This year has seen the P&J online cover a wide range of stories across the world.
There has been news, sport, politics, business and beyond and, just like every year some of the stories have been tales of joy and happiness, others, unfortunately, of tragedy and despair.
We take a quick look at the 10 most read stories on the P&J online this year.
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10. Bailey Gwynne death: ‘A pointless fight which got out of hand’
A tragedy which shocked the entire country.
Tributes from friends, classmates, former pupils and members of the wider community were pinned to the gates of the Aberdeen City school, with tearful groups lingering to comfort each other.
9. A96 closed as cars get stuck in thick snow
The A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road was closed on November 20 after a number of vehicles became completely stuck in the heavy snowfall.
8. Baby killed after young siblings put her in the oven and turned it on
A 19-month-old girl died after her two three-year-old siblings put her in an oven and turned it on. Their parents were later charged by police.
7. Aberdeen nightclub with £1,200 minimum spend tables closes after just two months
An Aberdeen bar that opened with a table carrying a price tag of more than £1,000 closed after two months.
6. Frightening footage shows driver taking evasive action to avoid horror A9 lorry smash
Dramatic video footage was posted online, showing a lorry coming within inches of ploughing into a car on the A9.
5. Tears of joy as Stewart Spence announces Marcliffe Hotel to remain open and return to “glory days”
The north east’s most famous hotelier stunned his staff and customers by announcing he was no longer to retire – and that his much-loved hotel would remain open for business.
4. Backies Farm renew appeal for home as animals face death in five weeks
Almost 100 rescue animals faced death unless a family on the brink of eviction could find them an eleventh-hour sanctuary.
3. VIDEO: Plane lands sideways at Inverness Airport in Storm Abigail winds
Not many would fancy being on this plane as it tried to land at Inverness Airport in the middle of Storm Abigail. Gulp!
2. Stags have fierce fight in middle of Highland road as motorists watch
These motorists were treated to one of the wonders of the natural world as two majestic Highland stags fought one another, right in the middle of the road.
1.Bebo archive: How can I see my old pictures?
Selecting a colourful background, choosing an other-half and pondering over the all-important “top eight” was what made Bebo stand out from the crowd. News that nostalgic memories from the naughties could be found online sent over a quarter of a million people to the Press and Journal website. Type Bebo into Google…you’ll be amazed at the top result.