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Aberdeen shopper's supermarket fall sees air ambulance land in housing estate park
The Scottish Charity Air Ambulance was diverted to Garthdee mid-flight to respond to an incident after a shopper was injured when she suffered a fall in a supermarket.
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Pigeon Detectives halt Belladrum gig after singer falls from stage during energetic headline slot
The gig was paused for several minutes as Matt Bowman recovered from the fall.
Aberdeen tourist tax decision imminent with council proposing 7% levy
The move would see around £5 added on top of the cost of a night's stay in an average hotel room in the hope of generating up to £7.5million per year for the city.
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Air ambulance lands at Aberdeen park after shopper’s supermarket injury
The helicopter landed in the middle of a housing estate in order to rush to the casualty.
New landlords wanted as three Aberdeen pubs go up for lease
The Stonegate Group has listed Black Dog, Murdos Bar and The Bobbin for lease.
Aberdeenshire couple say farm’s tall hedge and trees causing ‘distress’
They've asked the local authority to intervene.
Orkney farmer donates nearly £1 million to good causes in his will
About half of his estate has gone to agricultural charity RSABI.
Inverness Airport boss names European destinations in discussion with airlines over new routes
General manager Graeme Bell said flights to Spain and Germany could be added to the Highland capital's offerings.
Tucan Aberdeen boss: ‘I’m still counting the cost of trying to expand into city centre from Rosemount – bigger isn’t always better’
An honest Marcia Ramirez tells us why Tucan took a step back and returned to its roots.
Cantraybridge College: ‘I go behind the scenes and meet young people who say the place has been life-changing’
Cantraybridge College has day students and permanent residents, but they all have one thing in common: they love it here.
Aberdeenshire gardener with ‘anger issues’ admits domestic abuse
Robert Brown admitted pushing and pulling his partner's body and grabbing her neck.
‘I won’t curl again if Moray Leisure Centre ice rink closes, I’ve never wanted to be on the ice anywhere else’
Birthday parties, ice disco, skating and curling - the ice rink was invaluable to me growing up.
We're backing Scotland with billions in investment, says Chancellor ahead of north-east visit
The Chancellor is due to visit the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire and RAF Lossiemouth in Moray just a week after her tour of the Rolls-Royce factory near Glasgow Airport.
Missing Moray man believed to have travelled to London area
He was last last seen in Portgordon on Tuesday morning.
Gallery: Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 kicks off
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival drew in thousands of festival-goers for a the first day of a festival full of live music, joy and inclusivity.
Belladrum 2025: ‘Why I proposed to my Highland Girl on main stage’
The members of the crowd who came to see Torridon were wowed by a surprise proposal.
Aberdeen centre-back Richard Jensen leaves Dons despite year remaining on contract
The 29-year-old was a regular starter before spending the majority of last season on loan with Danish Superlige side Vejle Boldklub where he gained valuable playing time.
Rogue dog sitter banned from boarding animals after video scandal
Action has been taking against a Monymusk woman after the shocking footage emerged last week.
‘Family vibes, friendly crowds and community coming together’: Belladrum crowd reveals what makes festival best in Scotland
The P&J spoke to festivalgoers of all ages on the first day of the Tartan Heart Festival’s 21st edition.
Belladrum headliner Paul Heaton tours local football clubs ahead of festival set
The singer-songwriter stopped off at the two Highland clubs.