Aberdeen student sets sights on polar expedition
An Aberdeen student is appealing to the north-east public to help her land a place on a polar dog-sledging expedition.
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Unbearably exciting polar talk coming to Aberdeen
An internationally renowned polar bear expert will speak to an Aberdeen audience next week about the first time he came face to face with the fearsome, endangered predators.
Supermarket worker jailed for raping sleeping woman at party in Aberdeen
A man who raped a sleeping woman at a house party has been jailed for five years.
Aberdeen drug dealer caught with £1,200 of heroin and cocaine ‘between his buttocks’
An Aberdeen drug dealer was caught with illicit substances worth £1,200 stashed between his buttocks, a court has heard.
Film-maker Gordon Buchanan to share wildlife adventures in Aberdeen talk
A popular TV wildlife presenter will discuss his close-calls with some of the world's most dangerous animals during a talk in Aberdeen next month.
Aberdeen City Council escapes multi-million pound solar panel bill after court judgement
Aberdeen council bosses have escaped having to pay a multi-million pound bill to remove dozens of solar panels from across the city, following a new legal judgement.
Latest winners of P&J giveaway announced
Two of our loyal readers are celebrating winning the latest £250 competition prizes.
Obituary: John Campbell Brown, Astronomer Royal for Scotland
John Campbell Brown, who has died suddenly aged 72, was one of the many people whose interest in astronomy was piqued by tuning in to the grainy TV pictures of Patrick Moore on The Sky at Night.
Long lost recording of famous Aberdeen piper G.S. McLennan rediscovered
A long-lost recording of a legendary piper can now be heard for the first time since it was made 125 years ago.
Staff at Aberdeen fish processing firm ‘not protected from ammonia risk’, inspectors find
An Aberdeen fish processing firm has been ordered to improve safety after inspectors found that employees were not protected from the risk of ammonia.
Doctors work ‘miracle’ on Aberdeen toddler with brain tumour
A north-east dad has praised “miracle worker” doctors after his son had a nine-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour.
James Brown is Annie head for Aberdeen in April – with thoughts about Telly
They've already gained the reputation of being one of Scotland's funkiest groups.
Lorry driver on trial following death of 83-year-old woman on Aberdeen street
A lorry driver has gone on trial accused of causing the death of an Aberdeen great-grandmother by driving carelessly.
Organisers of Celebrate Aberdeen hail this year’s event a success
A feel-good parade celebrating the tireless work of the north-east's third sector has been hailed a success.
Aberdeenshire and Highlands may be best place to see the Northern Lights this weekend
Aberdeenshire and the Highlands may be among the best places in Scotland to see an extraordinary display of the Northern Lights this weekend.
Anniversary of moon landing to be celebrated at Belmont Filmhouse
Out of this world movies are coming to Aberdeen to celebrate the achievements of the UK's space programme.
Aberdeen man threatened to ‘kill father without anyone knowing’
A sheriff told a man who threatened to kill his own father that his behaviour was "disgraceful" yesterday.
Warm weather is poised to ‘lifts spirits’ across north and north-east this weekend
People in the north and north-east have soaked up the sunny spells in recent days, but the heatwave might not last much longer.
TechFest to commemorate the moon landing’s 50th anniversary
This year's TechFest is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a series of space-themed events.
‘Facing the Bear’ author Trevor Royle talks about RAF Saxa Vord’s role in the Cold War
During the Cold War that once appeared to threaten the world with destruction, a windswept radar station played a key role in keeping the UK safe.
Furniture boutique announces closure after nearly 30 years in Aberdeen
A family-run furniture shop has announced it closing after nearly 30 years in Aberdeen.
Highland cow toy sent into orbit to mark north and north-east links to space travel
A Highland cow has almost jumped over the moon as part of a campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
VIDEO: Step-by-step guide on how to photograph the Northern Lights
With the Northern Lights visible to see tonight, here is our amateurs guide to photographing the famous aurora borealis.
Peat and Diesel, Jenna Reid, Breabach and Sheena Blackhall among the big winners at Folk Oscars in Aberdeen
One of the biggest nights in the Scottish traditional music scene was held in Aberdeen at the weekend, celebrating the very best talent from around the country.
Derelict former joinery business in Bridge of Don road to be revamped
A planning application has been lodged to transform a “dilapidated” former joinery business into a eco-friendly house.
Section of A96 to close for resurfacing
A section of the A96 in Aberdeenshire will close for resurfacing work next week.
Planetarium event to take young fans to infinity and beyond
Young Aberdeen space fans are being encouraged to visit the Planetarium for a galactic journey.
Claims Aberdeen flat block has been infested with crickets for nearly two years
Residents of an Aberdeen block of flats claim they have been subjected to nearly two years of misery at the hands of a cricket infestation.
Court dismisses solar panel firm’s £8 million challenge against city council
A judge has thrown out a solar panel firm’s £8 million claim against Aberdeen City Council.
One of Scotland’s biggest solar farms could soon be coming to Buchan
The north-east countryside could soon become home to one of Scotland’s largest solar farms.
PICTURES: First glimpse of polar bear cub at Highland Wildlife Park
The first polar bear cub to be born in the UK for 25 years and visitors at the Royal Zoological Society’s Highland Wildlife Park might get a chance to see it tomorrow.
Project to help special children feel less lonely donates 2,000th stoma bear
A project which makes special teddy bears for children who have undergone complex surgery has donated its 2,000th cuddly toy.