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© Maria Jose Fernandez Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Emma Christie’s first novel, The Silent Daughter, has been longlisted for a prestigious crime writing award. Gayle Ritchie catches up with the reporter-turned-author. Emma Christie is unbelievably chuffed. And no wonder. Her very first novel has been longlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association New Blood Dagger Award 2021. “It’s on my list of writing dreams!” says Emma, 40. “It’s such a well-respected prize and previous winners incl...

© Maria Jose Fernandez Emma Christie’s first novel, The Silent Daughter, has been longlisted for a prestigious crime writing award. Gayle Ritchie catches up with the reporter-turned-author. Emma Christie is unbelievably chuffed. And no wonder. Her very first novel has been longlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association New Blood Dagger Award 2021. “It’s on my list of writing dreams!” says Emma, 40. “It’s such a well-respected prize and previous winners include Gillian Flynn, who wrote Gone Girl. “If I make the shortlist – announced on May 20 – I’ll be absolutely delighte...

© DCT Media Safety fears have been raised about children using a works site at an Aberdeen school as a “playground”. Police were called to Northfield Academy last night after a group of youths were seen climbing the scaffolding currently surrounding the building to get to the roof. The group of five to seven teens were spotted tipping poles and insulation panels over the edge. By the time they arrived, they had had vanished. But local residents say it is not the first time the youngsters have been spotted on the scaffolding and roof, where a huge fire broke out earlier this year.

© DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Safety fears have been raised about children using a works site at an Aberdeen school as a “playground”. Police were called to Northfield Academy last night after a group of youths were seen climbing the scaffolding currently surrounding the building to get to the roof. The group of five to seven teens were spotted tipping poles and insulation panels over the edge. By the time they arrived, they had had vanished. But local residents say it is not the fir...

© Shutterstock / Black Salmon A “lifeline” service offering mental health support for parents and their children in Angus is in danger of folding after funding dried up. Parent to Parent supports Tayside parents or carers and their children when they are struggling to access NHS or council services. But at a time when many families are struggling more than ever during the pandemic, the charity’s Carnoustie branch is desperately looking for cash to continue. It relies on funding from grants and other various private sources and must apply for these every year. This year the majority of ...