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Aberdeen businessman set to embark on epic triple marathon fundraising challenge
Jai will be embarking on the epic challenge between April and October, starting with the Paris Marathon next week before travelling to Edinburgh and Chicago to complete the 78-mile fundraiser.
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Take sneak-peek inside luxury Viking cruise ship as it marks maiden visit to Port of Aberdeen
The Press and Journal took a guided tour around the Viking Vela this morning.
What do American tourists think of Aberdeen as first cruise ship of 2025 season sails in
Nearly 1,000 visitors hopped off the Viking Vela ship today, eager to explore what the region has to offer.
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Billionaire sheikh wins approval for more development on Highland estate
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who has an estimated fortune of £14.6bn, will be able to add another property to land he owns in Wester Ross.
Inverurie sex predator jailed after he was found hiding phone under garden shed
Robert Strachan, 46, was found to be using Snapchat and Grindr, in breach of a court order.
Dangerous disqualified Dingwall driver drove into oncoming traffic
Adrian Ratajewski's dangerous driving caused other vehicles to take evasive action to avoid a collision in Dingwall.
Police track down runaway horses and cart near Westhill
A 76-year-old man was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Buckie man ‘devastated’ after late partner’s memorial vandalised
Findlay Smith, 76, honoured his partner of more than 20 years, Diana, with a handcrafted bench.
Police charge Aberdeen man after two off-road bikes seized in Danestone
The 23-year-old was arrested after officers executed a warrant at an address in Danestone around 9am on Wednesday, April 2. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
How did Stracathro fare as YouTuber rates service stations in Britain?
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Investigation into crash that killed driver near Inverness dropped
Police Scotland referred itself to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) for investigation following the incident.
Aberdeen man charged after two off-road bikes seized
A 23-year-old is due to appear in court over road traffic offences.
Teen taken to hospital following disturbance at Lossiemouth beach
It is understood a group of teens were spotted on Lossiemouth's East Beach.
Aberdeenshire Olympian Hannah Miley urges nation to support school swimming
"Swimming has been a huge part of my life and I’m grateful for all the opportunities it has brought me. But I know that in areas of real deprivation, sending children to swimming lessons simply isn’t possible."
Superdrug opens new store at Bridge of Don Retail Park
The health and beauty retailer has welcomed its first customers to the former Carpetright unit.
Stolen Range Rover found torched on A92 near Stonehaven as police probe blaze
Police have established the vehicle had been stolen from the Cults area of Aberdeen before being set alight in a lay-by on the A92 near Stonehaven on Wednesday evening.
Peterhead Prison Museum guided tours return as visitors get look inside Scotland's 'toughest jail'
Guests can enjoy an immersive 90-minute tour of the former prison, discover gripping stories of both staff and the inmates and a look at the jail's turbulent past.
Dog owner let off by court after ‘troubled’ Staffie bites member of the public
A sheriff said there was no benefit punishing Candida Burnett, who rehomed Winston from a charity before realising his behaviour was “outwith her experience”.
10 casualties taken to hospital after three-car crash south of Inverness
Police have said some of the people involved in the crash have sustained 'serious' injuries.
Visibility was 'patchy' when North Sea container ship hit oil tanker, investigators say
Solong, which has been towed to Aberdeen, crashed into Stena Immaculate on March 10 about 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, leaving one man missing, presumed dead.