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

Man charged over online sexual communications near Buckie

The public raised concerns to the police.

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

Buckie harbour locked down after suspected ‘explosive object’ discovered

Police and coastguard teams are at the scene waiting for the arrival of a bomb disposal team.

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

Cowardly danger-driver fled scene of crash that killed ‘one-in-a-million’ grandfather

Connor Wilson, from Westhill, crashed into a car being driven by Gabriel Lungu, who tragically passed away in hospital.

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

Why arrival of Orcas in Moray Firth has surprised and enthralled sealife watchers

Three pods have been spotted off north-east coastlines in the last three weeks.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Russian media claims King Charles has died as UK forced to deny death

Russian media outlets ran a fake news story alleging that King Charles died unexpectedly on Sunday. A screenshot of a mocked up non-existent Buckingham Palace death announcement spread widely in Russia.

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

First minister says new Aberdeen floating wind innovation centre can help cut your energy bills

He also warns that missing out on the chance for Scotland to be at the forefront of offshore wind innovation would be "tragic and unforgivable'.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen man tells murder trial he stabbed his father on the neck with a knife

Lewis Webster is accused of murdering his father Michael Webster at his home in Bearsden in January 2021. The 23-year-old appeared at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen baker bounces back after business closure with new position at Shot 'n' Roll

Jo Gale previously ran the Cupcakes by Jo bakery on the city's Crown Street before making the difficult decision to close, but now she's back to baking in her new role.

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

Five-bedroom modern home in Aberdeen’s ‘most exclusive’ neighbourhood on sale for £880,000

The property is one of only 10 houses on the site in Cults.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen brewery set for expansion after six-figure funding boost

The Aberdeen-based brewery is now looking to expand by using the cash injection to reach a wider range of UK supermarkets as well as increase production on site.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Man who killed Aberdeen motorist while driving at double the speed limit on deflated tyre jailed

Connor Wilson failed to slow down for an approaching junction when he collided with another vehicle. Gabriel Lungu would later die in hospital from his injuries.

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

Ambulances stack up outside ARI as NHS Grampian pleads with public to attend only in life-threatening situations

First Minister Humza Yousaf told The P&J this afternoon he is looking to see "significant improvement" at Aberdeen's flagship hospital very soon.

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

Ebike ‘graveyard’ spotted outside Altens unit after operator pulls out of Aberdeen rental scheme

After it was confirmed that Big Issue Sharebike was pulling out of the scheme, more than 100 of the ebikes have been spotted outside a unit in Altens.

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

Trial date set for Inverness policeman accused of rapes on Stornoway

Cameron Ross, who has worked up to the rank of sergeant but is currently suspended by Police Scotland, is also charged with abusing a partner.

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

Three Aberdeenshire chippers make top 50 list of best UK fish & chip shops

Take-aways in Inverurie, Stonehaven and Blackburn have made the list.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire 'monster pylons' could cost homeowners '£1 million per mile'

The waring has come from a Scottish property consultancy who warned the new 70-mile power line from Aberdeenshire to Angus could plunge homeowners into negative equity.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Neil Warnock 'on standby' for Championship job just days after Aberdeen exit

The veteran manager lasted just 34 days with the Dons and failed to steer them up the Premiership table but did end on a high note by securing a place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

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

Highland Council will write to Scottish Government for motorhome tourist tax rethink

The council wants the ability to decide who should be excluded from a tourist levy - and how the money should be spent.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Scottish FA refs chief Crawford Allan to quit Hampden role after VAR controversy

Crawford Allan took over as Head of Referee Operations at the Scottish Football Association four years ago but has recently found himself under pressure from managers amid VAR controversies.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Former Stonehaven Sea Cadets hall saved by youth club as takeover approved

The iconic building will now be used by the Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs (KMYC) after their asset transfer request was backed by Aberdeenshire Council.