Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Unit 9 at Prime Four, Aberdeen. — Harbour Energy's office at Prime Four business park in Kingswells. Image: Knight Frank

Harbour Energy to cut 250 jobs from its Aberdeen workforce

The firm has blamed the effects of the UK Government's windfall tax.

By Kelly Wilson

“The ultimate road trip” was created in 2015 but do you think it has been a good thing for the Highlands? Let us know in the comments section below!

Debate: Has the North Coast 500 been positive for the Highlands?

The North Coast 500 has become a bucket list item for some tourists - but has it been positive for the north? Let us know in our comments section and our reporter, who recently completed the route, will respond on Thursday.

By Alex Banks 18

Worries ‘culture of fear’ in Moray Council led to ‘monumental cock up’ of £40,000 windows that didn’t fit Buckie homes

Councillors lined up to have their say on a report which revealed wasted money on replacement windows.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

Daniel won a £4.5m settlement. Image: Facebook.

Paralysed Inverness doctor wins £4.5m in settlement after bike failure

Dr Daniel Gordon suffered the life-altering injury when the carbon forks on his gravel bike snapped during a ride in Inverness.

By Ena Saracevic

Aberdeen fans surround the open top bus as the team celebrate their Scottish League Cup triumph in style back in March 2014

£35k set aside for parade if Dons win Scottish Cup – despite confusion over route amid Union Street upheaval

The cash would help fans celebrate the Dons if they defeat Celtic later this month - but it's not known where the parade would go.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

The Fittie Bar has landed itself in hot water over the allegations. Image: Paul Glendell

Fittie Bar could have booze licence stripped over ‘violence and staff drunkenness’

The police have written to the council recommending that the harbour pub has its licence revoked.

By Isaac Buchan 2

The under-12s Soccer Sevens team get together with Dons stars Darren Young, Malcolm Kpedekpo and Aberdeen FC community coach Chic McLelland to celebrate a successful 1997 Aberdeen International Football Festival tournament at Seaton Park. Image: DC Thomson Archives.

GALLERY: Aberdeen International Football Festival 1990-99 – When Andriy Shevchenko and Peter Ndlovu took on Granite City youngsters

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Take a look through our Aberdeen International Football Festival archive images from 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.

By Ryan Cryle

Nicolas Milanovic of Western Sydney Wanderers watches a header rise over the bar against Macarthur FC. Image: Shutterstock.

Incoming Aberdeen winger Nicolas Milanovic praised for lack of ‘ego’ by A-League commentator, despite Australia manager’s ‘on the radar’ call-up admission

A-League commentator/analyst Grace Gill chatted to the P&J about Aberdeen-bound Nicolas Milanovic's personality, talents - including in the air - and why the success of Hibs' Nectarios Triantis shows £400k could be a steal.

By Ryan Cryle