News from the Press and Journal

William Cruickshank felt a ‘real buzz’ after winning his first title.

A spokesman for The James Hutton Institute said the firm was "disappointed" that a recent appeal was again refused.

Christopher McDonald, described as an "advert" for drug misuse, flung food at a prison officer.

A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Press and Journal visited the site to get an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Acute care at home is available in Aberdeen but was too challenging to copy for communities just outside the city.

Hundreds lined the streets near Pittodrie when the 24-year-old died in lockdown after falling from the window of his flat.

Meanwhile, a row is brewing over plans to turn a closed Turriff nursing home into a 22-bed HMO for seasonal Christmas tree workers.

Two people stranded on rocks at St Cyrus were rescued by RNLI Montrose crews after a 999 call to HM Coastguard.

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.

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

The A97 was closed between Kildrummy and Strathdon after a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.

A court was told Christopher Maher, 73, has a perverse attraction to children and carried out a campaign of sexual and violent abuse.

The King and Queen were joined by William, Kate and other senior royals for a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral.

The biggest motorcycle gathering in Europe.

The Lonach Highland Games returned to Strathdon, featuring traditional competitions, music, dance, and a celebration of Scottish heritage and community spirit.

Kilau was one of my go-to spots when I was a student at Aberdeen University, especially for a strong cup of coffee to perk me up. But was it as good as I remembered?

The Holburn Street cafe warned that its future could depend upon serving up hot dishes for punters to take away...

Lucy Lintott-Smith knew her diagnosis might mean she wouldn’t live to witness the special moment her first child started school.

Shane Gorman decided to ensure the loss of his father in the Piper Alpha disaster was turned into a positive by working on them himself and trying to make them a safer place.

An anti-migration protest took place at the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill.

National Brick Events made a return to Aberdeen on Saturday, 23 August 2025, taking over P&J Live for its biggest show in Aberdeen.

Hundreds joined the Celebrate Aberdeen 2025 Parade, showcasing the city’s vibrant community spirit. This year also marked a transition, with founder Morven Mackenzie stepping back and passing the leadership to long-time volunteer Emily Findlay.

Police cordoned-off the bottom of Commerce Street in Aberdeen, blocking access via Regent Quay.

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Laura Coe has been making a name for herself on social media.

As a child, Alistair Carns was determined to join the military. He's now the UK's most decorated MP since World War Two and dedicated to bringing to others the opportunities as he was given growing up in the north-east.

John White, 28, cried "you have sent me to get eaten up by the wolves" as he was jailed for four years.