When and why do we put the clocks back – and what has it got to do with Coldplay?
Every year we dutifully "spring forward and fall back" as the clocks change - an idea first pioneered by an ancestor of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
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Northern lights could light up north and north-east skies due to sun’s solar flare
People looking to the skies tonight may be in for a Halloween treat as NASA announces an increased chance of glimpsing the Northern Lights.
‘It needs a bit of magic’: City residents react to Aberdeen market plans
Residents say the revamped Aberdeen market could bring some "magic" back to the city centre, as young and old alike praised the plans.
Woman in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following crash in Fort William
A woman is being treated in hospital for 'serious injuries' after being hit by a car in Fort William.
Recipes: Get into the spooky spirit with these frightfully tasty Halloween bakes
Put the "treat" in "trick-or-treat" with these Halloween baking recipes.
Richard Gordon: Walter Smith was a hard man with a heart of gold
Scottish football lost one of its true greats this week with the passing of Walter Smith.
Memories of Crovie, and what really happened after the storm of 1953
The fishing villages of the north-east are held in great affection by many, the memories shifting in the sand.
‘There is nothing smoking doesn’t do’: How one MSP plans to get Scotland smoke free
Dr Sandesh Gulhane is on a mission to banish smoking from Scotland for good.
Dad threatened to petrol bomb ex’s home over fears she was holding kids ‘to ransom’
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A dad has avoided prison after he threatened to petrol bomb his ex-partner's home under the false belief she was holding his kids "to ransom".
‘I need your help’: Prince Charles’s green plea to Scotland’s children in inspiring book foreword
Prince Charles has issued a plea to children to help save the planet in a foreword to a new book.
Impressive Aberdeen end Hearts’ unbeaten Premiership run with 2-1 win at Pittodrie
Aberdeen's revival continued apace with an impressive 2-1 defeat of Hearts to make it seven points from the last possible nine.
Yellow weather warning issued for north-east as wet weather continues
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the north-east ahead of Sunday as the wet weather that has been plaguing the country continues.
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Special investigation: Paedophile hunters
EXCLUSIVE: The Aberdeen man hunting paedophiles online
Paedophile hunters: New sentencing guidelines could be on cards
Paedophile hunters: The charity helping potential predators change their ways
Paedophile hunters: Lawyers question if hunters ‘get a kick’ out of online stings
Paedophile hunters: Police urge groups not to ‘take law into own hands’
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Dad threatened to petrol bomb ex’s home over fears she was holding kids ‘to ransom’
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Friday courts round-up – chef’s ‘exceptionally nasty’ glass attack
Man stalked elderly neighbour by giving her the middle finger every day for months
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Chef jailed after ‘exceptionally nasty’ glass attack
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Pair accused of mistreating dozens of animals in Aberdeen flat
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Climate crisis road trip - the P&J on COP26
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Stay positive message as climate crisis road trip ends in ‘buzzing’ Glasgow
Tree planting volunteers put road trippers to shame in the Trossachs
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Flooding-hit residents speak out on climate issues close to home as road trip reaches Perth
Fife coal mine transformation gives climate crisis hope despite visit from boys in blue
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Woman in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following crash in Fort William
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Pet portraits: Labrador love, rabbit walkies and cosy felines in this week’s gallery
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‘Nobody wanted to live in house between two take-aways… So I’m turning it into a chip shop!’
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Everything you need to know about German Doner Kebab as ‘gourmet’ chain confirms Union Street move
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Council planners call time on Banff’s Local Hero pub by backing flats revamp
‘Vital’ sporting facilities to be lost as more than 200 homes approved at Kincorth Academy site
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‘Disgraceful’ delay to £6m business Covid-19 cash payment slammed
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Ross County could seek SPFL inquiry into late postponement of Hibernian fixture
Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass hails Red Army’s role in defeat of Hearts
ANALYSIS: Key to defeat of Hearts captain Scott Brown is Aberdeen’s Franz Beckenbauer
Billy Dodds hails ‘best’ Caley Thistle display after goalless draw with Partick Thistle
Saved penalty costly for Caley Thistle as they draw blanks at Partick Thistle
Impressive Aberdeen end Hearts’ unbeaten Premiership run with 2-1 win at Pittodrie
Food and Drink
Sweet treats: Test your chocolatier skills with this recipe for chocolate peanut butterflies
Recipes: Get into the spooky spirit with these frightfully tasty Halloween bakes
Restaurant Review: Set sail for Bistro Verde for some of the best seafood in Aberdeen
This ghoulishly good toffee apple cocktail recipe is perfect for Halloween
Comfort Food Friday: Whip up Jamie Oliver’s fragrant butternut squash curry
Highland League Weekly
WATCH: Episode 13 of Highland League Weekly – Fort William v Lossiemouth highlights, plus Inverurie Locos’ Neil McLean on his longevity
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WATCH: Episode 12 of Highland League Weekly – Highlights from Brora Rangers v Strathspey Thistle, and goalscoring legend Cammy Keith on his retirement
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Opinion
The Flying Pigs: At least protesting at Gleneagles meant we could go to the spa afterwards
Ken Fyne: Liven up COP26 with some apple dooking and neep lanterns
Yvie Burnett: Why we should never ‘sweat the small stuff’
George Mitchell: Skopje just gets better and better
The viral voicemail ‘safety tip’ for hillwalkers is anything but
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Scotland’s most famous patch of snow clings on – but will it survive until COP26?
Why Peterhead fishermen are sick of unsolicited climate advice ahead of COP26
Why Aviemore polar bears team linked Brazil with Cairngorms in threatened species struggle
Aberdeenshire lagging behind Highlands on EV chargers as road trippers hit the coast
Why peatland restoration workers in Scotland’s largest bog hold the key to carbon emissions cuts
Entertainment
TV review: The Outlaws isn’t afraid to look at the dark side
REVIEW: Waterboys brought the whole of their magic to Music Hall gig
Westlife are heading for P&J Live to play all their greatest hits
Bongo’s Bingo to make its Aberdeen debut at P&J Live
WATCH: Clan’s Light The North Farewell Weekend kicks off