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Newmachar Co-op closed off by police tape. — The entrance to the store was closed off by police tape. Image: Chris Cromar/DC Thomson.

Newmachar Co-op closed after four men in dark clothing raid store

Police say the thieves were carrying crowbars and sledgehammers.

By Graham Fleming

PC Jordan Rae and PC Christopher Cowley outside Aberdeen's Marks and Spencer.

‘We can’t remove the benches’: What CAN be done to resolve issues with problem drinkers outside Aberdeen’s M&S?

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Several measures are being considered amid fears anti-social behaviour might force the closure of the flagship shop.

By Denny Andonova 3

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Ivor Walker admitted attacking his neighbour with a baseball bat. Image: DC Thomson.

Aberdeen man reached ‘end of tether’ with noisy neighbour and attacked him with baseball bat

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Ivor Walker repeatedly struck his victim across the head, face, and body while also knocking him down a flight of stairs during the sustained attack.

By David McPhee

Aberdeen doctor and eight-year-old son killed in Mumbai apartment fire

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Dr Glory Valthaty was visiting family in India when the tragedy happened.

By Ross Hempseed

The search for Charles Kelly enter its 11th day.

Body of man found in Glen Etive following search for missing walker Charles Kelly

The family of Mr Kelly have been informed.

By Louise Glen

Survivors Reo Stakis manager John McFall and public relations officer Linda Young photographed by Aberdeen Journals photographer Doug Carnegie, who was one of the first people on the scene of the Royal Darroch disaster. He won awards for his photographs from the scene. Image: DC Thomson

40 years since gas blast tragedy killed six people at Royal Darroch Hotel in Aberdeen

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Many Aberdonians still remember the horrific moment like it was yesterday. The resounding boom as the Royal Darroch Hotel exploded could be heard across Aberdeen as an ominous pall of smoke rose silently above Cults in October 1983.

By Kirstie Waterston

Jonny Hayes leaving court after an earlier hearing. Image: DC Thomson

Dons star Jonny Hayes left cops ‘for dead’ as he hit 125mph in Audi

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The footballer had denied a charge of dangerous driving but was found guilty following a trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today.

By Danny McKay

SPPCA said a dog had been found abandoned in Aberdeen.

Bulldog puppy found in horrific condition abandoned in Aberdeen park

The dog was discovered with a chronic skin condition in the city's Stewart Park.

By Louise Glen

People across the north and north-east are getting ready for bonfire night,

Remember, remember to check this list of firework displays across the north and north-east

We have created a list of all of the events taking place for bonfire night in the region.

By Shanay Taylor

‘I find girls your age group sexy’: Highland paedophile, 62, snared by decoy posing as child

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Harry Croft made sexual comments to the decoy and asked her for naked photographs.

By Jenni Gee

Aberdeen supporters ahead of the clash with HJK Helsinki. Will they be rewarded with a Euro win against PAOK on Thursday? Image: Shutterstock.

Sean Wallace: Aberdeen’s Euro clash with group leaders PAOK a must-win

Aberdeen's hopes of progressing from the group stages of the Europa Conference League will be left hanging by a thread if they fail to defeat in-form group leaders PAOK at Pittodrie.

By Sean Wallace

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen dad found guilty of raping daughter, 4, told to expect ‘significant’ prison sentence

Storm Babet latest

The extreme weather has flooded properties across the UK (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Storm Babet victims can apply for £500 cash grants, Government says

People affected by flooding from Storm Babet could be eligible for a £500 cash grant, council tax relief or funding towards repairs and flood protection, the Government has said.

By Press Association

Brechin City manager Andy Kirk is hoping they can progress in the Scottish Cup

Brechin City look to lift spirits after Storm Babet with Scottish Cup success

The Hedgemen face Spartans at Glebe Park this weekend.

By Callum Law

Flooded fields at Ballygawley in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland (David Young/PA)

Heavy rain could cause travel delays, Met Office warns

A fresh amber weather warning has been issued along the south coast of England with flooding and disruption predicted on Wednesday morning.

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Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said the UK was not as good at predicting rainfall that was arriving from the east (Joe Giddens/PA)

Coffey on Storm Babet: UK finds it harder to predict rainfall from the east

The Environment Secretary has suggested the damage done by Storm Babet was harder to predict because rain came in from the east.

By Press Association

Storm Babet: Marykirk floodwater victim named as Arbroath man, 61

The body of Peter Pelling, from Arbroath, was discovered on Monday following Storm Babet.

By Kieran Webster

Storm Babet: Aberdeen firefighter warns service will struggle to cope with more extreme weather events while cuts keep coming

Fire brigades union bosses said financial cuts and a climate crisis combined to create a 'firestorm' for the service, days after lives were lost in severe floods across eastern and northern Scotland.

By Justin Bowie and Adele Merson

P&J Investigations

Investigation: True impact of dementia revealed as deaths in Aberdeenshire and Highlands soar in last 20 years

Picture shows line graph demonstrating the rising number of deaths related to the disease.

October 11, 2023

Our population is aging and with that the impact of dementia is rising - from finances to care homes, our health care system and deaths. We take an in-depth look at the data surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's. Read More