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/ First completed sculpture unveiled for Clan Cancer Support’s public art trail in Aberdeen https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688648/sculpture-unveiled-clan-cancer-support-bookbench-trail/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:39044b29-044b-5b21-d88c-ec2c97dcb0f8 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:01:24 +0000 BookBench Trail will take place from July until September. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Clan Cancer Suport Moray Orkney Shetland Chris Cromar Clan’s chief executive Fiona Fernie, artist Johanna Basford and Wild in Art’s co-founder and managing director Charlie Langhorne. Image: Clan Cancer Support. Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin issues ‘regrets’ warning amid form collapse https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6688280/aberdeen-fc-jimmy-thelin-no-regrets-message/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:0b0d36b8-5156-0f03-89f3-767c1443d7fa Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:30:14 +0000 Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin issues a warning to his struggling squad, who face lower league Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup this weekend. Aberdeen FC Jimmy Thelin Scottish Cup Sean Wallace Aberdeen players in training ahead of the Scottish Cup tie against Dunfermline Athletic. (L-R) Graeme Shinnie, Ante Palaversa, Mats Knoester, Sivert Heltne Nilsen and Topi Keskinen. Image: SNS. Gallery: Thousands turn out to witness Spectra’s opening night https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6688444/spectra-lights-festival-2025-aberdeen-photo-gallery/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:f9dd4953-0d7d-93f6-0963-e7f4c2ef7098 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:37:05 +0000 The light festival is on until 10pm on Sunday night. Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council Gallery Spectra Festival Chris Cromar Crowds enjoy the first night of Spectra. Spectra lights up night for thousands as festival returns to Aberdeen https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688551/thousands-spectra-2025-aberdeen-opening-night/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:10913b3e-a007-b5b2-a5db-bb405757a5ca Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:36:15 +0000 Visitors were in awe at the light installations on the opening night of the four-day event. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council Spectra Festival Chris Cromar Zac Balsillie with his grandma Lorraine Mair at the first night of Spectra. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson. Cheers to Cyril! 102-year-old celebrates birthday with a shot of navy rum https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687987/cyril-whittaker-102-birthday-woodlands-carehome/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:818ebcdc-21fc-b1c4-890d-4ba5e5e7c5cc Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:19:07 +0000 The Royal Navy Association set the mood by playing some classic tunes before presenting the man of the moment with a bottle of rum. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire birthday carehome Royal Navy Jamie Sinclair Woodlands Carehome made a toast to Cyril. Image: Kenny Elrick/ DC Thomson. Aberdeen and Cove Rangers loan partnership? Adam Emslie’s Dons recall shows potential value, Paul Hartley thinks https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/cove-rangers/6688208/aberdeen-fc-cove-rangers-loan-link-after-adam-emslie-example/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:72472dc5-ed07-7b2c-a0d9-9178433c8d0a Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:33 +0000 Hartley - who also discussed Motherwell's bids for goalie Nick Suman and Cove legend Harry Milne's switch to Hearts - still hopes he might get Adam Emslie back. Aberdeen FC Cove Rangers FC Adam Emslie Harry Milne Nick Suman Paul Hartley Ryan Cryle Aberdeen's Adam Emslie in Cove Rangers colours. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson. Caley Thistle CEO Charlie Christie gives upbeat investment update – and details deadline day exit dealings https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/inverness-caledonian-thistle/6686613/caley-thistle-charlie-christie-administration-transfer-updates/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:606ad88e-e78f-4897-4a06-09bf4bd73c2a Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:15 +0000 Charlie Christie says Caley Thistle have 3/4 potential buyers - and he's convinced they are courting bonafide investors and not 'another charlatan'.  Caley Thistle administration BDO Charlie Christie Inverness Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC Scott Kellacher Scottish League One Paul Chalk Interim Inverness Caledonian Thistle chief executive and former player and manager Charlie Christie. Image: SNS. Ellon woodwork project for adults with learning disabilities to ‘temporarily’ close https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6686612/ellon-woodwork-project-adults-learning-temporarily-close/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:7953222c-23d3-397e-0fda-1401e7acc96f Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:02:56 +0000 Other Ellon Day Opportunities facilities will remain open. