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NHS Highland chair Sarah Compton-Bishop in conversation. — NHS Highland chair Sarah Compton-Bishop wants rural communities in mind when government policy is written. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson Design

NHS Highland wants Scottish Government to ensure it does not ‘forget’ about rural communities

NHS Highland chair Sarah Compton-Bishop also addresses waiting time worries and travelling concerns raised by P&J readers.

By David Mackay

Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie is hit with a chair from the crowd at Tannadice. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen defender calls for ‘shameful’ thug who injured Jack MacKenzie to own up to authorities

Centre-back Rubezic says reputation of 'great Aberdeen fans' has been ruined by the thug who hit defender MacKenzie on the head with a chair at Tannadice.

By Sean Wallace

If traders win the legal case against the bus gates, anyone left out of pocket this year could be refunded. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Council could have to refund £1 MILLION in bus gate fines if forced to scrap Aberdeen system in court

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If making the bus gates permanent in January is found to be unlawful, the council could have to refund every fine paid since.

By Lauren Taylor 5

Aberdeen-based Wood Group is the subject of a takeover attempt. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Could a Sidara takeover help crisis-hit Aberdeen firm Wood become engineering giant again?

Seven years ago, the Aberdeen-headquartered firm was worth more than £5 billion.

By Alex Banks

Mollie Powney has plans to grow Project Neuro. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

How a specialist Elgin fitness centre for people with neurological conditions is easing the pressure on NHS

Project Neuro owner Mollie Powney speaks about how the centre came about in Elgin, getting signposted by physios and her major expansion plans.

By Sean McAngus

Neighbours have expressed Victoria Park takeaway fears.

Neighbours say new takeaway would ‘spoil Victoria Park’ with smell and litter

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Meanwhile, a Clifton Road church converted into offices could now be turned back into a religious building.

By Ben Hendry 3

Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie (R) after he was struck by an object thrown from the crowd during the William Hill Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen at the CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, on May 17, 2025. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen fan view: One fan’s hooligan cowardice has damaged the reputation of the club and Red Army

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'If you would not like someone coming to your workplace and throwing solid objects at you, do not do it to others. It really isn't hard,' says our Aberdeen fan view writer.

By Chris Crighton