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The Press and Journal recognised at the 2026 Highlands and Islands Media Awards
The Press and Journal recognised at the 2026 Highlands and Islands Media Awards
Jason Hedges took home the Photographer of the Year award.
Gallery: Aberdeen runners hit the promenade for Metro Aberdeen Proms 3K race
Gallery: Aberdeen runners hit the promenade for Metro Aberdeen Proms 3K race
Dozens enjoy fast-paced Metro Aberdeen Proms 3K along city’s beach front.
When will it stop raining – and when will north-east see sun again? Met Office meteorologist shares his thoughts
When will it stop raining – and when will north-east see sun again? Met Office meteorologist shares his thoughts
Yesterday, it was revealed that Dyce had set a new record for most days without sunshine.
Insch farmer fears dreich weather will mean fewer lambs this year
Insch farmer fears dreich weather will mean fewer lambs this year
Another north-east farmer tells us relentless rain is putting cattle 'backward', while crops are also suffering.
Nurse struck off after £7k Rolex watch stolen from Aberdeen hospital patient
Nurse struck off after £7k Rolex watch stolen from Aberdeen hospital patient
Sade‑Sarah Grassick has been banned from nursing after a three‑day regulatory hearing into her conduct at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary back in December 2023.
Peterhead skipper found dead on trawler
Peterhead skipper found dead on trawler
Peterhead Port Authority called Robert West's death a 'tragic incident'.
Moray Council ‘closely monitoring’ Lossiemouth bridge amid deterioration warning
Moray Council ‘closely monitoring’ Lossiemouth bridge amid deterioration warning
Arthur's Bridge was originally scheduled for a £7 million replacement in 2024.
Kieran Beattie: Winter Gardens has been lifesaver for my family in this endless rain – here’s why the council should NEVER charge entry
Kieran Beattie: Winter Gardens has been lifesaver for my family in this endless rain – here’s why the council should NEVER charge entry
As Aberdeen hits record-breaking periods of lack of sunlight in recent weeks, P&J writer Kieran Beattie has found respite in Duthie Park's Winter Gardens.
The Apprentice: Aberdeen pharmacist’s children’s book idea leads girls’ team to victory
The Apprentice: Aberdeen pharmacist’s children’s book idea leads girls’ team to victory
Roxanne Hamedi survived the second week of the hit BBC show.
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing to take to the stage for Aberdeen festival
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing to take to the stage for Aberdeen festival
The TV personality is the first of two headliners to be announced for this year's Ultimate Masterclass Festival.
Dog put down and Aberdeen man banned from keeping pets after pitbull attacked woman
Dog put down and Aberdeen man banned from keeping pets after pitbull attacked woman
Paul Robertson, 37, was found living in a property in Donmouth Court that had faeces all over the floor, broken furniture and rotting food about the place.
Inverness ‘cloud factory’ railyard expansion aiming to remove 40,000 HGVs a year from A96 SAVED after council restrictions lifted
Inverness ‘cloud factory’ railyard expansion aiming to remove 40,000 HGVs a year from A96 SAVED after council restrictions lifted
Concerns over noise from the railyard were quashed after the "cloud factory" firm offered to manage noise on the site.
Eight men caught drink or drug driving in the Highlands in just one weekend
Eight men caught drink or drug driving in the Highlands in just one weekend
Six drivers tested positive for drugs, with cannabis and cocaine the main substances.
Gallery: Spectra 2026 gets under way as crowds turn out for opening night
Gallery: Spectra 2026 gets under way as crowds turn out for opening night
Spectra Festival of Light returns to Aberdeen, bringing dazzling installations and activities across city locations. Discover photos from Day 1.
‘Technical issue’ disrupts flights at Inverness Airport
‘Technical issue’ disrupts flights at Inverness Airport
Passengers continue to face disruption this morning.
Dyce breaks record for ‘longest time with no sunshine’ amid endless rainfall in north-east
Dyce breaks record for ‘longest time with no sunshine’ amid endless rainfall in north-east
The Met Office told The Press and Journal why the weather has been so bleak in the north-east.
Question mark over emergency powers to house migrants at Cameron Barracks in Inverness
Question mark over emergency powers to house migrants at Cameron Barracks in Inverness
Around 300 asylum seekers are to be housed at the Inverness military site - but could planning laws put those plans in jeopardy?
