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A video shows the shock moment a man brandishes a blade on King Street.

Video shows shocking Aberdeen knife threat in King Street bust-up

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No arrests were made after officers attended the scene last night.

By Graham Fleming

Woman dies in A98 crash near Fraserburgh

Three men were taken to hospital after the collision.

By Ross Hempseed

David Cardy in Ghost Stories. Image: Hugo Glendinning

Review: Ghost Stories has the fright stuff at HMT

League of Gentlemen's Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's love letter to horror has skin-crawling scares and surprises.

By Ewan Cameron

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin during the 2-1 Premiership win against Rangers.

Sean Wallace: The ‘that could be YOU’ sales pitch Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen can make to summer transfer targets

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin and head of recruitment Nuno de Almeida will have a key bargaining tool in the bid to lure signing targets to Pittodrie in the summer transfer window.

By Sean Wallace

Fears were previously raised over the kebab stench which could emanate from the new venue. Image: Ben Hendry/DC Thomson

Restaurant bosses confirm plans to transform old Union Street bank – but council rules change needed

The duo behind the plans to convert the former Bank of Scotland building have been revealed.

By Isaac Buchan

Cameron Anderson
appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson.

Ellon paedophile caught with computer software that deletes internet history

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Cameron Anderson – who has form for defying court orders – was jailed for his latest breach.

By David McPhee

The bike was found to be heavily modified with a battery, motor and throttle. Image: Police Scotland.

Teen arrested as police seize ‘modified pushbike’

Incidents were reported to police from Union Street and surrounding areas.

By Jamie Sinclair

Im well aware 90% of P&J readers are against it, and 50 mph does, for some roads that weve got to get about on, seem a tad on the slow side.

Colin Farquhar: I’m a new driver – and even I can see how 50mph speed limit would cause more problems on north-east roads

Stupidity aside, frustration can also lead to crashes – we’ve all been there, considering passing a doddery driver on a Sunday afternoon. While the suggestion to take limits up for HGVs may address some of this, to impose a lower limit on everyone else may increase these risks.

By Colin Farquhar 3