mfm news http://feed.informer.com/digests/NYGCBEBDRO/feeder mfm news Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:23:47 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ Alness family renews appeal in search for stem cell match for Josie https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6273412/alness-youngster-in-need-of-stem-cell-donor/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:516262ff-11c7-bbbb-a8f7-64c36826e600 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:45:26 +0000 Little Josie Davidson is in need of a stem cell transplant after being diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation. Highlands & Islands Alness DKMS live stem cell donors Michelle Henderson Josie Davidson is searching for a perfect stem cell donor match after being diagnosed with the same genetic mutation as he older sister Adeline. Image: Steph Davidson. Rapist dad jailed after Aberdeen daughter recalls horrific ‘first memory as a child’ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6274902/dad-duncan-houston-aberdeen-daughter-nikki-rape/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:94f7080f-3096-77be-1f2e-a6b96eaa338f Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:27:52 +0000 Already-convicted disgraced dad Duncan Houston raped his daughter Nikki when she was just four years old at their home in Aberdeen. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Aberdeen High Court high court in Aberdeen Bryan Rutherford Rape survivor Nikki Houston, right, and her rapist father Duncan Houston, left. Images: DC Thomson/Police Scotland Ledingham Chalmers growing its team in Aberdeen https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6274692/ledingham-chalmers-growing-its-team-in-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:f216d2b9-d861-5020-f051-d4cf11c6542d Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:26:29 +0000 Profits are down at the law firm but Scotland's legal sector managing partner of the year says she's 'not wedded' to challenging targets. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Business Jennifer Young law firms Ledingham Chalmers Keith Findlay New partner Mike Morrice, left, and head of HR Gary Hunt at Ledingham Chalmers in Aberdeen. Image: Ledingham Chalmers Radio 1 presenter Greg James stops off at Stonehaven chipper to try deep-fried delicacy https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274362/greg-james-stonehaven/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:a76dd56e-2d5e-cad2-b9bf-c33cb9218c78 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:13:13 +0000 The BBC Radio 1 presenter joked that he had a defibrillator "on standby" after trying a battered Mars Bar from The Carron Fish Bar. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire BBC Radio 1 live Stonehaven The Carron Fish Bar Shanay Taylor Greg James visits The Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven. Image: Greg James. Aberdeen Panto King Alan McHugh bringing something new with Sleeping Beauty at HMT https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/theatre/6268685/sleeping-beauty-hmt-aberdeen-alan-mchugh/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:a0a0be0c-dfa4-d3c6-7ee6-db78ce2a73f0 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:58 +0000 Tanks and unscripted tangents - it seems this year's Sleeping Beauty is not the tale as we know it. Entertainment Lifestyle Theatre Aberdeen Alan McHugh entertainment HMT Panto Lottie Hood There are many recognisable faces in this year's cast for HMT's panto Sleeping Beauty. Image: Darrell Benns/ DC Thomson. Croque: The new food truck selling cheese toasties at Aberdeen beach https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-and-drink/6273012/croque-the-new-food-truck-at-aberdeen-beach/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:efe4f20a-21aa-2614-aca2-37506ab9da07 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:58 +0000 Derek Park is bringing something different to the increasingly-popular Aberdeen beach food scene. Toasties. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Food and Drink Lifestyle Aberdeen Beach street food Karla Sinclair Derek Park, owner of Croque. All images: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson Highland Table Tennis League returns after almost 40 years https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/other/6272955/youngsters-flourish-in-new-highland-table-tennis-league/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:840a1b06-69c7-10c8-ff50-9c38df2bd7ac Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:57 +0000 Teams from Fort William, Nairn, Dingwall, Tain and Inverness compete in a fresh 10-team division. Other sports Highlands and Islands Table Tennis League Inverness Mike Dow table tennis Paul Chalk A recent Friday night Inverness coaching session at Leisure Centre. All ages and abilities on show, with coach Stephen Gertsen far right and, Mike Dow, secretary of the Highland Table Tennis League far left. Image: Courtesy of Tony Carroll Stunning steading near Inverurie on the market for £295,000 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/home-gardens/property/6269754/steading-on-the-market-near-inverurie-for-295000/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ef94616a-4a1c-438a-6de7-2e5386f0d792 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:53 +0000 With breathtaking views, immaculate interiors and two acres of outdoor space, this three-bedroom home ticks all the right boxes. Homes & Gardens Property Aberdeenshire Homes Aberdeenshire Property Fintray homes