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The woman told The Press and Journal: "This is my home, but I have never felt so unsafe"

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

Spectators and athletes filled Aberdeen Sports Village for the Subsea Supplies Indoor Athletics, with action across track and field events.

ReCharge is to close for good on Friday January 23 due to restructuring at the Charlie House charity.

Alford mum Lisa Moir says a devastating home flood amid this month's heavy snow has left son Stuart traumatised and their lives upended.

Emergency services were called at 2pm on Saturday.

The P&J has put together a handy guide for the 2026 Festival of Light.

From unique paint colours to stripping floors, architect Harry and teacher Rona's Aberdeen double upper has a classic feel.

Illia Rudiuk held a knife against his partner's neck in an incident the court heard he was "embarrassed" to be in the dock for.

Your Wedding Exhibition 2026 at Aberdeen's P&J Live featured over 150 exhibitors, fashion shows, and inspiration for every wedding planner.

Police have said the death is 'not believed to be suspicious'.

Runrig tribute 'Beat the Drum' delivered a thrilling Runrig experience at Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen for the Die For the Clan Tour.

Semone Molina made the threat as part of what the court heard was a long-running feud between the two, before she then targeted another.

We visited Praesmohr House in Birse to discover why keeping Aboyne Bridge open to pedestrians is essential for the care home and surrounding communities.

In a week of extreme weather, Aberdeen's schools were closed. But what about the dinner ladies, janitors and cleaners?

The retailer Country Ways has confirmed the sale of its Holburn Street store.

It is the second warship to visit the Port of Aberdeen in the past two weeks.

Derek Paine walked into Kemnay Academy after his home became the target of local children, telling one teacher that he should knock him out.

The 74-year-old was last seen on Friday morning.

Emergency services were spotted outside the block of flats with a cordon in place.

The works begin on Monday and are expected to last between four and five days. 

A new entrance, paths, seating and social shelter will soon be added to the much-loved Torry park despite some objections.

The postal service has been under pressure in the new year with operations further impacted by severe weather.

When Wayne Fraser left his life in the north-east of Scotland for a better one abroad, his so-called American dream turned into a deadly alcohol-fuelled nightmare, writes

Martin Gemmell, 29, was jailed for 10 years in 2019 after being found guilty of trying to kill a man in Fraserburgh during a violent robbery.

The boat was key in the operation to intercept the tanker which was on its way to Russia.

Three days turned into 10 for one Turriff mum, who said hotels put their prices up when the flights stopped leaving Schipol Airport.

The Braveheart actor stepped in when Dylan Bennet, 29, started attacking his partner outside the O2 Academy in Glasgow.

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, says she woke up to find Ross Davidson trying to have sex with her in a hotel in Thailand.

The vessel is currently docked in Fraserburgh.