Aberdeen author nominated for prestigious award
An Aberdeen author has seen her newest release nominated for a prestigious literary award.
Aberdeen school pupil speaks out after being brutally assaulted on his way home from school
A young boy has spoken out after he was subjected to a brutal assault on his way home from an Aberdeen school.
Students examine human remains in a bid to learn more about the past
University students have been given the chance to learn about the past through studying centuries-old bones.
Drive to recruit former oil workers into teaching attracts seven people
A Scottish Government scheme set up to help oil workers who lost their jobs in the downturn retrain as teachers has recruited just nine people since it launched.
AJL Archives moves into new home at Aberdeen Central Library
A new home has been found for The Press and Journal archives at the city library.
Baby otter killed in dog attack on Balmedie Beach
An otter has died after it was allegedly attacked by a dog on an Aberdeenshire beach.
Minister insists controversial Aberdeen church merger is ‘great opportunity’
Members of an Aberdeen church have been given an ultimatum: to merge congregations or dissolve.
Railway heritage trust on track to make deadline
A heritage trust is steaming ahead with work to transform a former locomotive depot into a working railway site in the city.
New barbershop to raise funds for veteran charity
A 1950s-style barbers is opening in Aberdeen - and will directly help veterans in the city and beyond.
Student snaps up tunic of Aberdeenshire war hero
An Aberdeen University student has stumbled across a historic piece of war memorabilia.
Staffie Awareness week at Aberdeenshire charity
The Scottish SPCA is celebrating its annual Staffie Awareness Week by encouraging members of the public to come along to meet dogs desperate for new homes.
Fundraising drive to get unique Aberdeen cafe hooked up to the National Grid
The owner of a unique Aberdeen cafe has launched a crowdfunder to get hooked up to the National Grid.
Student sleeping rough in Aberdeen as part of ‘homeless’ experiment
A student spent a week sleeping rough on the streets of Aberdeen to find out how difficult life can be for the homeless.
Anxious Elgin mum told she would have to wait up to seven months to find out if she had cancer
An anxious Elgin mum was told she would have to wait up to seven months to find out if she had cancer.
Fire-hit Aberdeen restaurant could reopen soon as damage not as ‘bad as anticipated’
Bosses of a fire-hit restaurant are still assessing the damage - but hope to reopen soon.
Portlethen unveils timeless memorial to WW1 victims
A sculpture in tribute to those killed during World War I was unveiled in Portlethen yesterday.
Quizmaster vows it is ‘not the end’ after finding new home for legendary quiz
One of Aberdeen’s longest running pub quizzes has begun "a new chapter” at the Craftsmen Company in Guild Street.
Community groups urged to enter P&J Minibus competition
Community groups across the north and north-east are once again being given the chance to win a brand-new minibus.
Hand-knitted tribute to WW1 victims in Torphins
A mother and daughter duo have created a hand-crafted tribute to men lost during the first and second world wars.
Stonehaven charity nominated for national award
An Aberdeenshire charity has been shortlisted for the 2018 Scottish Care Awards.
Artist accuses Peacock Visual Arts of putting ‘fame’ before local talent
A university professor has lashed out at a council funded arts venue for putting “fame” above local talent.
Officers team up to tackle poaching
Police and fisheries officers have teamed up to tackle the problem of poaching in north-east rivers.
Star actors announced for Aberdeen show
Two soap stars will be taking to the stage in Aberdeen for next year's production of the Rain Man.
Public urged to prepare their vehicles for the winter period
An annual campaign to improve road safety over the winter period launched yesterday.
Veterans needed for first national games
Military personnel are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of Aberdeen-born veteran Michael Mellon.
Reading adventure for students with special needs
North-east school children have been treated to a whirlwind reading adventure by award-winning author Phil Earle.
Rocketman Elton John landing in Aberdeen for UK performance
Sir Elton John is the first music superstar to be confirmed to perform at the new exhibition centre in Aberdeen.
Motorists urged to avoid section of A90 after three-vehicle-collision
Emergency services are in attendance between Balmedie and Newburgh.
Surveying funding awarded
A team of researchers from the Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment have won funding to allow them to continue their work.
Aberdeen researchers discover origins of dairy trade in Mongolia
Archaeologists have discovered early evidence of an essential trade in 1300BC Asia.
More than 12,000 enjoy Aberdeen fireworks display
Thousands of movie fans were treated to a sky-wide cinema last night as film soundtracks were brought to life by Aberdeen's stunning fireworks display on the Beach Boulevard.
Free tickets for historical sites in the north-east
Dozens of iconic Scottish attractions can be visited for free as part of St Andrews Day celebrations this year.