for sale Inverurie Rosemary Lowne Cardhu is a stunning steading brimming with charm and character. Image: Remax Aberdeen Three talking points following Derek Adams’ first two matches back in charge at Ross County https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/6274587/three-talking-points-following-derek-adams-first-two-matches-back-at-ross-county/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:3c24b664-a9b8-4fa7-3963-b777b0053ba7 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:45 +0000 Adams has taken four points from his opening two matches, which has moved the Staggies up to eighth in the Premiership. Ross County Derek Adams Premiership Ross County FC SPFL Andy Skinner Ross County manager Derek Adams. Image: SNS How will more than £1.2 million be spent on improving the Formartine and Buchan Way? https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/6274291/formartine-buchan-way-million-pound-improvements/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:84c9e064-74f7-5772-079b-7d5fbd7183c6 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:44 +0000 Sustrans and Nestrans has collectively pledged more than £1.2m to make the route safer and more accessible to all.  Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Transport Aberdeenshire Council Formartine and Buchan Way Nestrans Sustrans transport Lauren Taylor Local councillors, officers, and representatives from Nestrans and Sustrans met at Newmachar now work is under way to improve the Formartine and Buchan Way. Image: Aberdeenshire Council. Santa’s other helpers: How Inverness courier firm M and H Carriers delivers Christmas for thousands https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/6274519/mh-carriers-inverness-courier-christmas-parcels/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:13c2d168-a2c7-983d-31f6-6e75aea7a4aa Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:41 +0000 With more than 15,000 parcels coming through the door every day, the delivery company is pushed to the limit for six weeks. Highlands & Islands Inverness Local Business Christmas delivery charges Highlands David Mackay Crews of well-drilled staff make sure parcels get to where they need to go. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson Big changes on the way for bin collections in the Highlands: Here’s what you need to know https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6274828/bin-collections-highlands-recycling-changes/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:4a960d73-51c9-8421-0630-7f2867b902b1 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:28 +0000 A fifth bin is on the way for thousands of Highland households. Highlands & Islands Highlands Inverness Recycling waste Stuart Findlay The way recycling is collected in the Highlands is changing. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson Emergency services called to crash near Ardoe House Hotel https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6275018/crash-ardoe-house-hotel/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:5da2ddbc-d528-f411-b49c-d51270582eb5 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:41:02 +0000 A section of South Deeside Road has been closed following the crash. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen live Police Scotland SFRS South Deeside Road Ellie Milne Emergency services were called to the scene in Aberdeen at about 3pm. Image: DC Thomson. Emergency services called to two-car crash near Ardoe House Hotel https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6275018/crash-ardoe-house-hotel/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:af8e6a01-9af8-5d62-76aa-f4d49a4704e5 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:41:02 +0000 A section of South Deeside Road has been closed following the crash. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen live Police Scotland SFRS South Deeside Road Ellie Milne Emergency services were called to the scene in Aberdeen at about 3pm. Image: DC Thomson. New owners for well-known north-east ice cream shop https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6274325/new-owners-for-well-known-north-east-ice-cream-shop/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ae520ee6-c191-1b68-e0f8-9a71bf7ec344 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:31:01 +0000 The pair have revealed they hope to open new outlets in the future to grow the business. Business Banff Springs Des Cheyne ice cream Spotty Bag Shop Kelly Wilson New owners for Bicocchis ice-cream shop. Image: DC Thomson Peat and Diesel to appear at brand new merch shop in Ullapool – and there’s news about the next album https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6274269/peat-and-diesel-ullapool/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d6daf4ca-4765-a0cc-975d-c9a93dc79963 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:06:20 +0000 Peatlemania is about to hit the west coast as the Stornoway rockers open a pop-up shop. Highlands & Islands Highlands live Peat and Diesel Ullapool Louise Glen Peat and Diesel are opening up a shop in Ullapool. Image: Peat and Diesel. Alex Watson: How to survive Christmas and Hogmanay sober https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6274632/how-drink-less-christmas-new-year-alex-watson-opinion/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:670d5a91-2f92-4faa-d9ef-7a3141694386 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:54 +0000 You don't have to drink to be merry during December - here are some tips for navigating Christmas party season sober. Columnists Opinion Alex Watson Christmas drinking Alex Watson Drinking less doesn't have to take all the sparkle out of the festive season. Image: bbernard/Shutterstock Aldi aims to open in Macduff in ‘early 2025’ – if plans can go 40 days without facing fresh legal challenge https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274704/macduff-aldi-2025-opening-aims/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:59f711f4-cf6f-4183-cd30-1edaef6691a2 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:18 +0000 There will be a tense few weeks ahead for the north-east residents desperate to see cheaper options on their doorstep. