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Several police officers outside the destroyed property — Multiple officers are still outside the Wyvis Place property today. The house has been destroyed. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson Date; 25/02/2025

‘Man banged door and screamed I’m going to kill you’ before Inverness house fire

New pictures reveal a window has been smashed and black smoke marks can be seen on the building.

By Alberto Lejarraga

How the St Giles Centre could be key to winning the fight against retail parks: Experts on what the future holds for Elgin town centre

The Press and Journal has spoken to retail and urban planning experts on the opportunities Elgin town centre has.

By David Mackay

Forensics were called to Wyvis Place after last night's house fire. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson

WATCH: Forensics comb fire-hit home in search for cause of Inverness blaze

Officers remain at Wyvis Place in Merkinch following last night’s deliberate blaze.

By Alberto Lejarraga

No access to Union Square from Market Street due to ’emergency works’

The shopping centre has apologised for any inconvenience.

By Graham Fleming

The Marcliffe Hotel has been showered with praise. Image: Aspectus

Aberdeen hotel hailed as ‘best stay in seven years’ by secret reviewers

The five-star establishment has been named best in class by Which.

By Graham Fleming

Drugs worth £125,000 were found on Skye. Police issued a picture of the cannabis plants.

Police hunt after 150-plant cannabis farm discovered in raid on Skye property

Officers found the drugs worth £125,000 during the search.

By Louise Glen

Jamie McGrath in action for Aberdeen against St Mirren. Image: Shutterstock.

Aberdeen fans react to Jamie McGrath’s Hibs switch with, mainly, shrug – ‘A ghost when we struggle’

The Dons fans have been having their say after Irishman McGrath's decision to move to Easter Road was revealed on Tuesday, and most responses have been along similar lines...

By Ryan Cryle

The driver was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Image: Police Scotland.

Driver seriously injured after van comes off A96 and crashes into tree

Police have encouraged any witnesses to come forward.

By Jamie Sinclair

Yellow helicopter with green tail belonging to SCAA.

A87 Skye to Invergarry road closed at Inverinate after crash

Air Ambulance was called to the scene, and took a person to hospital.

By Louise Glen

The hearing took place at Glasgow High Court. Image: Rick Colls/Shutterstock

Two to stand trial accused of attempting to murder man in Elgin

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It is said they repeatedly struck him on the head with an "unknown implement", punched him and inflicted "blunt force trauma".

By Grant McCabe

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet during a William Hill Premiership match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock at Pittodrie, on February 22, 2025. Image: SNS.

Willie Miller: My blueprint for Aberdeen shocking Premiership leaders Celtic at Parkhead

Aberdeen's forward-thinking identity under Jimmy Thelin is there for everyone to see, Willie Miller writes - and he expects it to be on show at Celtic on Tuesday.

By Willie Miller