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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 54m

Guest assaulted hotel porter who asked him to close toilet door

Michael Mulhern punched the hotel worker, knocking him to the floor before kicking him after being confronted over the way he was using the disabled facilities.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 54m

Man in court over Alness rooftop ‘stand-off’ with police

Aiden Ziakis, 28, climbed onto the roof of the Firhill property with a garden fork and refused to come down.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 54m

Debate: Where’s the best ‘hidden gem’ in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

We want to know where our readers reckon the best 'hidden gem' places to visit are across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Let us know your top picks in the comments section and our Head of Features will respond between 10-11am on Friday.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 54m

We reveal how much has been spent on fire-ravaged Nairn flats by Highland Council and what is holding up their redevelopment

Eight homes were destroyed in a devastating fire in the area more than two years ago.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 54m

Fife Arms owners ‘could disturb reverend’s remains’ with Braemar Kirk heating overhaul

The owner's of the Fife Arms Hotel want to use the church as an extension for their cultural offering, but carrying out the required works may not be an option...

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 11h

Part of Inverurie town centre cordoned off amid reports of assault

Multiple police units and an ambulance are at the scene

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 12h

Plans for Marypark hydrogen plant refused amid concerns Speyside biodiversity could be impacted

Storegga presented their application to councillors but left the hearing empty handed after four hours of intense debate.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 12h

Kirkwall mountain bike track planned for Island Games finally gets approval months after event

The new track will be built near the Pickaquoy Centre and could also be used for walking

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 13h

Aberdeenshire health bosses lift lid on savings made in ‘brutal’ budget blitz

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership is expected to come in £932,000 under budget by the end of the financial year.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 14h

How a slice of birthday cake landed a Dingwall man with six months in jail

John McDonald's mother had put slice in his backpack - along with a kitchen knife in case he wanted to cut it smaller.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 15h

Missing Aboyne woman found dead after police search

Lynne Laing, 41, went missing on Monday evening.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 15h

Seven-bedroom mansion with 34 acres of land near Inverurie goes on market for £1.5 million

The impressive Legatesden House is described as 'an elegant home with heritage and heart'.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 16h

Murder accused looked like a ‘zombie’ then started stabbing himself in the neck, trial told

Aren Pearson is standing trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of murdering his girlfriend Claire Leveque at a property on Shetland.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 16h

Buckie boy, 16, shot man in head during two-hour Elgin sniper incident

The teenager armed himself with a gas-powered air rifle with a telescopic sight and fired more than four dozen ball bearings at homes and residents.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 16h

First look inside ‘incredible’ £30 million Riverbank School as building officially opens

The new primary school has faced a series of delays over the past eight years.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 17h

All five stops revealed: New Ember bus service to better connect Inverness with the Central Belt

The new Inverness route will operate seven days a week, offering 12 return services each day.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 19h

Crathes Castle visitor manager: ‘My alter ego as on-call firefighter’

The former RAF man has a packed cv, but is determined to make a difference in his community and is on-call 120 hours a week.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 19h

Whisky tour holidaymakers caught out by Scots drink-driving law

Konstiantyn Bidnenko and Oleksandr Dynnyk enjoyed the spirit, but failed to appreciate the difference between English and Scottish driving law.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 19h

Highland Council insists fixing botched Inshes roundabout revamp cost NOTHING extra to put right

The lines were re-painted after drivers raised concerns they were initially too thin for vehicles.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 19h

Aberdeenshire farmer’s daughter shines at Crathie Kirk service for King and Queen

Ellen Glennie told us she got a few smiles from his majesty after she gave a scripture reading.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 20h

Exclusive: Rainbow City Taxis buys ComCab Aberdeen in major bid to boost fleet numbers

In a message seen by The P&J, Rainbow City Taxis confirmed the takeover to staff and drivers.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 20h

All you need to know: Royal National Mod Lochaber 2025

From key times and venues to parking information and FAQs - here's all the information you need ahead of the Mod in Fort William.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 20h

Georgia Toffolo pays heartfelt tribute to husband James Watt’s grandmother

The TV star shared her memories of the 93-year-old who died last month.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 21h

A82 closed after crash at Spean Bridge

Drivers have been asked to take an alternative route.

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The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk · 22h

Celebrity Traitors: Inside the stunning Highlands castle where hit TV show is filmed

Built in the 19th century 30 miles north of Inverness, Ardross Castle provides a stunning backdrop for the popular BBC series.

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