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aldi city team Macduff planning shire Ben Hendry More than 100 residents attended Aldi's public consultation on the plans. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson Car meet to take place in tribute to 31-year-old Aberdeen ‘engine fanatic’ who died of cancer https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6270199/dale-allen-car-meet/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d1dc5248-1a0a-3928-5d0a-728acda4ce4f Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:31 +0000 Dale Allen was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2020 and passed away in June this year. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Chris Cromar Gemma Scott and Dale Allen started speaking in 2017. Image: Gemma Scott. Owner of Insch zero-waste store in call to ‘shop local’ in bid to keep business afloat https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274410/butterfly-effect-insch/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:12e4e734-ae77-5895-b9b1-25e7f0bb552b Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:41:14 +0000 Lauren Brook, founder of Butterfly Effect is encouraging people to support independent retailers. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Insch live North East Michelle Henderson Founder Lauren Brook pictured with Claire Paton-Oakes, receiving the Eco Award at the Society Awards 2022 in Aberdeen. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson. Two people airlifted to hospital after suffering injury on fishing trawler https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6274792/injured-crew-members-airlifted-lewis/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:0477b3fd-ebb4-b79d-dad8-943e0c5c0a27 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:38:15 +0000 Stornoway Coastguard received a distress call in the early hours of this morning citing concern for two injured crew members onboard. Highlands & Islands live Stornoway Western Isles Hospital Michelle Henderson The coastguard helicopter from Stornoway was tasked to the scene, 100 nautical miles northwest of the Outer Hebrides. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson WATCH: HJK Helsinki expert on why they’re desperate to beat Aberdeen, Bolt Arena atmosphere and game being boss Toni Korkeakunnas’ farewell https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6274763/watch-hjk-helsinki-expert-on-why-theyre-desperate-to-beat-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:1c317795-c683-d559-d82d-bcdf4fcdb411 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:25:03 +0000 The Press and Journal's Ryan Cryle chatted to HJK fan Markus Kitunen - an expert on the club and part of the @Nappulakengat-podcast. Aberdeen FC Aberdeen Europa Conference League HJK Helsinki Video Ryan Cryle HJK Helsinki podcaster and fan Markus Kitunen chats to The Press and Journal's Ryan Cryle ahead of the visit of Aberdeen. Image: Ryan Cryle. Listen: Stooshie podcast – Time for Suzanne’s Law https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/4098620/the-stooshie-latest-episode/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:60e2ed52-472c-12a6-d7bd-68fcf5c82c3e Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:08 +0000 We discuss the P&J's new true crime podcast about the murder of Arlene Fraser, discuss Humza Yousaf's climate change trip to Dubai, and consider Scotland's pavement parking ban. Scottish politics podcasts Politics Stooshie Mark Asquith Listen to The Stooshie politics podcast. HJK Helsinki boss insists Finnish champions should have beaten Aberdeen at Pittodrie – and aims to shoot them down in Finland https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6274667/hjk-helsinki-boss-issues-euro-warning-to-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8ee37a24-8366-589f-6e35-490252b5707b Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:51:54 +0000 HJK Helsinki boss reveals he has regularly sent photos of the heavy snow in the Finnish capital to Aberdeen defender Richard Jensen to show the Dons the harsh conditions they face Aberdeen FC Aberdeen Barry Robson Europa Conference League HJK Helsinki Sean Wallace HJK Helsinki manager Toni Korkeakunnas during a press conference at the Bolt Arena ahead of the game with Aberdeen. Image: SNS ‘Move the Christmas village, not the tree’: Readers share views on Castlegate Christmas tree https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274462/castlegate-christmas-tree-opinion/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:b4851227-6749-93c0-6b4d-7f3897d256f7 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:45:38 +0000 One reader suggested the city should have two Christmas trees, another said 'nobody passes the Castlegate' because of the new bus gates. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Christmas Village Castlegate Christmas live Bailey Moreton Aberdeen's Christmas Tree, gifted from our twin city of Stavanger in Norway being setup at Castlegate. