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Pupils at Kemnay Academy self-isolating after positive Covid case confirmed Updated: May 14, 2021, 12:05 pm © PRESS AND JOURNAL Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A group of Kemnay Academy pupils are self-isolating after a Covid case was confirmed. In a letter to all parents and carers, it said the school had been made aware of a detected case of Covid-19 late on Wednesday. Any student that came into close...

Updated: May 14, 2021, 1:21 pm © PRESS AND JOURNAL Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Repairs to a ferry that provides a lifelife service has been delayed for the fourth time as the islands prepare to open to visitors. The MV Loch Seaforth was taken off the Ullapool to Stornoway route for “major” engine repairs nearly a month ago. Calmac had initially said the ferry would be out of action until “at ...

Updated: May 14, 2021, 9:29 am © Jason Hedges/DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce if Moray will remain in Level 3 today as people around the rest of the country look forward to more relaxed restrictions. Ms Sturgeon said earlier this week that region was “most likely” to stay in Level 3 while confirming the majority of Scotland would move ...

© Supplied by Simon Lucas An 11-year-old from Dundee has raised more than £1,100 after ‘braving the shave’ for charity and will donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust for the third time. Lola Lucas was inspired to get involved with the Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser ‘Brave the Shave’ as a way of raising money for a good cause, while also taking advantage of the opportunity to try a bold new look. This isn’t the first time Lola’s hair has benefited a charity: She has don...

© Supplied by Saigon It has become apparent that when it comes to restaurants specialising in Chinese cuisine in Aberdeen, there are few and far between in comparison to takeaway outlets. When I was growing up, I remember visiting the likes on Yan on Union Street and Zen Oriental on Crown Street with my friends or family for a treat, and boy did we love it. But when I look at the restaurant landscape of Aberdeen now, there are very few venues who will now offer dine-in options with many leanin...

Skye tourism: Expected staycation boom yet to materialise © PRESS AND JOURNAL Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Tourism businesses in Skye say an expected staycation boom has yet to materialise with post lockdown bookings remaining “depressed”. The island has been one of the busiest holiday hotspots in recent years, but uncertainty over Covid variants and visitors leaving decisions to the last minute ...

Updated: May 14, 2021, 12:05 pm © Supplied by Robert Gordon Univer 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 An art student determined to showcase the talents of artists outwith the “big city” is launching an outdoor exhibition. Weavers, florists and an array of other talent will show off their skills at AB53 Creatives at D...

New policy to decide which Aberdeenshire bridges get repair priority © JASPERIMAGE Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Crumbling bridges across Aberdeenshire will now be prioritised for repairs under what council chiefs call a “robust, objective policy” which is hoped will ensure public cash is being spent where it is most needed. Aberdeenshire contains a total of 1,308 bridges on 3,500 miles of public ...

SPONSORED: Safety first as shops reopen By Sponsored Content Updated: May 14, 2021, 3:24 pm © Supplied by Shutterstock Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Hairdressers to hotels, cafes to cinemas, pub chains to independent shops… high streets across the country are opening up again. But it is important it happens safely! Businesses are ensuring they comply with COVID-19 safety measures such as socia...