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Aberdeen woods taped off as emergency services rush to ongoing incident

A major police presence is at the scene at Sheddocksley Woods

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Aberdeen fitness expert weighs in on whether you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day

Although it’s a powerful motivator for many, this can be seen as an unrealistic and daunting target for others.

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Car flips on Blackburn road as teen, 18, arrested after crash

Emergency services raced to the single vehicle smash on Tradlin Circle in Blackburn on Sunday, April 12. Nobody was injured in the incident.

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BBC Scotland's Debate Night coming to Inverurie as locals invited to take part

The political debate show is visiting the Garioch town ahead of next month's Holyrood elections, with locals encouraged to have their say on the topics that matter to them.

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Campaign inspired by Manchester Bee Network launched in bid to improve Aberdeen bus services

Campaigners are calling for the bus network to be taken into regional public control rather than in the interest of private companies.

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Kevin Nisbet the Aberdeen hero against Hibs amid relegation scrap as club pay tribute to Joe Harper

The Dons secured Stephen Robinson's first win as boss

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New Aberdeen marathon's sellout success proves city's appetite for major events

A flood of applications has seen the new half-marathon sell out in six days, and it has become obvious there is a clear desire for running races to become the next big addition to the city's list of events.

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Aberdeen crime this week: Armed police swarm flat and man arrested after horror crash

Take a look back at some of the major crime stories from across the north-east this week, from a horror crash on a busy road to murder denial in the United States.

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Aberdeen city centre projects latest as residents warned to prepare for 'pungent' smells

The city council has issued a range of updates on the major projects, including the latest works along Union Street and the start of Castlegate's redevelopment.

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

Hunt for mystery firestarter costing public purse £16,000 by torching bins between Inverness and Loch Ness

Pictures taken along the tourist trail highlight the sheer scale of the damage along the banks of Loch Ness.

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

Macduff man behind bars after he accuses sheriff of corruption and blasts ‘kangaroo court’

Philip Mitchell is facing a contempt hearing after halting court proceedings with an outburst aimed at fiscal depute Raza Yousaf and Sheriff Philip Mann

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

John Swinney admits Highland housing red tape concerns ‘must be challenged’ to properly solve accommodation crisis

The first minister was on the campaign trail at Inverness housebuilding firm Makar to speak to the business.

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Aberdeen v Hibernian: Live stream, team news and more as Dons face must-win clash

The Reds have to start picking up victories if they are to avoid the relegation play-off, with new manager Stephen Robinson still searching for his first win since taking the job.

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

Man arrested and one in hospital after crash at Highland accident blackspot

Police remain at the scene of crash.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire drunk driver who caused teen footballer to lose legs marks jail release with car cake

Arran Paterson was released after serving just six months in a young offenders institution for the drinking driving offence.

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Stephen Robinson insists Aberdeen survival is achievable if players can rediscover key quality

Hibernian visit Pittodrie this weekend looking to further dent the Reds' hopes of top flight survival, with the Granite City side having never been relegated in their 123-year history.

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

Orkney vet’s new surgery plans rack up nearly 30 objections from Kirkwall neighbours

Northvet want to build a new surgery on the outskirts of Kirkwall but neighbours have said it's an unsuitable site for the business

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Mass redundancies at Aberdeen free counselling charity as funding cut

Six of the charity's staff members, including the chief executive, were made redundant, with just two people now left to run the organisation

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

Granite house with stunning garden room in Aberdeen’s prestigious West End hits the market

The house features a large modern extension at the back.

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10-year vision for future of Peterhead announced as £20m funding approved for town

£20 million of UK Government funding has been allocated to Peterhead and will support a range of projects and investments into the town.