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Photo gallery: First weekend of hospitality in Aberdeen back with a bang come rain or shine Updated: 03/05/2021, 12:52 pm © Kath Flannery and Scott Baxter With the first weekend of hospitality reopening after the coronavirus lockdown falling on the May bank holiday weekend, it is no surprise it was a busy one for the industry. And despite the changeable weather, customers and tourists flocked to the local bars, pubs and restaurants to support the range of venues now open for business. With hos...

Four vehicle collision leads to delays near Caird Park in Dundee Updated: May 4, 2021, 9:24 am © Supplied by Supplied To go with story by James Simpson. Four vehicle collision Picture shows; Reported 4-vehicle RTC. Kingsway. Supplied by Supplied Date; 03/05/2021 Motorists are expected to face some disruption on the Kingsway after four vehicles were involved in a collision. The incident has happened shortly after 4pm, near to the Old Glamis Road roundabout. Vehicles travelling east said they sa...

© Supplied by Mrs Wrobel Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A worried couple are appealing to residents in the Torry area to keep a look out for their missing canary. The pet went missing on Sunday afternoon from Balnagask Avenue, leaving the couple feeling anxious for his safety. Arek and Karolina Wrobel believe the bird may have made an exit through an open window – leaving their remaining canary lonel...

Trapped gull escapes through skylight from Banff top floor flat Updated: 03/05/2021, 2:25 pm © HEMEDIA A gull that found itself trapped in a top floor flat in Banff has managed to escape – by flying through a skylight. It was seen to be frantically trying to escape the flat, which was understood to be empty and locked. The trapped gull was reported to the police and the Scottish SPCA, who launched a joint rescue operation on Monday morning. Trapped gull They were unable to locate the owner o...

Popular Elgin Indian restaurant to temporarily close for Covid testing Updated: May 3, 2021, 5:27 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 popular Indian restaurant in Elgin will be shut for the next couple of days to allow the staff members to be tested for Covid. Restaurant bosses have decided to shut today and tomorrow to ensure the health and safety of both staff and customers. All w...

Huge garbage mound builds up near playpark in Dundee Updated: May 3, 2021, 10:18 pm © James Simpson/DCT Media To go with story by James Simpson. Overflowing Eurobins at the West End. Picture shows; Overflowing Eurobins. Roseangle, Dundee. James Simpson/DCT Media Date; 03/05/2021 Visitors at a popular park in Dundee have criticised residents who have piled rubbish at a recycling point in the city’s West End. A large mound of garbage has formed as overflowing Eurobins struggle to cope with the...

© Supplied by Elise Robinson A little boy with pica – the eating of non-food items – will sleep soundly after well-wishers raised £1,500 for a special bed that will help keep him safe from harm. Mum Elise Robinson, 24, thanked donors after they helped raise the money to buy a new bed for her son, Spencer, in just four hours. Spencer, 3, who is autistic and has pica – a condition that involves the eating of non-food items – needs the bed to keep him safe, as in the past he has tried to...

Updated: May 4, 2021, 11:46 am © Supplied by Gulistan House Part of a Broughty Ferry restaurant has been damaged in a road traffic incident. The owners of the Gulistan House Indian restaurant in Queen Street said the outdoor dining area would have to remain closed until extensive repairs could be carried out. A spokesman for the eatery said “significant portions” of boundary walls and railings had been damaged, having been struck by a vehicle, in an alleged road traffic offence. ‘Devasta...

Local runner takes on 2,021km challenge for charity © Supplied by Thomas McRobbie Thomas McRobbie An Aberdeen man has challenged himself to run 2,021 kilometres this year to raise money for two north-east charities. Thomas McRobbie, 29, has committed to the task in order to raise funds for Charlie House and CLAN. “After such a rubbish year, I wanted to do something to raise money for two charities that are important to me,” he said. “Throughout the pandemic I’ve enjoyed running and get...

Man allegedly caught driving with only a provisional licence and no insurance in Aberdeen Updated: May 3, 2021, 2:47 pm © Supplied by Road Policing Scotla Man caught driving without a license or insurance Picture: Road Policing Scotland. 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 Road police caught the male driving with only a ...