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Aberdeen City Council has committed to fund Spectra for the next two years. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Aberdeen budget 2025: Who were the winners in this year’s council cash talks?

Culture, education, sport, transport and the city's most vulnerable residents will all receive financial support over the next 12 months.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

Sam Brill leaves Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Aberdeen photographer accused of domestic abuse insists woman threw first punch

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Sam Brill told a jury he "retaliated in defence" after his girlfriend turned violent.

By Joanne Warnock

Lola-Ann was left devastated after being accused of racism by a supply teacher.

Dyce pupil’s ‘confidence shattered’ after racism accusation by supply teacher

9-year-old Lola-Ann was shocked by the response after she greeted the supply teacher in Mandarin.

By Ross Hempseed

The P&J is looking for feedback on access to NHS services. Image: DC Thomson.

Tell us what YOU think of the NHS in Grampian, Highland and the islands

The Press and Journal is building a picture of the real-life experience of being an NHS patient or working for the health service across the region

By Andy Philip

No quarter given: Oliver Black (Glenurquhart) with Andrew King (Kyles), right. Image: Neil G Paterson.

Shinty: Kyles Athletic defence bolstered by returning stalwart after retirement U-turn

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Kyles take on Oban Camanachd on Saturday in the Mowi Premiership in another packed shinty early-season weekend - though the weather could affect some games.

By Alasdair Bruce

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin pictured at Pittodrie stadium with the pitch and Red Shed behind him.

Jimmy Thelin tells Aberdeen to use ‘energy’ of club’s storied trophy history in bid to end silverware drought

Aberdeen will bid to take a step closer to ending an 11-year trophy drought when facing Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Pittodrie on Saturday.

By Sean Wallace

Highland Council are one of the last to confirm council tax rates in Scotland. Supplied by DC Thomson Design Team.

Highland Council Budget: How will this year’s finances affect you?

The budget is now confirmed after a day of debate in the chamber - we've broken down how this year's decisions might affect you.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

Image shows a carer with an elderly lady on the back of a calendar to illustrate the timeline for the proposed Aberdeenshire healthcare cuts.

Leaked email reveals fate of Aberdeenshire healthcare system to be decided in May

An email sent out to home care and Arch employees outlines the health chiefs' next steps in the coming months as they press on with a major redesign of services.

By Denny Andonova