Probe as 2 found dead

Pol ice have launched a probe into the “unexplained” deaths of two men after their bodies were found at a house.

The men, 28 and 44, were discovered in the home in Ballater on Friday afternoon.

Post-mortems are due to take place to establish the cause of death.

Pol ice say they have begun their inquires and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) said 1235 people contacted its services – with 101 of them seeking help for the first time

The charity added that 1000 women and children in Scotland are supported by Women’s Aid on any given day.

The shocking figures are part of a report it is publishing today to mark International Women’s

Day, which details its work to help those affected by domestic abuse.

It said 84 per cent of SWA groups have to operate waiting lists of up to six months for at least one of their services.

SWA said more than half of its