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Man charged in connection with fatal road crash that killed Aberdeenshire couple
Jay Morrison, from Oldmeldrum, and Bethany Wilson, from Ellon, died following the crash in December.
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Robert Gordon’s College boss hits out at students’ union hotel plan as ‘guests could peer into grounds’
Bosses have also slammed the potential of further traffic chaos during drop-off and pick-up times...
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Woman charged after disturbance at Aberdeen Aldi
The woman is due to appear in court this week.
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Family desperate to get 93-year-old mother home in ‘last chance to visit Aberdeen’ amid passport nightmare
Georgina Abela was born in the Granite City, but has lived in Canada since 1957.
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‘Lightly used’ Aberdeen bus route axed by Stagecoach
The service was discontinued by the firm following a 'review of customer demand'.
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Man charged over Aberdeen crime spree including ‘hit-and-run crash in stolen car’
He is accused of 11 theft and attempted thefts.
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Are these the best north and north-east bakeries? 11 scoop awards as Highland shop named best in the country
The Scottish Baker of the Year awards took place in Glasgow over the weekend.
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Inverurie care worker struck off after verbally abusing vulnerable woman
Mhairi Boath later told a colleague: “I’m not usually this mean, I’m just tired”.
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Aberdeen no more? Labour’s oil and gas plans risk repeating Thatcher’s mistakes
For decades, Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry has played a major role in powering the UK economy. Now there are fears the north-east could pay the price for Westminster policy.
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Five charged after drugs worth almost £30k seized in Aberdeenshire village
Four men and a woman are due to appear in court on Tuesday.
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Is Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill opening another Aberdeen venue?
Signs for the Brazilian barbecue have appeared on Union Street.
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Aberdeenshire woman reunites with the ambulance crew who helped save her life
Kerry Hudson from Luthermuir had a heart attack last month.
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North Sea oil contractor fined £287,000 following fatal platform fall
Jason Thomas, 50, was reported missing on January 22 2023 while working as a crane operator and safety lead on the Valaris 121.
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North-east transport chiefs grilled over ‘new fleet of old trains replacing popular HSTs’
The firm announced 22 Class 222 trains will run on InterCity routes between Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh from next autumn after a £67 million revamp.
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Over a thousand visitors come to Aberdeen as cruise ships dock at harbour
Images show the impressive vessels arriving in the Granite City.
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Section of Aberdeen’s Coast Road to close for a week
The route will be shut while a sewer is installed.
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Council reveals what’s next for Balnagask House in Torry
Health bosses announced the closure of the residential care home last week.
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Aberdeenshire woman suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after her mum’s death
Brenda Young from St Fergus is now taking part in an Aberdeen University trial looking into the condition.
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Former Inverurie nurse to stand in Aberdeen South for Reform
Ex-midwife Jo Hart will contest the by-election triggered by the SNP's Stephen Flynn resigning from Westminster.
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‘How mum and I have transformed Pittodrie Bar since taking over – and now we want outdoor seating’
Wendy Smith and daughter Ellie Burr hope to add an outdoor seating area to the King Street pub after overseeing a rapid revamp of the long-standing Aberdeen FC favourite.
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Aberdeen delivery driver sexually assaulted Torry girl, 15
Fidelis Amu, 29, was confronted and filmed by members of the public after he sexually assaulted the teenager.
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Two officers attacked after police called to deal with gang of youths in Aberdeen
One teen was arrested for allegedly riding an illegal e-bike.
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Aberdeen man stunned as forgotten competition entry lands him £32k dream car
Gavin Young exclaimed 'Are you sure I've won?' to the prize presenter.
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Gallery: Culter goes quackers for annual duck race
Hundreds turned out for the Culter Duck Race 2026 on Sunday May 17 as part of Gala Week.
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Owners of Bieldside villa plan £100k renovations as they stay put in family home
Meanwhile, plans have been unveiled to breathe life back into the closed Portsoy Library and Inverurie could be getting a padel tennis court.
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Gallery: MacTuff Really Muddy challenge brings mud, obstacles and family fun to Castle Fraser
Families and competitors embraced the mud at Castle Fraser as the MacTuff Really Muddy challenge put endurance and teamwork to the test.
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Shock as Aberdeen thug jailed for 20 months is freed after serving just 15% of sentence
Critics have blasted the decision to free Christopher Reid after serving just 105 days of a 608-day sentence, claiming it renders the court-sentencing process meaningless.
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Weekend court roll – a Dundee United star and a Buckie paedophile
A Dundee United hall of famer and the paedophile who sparked mass public protests in Buckie appeared in court this week.
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Gallery: Courage on the Catwalk returns to P&J Live in celebration of strength and resilience
Courage on the Catwalk returned to P&J Live in May 2026, celebrating strength and resilience with 30 women on the runway in support of Friends of Anchor.
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Stunning partially converted steading at Kingswells offers chance to mirror Grand Designs home
The site lies adjacent to Skye Steading which appeared on the popular Channel 4 reality series.
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Latest News
- Man charged in connection with fatal road crash that killed Aberdeenshire couple
- Robert Gordon’s College boss hits out at students’ union hotel plan as ‘guests could peer into grounds’
- Woman charged after disturbance at Aberdeen Aldi
- Family desperate to get 93-year-old mother home in ‘last chance to visit Aberdeen’ amid passport nightmare


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