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Dundee fitness fanatics return to classes as group exercise begins again © Kenny Smith / DCT Media Dundee fitness fans have been flocking back to group exercise classes for the first time this year. Fitness fans of all ages got the chance to take part in classes as group exercise started again this week as the easing of Covid-19 restrictions continues. Under the move to Level 2 restrictions, this week marks the first chance to return in person to group exercise after many months of people in D...

Man charged after police officer assaulted during early morning house fire in Aberdeenshire © Joe Cawthorn A man has been charged in connection with a “number” of offences including police assault following a disturbance and fire at a property in Aberdeenshire. Police were called to Deveron Park in Huntly at 1.55am on Sunday and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) extinguished the blaze. The 34-year-old man was arrested and charged for a number of offences, including assault and po...

© SNS Group Dundee will “give everything” to get back to the Premiership insists boss James McPake after his side booked their place in the play-off final. And he says they are good enough to get there despite losing their semi-final second leg at home to Raith Rovers. Lewis Vaughan’s first-half strike was the only goal of the game in a nervy night at Dens Park. However, with a 3-0 lead after an impressive night at Stark’s Park in the first leg, it was all about result over performance...

Dundee analysis: Dee hearts aflutter but Dark Blues have earned their shot at a Premiership return © Shutterstock Feed Dundee’s first task is done – now they are just two games away from the Premiership. The Dark Blues couldn’t help putting their fans through the ringer, however, with an occasionally nervy semi-final second leg performance at Dens Park. After Lewis Vaughan turned and fired the opening goal in after 21 minutes, there will no doubt have been some Dee hearts aflutter watchi...

It was a steady first weekend for an open-air art exhibition created to showcase the talents of designers from across the north-east. AB53 Creatives.

Updated: May 16, 2021, 3:28 pm © Joe Cawthorn Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A motorist who was reportedly driving erratically on an Aberdeenshire road could have posed a risk to other road users, police have said. At around 2.10pm on Friday, May 14 police received a report of a grey Kia driving erratically on the A98 Fraserburgh to MacDuff road near to the village of Crudie. Officers are now keen to t...

Distinctive equipment worth over £10,000 stolen from Peterhead property © Joe Cawthorn A distinctive ride-on lawn mower and flatbed trailer valued at over £10,000 have been stolen from a Peterhead village. Officers are looking for information on the items after they were stolen from a property on Deer Road West in Maud overnight on Monday, May 10 into Tuesday, May 11. The Orange Cabot ride on lawn mower is valued at almost £8,000, and the double axel 10×5 flatbed trailer is valued at £2,5...

Big Interview: Author on how ancient belief in Stoicism is helping thousands cope with modern struggles © Supplied by Royal Holloway Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Exhaustion, burnout and depression are all part of a mental health crisis that long predates the Covid pandemic. Much has been said about the issues becoming even more pronounced during and in the aftermath of lockdown. But have we had the a...

Updated: May 16, 2021, 6:08 pm © Supplied by Leah Whyte Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A mum has described her terror and helplessness after her baby son contracted Covid and was rushed to hospital. Leah Whyte’s 18-month-old son Logan became very poorly a few weeks ago, was struck down by a fever, and was violently sick. Concerned, Miss Whyte phoned NHS 24 who advised them to take him through to the ...

© Supplied by BIG Partnership on b Businesses in the North-east are invited to engage in a nationwide initiative to address critical challenges as the country recovers economically from the pandemic. ScaleUp Week: The Business Plan is a series of events that will take place from Tuesday, May 18 – Thursday, May 20. Launched by investment company, BGF, and the ScaleUp Institute, a think tank, the online sessions will include business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. The aim of the week’s events to ...