News from the Press and Journal
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Revealed: Which Aberdeen streets are the worst for pavement parking?
Aberdeen traffic wardens have dished out more than 3,700 fines over 18 months.
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Car crashes into river at Cruden Bay
Emergency services are at the scene.
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Exclusive: Inside Aberdeen beach playpark site as bosses reveal how they’re turning kid’s ‘toilet roll tube designs’ into huge attraction
The Press and Journal was invited along for a first look as the beach vision becomes a reality.
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Eyesore weeds removed from Woolmanhill amid renewed effort to stave off decline
Fresh pictures show how weeds and overgrowth are now being removed from the site, as the owners continue to repair almost 10 years of degradation.
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Meldrum Motors could be turned into grocery shop
The Oldmeldrum garage could be converted into a new convenience store.
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Internet sensation hails Aberdeen pub scene as he gives verdict on 24 city centre bars
Dale Harvey, who runs The Great British Pub Crawl, set out to visit 24 pubs in Aberdeen.
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Huntly crash brings A96 to a standstill
Emergency services were called to the scene on Monday afternoon.
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Sporty makeover plans revealed for former Altens Ikea store just months after closure
The future of the recently closed warehouse has now been revealed...
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‘I love Aberdeen but running cafe has left me broke… I’ve sold my car to pay the rent’
Soran Xurmale of Art Coffee Gallery fears his business won't survive due to disruption caused by the ongoing Castlegate improvement works.
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I went to Westminster to find out about Andy Burnham’s oil and gas plans – here’s what I learned
Our political reporter Justin Bowie visited a scorching London to get a sense of the incoming prime minister’s much-anticipated energy blueprint.
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Gallery: Aberdeen Motown party brings soul fans to Aura Nightclub for lively afternoon event
Music fans filled the dancefloor as the Soul & Motown Day Party brought classic hits and feel-good vibes to Aberdeen.
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Major emergency response as 10-year-old girl falls into water from rocks at Gardenstown
The incident happened at about 6.30pm on Sunday.
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Emergency services called to Diamond Bridge incident in Aberdeen
Crews were called at 10.14pm on Friday evening night.
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Aberdeen dad gets payout as settlement reached in campervan contaminated fuel row
The family faced 'a full year of stress' after their £80k vehicle was taken off the road in the ordeal.
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New car park needed as Marcliffe booms since takeover upgrades spree
The Aberdeen hotel says the lack of parking is its biggest problem, as it "marred" the opening night of a £5.5m brasserie and often leads to complaints.
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Gallery: Runners hit the trails for 2026 Chapelton of Elsick 10K
Hundreds ran the new Chapelton 10K route in Chapelton of Elsick, featuring improved safety and a scenic course for the 2026 running event.
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‘You will not be forgotten’: Tributes paid to former Inverurie Community First Responder Keith Gauld
Keith Gauld had been reported as a missing person last Monday.
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Police say ‘no criminality’ after Aberdeen University employee’s ‘sick’ Ann Widdecombe posts
Heather Herbert's comments are subject to an urgent review by the university.
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Man arrested after Banff shop ‘raided at knifepoint’
A 34-year-old is set to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.
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Gallery: Hundreds turn out to celebrate rural life at the 171st Echt Show
Visitors enjoyed livestock, horse classes, food, crafts and family entertainment at this year's Echt Show.
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Family pay tribute to former Aberdeen science teacher Rob Peaker who ‘grasped life with both hands’
The 74-year-old taught chemistry at Aberdeen Grammar School and Hazlehead Academy.
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Charles Smith: Meet the Aberdeen architect who went from oil boom offices to building his own Cults dream home in 50-year career
Charles Smith reflects on spending half a century shaping his home city's skyline, from some of the most recognisable developments to the more controversial.
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BrewDog co-founder James Watt ‘feared airport arrest’ after border control TikTok drama
Watt, alongside partner Georgia Toffolo, had been travelling to Lake Como when the awkward encounter brought their journey to an abrupt halt.
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Outrage as Aberdeen University employee hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful death’ in ‘sick’ post
The university has launched an urgent review into the unrepentant staff member as a petition demands action.
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Three arrested in connection with death of ‘deeply loved’ Aberdeen dad
Two men and a woman are expected to appear in court on Monday in relation to the death of David Prystajko back in November 2025.
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Behind the scenes at Ugie Salmon Fish House, Peterhead’s centuries-old smokehouse
As part of our celebration of the North's heritage crafts and trades, we go behind-the-scenes of Ugie's 441-year-old working fish smokehouse.
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Thistle Tavern: ‘My crazy two years going from converting closed Aberdeen bank to branching out with new Edinburgh shop’
Stuart Robb and his business partner Andrew Rayner have been going from strength to strength since opening their store in 2024.
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Inside Aberdeen Rapid Transit plan: ‘It may not be universally popular but we will prove it’s worth £323m’
The P&J sat down with the bosses of Nestrans as they address a "wide range of opinions" over the project and lift the lid on why they believe the "vision" will transform public transport in the north-east.
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Dolphins offer guard of honour as King’s Baton Relay arrives in Aberdeen ahead of Commonwealth Games
Kyle Inglis carried the Baton onto a vessel that sailed to the South Harbour.
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Former North Tonight presenter Joan Ingram says STV North will ‘never be replicated’
Joan Ingram worked for Grampian TV for more than a decade and has shared her thoughts on STV North's final show.
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- Revealed: Which Aberdeen streets are the worst for pavement parking?
- Car crashes into river at Cruden Bay
- Exclusive: Inside Aberdeen beach playpark site as bosses reveal how they’re turning kid’s ‘toilet roll tube designs’ into huge attraction
- Eyesore weeds removed from Woolmanhill amid renewed effort to stave off decline


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