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Ellon Harriet Cross Learning Disabilities Chris Cromar Benchmark provides adults with learning disabilities the chance to get involved in woodworking. Image: Benchmark and Can-Do/Facebook. Two men arrested after thieves target cars in Aberdeen https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688504/two-men-arrested-aberdeen-car-break-ins/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ec0921d0-b7a1-d870-d2fa-39796a2891b2 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:51:07 +0000 Several reports were given to police regarding incidents between Saturday February 1 and Wednesday 5. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Aberdeen Sheriff Court Police Scotland Jamie Sinclair The incidents took place in the Cattofield, Hammerman and Beatie Avenue areas of Aberdeen. Image: Police Scotland. Spectra: Aberdeen’s light festival returns to the city centre https://news.stv.tv/north/spectra-aberdeens-light-festival-returns-to-union-terrace-gardens North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:ac54d5b9-aa59-2eb6-2726-b058c283677b Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:08:30 +0000 Spectra will get underway on Friday evening as thousands of eventgoers are expected to descend on the Granite City. North East & Tayside Jakub Kvasnicka Inverness City Sightseeing: How hop-on hop-off visitor buses could help council debts https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6687307/inverness-city-sightseeing-buses-highland-council/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ef3996df-59c9-e7a0-89fa-2b76c77152a5 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:53 +0000 The Inverness-touring buses are now under Highland Council control, and councillors have spotted a new opportunity. Inverness News Highland Council Inverness Castle tourism Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter City Sightseeing buses are a familiar sight in Inverness and around Scotland. Shinty: Kingussie forward won’t play this season after injury nightmare sparked by floodlight collision https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/shinty/6688265/shinty-kingussie-forward-wont-play-this-season-after-injury-hell/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:c6355150-0eae-4c42-3c9c-fa9d0e5ea036 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:45 +0000 Read all the shinty latest - including Kingussie's James Falconer saying his 'knee hasn't been right since' the 2022 floodlight incident. Shinty Kingussie Shinty Club Kinlochshiel Shinty Club Kyles Athletic Newtonmore Shinty Club Reporter Kingussie captain James Falconer lifts the Camanachd Cup after victory against Oban Camanachd in the 2023 final. Image: Neil G Paterson. Extra £1 MILLION needed to repair ‘neglected Cornhill unit branded one of the ‘poorest’ wards NHS Grampian has https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688054/cornhill-nhs-grampian/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:faff922d-c374-3f7e-2fe3-97886d36b772 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:34 +0000 Improvements will be made to the Blair Unit following concerns it is not up to current standards, with various "ligature" points available and windows that won't open. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire city team Cornhill Hospital NHS Grampian Kirstie Topp NHS Grampian will spend £1 million to improve the Blair Unit at Cornhill Hospital. Chris Sumner/DC Thomson £1 MILLION extra needed to fix ‘neglected’ unit at Aberdeen’s Cornhill branded ‘one of the worst in entire north-east’ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688054/cornhill-nhs-grampian/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8e41176b-8001-6c9d-7409-fd902b279ab2 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:34 +0000 Improvements will be made to the Blair Unit following concerns it is not up to current standards, with various "ligature" points available and windows that won't open. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire city team Cornhill Hospital NHS Grampian Kirstie Topp NHS Grampian will spend £1 million to improve the Blair Unit at Cornhill Hospital. Chris Sumner/DC Thomson Three-year-old taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle on Chattan Place https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688404/three-year-old-struck-vehicle-chattan-place/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:e0a24375-6348-918a-181a-cea5647b8528 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:32 +0000 The street remains closed while inquiries are ongoing. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Police Scotland Jamie Sinclair The child was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Image: DC Thomson. Revealed: The 24 women from across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who will take part in this year’s Courage on the Catwalk https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6688242/courage-on-the-catwalk-2025-line-up-models/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:9a354b6b-9202-9815-fb0c-e4728e43f4dd Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:24 +0000 Stonehaven mum's 'dream comes true' as she meets fellow models for Friends of Anchor event. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Courage on the Catwalk friends of anchor P and J Live Ellie Milne 23 of the 24 models taking part in the 2025 Courage on the Catwalk event met for the first time this week. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson. Cash-strapped council could AXE new Peterhead Community Campus as state of region’s schools revealed https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6684150/aberdeenshire-council-peterhead-community-campus/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:907f71df-797b-e567-4a24-9f8a6ebc3820 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:08 +0000 Councillors will meet in three weeks to set the local authority's budget for the year ahead - but what could happen to the Shire's school estate? Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council city team Education Peterhead Kirstie Topp The proposed new Anna Ritchie School that would be part of the Peterhead Community Campus. Image: Aberdeenshire Council Highland League digest: Fraserburgh’s Aidan Sopel on best-ever goal; Ryan Robertson on Keith power outage https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/6687858/highland-league-fraserburgh-and-keith-reflect-on-dramatic-night/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d4c6447d-3e15-52d5-f58a-b1f6480f9dc0 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 More reaction to what was a dramatic night at Kynoch Park when the Maroons faced the Broch in the Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield. Highland League Aidan Sopel Fraserburgh FC Highland League Weekly Keith FC Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield Ryan Robertson Callum Law Aidan Sopel, third from right, is mobbed my his Fraserburgh team-mates after scoring against Keith. Picture by Jasperimage. Prince of Wales discusses loneliness and isolation with Scots farmers https://news.stv.tv/north/prince-of-wales-discusses-loneliness-and-isolation-with-scots-farmers North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:60483da8-1bf3-c504-49f8-2fda71c967fa Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:47:41 +0000 The Prince of Wales visited Angus on Thursday. North East & Tayside Beth Franklin Person charged after Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court ‘deliberately’ set on fire https://news.stv.tv/north/person-charged-after-kirkcaldy-sheriff-court-deliberately-set-on-fire North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:a9e96486-51f9-b270-e464-5726922a0a22 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:44:16 +0000 Emergency services were called to Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on the town’s Whytescauseway on Thursday following reports of a door on fire. North East & Tayside Beth Franklin Deer DNA helps catch Caithness hunter in landmark legal case https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6687806/deer-dna-helps-catch-caithness-hunter-in-landmark-legal-case/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:5ae0c118-3d4a-7f0e-da5f-ff5750cadb12 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:42:10 +0000 Nickolas Chenier became the first person to be convicted and sentenced under new hunting legislation. Crime & Courts Highlands & Islands Caithness Thurso Wick Sheriff Court Jenni Gee Nickolas Chenier's dog attacked a roe deer in Caithness. Image: Frank Sommariva/imageBROKER/Shutterstock Dog Falls: Inverness tap room gets the go ahead as concerns cast aside by councillors https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/6687989/dog-falls-new-taproom-inverness-city-centre/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:ae0f25c0-d345-128e-f680-fcd723bc267f Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:36:54 +0000 The newly-granted Inverness tap room is good news for fans of local brewers Dog Falls. Inverness Local Business News Beer Craft brewery Dog Falls Microbrewery Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter Bob and Louise Masson of Dog Falls Brewing Co. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson. Buckie Men’s Shed in turmoil after applicant rejected without answers while chairman and secretary resign https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6686611/buckie-mens-shed-rejection-resignation/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:30c1bbce-423e-501b-4bf8-54f3a93e7f28 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:35:00 +0000 Derek Horrobin went to sessions for two months before being turned away from the group. Moray Buckie Men's Shed Ena Saracevic The future of the men's shed is uncertain. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson Oil rig boss caught clocking 108mph in BMW handed road ban https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6688325/lindsay-rennie-speeding-dangerous-driver-oil-and-gas-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:4e8f87d8-bc74-9c58-74ac-c4c67bbb9863 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:33:44 +0000 Representing himself in court, Lindsay Rennie, 58, described his actions as a "lapse in concentration". Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Sheriff Court David McPhee Lindsay Rennie admitted driving dangerously and at high speed. Image: Facebook. Former head teacher on winning £2.8m contracts with Aberdeenshire tech start-up https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/6687975/everybody-counts-aberdeenshire-founder-2-8m-contracts/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:24b7b343-bc35-acbd-76bc-13ed30411c21 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:28:42 +0000 Andy Ridgway is supplying more than 68,500 students - but admitted his frustrations about the market at home. Business Local Business Laurencekirk SQA Alex Banks Andy Ridgway, founder of the Aberdeenshire AI company. Image: Hot Tin Roof A9 closed due to crash north of Alness https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6688313/emergency-services-a9-crash-north-alness/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:d16e9b27-5865-6e30-c55d-6c48796513cc Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:08:07 +0000 The road is blocked to all traffic between Alness and Tomich. Highlands & Islands A9 Inverness to Thurso road Alness Police Scotland Michelle Henderson A9 is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich. Image: Darrel Benns/ DC Thomson. A9 reopens after being forced to close after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash north of Alness https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6688313/emergency-services-a9-crash-north-alness/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:95538755-0655-1dd4-152a-6c47325d9eb1 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:08:07 +0000 The road was blocked to all traffic between Alness and Tomich. Highlands & Islands A9 Inverness to Thurso road Alness Police Scotland Michelle Henderson The A9 was closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich. Image: Darrel Benns/ DC Thomson. A9 reopens after being forced to close after three-vehicle crash north of Alness https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6688313/emergency-services-a9-crash-north-alness/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:54e0fc68-0ba3-b5ab-4706-12b352b147d8 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:08:07 +0000 The road was blocked to all traffic between Alness and Tomich. Highlands & Islands A9 Inverness to Thurso road Alness Police Scotland Michelle Henderson The A9 was closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich. Image: Darrel Benns/ DC Thomson. Nairn ceilidh group crowned best wedding band in Scotland https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6686210/nairn-ceilidh-group-best-wedding-band-scotland/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8e1af6fc-33d3-7519-70cf-f040de6aa69f Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:00:04 +0000 The Ceilidh Experience were named the best for evening entertainment. Highlands & Islands ceilidh band Highlands Nairn Michelle Henderson The Ceilidh Experience were presented with the award for Best Evening Entertainment (Live Bands) at the prestigious Confetti Scottish Wedding Awards. Image: The Ceilidh Experience. Cat rescued after spending five days trapped beneath building in Dundee during Storm Eowyn https://news.stv.tv/north/cat-rescued-after-spending-five-days-trapped-beneath-building-in-dundee-during-storm-eowyn North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:9b54b1c9-de76-5cda-c0c2-4cde2c726214 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:38:09 +0000 Cleo was heard crying from the foundations of a block of flats by concerned residents. North East & Tayside Beth Franklin Oday Dabbagh and Mats Knoester work VISA and Scottish Cup availability update delivered by boss Jimmy Thelin https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6688018/aberdeen-fc-oday-dabbah-work-visa-latest/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:f5385324-8901-41ba-f318-3faa4d1dbc3d Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:59:56 +0000 Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin also delivered an update on the timeline for the return from injury of keeper Dimitar Mitov and striker Ester Sokler. Aberdeen FC Aberdeen Jimmy Thelin Scottish Cup Transfers Sean Wallace Oday Dabbagh in action for Charleroi. Image: Shutterstock. ‘Unique’ Inverness Art Deco home with annexe and huge garden hits the market https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/home-gardens/property/6687885/cluny-house-for-sale-inverness/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:434fbd13-4fb7-0550-4165-9740a6b7581a Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:52:07 +0000 The property has four bedrooms, a garage, three sheds and a driveway with its own roundabout. Property Highland property Inverness Alberto Lejarraga The Inverness property enjoys large grounds. Image: Paul Coutts Estate Agency Why are military helicopters flying over Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands? https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687688/why-military-helicopters-flying-over-aberdeenshire-moray-highlands/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:6b194701-d451-5623-2218-3b0b389858c2 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:33:18 +0000 Residents may see the Chinook and Puma helicopters within the next two weeks. Here's why... Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Highlands & Islands Moray Aberdeenshire Highlands Puma RAF Leuchars Ena Saracevic Chinook and Puma helicopters will be flying over the north. Eastgate Shopping Centre: Readers react to decision to pull the plug on struggling Inverness food court https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6687779/eastgate-shopping-centre-readers-react-loch-and-larder-food-court/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:4023e9a5-42b5-520f-23f8-54b413a27f81 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:53:06 +0000 News that the food court is set to close sparked a strong reaction online. Inverness Eastgate Shopping Centre food Highlands shopping Stuart Findlay The Eastgate Centre's food court before the new look was unveiled in 2023. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson Huntly town centre: Study reveals DOUBLE the average number of empty shops – but most are independents https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6686642/huntly-town-centre-study/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:dade7c64-6d13-55d2-ca47-51a870acab61 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:45:54 +0000 The worrying report laid bare the situation Huntly town centre finds itself in... Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council city team Huntly Isaac Buchan Huntly town centre has seen a decline in occupied units. Image: Darrell Benns/ DC Thomson Roads closed near Mounthooly roundabout in Aberdeen after woman struck by vehicle https://news.stv.tv/north/roads-closed-near-mounthooly-roundabout-in-aberdeen-after-woman-struck-by-vehicle North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:522a781e-219e-193f-207f-4f1b12d12559 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:37:04 +0000 The female pedestrian has been taken to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. North East & Tayside Keiran Fleming Aberdeen jewellery thief handed himself in to police because he ‘wanted to go back to prison’ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6686428/derek-ellington-jewellery-thief-aberdeen/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8a0b58d4-2663-90d2-2b78-c21294c4bd3a Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:30:14 +0000 Derek Ellington broke into The Barbers Pole in Summerhill so that he would be sent back to prison. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Crime & Courts Aberdeen Sheriff Court David McPhee Derek Ellington begged to go back to prison. Image: Facebook. Pedestrian in hospital after collision with vehicle near busy Aberdeen roundabout https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687886/pedestrian-hospital-canal-street-mounthooly-way-crash/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:c5baf9bd-85ea-8c0a-53d8-d1cb3b0ff9f5 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:32 +0000 Mounthooly Way is closed between the roundabout and King Street. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Mounthooly Way Police Scotland Ellie Milne Police remain on the scene. Image: DC Thomson. Pedestrian in hospital after collision with car near busy Aberdeen roundabout https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687886/pedestrian-hospital-canal-street-mounthooly-way-crash/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8ed9d9bd-433f-6bf3-a058-e40b1d815f3b Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:32 +0000 Mounthooly Way is closed between the roundabout and King Street. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Mounthooly Way Police Scotland Ellie Milne Police in attendance at Mounthooly Way after this morning's collision. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson. Pensioner in hospital after collision with car near busy Aberdeen roundabout https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687886/pedestrian-hospital-canal-street-mounthooly-way-crash/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:8703d87e-2785-2810-23f7-caa813aec07d Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:17:32 +0000 Mounthooly Way was closed between the roundabout and King Street for several hours. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Mounthooly Way Police Scotland Ellie Milne Police in attendance at Mounthooly Way after this morning's collision. