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Police launch probe after thieves steal fuel and oil from north-east forest

Police Scotland is appealing for anyone with information about the incident or who may have been in the area to come forward to help with their enquiry.

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Four men charged in Aberdeen 'county lines' drug raid as diamorphine and crack cocaine seized

All four men are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today in connection with county lines drug crimes in in the city.

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Police Scotland pay £500k in compensation to officers missing time off during Trump visit

Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors said it has been a "very busy summer for policing in Scotland" after Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.

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Jimmy Thelin leaves door open for Kevin Nisbet return to Aberdeen

The Scotland international enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Dons last season, helping them lift the Scottish Cup.

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Every Aberdeen ticket price after ScotRail announce plans to scrap peak fares

From the beginning of next month, peak rail fares will be scrapped for all ScotRail trains. Here is what that means for you.

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Scotland rugby star Emma Wassell returns to team one year on from tumour removal

One year ago, the 30-year-old Scotland rugby star was admitted to hospital, beginning her journey back to wearing the thistle again.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Stretch of Aberdeenshire road to shut for three months amid £38m works between Ellon and Peterhead

From Monday, September 8, the road will be closed in two phases for approximately three months amid a £38 million installation of a new water main between Ellon and Peterhead.

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Footage shows huge Aberdeen car fire as police confirm blaze was deliberate

The fire erupted at around 8.25pm yesterday in the Sheddocksley area of the city, with police confirming the blaze was deliberate.

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Aberdeen v FCSB: Live stream, team news and more ahead of Europa League clash

The Dons are kicking off their European campaign tonight with the dream of Europa League football on the horizon if they can overcome Romanian side FCSB.

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Police condemn 'senseless, sustained attack' on newborn in Aberdeen as man jailed for murder bid

Stuart Flood was sentenced to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of the attempted murder which left the infant with severe injuries after Flood shook and pinched his face.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Consultation launched on changes to Scotland's parole system

Parole allows for criminals who have served part of a jail sentence to be freed from prison early, under conditions of licence and the supervision of a social worker.

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Aberdeen wildcard door could open for Kenan Bilalovic as Shayden Morris faces Europa deadline

Jimmy Thelin confirmed Shayden Morris is struggling with a "knock", meaning Thelin has to make a call as to whether he will be fit enough for the clash with FCSB.

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Met Office confirms UK on track for 'one of hottest summers on record' amid multiple heatwaves

The summer has been marked by persistent warm temperatures even outside the four heatwaves which have hit the country, with June and July both seeing well above-average conditions.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen MSP joins call for urgent action to help Gaza students blocked from taking up uni places

The UK government said students have to go through biometric processing, but the facility in Gaza is closed and all routes out of the region are blocked due to the Israeli bombardment.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

New Aberdeen cycling event launched in bid to raise vital suicide prevention funds

For the first time, Samaritans volunteers in Aberdeen are holding a new cycling event to raise money for the charity in the local area on Sunday, August 24.

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Man begins 250-mile run at Aberdeen's Pittodrie in memory of dad who died of brain tumour

Archie Whitfield, 23, set off from Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday (August 16) and will run between all 12 Scottish Premiership stadiums in just one week.

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Aberdeen star Adil Aouchiche opens up on on PSG time alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe

The French playmaker came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain where he rubbed shoulders with greats like Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

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Late Queen 'refused to open airport terminal' after relative stopped with guns on way to Balmoral

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a relative of the late Queen, revealed he was prevented from taking his shotguns on a flight from Bristol to Aberdeen while on his way to Balmoral.

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Man who shook newborn baby in Aberdeen murder bid jailed for 7 years

Stuart Flood, was jailed after a jury found him guilty of the murder bid in a Bucksburn property during which he shook and pinched the baby's face, leaving him with severe injuries.

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Aberdeen RAAC home demolition set to go ahead as dozens of properties to be levelled

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was identified in more than 500 council and private properties in 2022, with homes evacuated the following year.