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Aberdeen University staff to strike for eight days as 'guaranteed job security' offer rejected

The University and College Union criticised Aberdeen University, claiming it has refused to guarantee no staff would be placed at risk of redundancy for six months as it seeks to make budget cuts

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Aberdeenshire firefighter's tribute to 'wonderful' friend after cancer death at 26

Rosie Carr was just 18 years old when she was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia before she tragically died aged 26 of the disease.

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'We cut our council tax bill by 100 percent with Martin Lewis advice'

A couple were able to unlock council tax relief, a free TV licence, Warm Home Discount and a lower water bill

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Aberdeen schools see more than 500 incidents in three months amid 'behaviour issues'

A new report for October to December 2025 most health and safety incidents happened within schools, with 566 incidents recorded

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HMRC mandatory tax registration rules start in May 2026

'Costly errors' could happen, according to a tax expert

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Aberdeen's doomed hydrogen bus fleet cost 'almost £14million'

Aberdeen City Council announced it would ditch its fleet of 25 hydrogen double-deckers after they spent more than a year parked and unused in a depot

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Police probe launched after swan found dead in Aberdeen

Police confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the death of the swan.

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Gut biopsies could predict dementia, Parkinson's and MND years before symptoms develop


Routine gut biopsies predict the risk of developing dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions years before neurological symptoms appear, research from the University of Aberdeen has shown for the first time.

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'George Clooney' turns heads at bar during Aberdeen charity fundraiser

Onlookers were caught off guard by life-size cardboard cut outs of celebrities during the glitzy event at the Dyce Hotel, with David Beckham and Lewis Capaldi among the stars in attendance.

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Aberdeenshire butchers cuts 30 jobs with 90 more left at risk amid 'difficult period'

The move to close the Harlaw Road base was reportedly made amid "mounting challenges" including an "unprecedented volatility" in meat prices.

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SFA admit Aberdeen VAR error as record set straight on Emmanuel Gyamfi red card left off

The Dons defender avoided a dismissal in the 2-0 win over Hibs, with the decision not to send him off for a tackle on Owen Elding leaving Easter Road boss David Gray furious.

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Everything you need to know as Nuart Aberdeen returns with more stunning murals

The festival has become a big feature in the Granite City's ever-growing list of events, with dozens of blank spaces given a new lease of life with stunning creations.

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Images show plans to install bronze Gandhi bust in Aberdeen's Duthie Park

The Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust have submitted proposals to create a granite plinth, bronze bust and commemorative plaque as a "lasting symbol of peace and unity".

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Aberdeen could extend Liam Morrison stay as Stephen Robinson lifts lid on chance of new deal

Morrison made headlines when he left Celtic for a spell at Bayern Munich, with Robinson claiming that he was a player he kept an eye on when he was at St Mirren.

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Aberdeen set for huge summer clear out as Tom McIntyre to lead Pittodrie departures

The luckless 27-year-old has made just three appearances for the Dons but was ruled out for the season after suffering a hamstring tear in February's draw with Dundee United.

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Ex Aberdeen nurse opens up on toxic fume accident that 'change course of her life'

Sheena Pritchard's health collapsed after she the accident, leaving her housebound and struggling to breathe

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Man arrested after £250,000 of cocaine found in car on A90 near Stonehaven

Police acting on intelligence stopped a vehicle which was travelling north near the Aberdeenshire town on Sunday morning before discovering the significant stash of drugs.

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Nicola Sturgeon's sister lost two years to secret co-codamol addiction

Gill Owens was prescribed the medicine after she injured her neck on a fairground ride

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Aberdeenshire candidate 'concerned' that he has not appeared on official website

Neil McLennan has written to Aberdeenshire Council’s returning officer after discovering that his name did not appear on an official webpage relating to the Banffshire and Buchan Coastal constituency.

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Emergency North Sea test to simulate offshore threats from vessels and cyber attacks

A conference which is taking place in Aberdeen this week will gauge how the oil and gas industry, police and other agencies deal with a complex emergency situation.