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Four destinations that Sumburgh Airport could (and should) fly to

Shetland's biggest airport is the seventh busiest in Scotland.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Claire Leveque’s family ‘relieved’ as her ashes make it home to Canada

People from "around the world" have been thanked for donating to a fundraiser to help get the 24-year-old home from Shetland.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Nine-bedroom Skye mansion on the shores of Loch Dunvegan for sale

The property was once a Church of Scotland manse.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Tributes paid to ‘beautiful soul’ Kevin Thorburn aka Aberdeen drag queen Miss Cherry Bakewell

Friends have described the popular entertainer as a "kind-hearted" person who would do anything for anyone.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Aberdeen’s Faffless announces move to new city-centre spot

Owner Craig Thom is moving to a bigger venue at Golden Square - with plans to open an absinthe bar.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Shepherd seeking builders for development land near Aberdeen

Housebuilders are being sought to work on expansion of the Chapelton community.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

‘He was panicked and blue in the face’: Oban bar worker saves man’s life during her shift

Lucy Anderson says she is 'still in a haze' after stepping in to help the choking customer at The Lorne bar on Wednesday.

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Scotmid unveils ‘strong’ results ahead of Aberdeen date

They are the final set of figures with John Brodie at the helm of the 165-year-old society.

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Loganair axe Aberdeen flights to north-east England as airline cuts schedule

The Scottish airline has confirmed it will be pulling flights to Teesside Airport from May 10 following a review of its current operations under the firm's new CEO Luke Farajallah.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Work under way at site of new £11m Inverness care home project

It will add to Parkland Group's 11 care homes across the Highlands and Moray.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Aberdeen schools behaviour plan: ‘Improve facilities or leave staff to bear brunt of ASN pupil violence’

Aberdeen City Council's plan to combat violence in city schools should include a review of facilities for ASN pupils, unions claim.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Elgin town centre: Figures show highest number of empty shops in over a decade – but supporters insist the future is bright

There are 40 vacant units, up from the 32 recorded in 2021.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Aberdeen dog owner warned he faces prison after puppies found in appalling conditions

One of Shaun McCourt's little dogs had to be put down immediately and the other five had been living their short lives in pain and filth.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Scottish Government's air travel 'supertax' plans could 'cut off' Aberdeen from the world

The Scottish Government is plotting to hike up the prices of domestic flights by using taxation in a bid to recover from its net zero failures.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Spurned ex ordered to pay love rival £200 after bedroom bottle assault

James Sim flew into a violent rage when he turned up at his ex-girlfriend's home and discovered her in bed with another man.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Inverurie dad found guilty of striking boy with additional needs in playpark

Malcolm Farquharson, 52, denied striking the 12-year-old child but was convicted of the offence at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

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‘At those kind of speeds everybody dies’: Sheriff’s warning to teenage 106mph speeder

Aiden Baird was clocked doing 46mph more than the speed limit on what the sheriff called an "infamously dangerous" stretch of the A96.

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Victorian country home overlooking Loch Skene on the market for £1.3 million

The property features a main house along with a separate gardener's cottage and acres of woodland.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Loganair slashes flight schedule: Which Aberdeen and Inverness routes are affected?

The changes also mean a reduced service from Stornoway to the Scottish mainland.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Remembering when Still Game star featured in Aberdeen bus advert

The introduction of the CityBus services in 1986 were given a slot on the telly with their own advert, and one familiar face from our screens was featured as the bus driver.