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Prince Harry ‘heartbroken’ over absent family ‘no matter how he tries to protest’ expert says

This year has seen multiple waves of speculation over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could make a return to the UK or move to Europe four years after they moved to the USA in 2020

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Celtic legend mocks Aberdeen title challenge and warns Rangers should fear Dons

The former Hoops ace doesn't believe his old side have to worry about the rampant Reds but had a stern message for Rangers who currently trail Jimmy Thelin's side by nine points.

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GB Energy will be catalyst in UK winning world race on renewables, says Ian Murray

He also said the fact the company will be headquartered in Aberdeen sends out a "very strong signal of Scotland’s importance to delivering our manifesto commitments on the green energy mission."

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

Aberdonian brother of Suzy Lamplugh says books written by murder suspect could hold vital clue

Granite City school technician Richard Lamplugh, 64, is hoping to scatter her ashes in a place "close to his heart".

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

Stromness blaze: Fire chief calls for people to ‘Marie Kondo’ their storage spaces after e-bike warning

Warning as senior firefighter says an electric bike or scooter may have started the blaze - but a declutter might help prevent other fires.

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New 'danger to life' snow warning to include Aberdeenshire this weekend

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for Aberdeenshire on Wednesday, with a second warning for snow and rain set to come into force this weekend.

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

Danger warning to keep out of Aberdeen’s Beach Leisure Centre as it becomes ‘live’ building site

The abandoned facility has become popular with urban explorers.

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

Sale of historic Inverness church falls through after 12 months of negotiations

The Old High Church will now be re-advertised for sale.

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Suzy Lamplugh's family hope murder suspect left a hidden message in book

Suzy Lamplugh's brother Richard, who moved to the north-east in the years following her disappearance, believes suspect John Cannan's death extinguished any hope of closure.

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

Big Chill: The winter of 1946-47, when schools in Newmachar and across the north-east were closed for 13 weeks

Almost everything ground to a halt in the north-east, but though farmers struggled with the conditions, they managed to plough on.

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

No shops, more than two years late and a bankrupt developer: The saga of how the St Giles Centre in Elgin finally opened

The St Giles Centre in Elgin faced several challenges just to get the doors open in 1991.

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

‘Prolonged disruption’ for Aberdeen drivers with new Coast Road and hydrogen hub projects one after the other

Major works are planned along the city coastline.

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Balmedie golf course plans by Donald Trump's firm to revamp houses given green light

Trump's staff applied to Aberdeenshire Council to carry out a series of renovation works at the row of empty terraced homes, which are known as Coastguard Cottages.

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

Islay BBC reporter Glenn Campbell shares insight into life with incurable cancer in new documentary

The BBC Scotland political editor has made a career out of telling other people's stories - and says now it's time to tell his.

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

Woman whose neglect of puppies and dogs cost SSPCA £20,000 banned from keeping animals

Marisha Whyte, 62, failed to feed four puppies causing then to become emaciated and neglected to get treatment for two dogs.

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

A £150k investment blunder and a blind date: How did BrewDog founder meet Georgia Toffolo?

The pair, who split their time between Aberdeenshire and London, got engaged last month.

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Aberdeen star Ante Palaversa opens up on 'Pep talks' with Guardiola and 'Pittodrie Pogba' nickname

The Dons ace spent three years under the illustrious Spaniard at Manchester City but spent the majority of his time with the Premier League giants away on loan.

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

Why this Inverness pub has been crowned Scotland’s best led-music venue

The P&J spoke to MacGregor's owner Bruce MacGregor, after the bar won the accolade for a second time.

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Aberdeenshire hit with another 24-hour snow and ice weather warning from Met Office

The north-east has been hit with disruption to schools and travel this week, and Met Office forecasters are warning that the wintry weather is set to stay for a little bit longer.

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

A96 reopens after 4×4 fire north of Inverurie

Emergency services fought to extinguish the flames this morning.