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson. Probe launched after Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court deliberately set on fire during early hours https://news.stv.tv/north/probe-launched-after-kirkcaldy-sheriff-court-deliberately-set-on-fire-during-early-hours North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:283f3e2f-d03b-3b53-2458-2a348555dade Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:17:57 +0000 Detectives are treating the incident as deliberate and an investigation is ongoing. North East & Tayside Keiran Fleming Police Scotland spent over £200,000 on legal services during M9 crash inquiry https://news.stv.tv/east-central/police-scotland-spent-over-200000-on-legal-services-during-m9-crash-inquiry North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:1b428d93-e5b4-8a13-1550-7c6f46f2bb7b Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:36:10 +0000 Legal costs totalled £210,258.30 during the inquiry into the deaths of Lamara Bell and John Yuill, who lay undiscovered for days following a crash. Edinburgh & East North East & Tayside Keiran Fleming Invergordon street taped off and two taken to hospital after ‘serious’ assault https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6687724/invergordon-serious-assault/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:3f362427-3df5-e09f-a5d1-d58a8454a36a Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:22:30 +0000 Both men involved in the incident were arrested. Highlands & Islands Highlands Invergordon Police Scotland Ena Saracevic Police remain on the scene. Image: DC Thomson. Exclusive: Breathtaking video shows Aberdeen Spectra festival from the sky https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6687720/spectra-aberdeen-drone-footage/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:6bc3c4e4-f649-4bda-128e-72efa159f757 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:55:42 +0000 The drone footage was taken ahead of the event that lights up the Granite City. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Spectra Festival Union Terrace Gardens Derry Alldritt Spectra 2025 will launch today. Image: Calum Stuart. Revealed: Nine Moray towns and villages could soon be home to overnight campervan sites https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6686967/moray-overnight-campervan-motorhome-parking/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:b463a85c-3393-3829-3417-f6c2e60577bd Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:30:47 +0000 The scheme aims to provide short-stay, on-the-go parking options. Moray campervan Moray Council motorhome Chris Cromar Changes may be coming for overnight campervan and motorhome stays in Moray. Image: Moray Council. Revealed: The 9 Moray towns and villages that could soon be home to overnight campervan sites https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6686967/moray-overnight-campervan-motorhome-parking/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:979e6ad4-caea-298b-9985-0f45dc3fbf47 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:30:47 +0000 The scheme aims to provide short-stay, on-the-go parking options. Moray campervan Moray Council motorhome Chris Cromar Changes may be coming for overnight campervan and motorhome stays in Moray. Image: Moray Council. Kirsty Muir relishing crack at second Winter Olympics after serious knee injury https://news.stv.tv/north/kirsty-muir-relishing-crack-at-second-winter-olympics-after-serious-knee-injury North East & Tayside – STV News urn:uuid:b32d25fc-be5c-eada-42ba-b28cee8266cb Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:46:30 +0000 The freestyle skier returned to top-level competition this month for the first time in over a year. North East & Tayside Christina O'Neill Exclusive: Scale of A96 dualling response revealed as consultation enters final weeks https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6687275/a96-dualling-response-revealed/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:72a9d0b5-817e-676d-ba78-686e16133a1d Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:05:47 +0000 The update was given to MSPs behind closed doors as the public consultation nears its end on February 21. Inverness Moray Politics Scottish politics A96 Dualling Fiona Hyslop Adele Merson The A96 will no longer be completed by 2030. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson. Aberdeenshire egg producer find some positives in ‘new deal for farmers’ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/farming/6687567/aberdeenshire-egg-producer-finds-positives-in-new-deal-for-farmers/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:b25886d0-a378-feb2-4177-df84fbb427ce Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:47 +0000 But it's boss stopped short of giving his wholehearted support to the UK Government's grand plan for the sector. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Farming eggs Farmlay Eggs inheritance tax Keith Findlay Farmlay managing director Iain Chapman. Image: Jane Craigie Marketing Aberdeenshire egg producer finds some positives in ‘new deal for farmers’ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/farming/6687567/aberdeenshire-egg-producer-finds-positives-in-new-deal-for-farmers/ Press and Journal urn:uuid:da90b470-d7c7-6e60-a36f-588feae5f4a3 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:47 +0000 But it's boss stopped short of giving his wholehearted support to the UK Government's grand plan for the sector. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Farming eggs Farmlay Eggs inheritance tax Keith Findlay Farmlay managing director Iain Chapman. Image: Jane Craigie Marketing