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Torry Raac campaigners meet with SNP Housing Minister Paul McLennan in Torry. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Torry Raac campaigners react after SNP minister talks in Aberdeen

SNP housing minister Paul McLennan visited Balnagask on Friday to meet Torry Raac campaigners, and speak to the P&J, for the first time since the crisis unfolded.

By Adele Merson

a graphic showing two men and the words The Britoil Scandal Part 6

The Britoil Scandal: A final showdown in the Granite City as millionaire businessman goes on trial

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The media attention was so fierce because this case captivated the public's imagination - and everyone wanted to know how it would end.

By Dale Haslam

Torry Community Raac Campaigner Lynn Winstanley with letters for the housing minister.
Picture by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Raac buck-passing needs to stop, Aberdeen people are suffering

Campaign continues to call for action on behalf of Aberdeen families Trapped by Raac.

By Lindsay Bruce

Frankie has been behind the bar at The Regent for almost 30 years. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Regent Bridge Bar owner on being the last harbour pub standing – as boozer looks to cash in on Tall Ships

The Press and Journal spoke with owner Frankie Lonie as he reflects on 30 years of pulling pints down at the harbour.

By Isaac Buchan

The man was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday Image: Police Scotland.

Man arrested after e-bike and uninsured van seized by police in Aberdeen

Officers stopped a man who was found to have Class A drugs, a knife, and a four-figure sum of cash on him.

By Jamie Sinclair

The event took place at Newmachar Golf Club. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Gallery: Golf day at Newmachar for St Fergus colleague who may never walk again

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Oceaneering are raising money for the recovery of Calvin Cheyne.

By Ena Saracevic & Heather Fowlie

Councillor Helen Crawford in front of Balblair substation near Beauly.

Full scale of Highland renewable projects revealed as communities say developments will ‘take the bonnie out of Scotland’

How many developments are listed in your area? Locals with projects on their doorstep say a new map tracking renewable projects will help guide future.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter