Inside St Giles Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson St Giles Centre operator had debts of more than £5 million when it collapsed with creditors ‘highly unlikely’ to be repaid Liquidators Interpath has named more than 40 companies potentially owed money by St Giles Shopping Centre Holdings in an interim report. By Sean McAngus
18-hour thunderstorm warning issued as heavy rain to lash north and north-east The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that includes Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and parts of the Highlands. By Ena Saracevic
Exclusive: Claims Aberdeenshire Council leader Gillian Owen’s husband told shocked granny to ‘p*** off’ at nursery protest Steve Owen is alleged to have become angry during the showdown at Woodhill House - but he and his wife claim the grandmother was "violently shaking a tambourine" at them. By Sophie Farquharson 4
Elgin mum overjoyed to have baby at Dr Gray’s as NHS Grampian bosses admit they ‘can’t believe’ recruitment boom Some vacant posts at the Elgin hospital are now receiving nearly 600 applicants after bosses overhauled their recruitment approach. By David Mackay
Animal charity appeals for information after body of small terrier discovered in Aberdeen The decomposed dog was found in the Seaton area of the city earlier this month. By Ellie Milne
‘Much-loved’ mum-of-three, 32, dies in A98 crash near Buckie Former Moray councillor Gordon Cowie's wife, Janet Cowie, also died in the crash. By Graham Fleming
Elgin biomass plant developer argues Longmorn refusal defies ‘rational analysis’ Developers Acorn Bioenergy have appealed the decision to the Scottish Government. By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter
Noisy Macduff crime duo caught in the act Premium Content Tony Strachan and Lewis Adams had plans to steal from a flat, but were snared because they could not keep the noise down. By Jamie Ross
Demolition firm fined for safety failures after worker badly hurt – again Premium Content Sylwester Zdunczyk was working for Cove-based Lawrie Demolition when he fell 18ft and landed on a concrete floor. By Dale Haslam
NHS Highland wants Scottish Government to ensure it does not ‘forget’ about rural communities By David Mackay 2
Pleas to reopen Aberdeen Raac talks fall flat as councillors war over ‘feelings of hatred’ between rivals 6
Balnagask family Trapped by Raac say angst has turned to anger over house offer ‘half its pre-crisis value’
Auldearn foster family: The ups and downs of giving 20 kids a loving home Premium Content By Sarah Bruce
Politics I’m not interested in mulling over north-east Reform defections, Kemi Badenoch says June 13, 2025
Inverness How six Inverness primary school pupils conquered Scotland and are now aiming to be UK flag football champions June 13, 2025
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Highlands & Islands Corran ferry route with ‘500 years’ of protected pedestrian access comes to an end as £2 foot passenger charge confirmed June 13, 2025
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Highland League Highland League digest: Hamish Ritchie joins Formartine United; Rothes boss Ronnie Sharp on his two new recruits June 13, 2025
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