The Press and Journal

The Press and Journal is a daily newspaper that caters to the northern and highland regions of Scotland, including the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. Founded in 1747, it holds the title of Scotland's oldest daily newspaper and ranks among the longest-published newspapers globally.

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Aboyne family's tribute to army cadet leader, dinner lady and 'best mum' Cat Thomson, 51

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Lindsay Bruce

Family and friends of Aboyne mum and army cadet leader Cat Thomson have paid tribute to the “brilliant human being” who has died aged 51. The cadet commander, who volunteered her time in Aboyne and Banchory, was also a former dinner lady at Tarland Primary and Aboyne Academy.
Delivery driver appears in court facing two sex assault charges after Torry incident

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Dale Haslam

A delivery driver has appeared in court accused of carrying out sexual assaults on two teenage girls in Torry over the weekend. Fidelis Amu appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday, facing four charges. The 26-year-old, whose general address was given as Aberdeen, was charged with sexual assault. He also faces a second charge of indecently communicating with another person – electronically or verbally – and then sexually assaulting them.
North-east’s top restaurants and chefs unveiled

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Kelly Wilson

The cream of the crop among north-east restaurants and chefs were celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony in Aberdeen last night. Winners in six categories of the North East of Scotland Chef and Restaurant of the Year competition were unveiled at The Marcliffe Hotel. It followed an exciting cook-off, judged by some of Scotland’s top chefs, at North East Scotland College (Nescol). The restaurant of the year title went to The Udny Arms Hotel, near Newburgh.
Bus firm launches 'full investigation' into A96 crash that left three in hospital

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Graham Fleming

An investigation has been launched into a bus crash on the A96, which injured three people last week. The emergency services were called to collision between a van and bus near Elgin on Tuesday May 20 where a trio had to be taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital. The road between Alves and Elgin was then closed for over six hours, with a Stagecoach bus involved. Four fire engines with “specialist resources” were also sent as they worked to clear the scene.
WATCH: Doberman rescued in Aberdeenshire from near fatal choking after swallowing favourite toy

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Ena Saracevic

An Aberdeen man has thanked vets after they saved his dog Rocco’s life after swallowing a ball. Ray Howell made a frantic dash to an Aberdeenshire clinic to save his rescue dog’s life. Rocco, who is a rescue taken in after suffering abuse at his previous home, was playing in the garden when he accidentally swallowed his favourite toy. The three-year-old Doberman was struggling to breathe and already slipping into unconsciousness when he arrived at Mintlaw Vets.
Gallery: Do you feature in our 30 past party photos of Paramount Bar?

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Kirstie Waterston

Paramount Bar has stood the test of time and been a stalwart of Aberdeen’s night scene for 30 years. The Bon Accord Street bar opened in May 1995 when Aberdeen’s night scene was booming. Paramount quickly made headlines for quirky publicity stunts like television screens on urinals featuring Rangers players, which didn’t go down well with Gers fans. But that didn’t stop it being named best new bar at the Scottish Discotheque Pub and Club Awards in 1995.
Revealed: Figures show major increase in second homes in Inverness in last three years

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

The number of people owning second homes in Inverness has significantly grown in the last three years, new official figures reveal. An FOI submitted by the Press and Journal shows there are currently more than 400 second homes in Inverness and surrounding areas. This is over 100 more second homes than in 2022, an increase of 44.6%. The postcode area with the largest number of second homes is IV2 6, which covers the Culduthel area and south of Inverness.
Aberdeen's Dax Group boss on £1.2m turnover journey in first year

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Kelly Wilson

Frustrated by the failure of technology projects, Aberdeen entrepreneur Colin Dawson was determined to do things differently. The 36-year-old launched digital consultancy firm Dax Group with his goal of bringing what he describes as his “secret sauce” to the market. Now, one year later, the business has achieved turnover of £1.2 million and secured a number of large contracts. Colin has described his journey so far as “chaos and carnage” but one that brings him excitement for what the future holds.
Scott Begbie: Let's channel Dons pride into Aberdeen as a whole after Scottish Cup euphoria

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Scott Begbie

True confession time – I don’t like football and I don’t “get” it. But what I do get is the sheer joy and euphoria unleashed across the Granite City when the Dons lifted the Scottish Cup on Saturday. Having up to 100,000 singing, dancing, cheering and chanting folk creating a sea – heck, an ocean – of red and white during Sunday’s victory parade was quite the sight to behold.
Gamrie grandmother has stayed in village her whole life - sheltered housing closures could force her to leave

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Justin Bowie

Gamrie grandmother Margaret Murray says her life has been turned upside down with stress while she waits in limbo to find out if her sheltered home will be closed by Aberdeenshire Council. The 85-year-old has lived in the tight-knit coastal community her whole life. But just three months after selling her family home, the local authority put her new Gamrie Bay Court address at risk of closure.