Graham Fleming

Aberdeen

News Reporter at The Press and Journal

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Exclusive: Stonehaven Tesco is town's 'last chance' for superstore as developer reveals 20-year grapple over plans

1 day ago | original106.co.uk | Graham Fleming

Plans for a new Tesco have been labelled Stonehaven’s “last and only hope” for a supermarket, after a land developer’s 20-year grapple over the site. The fate of plans to bring a new superstore to the outskirts of the Aberdeenshire town will be decided next Tuesday, with councillors to make the call at a council planning meeting. Ahead of the crunch decision, developer Ashfield Land said that Tesco represents the town’s last chance of breaking a “Co-op monopoly” in Stonehaven.
Man arrested after death of two-month old Banchory baby

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

A 32-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a two-month old Banchory baby boy. It comes after police were seen monitoring the Raemoir Road home “for days” earlier this month. Police were called to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital at ARI in the early hours of Wednesday June 11 after a report that the infant “had been injured”. But the baby sadly died a short time later. Following an investigation, a 32-year-old man was arrested by police on Tuesday.
BMW car found deserted in River Don

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

A black BMW has been found in the River Don. Passersby noticed the black luxury car, which has seemingly been abandoned by a nearby fishing spot. It is currently unknown at what time the incident occurred, but the vehicle has been partially submerged in river water. Pictures show that the bumper is also partially detached, and the airbag has been activated. The Persley Road, nearby where the car was found showed little to no signs of any major crash.
BMW car found deserted in River Don after handbrake failure

2 days ago | original106.co.uk | Graham Fleming

A black BMW has been found in the River Don after its handbrake failed. Passersby noticed the black luxury car this afternoon, which has seemingly been abandoned by a nearby fishing spot. It is currently unknown at what time the incident occurred, but the vehicle has been partially submerged in river water. It’s understood the incident occurred following a handbrake failure. Pictures show that the bumper is also partially detached, and the airbag has been activated.
Three years of temporary average-speed cameras on busy A9 stretch as roadworks to get under way

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

Drivers on the A9 have been told to brace for three years of delays with new 24/7 average-speed cameras to be installed from next month. New 40mph limits are to be enforced on a stretch between Tomatin and Moy from July 1, to coincide with upcoming dualling work. The cameras are to be in use until completion of the works – currently scheduled to finish in Spring 2028. The new restrictions are set to slow traffic on the busy Inverness to Glasgow route for just under three years.
Chance to resurrect North Coast 500 rest stop as building goes up for sale

3 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

The “unique” opportunity to revive a North Coast 500 rest stop has come on to the market. The former Achnasheen Village Hall, located just off the A832, has been listed by the Highland Council for the price of £50,000. The Ross-shire hall, most known for its function as a public toilet along the NC500 tourist route, was shut down back in October 2024. It had previously operated as a community hall for over 35 years.
Private 1,110-acre Inner Hebrides island on sale for first time in 80 years

4 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

A private Inner Hebrides island with a ruined but modern castle has been put up for sale for the first time in just under a century. Shuna Island also features a working farm estate, numerous houses with stunning views and holiday lets and is on the market for £5.5m. While the castle was built as recently as 1911, there are a number of genuinely historic sites, with the landscape dotted with evidence of Stone and Iron Age times.
Police lock down ARI multi-storey parking after pedestrian struck by car

4 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

Police have locked down a multi-storey parking building at ARI after a pedestrian was hit by a car. The casualty has been taken to hospital following the incident at the Lady Helen Parking Centre reported at 3.05pm on Monday June 23. Four police vans can currently be seen parked outside the building. Motorists have been urged to avoid parking at the multi-storey for the time being and NHS Grampian says it expects the facility to be closed until 7pm.
Police lock down ARI multi-storey parking after pedestrian struck by car

4 days ago | original106.co.uk | Graham Fleming

Police have locked down a multi-storey parking building at ARI after a pedestrian was hit by a car. The casualty has been taken to hospital following the incident at the Lady Helen Parking Centre reported at 3.05pm on Monday June 23. Four police vans were seen parked outside the building. Motorists have been urged to avoid parking at the multi-storey for the time being and NHS Grampian says it expects the facility to be closed until 7pm.
Hunt for 'disgraceful' Portsoy roofers who 'threw seagull chicks from nest'

5 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

The search is on for two rogue roofers who are said to have thrown three “defenceless” gull chicks from a rooftop in Portsoy. The “disgraceful and deeply upsetting” act resulted in a herring gull chick being euthanised after sustaining “severe” injuries. The rest were taken into the care of New Arc Wildlife Rescue. The incident, recorded on the evening of June 17, has sparked a search for “two young lads” carrying ladders around Portsoy, reportedly offering to do roofing work at the time.