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A digger gets to work on the Castlegate. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Castlegate sealed off as diggers move in for investigation in bid to avoid delay disaster of Union Street revamp

The historic plaza has now been boarded up, with works expected to last for about a month.

By Denny Andonova

From patients to staff, you told us what you think about NHS Grampian and Highland. Supplied by Clarke Cooper/DC Thomson

622-mile trips, 8am GP phone scramble and years spent on waiting lists: We reveal YOUR views on the state of the NHS

A P&J investigation lays bare what you have to say about the state of GP appointments, healthcare access and waiting lists across NHS Grampian and NHS Highlands.

By Ema Sabljak

The DC Thomson image for our exclusive Caley Thistle fans' panel feature.

Caley Thistle Fans’ Panel: Where does staying in League One rank among Inverness’ greatest achievements?

Inverness fan Euan Bain along with The Wyness Shuffle's Stevie Riley deliver their views after the troubled club won their League One survival fight.

By Paul Chalk

The Stoney Express makes its way through Stonehaven. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The Stoney Express: Photos capture tour train’s return ahead of summer boom

The beloved train which takes tourists all across Stonehaven had been off the tracks since 2019.

By Sophie Farquharson

Shoppers have said they are going to other branches of M&S following the changes. Image: Google Maps

Claims parking charges are ‘forcing shoppers to abandon Inverurie M&S for Westhill’ as 1,400 plead for fees to be dropped

This comes after months of complaints from locals and traders over the contentious changes. Aberdeenshire Council could soon vote on a U-turn...

By Isaac Buchan

The Aberdeen Futsal Academy Ladies team who won the first Women's Futsal Scottish Cup. Back row (from left to right): Nicola Downie, Leanne Cuthbert, Jude Davidson, Jen Lowe, Caro Ferguson. Front row (from left to right): Steph Campbell, Dani Paterson, Amanda Considine, Sarah Stout. Pictures submitted by Jude Davidson/Aberdeen Futsal Academy.

Aberdeen Futsal Academy aiming to grow women’s game after historic Scottish Cup success

The Granite City outfit lifted the inaugural women's Scottish Futsal Cup.

By Callum Law

The incident took place on Inverness High Street. Image: DC Thomson

Jail for Inverness man who struggled with police and spat at security staff

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Scott Mackay spat in one of the officers faces and made repeated attempts to head butt and bite those restraining him.

By Jenni Gee

The fire has destroyed several premises at Fairways Business Park. Image: George Finlayson

Livingston man accused of starting Fairways fire in Inverness

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Jack Ventham, 34, appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today accused of wilful fireraising following the devastating blaze earlier this year.

By David Love