News from the Press and Journal

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

Claire Murray has distinctive long white hair in dreadlocks.

Peterhead’s Catto Park hosted the 10k run, bringing together runners and supporters for a memorable event.

The match between Nairn County and Brechin City was abandoned on Saturday following the incident.

Aura nightclub’s Halloween disco lights up with a day of the dead party for the over-30s crowd, offering dancing, costumes and spooky fun.

Five coastguard teams, the RNLI, Police Scotland and the ambulance and fire service were all in attendance.

Over 120 young climbers competed at Transition Extreme in Aberdeen as the Youth Climbing Series brought Scotland's junior climbing talent together.

Andrew and Leanne Moore hope to open their second shop before the end of the month.

Catwalk Meets Culture Aberdeen fashion show at Norwood Hall Hotel showcased Kelikume designs, blending fashion and cultural storytelling for a unique night.

Reporter Ross Hempseed spent Halloween with police officers in the city centre.

The Aberdeen charity shop is expanding to a large location which will open next month.

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We headed to Portlethen for the final round of public events to see what people make of the multi-million-pound transport project.

Geordie Burnett Stuart is concerned that "marching ranks of monstrous pylons", alongside other major developments, will harm agriculture across the north-east.

Skipper Richard Greenhowe's legal battle to prove he did not disturb dolphins and whales near Aberdeen Harbour restarted this week after a six week delay - but will now be delayed another two weeks.

I was lucky enough to be invited on a tour of the new, high-tech £8.2 million hub and find out more about Aberdeen's best kept secret.

Greig Christie tells us being in the Young Farmers is an ideal platform to help him achieve his travel and business dreams.

Dunecht House was used for filming the adaptation of Mary Shelley's horror tale.

Revellers experienced the magic of Diwali Bollywood Light Fest in Aberdeen with music, laser shows and exclusive drinks at The Priory.

This week's inaugural flight between Aberdeen and Paris Charles de Gaulle was the first on the route since 2020.

It's the well-known bakery chain first store in the Aberdeenshire town.

The council is currently investigating the incident.

Rogue Invitational returns to P&J Live in Aberdeen as elite crossfit, strongman and strongwoman stars compete in a thrilling sporting event.

Dominic Lonchay says he no longer wants to head to the Scottish Parliament anyway and is “happy” to carry on in East Garioch.

The 'volume, passion and emotion' of the occasion had the groom in tears at the altar.

The 38-year-old is now working as a fitness coach after losing 45kg.

Local agricultural success was celebrated by people from across the Mearns and beyond.

Police are appealing for dash-cam footage and witnesses.

Explore our gallery of around photos of kids from the North and North East dressed up in their favourite costumes for Halloween.

P&J food and drink journalist Joanna bought the items to replicate a food bank parcel and she lived on the food for three days — here's how it went and her thoughts on the experience.