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‘We’re only human beings’ Inverness travellers ask for ‘abuse’ to stop after Retail Park move
Travellers opened up to The P&J about their experience in Inverness.
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Highland councillor hits out at ‘haters, trolls and bullies’ as she resigns
Maxine Smith said she has been “the victim of bullying and threats".
Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame: Two new food vendors to open this week amidst worries about late night drinking
More hot and cold cuisine will be coming to Grannie's Heilan' Hame in time for visitors this summer.
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North-east communities fight back against council decision to mothball rural nurseries
Glass Nursery near Huntly, Ballogie Nursery near Aboyne and Crossroads Nursery near Durris are earmarked for closure.
Inverness Ice Centre to turn to crowdfunding to cool closure fears over crippling energy costs
The facility still dealing with energy price hikes which have more than doubled their monthly bills.
Illegal e-bikes: Here’s what Aberdeen police are doing to crack down on dangerous riders
Officers are committed to tackling illegal e-bikes in Aberdeen, but more often than not they can't risk stopping riders there and then — making it a challenging issue to face.
Stephen Flynn's path clears for Holyrood bid as Aberdeen constituents 'have his back'
The Aberdeen South MP initially announced his intention to seek a seat in the Scottish Parliament last year, but u-turned after public backlash over his plans to remain at Westminster if he won.
Highland pair in court accused of endangering passengers by going on railway line
Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49 are accused of crossing barriers onto the level crossing at Altnabreac Station, and onto the rail track while trains were approaching.
Time’s up for Peterhead watch seller who sold fakes on Facebook
Gary Gibb made £5,000 buying and selling counterfeit watches, including Rolexes and TAG-Heuers.
Rap artist avoids jail after sparking major police firearms incident in Aberdeen
Neriya Adiukwu "was not looking for trouble, but trouble came looking for him". Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told.
Keith farmers’ shock as two border collies stolen in daylight raid
Staff at the farm have been left in the lurch with over 100 sheep to lamb in the coming weeks.
Aberdeen hero who saved man's life after he collapsed at home scoops prestigious award
Ewan Pow has been named the First Aid Hero of the Year at an awards ceremony in Glasgow after he helped a woman who had suddenly collapsed at home and became unresponsive.
Full list of roadworks planned for Aberdeen this year
Aberdeen City Council has scheduled work to take place at more than 13 city locations. Here are the areas set to be affected.
Body of Fraserburgh fisherman found off the coast of Norway
Joe Masson was reported missing in October 2021.
Police charge 12 people with drug and drink driving in the Highlands in just two days
Officers stopped 156 vehicles in connection with road traffic offences over the weekend.
Oban ferry worker dies a week after explosion at Rome B&B
Grant Paterson worked on the MV Clansman on routes around the West Coast of Scotland.
Aberdeenshire foodbank issues emergency appeal amid funding shortfall and soaring demand
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank is calling on the public to help support the charity which has seen increasing numbers of families reaching out for support amid the cost of living crisis.
Luxury Aberdeen hotel named Scotland's most affordable five-star stay
Praised for its understated elegance, the hotel impressed inspectors so much that they awarded it their highest rating, an honour no UK hotel has received in several years.
Notorious Jailhouse dummy in fake electric chair SAVED as former Elgin nightclub is demolished
The relic has been preserved as the building is being demolished as part of a new town centre development.
Body of Fraserburgh fisherman who vanished after boat capsized found in Norway four years on
Joe Masson, who was 73 at the time of his disappearance, failed to return home after taking his fishing vessel out on the morning of October 16, 2021 near Cairnbulg.