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What has been causing traffic chaos on Aberdeen’s St Machar Drive?

A one-way system has been in place on the Aberdeen street since Monday.

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

WATCH: Waterbombs thrown at Kincorth vehicles by youths

A bus driver was among the motorists targeted by youngsters this evening.

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

Big Manny’s Pizza bosses to turn derelict Café D’ag into new Irish pub

EXCLUSIVE: The Adams brothers, speaking to the Press and Journal, have revealed new plans for a Crown Street bar.

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‘Disappointed and frustrated’: Parents left ticketless for Aberdeen school choir final after box office blunder

Some people bought up to nine tickets each after the Beach Ballroom allowed multiple purchases to take place.

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Aberdeen residents hit by RAAC crisis speak out including mum and four kids forced out of home

Nearly 500 properties have been affected by the collapse-prone concrete, and residents hit by the crisis staged a protest outside the city council's HQ demanding support for homeowners.

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Woman, 30, appears in court accused of murder after Tillydrone flats death

A 34-year-old woman - named locally as Sara Irvine - was found with a chest wound at the Auchinleck Road property but died in hospital a short time later.

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Woman appears in court charged with murder after death of mum-of-one in Tillydrone

A 34-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in the early hours of Wednesday morning where she died a short time later, with the charged 30-year-old appearing in court.

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Aberdeen and Inverness bars ‘safe’ after reports of mass closures

The UK's biggest pub company says 'none of their venues are under threat'.

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

Police locked in stand-off at property in Inverness

Police and fire fighters remain at the scene in the Merkinch area of the city.

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

Torry Raac crisis forcing mum and kids out of ‘dream home’ they waited six years for

Families living in Balnagask have spoken of their frustration and anger as they wait for Aberdeen City Council to offer them alternative housing.

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Aberdeen trade show at heart of Scotland-wide tourism push

It is hoped 'fam' trips before and after the two-day event will deliver a big economic boost.

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Portlethen carer handed warning after removing resident's trousers in front of others

The care watchdog found the support worker had failed to respect the resident's dignity and privacy, and also shown little remorse for his actions or the impact it had.

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Man ordered to stay away from ex after he entered her home as she slept and assaulted her

It was stated by his lawyer that Maciej Was was struggling to cope emotionally with the notion that their relationship was over.

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

From Peterhead to Hollywood – how a north-east magician became Netflix star

Stuart is riding high on the recent success of his new production The Magic Prank Show.

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‘I’m so numb’: Sister of woman who died in Tillydrone incident pays tribute

Sara Irvine, 34, died following an incident at a property on Auchinleck Road on Wednesday.

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Tributes paid to Aberdeen mum who died after being found injured in Tillydrone

The 34-year-old was found injured in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Tillydrone, and was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she died a short time later.

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Bounty Competitions to return derelict Foggie church ‘to its former glory’

We reveal what the historic property - which will be raffled off - will look like inside...

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Exclusive: Drug-dealing Aberdeen pub boss Paul Clarkson ordered to forfeit £65,000

Paul Clarkson - whose family's firm owns pubs and restaurants including Soul and Vovem - broke down in tears as he was jailed back in 2021.

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Singles walk takes off: 100 lonely hearts explore Stonehaven to meet their match

Organiser hopes to become matchmaker again with another walk in autumn.

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Peter Leven tells Aberdeen to seize 'great opportunity' and reach second cup final

The Dons could seal their place in the second domestic cup final of the season if they overcome holders Celtic at Hampden, with Leven urging his players to step up.