Cocaine and heroin found in Aberdeen highrise flat
Cocaine and heroin found in Aberdeen highrise flat
A man was arrested after the raid which took place on Wednesday.
Flights at Inverness grind to a halt due to ‘technical issue’
Flights at Inverness grind to a halt due to ‘technical issue’
All flights have been either delayed or cancelled.
Aberdeenshire’s third wettest January on record: The Met office answers key weather questions
Aberdeenshire’s third wettest January on record: The Met office answers key weather questions
The north-east continues to feel the impact of the New Year's wild weather blitz.
Quiz enters administration for third time in six years: What does that mean for Aberdeen shoppers?
Quiz enters administration for third time in six years: What does that mean for Aberdeen shoppers?
The fashion retailer recently moved from Union Square into the St Nicholas Centre.
‘Dutch’ roundabout planned for busy road in Aberdeen’s west end
‘Dutch’ roundabout planned for busy road in Aberdeen’s west end
It would be the first of its kind in Aberdeen — though the council has already ditched plans for another elsewhere in the city.
Aberdeen toddler ‘thriving’ one year after collapsed lung and emergency flight
Aberdeen toddler ‘thriving’ one year after collapsed lung and emergency flight
The now one-year-old's lung collapsed while she was being treated in hospital for respiratory syncytial virus.
Fraserburgh cyclist was so angry at police suspecting him of carrying drugs he stripped completely naked
Fraserburgh cyclist was so angry at police suspecting him of carrying drugs he stripped completely naked
Aleksandrs Vascenko was stopped by police after they saw him riding a bicycle, leading to the man stripping off and flashing the officers.
Tearful Fanellan objectors express relief after substation plans thrown out saying victory is for ‘Highlands as a whole’
Tearful Fanellan objectors express relief after substation plans thrown out saying victory is for ‘Highlands as a whole’
Councillors unanimously decided to refuse permission for the Highland substation key to SSEN's future energy grid upgrade plans after nearly 2,000 objections.
Can’t sleep? Highland specialist shares six tips to improve family slumber
Can’t sleep? Highland specialist shares six tips to improve family slumber
Eileen MacDonald was pushed to the limit after having twins. Now the Inverness mum, who calls herself the Fairy Sleep Mother, helps other parents get some well-earned rest.
Mystery Eptsein files phone calls logged in Strichen, New Pitsligo and Stuartfield
Mystery Eptsein files phone calls logged in Strichen, New Pitsligo and Stuartfield
The three Aberdeenshire locations were listed in calls dating to 2004 and 2005 in records linked to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Readers and residents react after ATM projects alien glow onto Aberdeenshire street: ‘At least it isn’t red’
Readers and residents react after ATM projects alien glow onto Aberdeenshire street: ‘At least it isn’t red’
New Deer residents have been taken aback by the bright glow of the village's new cash machine.
Fanellan substation REFUSED planning permission: 5 reasons Highland grid upgrade has been thrown out as tears shed over plans
Fanellan substation REFUSED planning permission: 5 reasons Highland grid upgrade has been thrown out as tears shed over plans
Objectors present were brought to tears as councillors weighed up the substation, which was eventually refused after four hours of debate.
North Sea offshore workers reduced as adverse weather hampers arrival of supplies
North Sea offshore workers reduced as adverse weather hampers arrival of supplies
Several North Sea installations have experienced a shortage of food and fresh water.
Military’s high security IT network stripped out of Cameron Barracks as MoD spends £56k ahead of handover to the Home Office
Military’s high security IT network stripped out of Cameron Barracks as MoD spends £56k ahead of handover to the Home Office
The historic Inverness site is being prepared for the arrival of hundreds of asylum seekers.
Drug debt man given lengthy jail sentence for setting cars alight outside north-east prison
Drug debt man given lengthy jail sentence for setting cars alight outside north-east prison
Lord Mulholland told the accused: "This involved you travelling to HMP Grampian where you set fire to prison officers’ cars, writing off three high-value cars. The total value of the damage is £44,846."
