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Former Auchterellon school janitor Norman Lawrence dies aged 82 © Supplied by Lawrence family Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up For nearly his entire career, Norman Lawrence, who has died aged 82, performed public roles. He was best known as a school janitor in Ellon over three decades but he also spent time as a coal delivery driver on rounds in Aberdeen, and as a bin driver and loader in Gordon. Althoug...

Individuals and community groups in Moray are being encouraged to plant trees to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Highland Council officials are appealing for the public's feedback on plans to replace the existing Dunvegan Primary School.

© Julie Howden If anyone remembers what was on the site of V&A Dundee before Kengo Kuma’s building broke ground, then a new hand-painted billboard, measuring 10 metres wide by 3.5 metres high, will prompt some happy memories. The mural has been inspired by the original Olympia swimming pool, which stood here from 1974 until its demolition. It’s now the leisure centre at East Whale Lane. Memories of coloured bands, the café, and those flumes that took daredevils out over the Tay – and we...

Updated: 19/05/2021, 2:20 pm © SYSTEM Hopes have been raised that Moray could be over the worst of the coronavirus outbreak which has kept the region locked down. Jillian Evans, head of health intelligence at NHS Grampian, has indicated the region is showing “real positive signs” with case numbers continuing to drop. The rate is currently around 50 cases per 100,000. Speaking on BBC’s Good Morning Scotland, she said: “I think we’ll need a couple more days to be sure that this is a de...

Highland cafe launches litter picking campaign to preserve beauty spots Updated: May 19, 2021, 1:20 pm © Supplied by The Real Food Cafe Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Staff at a north cafe are rolling up their sleeves to tackle pollution in the area amid calls for improved infrastructure in rural communities. The Rea...

© Supplied by DC Thomson Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A number of people were questioned after a fight broke out on Dundee’s Clepington Road. Seven police vehicles attended the incident shortly after 10pm on Tuesday night, near to the junction with Provost Road. Neighbours said it appeared two men were “fighting” as others were trying to calm the situation down. Police Scotland have confirmed they a...

North-east residents have been urged to approach investment opportunities with caution after a new scam duped a victim out of thousands of pounds.

Highland charity thank the public for support as they are forced to turn donations away Updated: May 19, 2021, 5:09 pm © Jason Hedges Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A Highland charity has expressed its heartfelt thanks for the public’s support as they are forced to close their doors to handouts to meet demand. The Highland Hospice has begun turning away donations from its Inverness Warehouse to help...

How it all started After leaving Celtic as a youngster, McGowan spent three successful seasons at St Mirren, winning the League Cup in 2013. He was released by the Buddies in 2014, however, and was left pondering his next move. That was until former Parkhead team-mate Paul Hartley called, backed up by another who had just signed for his hometown club. Dundee manager Paul Hartley (2nd left) unveils new signings (L/R) Greg Stewart, Paul McGinn and Paul McGowan in 2014. “I was a young kid at Cel...