Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Police investigate after ‘unexplained’ death of woman in Inverurie

An air ambulance was called to the Aberdeenshire town last night.

By Graham Fleming

Image shows the old railway shed which could soon be turned into a new Deeside way cafe.

Old railway shed in Banchory could be turned into new Deeside Way play centre with cafe

There are plans to breathe new life into the former Roy Cowie base on Station Road, a year after the landscape gardening business left the premises.

By Denny Andonova

a city street with traffic cones on it and signs up indicating that roadworks are under way

Full list of roadworks planned for Aberdeen this year

Aberdeen City Council has scheduled work to take place at more than 13 city locations. Here are the areas set to be affected.

By Graham Fleming

Joe Masson was reported missing from his creel boat in 2021. Image: Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors.

Body of Fraserburgh fisherman found off the coast of Norway

Joe Masson was reported missing in October 2021.

By Ellie Milne

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin on the touch line during the 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Pittodrie. Image: SNS

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin reveals summer transfer window signing targets’ key qualities

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin will further strengthen his squad in the summer transfer window - and lifts lid on what signing targets must have.

By Sean Wallace

Grant Paterson died following an explosion at his Rome accommodation. Image: Facebook.

Oban ferry worker dies a week after explosion at Rome B&B

Grant Paterson worked on the MV Clansman on routes around the West Coast of Scotland.

By Ross Hempseed

Stephen Flynn is currently the SNP's Westminster leader. Image: PA.

Aberdeen SNP MP Stephen Flynn secures Holyrood nomination and warns city at a ‘crucial crossroad’

The SNP's Westminster leader told the P&J he is "delighted" to have been nominated by SNP members in Aberdeen South and North Kincardine.

By Adele Merson

The famous Jailhouse dummy in an electric chair pictured.

Notorious Jailhouse dummy in fake electric chair SAVED as former Elgin nightclub is demolished

The relic has been preserved as the building is being demolished as part of a new town centre development.

By Sean McAngus

Nyomi Dixon is selling her business after five years. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Inverness woman sells Highland cafe after motherhood surprise

Nyomi Dixon will hang up her apron after becoming a mum - which she didn't think was possible.

By Alex Banks

The fire is believed to have been started near Asda petrol station on Longside Road. Image: Google Maps.

Police probe after fire ‘started’ near Peterhead petrol station

Officers are treating the blaze as deliberate.

By Jamie Sinclair

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet scores to make it 3-1 against Motherwell in the Premiership at Pittodrie

Willie Miller: Aberdeen must try to land Kevin Nisbet permanently – but TWO hurdles to clear

Aberdeen legend Willie Miller discusses the arguments for launching a bid to buy on-loan Millwall striker Kevin Nisbet, and the potential obstacles to a deal.

By Sean Wallace

Sophie Kinghorn's racing career is on the brink of taking off.

Meet Sophie Kinghorn, 18, the Rothienorman racer blazing a trail in a man’s world

The 18-year-old sat down with The P&J to discuss how she fell in love with cars and racing, her career success so far, future plans, and the difficulties in overcoming sexism in a very male environment.