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Pauline Grant from Lhanbryde has paid tribute to her son Christopher.

Family’s heartfelt tribute to Lhanbryde village ‘favourite’ Christopher Grant

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The 43-year-old's sudden death has saddened residents of the Moray village where he grew up.

By Lindsay Bruce

Belmar Engineering has entered administration with 48 jobs lost. Image: Google Maps

Aberdeen engineering firm enters liquidation with 48 jobs lost

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Pressures of increased international competition, losses in recent years and falling orders have been blamed for the closure.

By Kelly Wilson

Elgin mosque’s sadness as ‘special place’ is hit by vandalism for third time

Police have launched an investigation after windows at the mosque were damaged this week.

By David Mackay

Katie Makin will take over the Cherry Tree cafe in June. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

A dream come true at 23: Baker steps up to take over beloved Banff cafe

Katie Makin is the taking the leap from supervisor to owner.

By Ross Hempseed

The Cleavin Barber on Union Street has closed after the owner spent thousands sprucing up the unit.

Blow for Union Street as ‘gentleman’s barber’ shuts up shop after less than two years

The Cleavin Barber Club opened in the summer of 2023, but has now relocated from Aberdeen's Granite Mile.

By Skye McCord 3

Andrius Velicka in action for Aberdeen against Hearts in 2010. Image: SNS.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrius Velicka on why Aberdeen should look to Lithuania for talent, plus Dons spell – including how Hearts hero and Rangers loanee was treated by Red Army

Velicka made his name at Aberdeen's Saturday cup opponents Hearts, and the Lithuania U15s/U17s coach insists there are still players who can light up Scottish football to be found in his homeland.

By Ryan Cryle

Robert Fraser at Peterhead Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Fraserburgh man caught out by rifle rules after neighbour mistook fireworks for gunshots

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Police found an illegal air rifle in Robert Fraser's home during their investigation into 'gunshots'.

By Jamie Ross

Cannabis plants were uncovered during the drugs bust on Kirkhill Road. Image: Google Maps/Shutterstock.

Man found working at £240,000 Torry cannabis farm says he was used as ‘slave’

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Artur Zeka, 25, was caught by police while working as gardener of the huge cannabis plantation.

By David McPhee

A police car pictured in the car park at Maverston Golf Club after a man took ill and died.

By Jamie Ross

The new Ramsdens store on Batchen Street.

Inside Ramsdens’ response to St Giles Centre chaos from being left homeless in Elgin to opening new store

Chief executive Peter Kenyon lifted the lid to the Press and Journal about the St Giles Centre closure and why town centres are still key for the business.

By Sean McAngus