Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

View from the air of business damaged in a devastating fire in Inverness. — The damage to four business has completely destroyed the shops. Image: George Finlayson.

Cops hunt balaclava-clad fire starters after car rammed into Inverness shops

A Skoda Octavia car was deliberately driven into buildings at Fairways Business Park in Inverness sparking a hugely destructive blaze.

By Louise Glen

John Smith at Peterhead Sheriff Court during the trial. Image: DC Thomson

‘Arrogant’ housebuilding boss found guilty of domestic abuse

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Claymore Homes director John Smith, 49, stood trial at Peterhead Sheriff Court accused of bombarding his former partner with abusive and sometimes sexual messages.

By Jamie Ross

Tony and Beverley celebrate crossing the line in the Inverness Half Marathon. Image: Paul Campbell

In Pictures: Inverness Half Marathon marks 40th milestone

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Inverness Half Marathon celebrates it's 40th milestone with thousands of runners in attendance.

By Emma Grady

Transformation of former Elgin pub approved despite fears of too many takeaways and traffic worries

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This week's Moray planning round-up also includes extension plans for a distillery visitor centre and battery storage proposals for the outskirts of Elgin.

By David Mackay

Weekend court roll – a one-punch Aberdeen killer and a Dingwall chip shop rammy

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Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.

By The crime and courts team

Linda Taylor with her late husband Keith. Image: Supplied by Linda Taylor

Widow of Aberdeen stabbing murder victim calls for weapons surrender scheme

Linda Taylor, whose husband Keith Taylor was killed in a double murder at a flat in Tillydrone in July 2016, is calling for an amnesty to take weapons off the streets.

By Jenni Gee