Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Why is Inverness being gripped by a gulls crisis?

Inside the war on gulls in Inverness – as fears grow for summer

It’s been warned stricter licences for culling the birds has sparked a growing crisis in the Highland capital.

By Justin Bowie

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin on the touch line during the 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Pittodrie. Image: SNS

Sean Wallace: The £2m+ summer transfer window dilemmas facing Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin

Aberdeen boss Thelin faces a number of decisions in the summer transfer window which could cost the Pittodrie hierarchy in excess of £2million.

By Sean Wallace

Peter Jones at home in Aberdeen. The former police officer is battling through his cancer diagnosis. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

This Aberdeen man faced incurable cancer — then his wife and daughter got diagnosed too

Peter Jones was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just days before Christmas. But for his family, there was more to come.

By Andy Morton

Inside huge £500,000 refurbishment of Elgin petrol station that started price war across community

The New Elgin Service Station will reopen this week with new 800-square-foot "beer and soft drink caves".

By David Mackay

Rainbow Castle Nursery in Elgin. Image: Supplied.

Elgin nursery faces closure ‘unless experienced manager is found’

An unqualified leisure centre boss has been running the nursery since the manager left.

By Ross Hempseed

Clare Potts appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Inverness mum stabbed man in revenge for trashing her home

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Clare Potts straddled her victim, Ross Grant, and stabbed him on the thighs, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.

By David Love

Investigation after teens harass passenger on Aviemore bus

The incident took place on board an Edinburgh to Inverness Citylink service.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Edvin Korsov at Peterhead Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Man who sped away from police in Peterhead handed roads ban again

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Edvin Korzov ignored police requests to stop when they approached him in the Blue Toon.

By Jamie Ross

Christopher Leigh, chief executive at John Ross Jr (Aberdeen).

Historic Aberdeen fish company John Ross Jr sees profits dip

The iconic smoked salmon producer says prices have stabilized at a "new normal" amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges.

By Liza Hamilton

1975: Birkhall, once a hunting lodge, is less regal and more homely than other royal residences. Image: DC Thomson

Birkhall: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Highland hideaway in pictures

King Charles has always spoken openly of his love and connection with Royal Deeside, and royal residence Birkhall has been an integral part of his life. Both as a happy childhood holiday home and as a private retreat with Queen Camilla during their 20-year marriage.

By Kirstie Waterston