‘Every town needs a Douglas Samways’: Tributes paid to former teacher and Stonehaven community stalwart
The family of Douglas Samways said they were "lucky he was ours" following his death at age 75.
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All you need to know about the FINAL MacMoray festival in Elgin
Who is playing, how to get tickets and everything else you need to know about the last MacMoray festival.
Speyside hydrogen plant receives 160 objectors amidst fears falling river levels could damage ‘region of natural beauty’
Supporters of the plans say the plant is 'vital' to the sustainable future of Speyside distilleries and will inject economic growth into Moray.
Highland League Cup final: Brora Rangers’ Tony Dingwall aiming to end week to remember with a treble as Scott Barbour tries to complete medal haul with Fraserburgh
We preview the final of the R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup.
Mintlaw child rapist may never be released from prison
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Taylor Lamb, 21, who has a history of violence towards women and girls, will only be freed when the parole board deems it safe to do so.
Aberdeen University group demands action to protect jobs and courses
The alarm is being sounded over a "bleak" future facing Scottish universities - and the economic future - unless they receive more funding.
Will this REALLY be the last MacMoray? Organiser shares his top 5 memories of Elgin festival
The P&J spoke with organiser Andy MacDonald before this weekend's festival.
First event at Peterhead’s Deja Vu nightclub since 2022 confirmed with ‘official’ reopening on the horizon
New boss of the nightclub Gary Barnes said he was "hoping to restore trust" between the town and venue after it had been "abused."
‘Improve or we close you down’: Urgent improvement notice served on Golspie care service
The Care Inspectorate found a lack of safe and compassionate care and has given bosses a matter of weeks to make major changes.
Driver arrested after car flips in Aberdeen crash
Two people were checked over by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Man charged after crash on Banchory high street
There were no reported injuries sustained in the single-vehicle crash.
£750k plans to demolish former Arnold Clark car showroom and garage in Torry
Planning documents reveal proposals to reduce the industrial site to rubble.
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Popular family-run hotel near Balmoral Castle on sale for only £440k
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First look at ‘high-quality’ rental homes in new Inverness development
Stunning 1800s’ manse on Skye hits the market
‘Extremely prestigious’ six-bedroom Ferryhill townhouse goes on market
Bog Myrtle on Skye: Meet husband and wife running quirky cafe redesigned by Banjo Beale
Bullies can’t stop Orkney influencer with nearly a million TikTok followers
We go behind the scenes at the luxury Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar
Dream home with bar, games room and gym on the market near Inverurie for £580,000
Popular family-run hotel near Balmoral Castle on sale for only £440k
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Dream home with bar, games room and gym on the market near Inverurie for £580,000
ANM Group reports near-doubling of annual trading profits
Whiteford Bridge closed for next three weeks due to ‘urgent repairs’
Scottish tennis legend Judy Murray to host £125 dinner at Meldrum House
Review: Fennel restaurant in Inverurie offers £18 steak – but is it worth a trip?
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Aberdeen’s Mats Knoester on Danish Cup semi-final drama and his aim to follow in the footsteps of Pittodrie’s Dutch legends
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin declares it ‘now or never’ as he bids to end wait for cup final
Brechin City appoint manager on permanent basis following ‘unanimous’ board decision
Caley Thistle’s Remi Savage: ‘We can’t get ahead of ourselves’ warning as ICT target League One safety
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