Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Euan Russell at home in Bucksburn. The 22-year will take part in charity fundraiser Brave in May. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Aberdeen Brave model reveals what it’s really like to get cancer at 19

Euan Russell from Bucksburn, who takes part in fashion-show fundraiser Brave next month, opens up about identity, dating and learning to live with his neck scar.

By Andy Morton

Sean Paul played the P&J Live on Friday night. Image: Supplied.

Two women attacked near P&J Live on night of Sean Paul performance

Police say inquiries are ongoing.

By Ross Hempseed

The incident is understood to have occurred at Johnny Foxes. Image: DC Thomson.

Man, 20, hospitalised with ‘serious injury’ after incident at Inverness pub

Police are investigating after being called to Johnny Foxes.

By Ross Hempseed

Torridon Youth Hostel and mountain views

North Coast 500 on a budget: Hostel option for thrifty tourists

P&J reporters Alex Banks and Alberto Lejarraga stayed in Torridon Youth Hostel while completing their North Coast 500 10-year-anniversary project.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Union Street is one of the areas that come under the huge Aberdeen revamp project.

Drone images show latest progress with major revamp of Aberdeen’s beach, market and Union Street

Our photographer Kenny Elrick has been out and about with his drone to capture what progress has been made on the multi-million-pound projects.

By Denny Andonova

The £18 steak from Fennel, Inverurie. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Review: Fennel restaurant in Inverurie offers £18 steak – but is it worth a trip?

Fennel, in the heart of Inverurie, has a well-deserved reputation for good grub. What did I think on my visit?

By Ben Hendry

David Knight: My Aberdeen neighbour gave up on police after break-in as 101 call palaver helps crime flourish

After two long and fruitless calls to the police 101 line, without speaking to anyone, she gave up.

By David Knight

Stuart Ross of Grub Fresh Food. Image: Stuart Ross/DCT Design

Owner of six Aberdeen cafes on Union Terrace expansion plans

Stuart Ross started the business in 2010 and now employs 40 people.

By Alex Banks 2

The Cross Keys in Peterhead. Image: Google Street View

Peterhead barber brandished butterknives at men outside Wetherspoon

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Haydar Yaman claimed it was a "one man on 50" situation when he asked bar staff where they kept the steak knives.

By Jamie Ross

1977: Aberdeen University Draught Stout Appreciation Society had beaten the old record membership of 78, and drank a toast to the 79th member, Andrew Gallie (second left). The others were, from left, Ian Fraser, treasurer; Paul Smith, secretary; and Michael Reid, acting president. Image: DC Thomson

Gallery: Archive photos of April days in Aberdeen during the 1970s

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From Aberdeen University's Draft Stout Appreciation Society to Oliver the Joint Station cat, Summerhill Academy strikes to Schoolhill, we've collated an eclectic selection of April photos in 1970s Aberdeen.

By Kirstie Waterston