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Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Messages have been left in Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. Have you spotted one?
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January 28, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Trade union officials say there has been a “lack of meaningful engagement" over future job losses as strike action remains on the table.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
The annual Shetland fire festival ended with the burning of a replica Viking galley. Our photographer was there to capture the action.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill
JP's Kitchen was opened by north-east chef John Paul Johnston in 2023.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill
Major NATO military air exercise involving US fighter jets takes place over Highlands
Major NATO military air exercise involving US fighter jets takes place over Highlands
Exercise Point Blank will return for two more days of training next week.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Major NATO military air exercise involving US fighter jets takes place over Highlands
‘I waited 20 years to tick Up Helly Aa off my bucket list – it’s everything I imagined it would be’
‘I waited 20 years to tick Up Helly Aa off my bucket list – it’s everything I imagined it would be’
The Press and Journal spoke to tourists who have travelled thousands of miles to witness Up Helly Aa in Lerwick.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:35 PM
‘I waited 20 years to tick Up Helly Aa off my bucket list – it’s everything I imagined it would be’
Stonehaven rail crash: Only passenger who died was walking through carriages at time of crash
Stonehaven rail crash: Only passenger who died was walking through carriages at time of crash
Christopher Stuchbury was one of three people who died when a train travelling on the Dundee to Aberdeen line derailed in August 2020.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Stonehaven rail crash: Only passenger who died was walking through carriages at time of crash
Stornoway care worker called vulnerable woman a ‘lazy article’ and ‘placed her at unnecessary risk of physical harm’
Stornoway care worker called vulnerable woman a ‘lazy article’ and ‘placed her at unnecessary risk of physical harm’
Annette McLeod was given a years warning on her file.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Stornoway care worker called vulnerable woman a ‘lazy article’ and ‘placed her at unnecessary risk of physical harm’
Aberdeen offshore worker jailed after dad-of-three punched unconscious in Union Street assault
Aberdeen offshore worker jailed after dad-of-three punched unconscious in Union Street assault
There were audible gasps as CCTV of the attack was played in court. It showed Christopher Reid picking up his unconscious victim and repeatedly punching him to the head.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Aberdeen offshore worker jailed after dad-of-three punched unconscious in Union Street assault
The Traitors filming locations: Here’s some Highland spots every show superfan should visit
The Traitors filming locations: Here’s some Highland spots every show superfan should visit
From Ardross Castle to woodland walks, there's loads to explore.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The Traitors filming locations: Here’s some Highland spots every show superfan should visit
Gallery: Best photos from Up Helly Aa so far as Shetland’s annual fire festival gets underway
Gallery: Best photos from Up Helly Aa so far as Shetland’s annual fire festival gets underway
Press and Journal photographer Kath Flannery was on scene at the famous fire festival.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Gallery: Best photos from Up Helly Aa so far as Shetland’s annual fire festival gets underway
Ikea to have designated parking at Union Square – but will it be enough?
Ikea to have designated parking at Union Square – but will it be enough?
The Swedish furniture giant is making the move to Aberdeen city centre later this year.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Ikea to have designated parking at Union Square – but will it be enough?
3 new Inverness bus routes to be launched: Where will they go and when will they launch?
3 new Inverness bus routes to be launched: Where will they go and when will they launch?
Worries had been raised about the impact from Stagecoach cuts in the city.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
3 new Inverness bus routes to be launched: Where will they go and when will they launch?
Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
The Firepit first opened on Littlejohn Street in 2023.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
We found out what the famous strongman brothers were doing in Lerwick for the big festival.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Aberdeenshire Council's chief executive Jim Savege also said rural residents complaining about a lack of gritting in their area "should have checked what the priority roads are before buying their homes".
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January 27, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
The company said it will stop producing gin and rum to "sharpen our focus on the areas where we can truly win".
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January 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Aberdeen PT Lisa Kelbie is the epitome of empowering and her fitness story is sure to inspire and motivate.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Ryan Elton and Thomas Swatman viciously assaulted a woman as they made their way back from a local takeaway, a court has heard.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
A yellow weather warning remains in force until 11.59pm.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba could close if a buyer is not found.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
The incident occurred just after the end of the school day on Thursday last week.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
The former mill is part of the old steading complex of the historic Letterfourie Estate.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
Backroom talks suggest a timetable for the upgrades may come before the election but officials are staying tight-lipped about when.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’
Mel Foley Stewart has revealed how she created a successful business venture after her Crohn’s disease diagnosis forced her to quit career working with horses.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’