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 AB23 8AQ A spokesman for Scottish and Southern Energy Network: “We’re sorry for the loss of supply. We currently have a fault affecting the areas listed. “Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can. “If you need more information, please call us on 105 or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter (@ssencommunity) and quote reference ‘HB4621’.” A spokeswoman added: “Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is working to restor...

Updated: April 8, 2021, 9:47 am © PA Archive/Press Association Ima 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 Aldi has issued a recall for one of its popular cereal products. The supermarket fears batches of their Harvest Morn Crisp Rice has been contaminated with pieces of plastic. According to the recall notice, the affected p...

Dundee boss James McPake named Championship Manager of the Month for March © Supplied by Glens Vodka (sponso Dundee boss James McPake has been named Championship Manager of the Month after leading his side to four victories in March. The Dark Blues reignited their play-off promotion hopes after seeing off Inverness, Arbroath, Alloa and Dunfermline last month. Picking up 12 points from a possible 18 gave McPake’s men the chance to move level with Raith Rovers in second place with their win at...

Updated: April 8, 2021, 5:16 pm © EVENING EXPRESS Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A trunk road in Argyll was closed for more than two hours after a car went into the sea. The car was the only vehicle involved in the crash on the A83 between Lochgilphead and Ardrishaig. Two people have been taken to hospital, though their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A police spokeswoman said: “Aro...

© SNS Group Dundee’s two trips to Somerset Park this season summed up the extremes of their Championship season and highlighted the inconsistency that has dogged them. No one knows that better than midfielder Paul McGowan. However, he’s backing the Dark Blues to get over their up-and-down form and turn it on when it really matters. With five matches to go and a play-off place to secure, Dundee are beginning to enjoy their season after winning three league matches on the bounce. Their first...

Police probe after multi-car chase through Methil © Police Scotland The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Wednesday. Witnesses reported a number of police vehicles involved in a high speed pursuit along several roads in the town including Den Walk, Wellesley Road and the A915 road, close to Diageo. The driver is later thought to have fled from the vehicle. Did you see the chase? A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police responded after a red Seat Ibiza car failed to stop for officers...

Updated: April 8, 2021, 12:46 pm © Supplied by Google maps Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A new shop is moving into Elgin’s High Street and into recently closed premises. Knightsbridge House Boutique Ltd will be taking over the former Burton store in the heart of Elgin. Now, the Welsh-based retailer has earmarked the store to move into and will be hiring a new member of staff. Coming soon! ����...

© Supplied by DCT Media This year I have committed to pushing myself to try out new things. Whether that is trying to convince myself that swimming in the freezing cold North Sea will be good for my mental health and wellbeing, or trying out new restaurants and takeaways to further widen my culinary horizon. Passing on the cold dip in the water, I decided that it was about time I tried out Aberdeen’s Siam Cottage after being recommended them time after time by friends. Intrigued by their Tha...

Updated: April 8, 2021, 12:48 pm © Supplied by Shetland Council Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Gale force winds and sub-zero temperatures have caused damage to the mechanism of an iconic Shetland clock. As a result, the clock faces at Lerwick’s Town Hall are stuck at 12 for the time being. According to Shetland Islands Council, the combination of northerly winds and freezing temperatures caused a bui...

Free school meal pledges as SNP and Labour promise to tackle poverty © Supplied by Warddykes primary sc Nicola Sturgeon is pledging free school breakfasts and lunches to all primary school pupils in Scotland. The SNP leader’s proposal follows suggestions by Education Secretary John Swinney late last year. The policy could save families hundreds of pounds a year if it’s expanded from the current arrangement to cover children aged four to seven in P1-3. Ms Sturgeon announced the details one ...