Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Aberdeenshire Council leader Gillian Owen has apologised for lambasting her Conservative councillors in a sweary text. Image: DC Thomson — Aberdeenshire Council leader Gillian Owen apologised again over another text row. Image: DC Thomson.

Aberdeenshire leader Gillian Owen says sorry again in fresh text insult row

The under-fire local authority leader said the unnamed council colleague was right to be “angry and disgusted” by her remarks.

By Justin Bowie

Aberdeen University Principal George Boyne outside one of the uni's buildings

Inside Aberdeen University’s financial crisis as decade of figures reveal how cash chaos unfolded

The P&J has analysed Aberdeen University financial accounts going back to 2015 as the institution faces further spending cuts to plug a £5.5m deficit.

By Ema Sabljak

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin during the William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox on May 11. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen Tactics Watch: Jimmy Thelin took half-time gamble at Rangers – but Barry Ferguson out-thought him

Our tactics man Gavin MacPhee reviews what went wrong for Aberdeen to concede four times after the interval at Ibrox.

By Gavin MacPhee

Rangers' Hamza Igamane scores to make it 3-0 against Aberdeen at Ibrox.

Willie Miller: Where were the Aberdeen leaders in second half disintegration at Rangers?

Miller on the leadership void in the 4-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox and how there remains uncertain over Jimmy Thelin's strongest starting XI for the Scottish Cup final.

By Willie Miller

The Belgian military arrived at Kinloss Barracks earlier this month. Image: David Hendry.

Three Belgian soldiers injured in ‘shooting incident’ during training exercise in Highlands

The Press and Journal previously reported the Belgian Army had been taking part in a large-scale operation in Moray.

By Derry Alldritt

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin in Aberdeen. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson.

SNP energy secretary warns more firms may follow Harbour Energy job cuts in Aberdeen

The senior SNP politician told the P&J the UK Labour government must "think seriously" about ending the Energy Profits Levy.

By Adele Merson 3

Pay and display machine at Moray Street in Elgin.

Parking fines in Elgin soar by 37%: Where are you most likely to get a ticket?

Moray Council banked nearly £100,000 in fines from Elgin motorists last year.

By David Mackay

Christopher McWhirter opposite Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Buckie marine biologist jailed for child abuse video downloads

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Christopher McWhirter, of Ashvale Place in Aberdeen, claimed an enemy hacked his laptop and downloaded the illegal content that landed him in the dock.

By David McPhee

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie looks dejected during the 4-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox.

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie lifts lid on post-mortem into Ibrox defeat

Captain Shinnie warns lessons must be quickly learned from the 4-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox as Aberdeen face three games which will define the season.

By Sean Wallace