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The Press and Journal shortlisted for 14 Scottish Press Awards! Common Sense Compromise and The P&J Community Fund have both been recognised by the prestigious awards 💪 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebPSAYSf

📣 The latest edition of The Business Beat, The P&J's business newsletter, is here and packed with articles we think you'll love! 👇

Disabled People Against Cuts gathered outside Marischal College to protest Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement on disability benefits cuts. One protestor told us that people 'can't afford to eat'. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePFrTtbg

An Aberdeenshire businesswoman has said her new grooming business is all about “spreading humanity over vanity, one dog at a time” 🐶♥️ 📍 Ashleigh Lillie has opened the Bark Box at 2 Kinknockie Croft, which lies between Ardallie and Clola near Mintlaw. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d28wXRn5

The latest census data reveals the many cultures and communities who proudly call the Granite City home. We meet just some of them to hear their stories. We speak to the Shinnies, who represent the majority of Aberdonians, born in Scotland from Scottish heritage, the Shinnies live in Bridge of Don with their three children. "We love the Granite City and Aberdeen people, that's why we do so much in Torry' ❤️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6kDvacT

🙌 Here's your latest update from The P&J's newsroom with just some of the week's best stories from the north and north-east!

💰The taxpayer bill has been revealed for 50mph speed limit plans on A9 and A96 single-carriageway. The expected total covers hotels for government officials, flights, venue hire and other expenses in the consultation phase of changing the limit on single-carriageway roads. Check your answer here: https://lnkd.in/eqV95fHz

The Cairngorm Hotel has new owners for the first time in three decades after being acquired by a Highland hospitality group. The new owners are now looking to build on the success of the hotel and promise a “special Highland experience”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUcD_pkg

Amanda McCulloch: £350,000 per year for GB Energy boss will be a bargain… if they deliver. "The person in charge won’t just be managing a company; they’ll be leading a once-in-a-generation transformation in how Britain generates and consumes energy." Read the full opinion piece here: https://lnkd.in/ei8gh8Xe

The Malmaison Hotel in Aberdeen has completed a £1.8 million makeover! 🛠️ The four-star hotel, on Queens Road, has refurbished all its 79 rooms and public areas, including the bar and grill. Malmaison said the investment represents a “commitment” to Aberdeen and comes as the city is “on the cusp of a tourism revival”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edgd3g_k