Aberdeen News

California Tsunami Warning Issued Following 7.0 Magnitude EarthquakeA tsunami warning has been issued following a powerful earthquake off the coast of northern California. The US National Tsunami Center raised the alert just before 11...

Loganair Flight to Aberdeen: Lightning Strike Forces TurnaroundA flight bound for Aberdeen faced a dramatic turn of events when it was struck by lightning this evening. The Loganair Flight LM26, originating from Manchester, had...

Shell and Equinor Form UK's Largest Oil & Gas OperatorShell and Equinor recently announced plans to combine their UK North Sea assets into a new company, becoming the UK's largest oil and gas operator....

Aberdeen Woman Avoids Jail After Deceiving Doctors for Pain Pill PrescriptionsRoseann Reid, a 50-year-old Aberdeen woman, recently managed to evade prison after deceiving doctors into believing she was other patients to obtain...

Peel Ports Clydeport Secures £150M Upgrade for Hunterston Marine YardPeel Ports Clydeport in Ayrshire has successfully obtained planning permission for a £150 million upgrade to Hunterston marine yard, marking a pivotal moment in the...

Scottish Budget Speech Recap: Shona Robison's Tax and Spending PlansIn a groundbreaking move that could reshape the economic landscape of Scotland, Shona Robison, the Finance Secretary, unveiled her highly anticipated tax and spending plans...

Taxi Fare Increase in Aberdeen Sparks Debate and ControversyAberdeen residents and visitors alike will soon be digging a little deeper into their pockets as taxi fares in the city are set to increase by...

Affordable Homes in Aberdeen: Buy Property in the Granite City under £40kLooking for a bargain in Aberdeen? Check out these properties currently on the market priced at £40,000 and under. From studio apartments to...

Pro-Independence Parties Oppose National Insurance Tax HikeIn a groundbreaking move, the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Plaid Cymru have joined forces to challenge the recent national insurance tax hike proposed by the...

Isle of Skye Road Closed Following Early Morning CrashThe A87 road on the Isle of Skye has been shut down due to a serious crash that occurred earlier today. The closure spans from the...

Hezbollah Fires Warning Shots Amid Ceasefire Violations by IsraelIn a dramatic escalation of tensions, Hezbollah has responded to Israel's alleged ceasefire violations with warning shots fired at an Israeli military position in an open...

Bridge of Don Road Closure Expected to Cause DisruptionThe Parkway Closure Details This upcoming Sunday, the Parkway in the Bridge of Don area, which is part of the A92, will be closed for essential work....

Specialist Officers Deployed to Aid in Search for Missing Scallop Diver in OrkneySpecialist officers have been called in to assist in the search for a missing scallop diver in the Orkney area. The diver,...

Predicted Snowfall in Scotland: Weather Maps Forecast Timing for the WeekWeather experts have issued a warning for heavy snow expected to hit Scotland this week, with temperatures dropping significantly in some areas. Despite a...

Man Arrested and Charged After £125,000 Drugs Seized at Shetland Ferry TerminalA significant drug seizure at the Lerwick ferry terminal in Shetland has led to the arrest and charging of a 44-year-old man. The...

Ewen McKenzie, a Highland firefighter, took matters into his own hands when he witnessed Grant Imrie sexually assaulting a woman at the Ceres Highland Games. Imrie was later convicted and ordered to perform unpaid...

Banks o' Dee faced a tough defeat against Hamilton Academical in the third round of the Scottish Cup, but they put up a strong fight. Despite going down 2-1, Dee showed resilience and determination...

A tragic accident in Aberdeenshire has resulted in the death of a man after his car crashed on an unclassified road. The incident, involving a black Skoda Octavia estate car, happened between the A980...

Ross County manager Don Cowie was left reeling after a punishing 5-0 loss to Celtic in the Premiership. The champions were ruthless in the first half, scoring all five goals and leaving County struggling...

Friends and family of former First Minister Alex Salmond gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to his life and legacy. The memorial service was a somber yet heartfelt event, with attendees sharing...

A 64-year-old man tragically lost his life in a fatal crash near Torphins, Aberdeenshire. The incident, which took place between 11.15 pm on Thursday and 6.30 am on Friday, involved an off-road black Skoda...

The A96 at Forres is completely closed to traffic in both directions following a crash that took place overnight. As of this morning, motorists are still unable to access the road east of Forres...

Aberdeen manager, Jimmy Thelin, is confident in his team's ability to succeed, even if opponents understand their tactics. Thelin emphasizes the importance of execution, timing, speed, and quality in implementing their game plan rather...

NHS Grampian recently announced that the ambulance divert at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) has been lifted, signaling a slight improvement in the critical situation in the region. However, the health board emphasized that they...

In a tragic series of events in the Scottish Highlands, Finlay MacDonald, a 41-year-old man, has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill his wife and two others. The incidents...

The Press and Journal Christmas Concert brought festive cheer to Inverness this week. Despite freezing temperatures, over 175 young performers from five primary schools, including Cauldeen, Ardersier, Culbokie, Tarradale, and Aviemore, along with Stagecoach...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is facing budget constraints, according to experts at the Fraser of Allander Institute. Despite the additional cash Holyrood ministers will receive from the UK Government, there is limited room for...

Scott Kellacher is gearing up for a crucial Scottish Cup clash against Cove Rangers, with the hope of securing a financial windfall for Caley Thistle. The head coach acknowledges the significance of the upcoming...

A tragic incident occurred in Glasgow where a 64-year-old man passed away after falling ill while driving on Millerston Street in the East End. The police were notified of the emergency shortly after 10pm...

Nearly 30 Labour MPs are pushing for the UK government to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers. The group of 28 MPs and eight Lords have signed a letter endorsed by 63 parliamentarians calling for...