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Livingston v Aberdeen: TV channel, team news and more as Dons look to secure top flight safety

The Dons have picked up two massive wins to boost their odds of staying in the Premiership, and victory in West Lothian tonight would make sure they are all but safe.

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Police issue warning after heating oil thefts reported in Aberdeenshire

Enquiries into the thefts are continuing, and local residents are being urged to securely lock their oil tanks and remain vigilant if they see any suspicious vehicles in the area.

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Heritage group pleads for historic Aberdeen school to be saved from demolition

Councillors rubber-stamped plans to upgrade teaching facilities at St Peter’s back in November 2023 in order to “deliver a 21st Century learning environment” for pupils.

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Findlay Marshall sets out Aberdeen ambition after breakthrough season with Arbroath

The midfield sensation has been in red-hot form for the Red Lichties this term, rattling in 15 goals for the promotion chasers who have earned themselves a play-off spot.

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Two arrested after police raid on Macduff Town Hall

It comes after a cannabis cultivation was discovered on Shore Street.

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Orange Order Stonehaven march gets go-ahead despite safety concerns

The Dunnottar Martyrs Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge put forward proposals to Aberdeenshire Council to march through the town to Dunnottar Castle on Saturday, June 27.

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

Body of teen boy recovered from water at Lochindorb after major search

Emergency services rushed to the Highland loch on Thursday evening after reports of a young man in difficulty in the water.

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First pictures and video: Tall Ship arrives in Aberdeen early as second vessel ‘delayed due to engine failure’

The Pellew sailed into the Port of Aberdeen this morning.

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

Aberdeenshire Council gives go-ahead for Orange Order march despite fears over Stonehaven ‘shutdown’

The procession through the town is scheduled for June 27.

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

Plea to save historic Old Aberdeen school from demolition as £30m overhaul ramps up

Old Aberdeen Heritage Society is urging the council to keep the original St Peter's School building that will be knocked down to make way for a new extension.

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Aberdeen food company collapses into administration with all 40 jobs lost

All 40 jobs at the company have been lost, with the business, which has been trading for more than 30 years, currently owing £1million to banks and £1million to creditors.

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

Review: Minions, Batman, 180’s and the world’s top oche stars as Premier League Darts hits Aberdeen

Were you at the Premier League Darts in Aberdeen as the world's top stars like Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen lit up a capacity crowd?

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

Highland paedophile who called himself ‘The Master’ handed unpaid work by court

Stephen Miller was snared by an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl - the sheriff made a sexual harm prevention order limiting Miller's access to the internet and contact with children.

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Over £4million of drugs seized and 42 people arrested in April across north-east

Police Scotland revealed there has been an increasing number of cannabis cultivations being found within rental properties which are being used solely to grow illegal drugs.

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Peterhead Prison Museum to reopen this month as owners issue update

Plans are also being developed by owners to expand the museum's café into an upper level, offering visitors elevated views across Peterhead harbour and the town.

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‘I looked after my grandad when I was 21 and did things I never expected to, it led me to open 13 care homes across north’

Ron Taylor runs Parklands Care Homes, which operates in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

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Donald Trump to remove Scottish whisky tariffs after King and Queen's US visit

The Scottish and UK governments had been lobbying the Republican to end the 10% tariffs on the industry, as the US is the single biggest market for Scotland's whisky.

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Marvin Bartley asks Livingston to make club history as he seeks Aberdeen boost

The former Bournemouth and Hibernian midfielder stepped up from assistant to boss at Livingston in February with the club winless in 24 games and six points adrift.

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Aberdeen city centre traffic delays as emergency water works begin on Market Street

Two bus gates have had their restrictions lifted to help ease the flow of traffic, with a diversionary route put in place for buses, lorries and car drivers over the next week.

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

Man due in court over ‘robbery’ in Lossiemouth

The incident occurred on Clifton Road in the Moray town.