News from the Press and Journal

Aberdeen Lynx faced Dundee Rockets in an exciting ice hockey match at Linx Ice Arena. The annual Teddy Toss added festive cheer for local fans.

Dennis Nilsen, who grew up in the north east, became one of the country's prolific killers.

The man also had his bike stolen from him during the late night incident.

Disco days Christmas party at Aura nightclub Aberdeen delivered festive cheer. Don’t miss the next event for a fun night out in Aberdeen.

Morgan Preece initially asked her big-hearted pal for £30, but continued to request more and more cash to fund her drug habit.

Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.

Hundreds of participants dressed in Santa suits turned out for the Aberdeen Santa Run 5k on Sunday 14 December 2025.

Iona spent seven years in the Granite City before moving across the Atlantic.

Matthew Clubb retrained as an architect after a successful career in the oil and gas industry.

Jack High, who was three-times the alcohol limit, said he had not eaten much for dinner and had been drinking pints.

Kevin Laing from Ellon was reported missing from the Pitmedden area.

Vibrant aurora borealis colours filled the night sky, drawing crowds and photographers.

Many readers have voiced their disappointment at it not being a full-sized Ikea store.

James Robertson, 40, erupted into anger and made violent threats when he was stopped from going into the popular city centre nightspot.

Gravis Planning has submitted a 50-page report outlining why the move to the ever-expanding suburb will be a success...

Speaking exclusively to The P&J, Martin Gilbert says citizens are in "desperate need of positivity".

The Banchory-based team confirmed the news with "enormous sadness".

Fraser Milne says social media rumours linking him to Kintore Arms Hotel plan are “100% factually incorrect”.

Jonny Moroney enjoyed a high profile in the North Sea industry - while leading a double life as a sexual predator.

Donald Singer was airlifted from a North Sea platform in 2020 after his Covid symptoms worsened and he died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary a month later.

Jonathan 'Jonny' Moroney, 39, was told "you are not the victim here" as he was jailed for 10 years.

The number of children in hospital with the virus is more than triple the figure from this time last year.

The painting hung in Poldino's on Little Belmont Street and was gifted to them by a loyal customer.

Dons chiefs and the council co-leaders met for around an hour this morning.

An Inverurie business was also recognised at the Scottish Barbers Awards.

The new Plan and Order Point store will offer planning services, as well as collections and returns.

The collision happened near Morrisons supermarket.

The Press and Journal interviewed Stonehaven's most popular man in the lead up to next summer's World Cup across the Atlantic.

Experience the beauty of exotic flora in Aberdeen’s Duthie Park winter gardens—one of the city’s top free attractions for families and plant enthusiasts.

We have been writing about the divisive saga since the idea first appeared in council documents more than three years ago. With the contentious measures here to stay, I am lifting the curtain on our reporting.