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson ‘Tree should stay in its traditional spot’: Readers share views on Castlegate Christmas tree https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274462/castlegate-christmas-tree-opinion/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:c92fbf5b-9cf3-57e3-398c-39ee0e309782 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:45:38 +0000 One reader suggested the city should have two Christmas trees, another said 'nobody passes the Castlegate' because of the new bus gates. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Christmas Village Castlegate Christmas live Bailey Moreton Aberdeen's Christmas Tree, gifted from our twin city of Stavanger in Norway being setup at Castlegate. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson SNP’s Fergus Ewing wants his own party to stand aside at general election in Western Isles https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6274671/fergus-ewing-angus-macneil/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:f75825b6-7702-cef1-6e02-981de70d7550 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:12:53 +0000 The Highlands MSP thinks putting up an SNP candidate against expelled Angus MacNeil will split the vote and help Labour win. Politics Fergus Ewing general election Western Isles Andy Philip Angus MacNeil - UK Parliament official portraits 2017 Charity Christmas tree in Montrose ‘will not be replaced’ after being vandalised for seventh year in a row https://news.stv.tv/north/charity-christmas-tree-in-montrose-will-not-be-replaced-after-being-vandalised-for-seventh-year-in-a-row North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:030b937f-9d28-40a5-1dc0-8dfc1a9ee73f Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:58:01 +0000 Santa Claus in Montrose has vowed to permanently remove the tree should the culprits behind the vandalism not be caught. North East & Tayside Beth Franklin ‘Bizarre’ Aberdeen bus stop pervert declared himself ‘King Tut’ and touched child’s breasts https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6273814/martin-mcnolty-aberdeen-bus-child-sex-pervert/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:cf9060de-6bd3-2877-046b-5b29f37c6d72 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:17:27 +0000 Drunken serial sex offender Martin McNolty asked the 13-year-old if she wanted to go on a flight before putting his arms around her and swaying from side to side. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Aberdeen Sheriff Court Danny McKay Martin McNolty outside Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson ‘Milestone’ moment for Moray West wind farm https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6274497/milestone-moment-for-moray-west-wind-farm/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:eea6b634-9658-689e-9a35-63ee649d23a3 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:07:10 +0000 Large 'transition pieces' for the Cromarty Firth development have started to arrive at Port of Nigg. Business Highlands & Islands Global Energy Group Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Nigg Port of Cromarty Firth wind farms Keith Findlay First delivery of transition pieces to Port of Nigg for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm. Image: Global Energy Group Gallery: Aberdeen gear up for HJK Helsinki with training session at snowy Cormack Park https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6274513/gallery-aberdeen-gear-up-for-hjk-helsinki-at-snowy-cormack-park/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:1effca0e-62af-3406-698b-5fc2024f06fc Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:49:53 +0000 The Dons get acclimatised to the cold weather they can expect in Finland. Aberdeen FC Cormack Park Europa Conference League HJK Helsinki Danny Law Angus MacDonald up to some mischief during an Aberdeen training session at Cormack Park. Image: SNS. Gallery: Community and Christmas spirit still at heart of Evening Express Carol Concert after 56 years https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6272960/community-evening-express-carol-concert/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ae041bb3-b39e-de17-56fb-a75aa56fc960 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:55 +0000 The Evening Express Christmas Concert has brought schoolchildren together for a cosy evening of seasonal cheer since 1967. Perhaps you'll spot yourself in our gallery of concert memories over the last five decades? Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Lifestyle Music Past Times Schools Aberdeen Music Hall Aberdeen schools Christmas P and J Live Kirstie Waterston The primary schools' choirs performing at the Evening Express Carol Concert in 1987, the last year Gloria Kochman was show director. Image: DC Thomson Gallery: Festive photos of Evening Express Carol Concerts from the 70s to today https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6272960/community-evening-express-carol-concert/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:1065e778-e288-55bc-e4ea-053b2b0afe1e Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:55 +0000 The Evening Express Christmas Concert has brought schoolchildren together for a cosy evening of seasonal cheer since 1967. Perhaps you'll spot yourself in our gallery of concert memories over the last five decades? Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Lifestyle Music Past Times Schools Aberdeen Music Hall Aberdeen schools Christmas P and J Live Kirstie Waterston The primary schools' choirs performing at the Evening Express Carol Concert in 1987, the last year Gloria Kochman was show director. Image: DC Thomson Violent Turriff Tesco car park thug punched man https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6273672/aberdeenshire-tesco-turriff-derek-simpson-banff-court/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d81437f9-ab10-c434-0ca4-3a765754d626 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:25 +0000 Repeat offender Derek Simpson, who's previously been spared jail for his violent antics, will be sentenced again for even more bad behaviour. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Banff Sheriff Court Turriff Reporter Derek Simpson punched a man outside the Tesco store in Turriff. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson Offshore wind: Which way is it blowing in the North Sea? https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/scotland-business/6263847/offshore-wind-which-way-is-it-blowing-in-the-north-sea/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:fb10976d-0d45-e1c1-658c-db0c7c5627c7 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:24 +0000 Money and competition will dictate whether the future is stormy or a breeze, says Ian Forsyth. Scotland business offshore wind farms scottish renewables ScotWind Seagreen Keith Findlay Offshore wind is now among the biggest construction industries in Scotland. Sean Wallace: No dead rubbers in Europe for Aberdeen with £870,000 still up for grabs https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6268314/sean-wallace-uefa-money-up-for-grabs-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:392d0659-557d-61ce-2c11-0b5b368a1dab Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:21 +0000 Aberdeen can also secure vital club coefficient points in the Europa Conference League games against HJK Helsinki and Eintracht Frankfurt. Aberdeen FC Aberdeen Barry Robson Europa Conference League HJK Helsinki Sean Wallace Aberdeen's Duk (L) celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 against PAOK with Graeme Shinnie. Image: SNS. Analysis: Aberdeen Women’s heavy defeat to Celtic not a true reflection of squad brimming with young talent https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/womens-football/6273156/aberdeen-women-loss-to-celtic-not-a-reflection-of-squad-swpl/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:73ac1db9-1ad9-f0c8-30f2-bc923c84625e Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:07 +0000 The Dons are the youngest teams across both SWPL leagues - 1 and 2 - with Hamilton having the second-youngest squad with an average age of 19.7, while Gartcairn have the youngest squad in SWPL 2 at 20.8 years old. Aberdeen FC Women's Football Aberdeen FC women Aberdeen Women SWPL Sophie Goodwin Aberdeen Women suffered their biggest-ever defeat in the SWPL to Celtic, but it is not a result which should define the young squad. Image: Shutterstock. WATCH: Aberdeen fans in Helsinki on HJK game, snowy conditions, how much Bojan Miovski is worth now and more https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6274478/watch-aberdeen-fans-in-helsinki-on-hjk-game-snowy-conditions-how-much-bojan-miovski-is-worth-now-and-more/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:6c677065-b0f0-568c-fc7e-b4ed75e87434 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:29:25 +0000 The Press and Journal chatted to Dons fans in the Finnish capital ahead of Thursday's Europa Conference League game, with our video also including a short tour of some of Helsinki's sights. Aberdeen FC Aberdeen Europa Conference League Fans HJK Helsinki Video Ryan Cryle Aberdeen fans Susan Robertson and Elaine Mitchell in Helsinki. Image: Ryan Cryle. Aberdeen gritting: Why your street might not be treated this winter https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6093922/gritters-aberdeen-city-council-winter-service-plan/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:4b533f5c-39da-e882-503b-a63cb9dccd47 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:20:26 +0000 Council chiefs have warned gritters are having to treat the same roads not once, but several times a day due to the impact of climate change. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council city team Winter Maintenance Programme Denny Andonova Gritter spreading on Great Northern Road in Aberdeen. Image: Darrell Benns / DC Thomson Dentist Gregor McPherson on empowering patients in Aberdeen https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/6264589/private-dentist-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:f22d36d8-eb30-d6be-74b7-83d27062b642 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:09 +0000 You'll feel at ease in the dental chair at Andrew Scott Dental Care. Health & Wellbeing Lifestyle partnership Billy Jane Ramos Dr Gregor McPherson is joining Andrew Scott Dental Care in Aberdeen. Brrr! – Snow falls in Braemar as wintry weather expected across the north and north-east https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274247/snow-falls-braemar/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:bc1e8770-d079-2093-3a82-f4b5b09b2fb8 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:22:25 +0000 Met Office warning will remain in place as conditions remain 'hazardous'. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire live Met Office snow yellow weather warning Louise Glen The Fife Arms in Braemar has turned into a winter wonderland. Supplied by Braemar,Ballater, Deeside weather group. Brrr! – Snow falls in Braemar as wintry weather expected UNTIL FRIDAY across the north and north-east https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6274247/snow-falls-braemar/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:4bfb02f6-d6e1-d82e-45f8-6e73eeb5d86b Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:22:25 +0000 Met Office warning will remain in place as conditions remain 'hazardous'. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire live Met Office snow yellow weather warning Louise Glen The Fife Arms in Braemar has turned into a winter wonderland. Supplied by Braemar,Ballater, Deeside weather group. ‘Horrific’ rise in violent and aggressive incidents in Moray schools https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6273606/horrific-rise-violent-aggression-moray-schools/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d4f8069e-6f33-1f30-7439-05d41b45bde2 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:43 +0000 Between April and October this year a total of 1,647 were recorded. Moray Schools Education Moray Council Hazel Lawson, Local Democracy Reporter Violent and aggressive incidents in Moray schools have risen by more then 200%. Ukrainian children to receive hundreds of donated gifts from Scotland as war enters third winter https://news.stv.tv/north/ukrainian-children-to-receive-hundreds-of-donated-gifts-from-scotland-as-war-enters-third-winter North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:25482539-a12a-ae6a-3f04-521528a9104f Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:47:09 +0000 Hundreds of boxes filled with donated toys, books and sweets are being sent to Ukraine in early December. North East & Tayside Susan Nicholson Hopes raised for redundant workers after engineering firm Foodmek in Tayport saved from closure https://news.stv.tv/north/hopes-raised-for-redundant-workers-after-engineering-firm-foodmek-in-tayport-saved-from-closure North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:98019c15-5aeb-7ff8-cb8b-b6354c42bbc1 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:46:57 +0000 Foodmek in Tayport shut its doors in October but new owners are looking to take on staff who were told they had lost their jobs. North East & Tayside Lynne Rankin Fraserburgh’s Paul Young looks to break Highland League Cup duck https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/6273577/fraserburghs-young-looks-to-break-highland-league-cup-duck/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:0d681264-e830-b130-c898-4f4df43c3d5f Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:56 +0000 The Broch face Brora Rangers this weekend in the final of the competition. Highland League Fraserburgh FC GPH Builders Merchants Highland Cup Highland League Weekly Paul Young Callum Law Fraserburgh's Paul Young is hoping they can win the GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup this weekend No jail for violent hotel guest whose room fire caused £20k damage https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6272452/terence-urquhart-aberdeen-court-dyce-hotel-fire/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:44fae06d-df81-e91d-a207-2e31d733c485 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:51 +0000 Light switches and a smoke alarm were melted by the blaze caused by Terence Urquhart, who also attacked a staff member and a guest at Leonardo Hotel in Dyce. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Sheriff Court Dyce David McPhee Terence Urquhart admitted accidentally setting fire to a hotel room at the Leonardo Hotel. Images: Google Street View/DC Thomson Drunk driver drove wrecked car all the way home after hitting bus https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6273841/drink-driver-dibu-john-aberdeen-bus-crash/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:681ed19f-2e36-4cca-7e2b-09cf07a9dc09 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:49 +0000 Dibu John was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he struck an Aberdeen bus at the junction between North Anderson Drive and the Lang Stracht. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Aberdeen Sheriff Court Danny McKay Dibu John was drink-driving when he crashed his Nissan Juke into a bus on a busy Aberdeen road. Images: DC Russell Borthwick: What do rented homes and the oil industry have in common? https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6264414/russell-borthwick-what-do-rented-homes-and-the-oil-industry-have-in-common/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:5da1d4e9-9e9b-e6ad-c614-8487b399acb5 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:36 +0000 Both are hampered by bad policy-making at Holyrood. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Business Columnists Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce North Sea oil and gas industry Rental market Russell Borthwick Keith Findlay Russell Borthwick, of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. Image: AGCC Iain Maciver: ‘Tis the season for islanders to make their annual unmentionables trip https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6273205/scottish-islands-unmentionables-iain-maciver-opinion/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:303a6047-a21b-7ffc-1fda-6e79ddff0c97 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:28 +0000 Late autumn means time to head east for the annual sojourn for The Buying of the Pants. Columnists Opinion Edinburgh Iain Maciver Loganair Outer Hebrides Scottish Islands Iain Maciver Iain recently took a trip to Scotland's capital for... pants. Image: pio3/Shutterstock