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Hannah Souter with her dog Thor at Duff House — Hannah Souter's partner Stacey said she has never seen such a close bond between an owner and their dog. Image: Scott Baxter/ DC Thomson

Pet Tales: Thor the Banff dog who helped his owner through addiction, suicide trauma and epilepsy

Thor's owner, Hannah Souter, shares her story of how her lab cross collie saved her life and calls him her "little hero".

By Lottie Hood

Gray's actions exposed a somewhat - er -grey area all of his own, writes David Knight.

David Knight: Horrific social impact of NHS waiting lists demands proper attention and it’s not getting it from Neil Gray

It’s the biggest social crisis of our times. Yes, reform is crucial; endlessly pouring billions into a black hole doesn’t work.

By David Knight

A Highland property developer, a tobacco giant and a 125-year lease: Who owns the St Giles Centre in Elgin?

Moray Council is currently chasing the Elgin shopping centre for £750,000 in unpaid business rates.

By David Mackay

The crash occurred on the A832 near Munlochy. Image: Google Maps.

Driver hospitalised after crash involving lorry and car on A832 near Munlochy

The incident occurred at around 11am on Saturday morning.

By Ross Hempseed

Shot 'N' Roll, Victoria Rd, Torry. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Shot ‘N’ Roll closes Torry bakery to customers as they relocate to Shiprow

The popular cinnamon roll maker's Torry takeaway will no longer serve customers but instead be used for production.

By Ross Hempseed

Deeside corporal tackles tropics of Hawaii to learn ways of the jungle

16 soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland's 3rd Battalion, who are based at Fort George, were recently in the Pacific island for a month.

By Chris Cromar

Phoenix Theatre host charity show in memory of beloved co-founder and mum Liz Milne

After Liz Milne died in July earlier this year, Phoenix Theatre and her family decided to keep going with plans to produce a charity show for Friends of Anchor.

By Lottie Hood

Inmates at HMP Grampian are put through their paces around the prison walls. Image: Paolo Maccagno

HMP Grampian running club: How it’s transforming lives behind bars

Paolo, 55, first started running with inmates at a prison in Milan. It planted a seed which is now blossoming in Peterhead.

By Calum Petrie 2

Please could you find cash, Mr Gray, to boost our pathetic hospital bed numbers?

Moreen Simpson: Health Secretary’s Dons trips are a sickener while our broke NHS is in crisis

Would it be too much to ask Holyrood’s SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray spend less time organising to be chauffeured to Dons games, at the Scottish tax-payers expense, and more effort on finding a fast and effective solution to Grampian’s ambulance crisis?

By Moreen Simpson 5