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Biker dies in crash on A97 near Alford

A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gordon Highlanders Museum transformed into film set for WW2 drama about Aberdeen hero

The Press and Journal visited the site to get an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Aberdeenshire misses out on ‘hospital at home’ service hailed by John Swinney

Acute care at home is available in Aberdeen but was too challenging to copy for communities just outside the city.
Mum’s 30th birthday tribute to tragic ‘Aberdeen-mad’ son, Greg McKay

Hundreds lined the streets near Pittodrie when the 24-year-old died in lockdown after falling from the window of his flat.
Huge Cromarty House building at Aberdeen harbour poised for £1 million transformation

Meanwhile, a row is brewing over plans to turn a closed Turriff nursing home into a 22-bed HMO for seasonal Christmas tree workers.
Dramatic lifeboat rescue as two people cut off by tide at St Cyrus

Two people stranded on rocks at St Cyrus were rescued by RNLI Montrose crews after a 999 call to HM Coastguard.
Gallery: Cardmania makes its Aberdeen debut

Cardmania, the UK’s fastest growing trading card event, made its debut in Aberdeen on Sunday, 24 August at P&J Live, offering collectors, traders, and fans an unmissable experience.
Gallery: Best photos from Run Banchory 2025

Run Banchory 2025 featured a half-marathon multi-terrain race, 10K and 5K runs, and fun races for younger participants including the 1K race for 9–11 year olds and the 1K race for 8 and under