A Place to Remember Ben Bradford: Cove Youth football player who died suddenly at 16
A Place to Remember Ben Bradford: Cove Youth football player who died suddenly at 16
On what would have been his 18th birthday, we remember young football player Ben Bradford at the place to remember him.
Thug admits raping man in Peterhead before victim ran to restaurant for help
Thug admits raping man in Peterhead before victim ran to restaurant for help
Philip Catling called his victim "a little b***h" as he forced him to carry out sex acts before raping him at a house in Peterhead.
Yob driver led police on high-speed chase around Aberdeen, injuring police officer
Yob driver led police on high-speed chase around Aberdeen, injuring police officer
Scott Morrison, 40, admitted leading police on a dangerous car chase around Northfield that saw him repeatedly mount verges and drive on the wrong side of the road at high speed.
First look as Aberdeen’s Spectra light festival returns for 12th year
First look as Aberdeen’s Spectra light festival returns for 12th year
The Press and Journal joined a tour to preview the Aberdeen Spectra light festival ahead of the launch.
Spectra 2026: All you need to know as Aberdeen prepares to hit the lights
Spectra 2026: All you need to know as Aberdeen prepares to hit the lights
The P&J has put together a handy guide for the 2026 Festival of Light.
‘Emotional’ owners announce sale of Black Isle cafe
‘Emotional’ owners announce sale of Black Isle cafe
The Avoch-based venue is expected to close in April if a buyer is not found.
Full list of cruise ships docking in Invergordon in 2026
Full list of cruise ships docking in Invergordon in 2026
There will be 98 cruises descending on the Highlands this year.
Aberdeen city centre councillor stands for Holyrood election – nearly 200 MILES away
Aberdeen city centre councillor stands for Holyrood election – nearly 200 MILES away
Desmond Buchanan represents the George Street/Harbour ward - but has his eyes on a contest far from the north-east.
The hidden history of 6 of Union Street’s most impressive granite buildings
The hidden history of 6 of Union Street’s most impressive granite buildings
Carved through the heart of Aberdeen, Union Street became a grand stage on which architects and master masons could showcase the city’s famed granite to its fullest potential. We take a closer look at some of its most beautiful buildings.
Shock in New Deer as ‘horrendous’ new bank machine turns Main Street green
Shock in New Deer as ‘horrendous’ new bank machine turns Main Street green
One resident said they think the ATM can be seen from the International Space Station.
Stonehaven rail crash: ALL 20 safety recommendations acted upon since tragedy, inquiry hears
Stonehaven rail crash: ALL 20 safety recommendations acted upon since tragedy, inquiry hears
Now all evidence has been heard in this third inquiry, the parties involved will make their submissions to the court, before the findings are published later this year.
Owners of Stonehaven Pet Shop to bow out after 45 years
Owners of Stonehaven Pet Shop to bow out after 45 years
Bob and Jayne-Marie Michie told the Press and Journal what they will miss most about running the store.
The village with nothing: Kilchoan residents fight to bring back services after shop closure forces 100-mile trips for supplies
The village with nothing: Kilchoan residents fight to bring back services after shop closure forces 100-mile trips for supplies
One campaigner described the community as 'a postcode waiting to be erased'.
Aberdeen conman jailed over £13m Ponzi scheme to hand over pension
Aberdeen conman jailed over £13m Ponzi scheme to hand over pension
Former company director Alistair Greig, 72, was jailed for 14 years in 2020, later reduced to 10 years on appeal, after using investors’ money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Two-vehicle crash closes A96 near Nairn
Two-vehicle crash closes A96 near Nairn
Emergency services are on scene.
All you need to know about Fraserburgh’s fancy new fish market
All you need to know about Fraserburgh’s fancy new fish market
The facility has had its official reopening following a £613,000-plus refurbishment and I went along to see the results.
The 4 reasons why Highland businesses backing Fanellan substation think new energy infrastructure is ‘critical’ to region’s future
The 4 reasons why Highland businesses backing Fanellan substation think new energy infrastructure is ‘critical’ to region’s future
Engineering bosses say their businesses could be "at risk" if the plans are rejected.
New Inverurie homes could spark traffic chaos at busy road next to A96
New Inverurie homes could spark traffic chaos at busy road next to A96
Despite recognising the need for affordable housing in town, locals have concerns about rush hour queuing and strain on health services.
