXU" height="1" width="1"/>
Figures published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency show 98% of them are employed or in further study.

Aberdeen University also rated highly in the study, with 96.7% of graduates in work or studying.

]]>6b33ce8d3b3c4af74ce0aac112549045http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/ObL4OYinyXU/University+employment+boost.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/6b33ce8d3b3c4af74ce0aac112549045/University+employment+boost.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/6b33ce8d3b3c4af74ce0aac112549045/University+employment+boost.aspxArmoured combatants as young as 13 will cross swords in a series of daring duels in Aberdeen this weekend.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/ampaIo_XfgM" height="1" width="1"/>
The city fencers, including British Epee 14th Neil Tannock, aim to retain their gold medal titles in the Beach Leisure Centre Doric Fencing Open.

The sword play event will take place at the sports and leisure complex on Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19.

]]>cb4b5e86f7f978f22ef8a0a61694349chttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~3/ampaIo_XfgM/Fencers+fight+to+keep+titles.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/cb4b5e86f7f978f22ef8a0a61694349c/Fencers+fight+to+keep+titles.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-scotland/cb4b5e86f7f978f22ef8a0a61694349c/Fencers+fight+to+keep+titles.aspxA family of foxes has been entering Dundee Football Club&#39;s Dens Park at night and digging holes around the goalmouths, staff have said.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-scotland/~4/V0gRRUruYwY" height="1" width="1"/>
And they have been urinating on the pitch, killing the grass, forcing the club to re-lay turf.

Ground staff have put up temporary fences around the goal areas, and pest controllers have been contacted.

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