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Owners of Aberdeen's Budz Bar building Allan Smith and Bruce Porter have ambitious plans to revive it as a new entertainment complex. Picture of (L-R) Bruce Porter and Allan Smith. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Budz Bar: Owner going back to drawing board as revamp plan for Aberdeen venue REFUSED by council

Original plans including wrapping the building in steel panelling which would light up under darkness.

By Ross Hempseed

Glossier design images of the Aberdeen beachfront regeneration - featuring a boardwalk and new football stadium - were released in 2021. Image: Aberdeen City Council.

‘It’s a no brainer’: Pleas for council to break stalemate with Dons and spend millions on beach stadium study

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Tory leader Richard Brooks is calling for the council to get back round the negotiating table.

By Isaac Buchan 15

Caley Thistle consultant Alan Savage. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

EXCLUSIVE: Caley Thistle ‘preferred bidder’ timescale revealed – as Alan Savage lays out squad contract renewal drive and longer-term goals

Consultant Alan Savage delivered an Inverness buyer update for fans.

By Paul Chalk

Shoppers to enjoy giveaways in Aberdeen shops as Freebie Fortnight returns

Over 20 businesses have signed up for the annual event, which aims to boost retailers.

By Chris Cromar

Inspectors visited Mosstowie Primary last year. Image: Google.

Mosstowie Primary rated ‘weak’ for leadership as inspection report released

The Moray school was also praised for its 'positive' and 'nurturing' environment.

By Ena Saracevic

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin directs his team from the dugout during the 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Pittodrie:

Willie Miller: Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen strategy starting to shine through again

Aberdeen legend Miller also discusses the return to goalscoring form of striker Kevin Nisbet and the need for the new-look defence to communicate better.

By Willie Miller

Charles MacLennan started hurling food supplies around a chip shop when he couldn't get served cheese sauce. Image: Supplied

VIDEO: Thug smashed up Highland chip shop in row over cheese sauce

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MacLennan then claimed he heard someone call him "a beast" - which enraged him because he had been acquitted last Friday by a jury of serious offences.

By David Love

The case called at Peterhead Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Coke-driving Fraserburgh man banned from the roads

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Keith Higgins was more than three times over the limit when he got behind the wheel last year.

By Jamie Ross

Huntly pupils told to stay inside due to ‘man with a sword’ – which turned out to be plastic

Pupils from Gordon Primary School had their Monday morning break delayed.

By Reporter

Presenter Ben Hanlin brought the magic to the P&J Live. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Revealed: Total raised for charities at this year’s P&J Charity Gala

The event kicked off the fundraising for The Press and Journal's new charity partners.

By Reporter

Enrique Maffiote is on trial at Inverness Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Man denies causing motorcyclist’s death by careless driving on A82

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Enrique Maffiote is on trial at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other road users on the A82 by Glencoe, resulting in a fatal collision with a motorbike.

By Jenni Gee