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Alford family told to return public land they ‘claimed as their own’ after Stewart Milne collapse
Bruce Scott installed a fence around his property on Baillie Drive without getting the go-ahead from Aberdeenshire Council, and has now been scolded for "taking the law into his own hands".
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Local Hero: How Turriff Show’s Alan Gaul looks out for his fellow farmers in dark and difficult times
Alan, of PJ Gaul at Little Whiterashes puts his all into supporting his local community.
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Stonehaven Rail Crash: Survivors brushed off own injuries to save lives of others, inquiry told
A major hearing into the Stonehaven rail crash got underway today and heard details of challenging conditions at the scene of the tragedy.
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Fast Lane: Bridge of Don karting bosses need booze licence ‘to award fizz to winning racers’
Go-kart bosses want to give "a bottle of fizz" to race winners as part of their plans for a booze licence, but they also promised to breathalyse drivers before they get on the track...
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Storm Chandra: North-east braces for more heavy rain and snow as yellow warning issued
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for rain and snow.
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Aberdeen finance boss lifts lid on beach and market progress – but reveals fresh fears over Union Street ‘challenges’
A glass frontage could soon be installed at the new market, while towering play equipment will arrive at the beach - but there are fears that underground "challenges" could continue to blight Union Street progress.
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Former US Navy officers’ pub to be turned into new Mearns home
Meanwhile, another former inn could be transformed too, while a home in Peterculter is to be demolished to make way for a replacement.
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Nightlife Gallery: Double disco event at the Foundry Aberdeen
See photos from the Foundry's double disco night in Aberdeen with 2 for 1 cocktails, DJs Paul and Andy, and vibrant party moments captured.
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Weekend court roll – an Ellon killer and a poison pen stalker
Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
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Drunken live-in carer abused dementia sufferer, 85
Janet Turk's "horrifying" abuse of the elderly Laurencekirk woman left her "scared to be in her own home".
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Gallery: WrestleZone Aberdeen show thrills fans at Curl Aberdeen
WrestleZone Aberdeen show at Curl entertained wrestling fans with live matches, championships, and nonstop action.
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Gallery: Kintore severe weather causes major flooding disruption
Kintore flooding disruption causes road closures and emergency response after heavy rainfall hits the area. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and follow advice.
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From flood warnings to road closures and rescues: How the rain alert hit the north and north-east
The Press and Journal's live team brought you the latest news and updates across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, and the Highlands.
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‘Naive’ Aberdeen taxi driver who didn’t study before test appeals to return to trade
The returning cabbie, who had been driving for 13 years before stopping during the Covid pandemic, went before councillors to argue his case...
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Victoria and Nigel’s Ferryhill renovation project grew with their expanding family
The O'Neill family's Affleck Street property is on the market for offers around £240,000.
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The Aberdeen man fit enough to cycle 240 miles while living with leukaemia
Neil Jackson, 54, is preparing to cycle between all 12 of Scotland’s Premiership grounds — a challenge made possible by advances in cancer treatment.
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‘Heartbroken’ owners announce closure of Stonehaven cafe
Cafe Neuk, on Ann Street, will welcome customers through the door for the final time on February 22.
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Aberdeen celebrates Robert Burns with trad supper and packed ceilidh dance floor
Celebrate Burns night in style with ceilidh dancing, tartan, and haggis at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom's traditional Burns supper in Aberdeen.
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What is sea foam seen on north and north-east coastlines – and how does it form?
Johnshaven was covered in foam during stormy weather this week.
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Peterhead teacher brings comfort to grieving families with teddy bears made from loved ones’ clothes
Wilma Dyke created 10 teddy bears for her extended family using her mum's pyjamas.
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Where kilts meet Kabul: Aberdeen mum Hossa plans ‘Afghan Ceilidh’ to help girls besieged by Taliban
Mum-of-two and linguist Hossa Skandary-Macpherson is using her 45th birthday party to support Afghan charity dear to her heart.
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Aberdeenshire farmer Alan Gaul’s winter wellbeing regime
The former Turriff Show president explains why farmers need to look after themselves and not just their animals.
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Readers’ Gallery: from Aurora Borealis to sunrise scenes across the north and north-east
Discover the beauty of Scotland's landscapes, wildlife, and aurora borealis through stunning readers' photographs from the north and northeast.
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January blues: Why have so many Aberdeen shops and restaurants shut this month?
We asked a retail expert on this phenomenon and found out what's being done to combat it.
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Near miss incident involving children outside Peterhead school could have been ‘catastrophic’
Schoolchildren and parents were crossing the road when a speeding car drove right through.
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Fraserburgh man guilty of sexual assaults on four different women
John Scroggie, 36, denied raping one woman, attempting to rape another and sexually assaulting two more.
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Gallery: Flood waters and sea foam dominate another stormy winter’s day in the north-east
Aberdeenshire faced a second day of disruption as heavy rain caused rivers to overflow and roads to flood.
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ReCharge Cafe closes – with Menkind also gone in blow to Bon Accord Centre
The cafe was operated as part of the charity Charlie's House.
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HMS Mersey intercepts Russian ships heading for the North Sea days after Aberdeen port visit
The vessel visited the Granite City for 'crew rotation and a logistical stop' before heading out on its latest mission.
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‘It was like a bubble bath!’: Wild weather covers Johnshaven streets in sea foam
Running out of shaving cream? Not to worry, Johnshaven has plenty!
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Latest News
- Alford family told to return public land they ‘claimed as their own’ after Stewart Milne collapse
- Local Hero: How Turriff Show’s Alan Gaul looks out for his fellow farmers in dark and difficult times
- Stonehaven Rail Crash: Survivors brushed off own injuries to save lives of others, inquiry told
- Fast Lane: Bridge of Don karting bosses need booze licence ‘to award fizz to winning racers’


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