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Neriya Adiukwu admitted having a knife outside the Lemon Tree music venue. Image: Facebook/DC Thomson.

Rap artist avoids jail after sparking major police firearms incident in Aberdeen

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Neriya Adiukwu "was not looking for trouble, but trouble came looking for him". Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told.

By David McPhee

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 defender Gavin Molloy heads at goal during the Premier Sports Scottish League Cup match against Queen's Park. Image: Shutterstock.

Aberdeen defender Gavin Molloy injury rehabilitation update delivered by boss Jimmy Thelin

Aberdeen centre-back Gavin Molloy has been sidelined for three months with a shoulder injury which required surgery.

By Sean Wallace

Aberdeenshire road closed for 4 hours following crash south of Fraserburgh

Police, emergency services and firefighters were called to the A98 near Craigmaud on Tuesday afternoon.

By Alberto Lejarraga

‘We’re only human beings’ Inverness travellers ask for ‘abuse’ to stop after Retail Park move

Travellers opened up to The P&J about their experience in Inverness.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Grannie's Heilan' Hame near Dornoch in Sutherland. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame: Two new food vendors to open this week amidst worries about late night drinking

More hot and cold cuisine will be coming to Grannie's Heilan' Hame in time for visitors this summer.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

Madeleine Considine, and her husband Andy with their three children, all of whom have attended Crossroads Nursery. Image: Madeleine Considine.

North-east communities fight back against council decision to mothball rural nurseries

Glass Nursery near Huntly, Ballogie Nursery near Aboyne and Crossroads Nursery near Durris are earmarked for closure.

By Ross Hempseed

Aberdeen's Leighton Clarkson in action against Motherwell. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen Tactics Watch: HOW Dons’ Leighton Clarkson-Ante Palaversa midfield combination outfoxed ragged Motherwell

Tactics guru Gavin MacPhee on Aberdeen's win v Motherwell, and HOW the Leighton Clarkson-Ante Palaversa midfield pairing made the difference for Jimmy Thelin's team.

By Gavin MacPhee

Michael Green and Gordon Barron of Inverness Ice Centre

Inverness Ice Centre to turn to crowdfunding to cool closure fears over crippling energy costs

The facility still dealing with energy price hikes which have more than doubled their monthly bills.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

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Exclusive: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe recount memorable night drinking £550 of whisky in Aberdeen bar

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe also discuss their close friendship ahead of a headline show in Aberdeen to promote recent album Together At Home.

By Sean Wallace

Inspector John Lumsden and his team are tackling the issue of illegal ebikes and the antisocial behaviour that comes with them.
Image: Heather Fowlie/ DC Thomson

Illegal e-bikes: Here’s what Aberdeen police are doing to crack down on dangerous riders

Officers are committed to tackling illegal e-bikes in Aberdeen, but more often than not they can't risk stopping riders there and then — making it a challenging issue to face.

By Lauren Taylor 3

Highland pair in court accused of endangering passengers by going on railway line

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Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49 are accused of crossing barriers onto the level crossing at Altnabreac Station, and onto the rail track while trains were approaching.