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Stonehaven rail crash driver told to go at normal speed just minutes before derailment
Brett McCullough had queried whether there was any speed restriction to Stonehaven, but was informed the line was fine between Carmont and Stonehaven, and that he could proceed at normal speed.
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2026 Carnegie Lecture: Can a diagnosis change your life story?
Carnegie Lecture returns to Aberdeen to consider how the meanings we attach to symptoms can shape both illness and recovery.
Alleged racist abuse of Livingston's Jeremy Bokila in Aberdeen clash referred to SFA
Both Bokila and Dons defender Jack Milne were sent off after a confrontation during the 6-2 win for Peter Leven's side, with David Martindale revealing an alleged incident had occurred.
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Former Aberdeen department store could become flats as plans lodged for iconic building
The historic Esslemont and MacIntosh building was once a focal point in the city centre for shoppers, and was often packed with those seeking the latest products during its heyday.
Ex-Spandau Ballet Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson found guilty of rape
Aberdeen-born Ross Davidson, 37, was found guilty of all charges by jurors after more than 11 hours of deliberation.
Stonehaven rail crash outcome 'would have been improved' with modern safety features
Dominique Louis, a principal inspector at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, told the inquiry the 50-year-old coaches lacked a number of safety features that are now standard in modern trains.
North-east viaduct missed key inspection due to lack of funds before shock collapse
The public was shocked when the 19th-century structure collapsed into the River Spey in December. It has since been closed, with diversions for cyclists and walkers still to be finalised.
RAF Typhoon declares mid-air emergency before turning back to Aberdeenshire
The fighter jet pilot initiated an emergency procedure known as squawking 7700.
EasyJet banned from using 'misleading' baggage price claim by advertising watchdog
EasyJet told the regulator its advertised price was accurate and available on a range of routes but prices varied depending on factors such as availability, demand and operational cost.
Man arrested and charged after £430,000 drug recovery in north-east town
The man, aged 30, was arrested and charged, after police raided the property.
'Granny knows best': Study reveals older adults are better at reading emotions in the 'real world'
Older people are better at reading facial expressions than younger people in real-life situations, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Fraserburgh memorial toppled in street as residents left 'shocked' by Storm Chandra damage
Locals living on the residential street say they heard a "sudden bang" at around 8pm, and looked outside to see the hefty beam lying in the middle of the road.
Probe to be held into tragic death of baby in Aberdeenshire exposed to drugs
Olly-James Sievwright was three months old when he died in hospital after being exposed to mephedrone at his home in Sandhaven.
Ambitious Aboyne hotel revamp revealed as major changes planned for historic venue
The building’s new owner Jutinder Singh is currently working hard to reopen the historic C-listed venue in the heart of the town, with fresh plans revealing the extent of the project.
Inquiry told of victims' last moments in fatal Stonehaven train crash
Of the nine people who were aboard the train, three: train driver Brett McCullough, 45; conductor Donald Dinnie, 58; and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62; were killed.
Former Aberdeen police HQ demolition plans lodged despite Queen Street revamp delay
Proposals form part of a £17million transformation of Queen Street, with the area between Broad Street and King Street reimagined in designs revealed by the local authority.
Topi Keskinen tipped to be Aberdeen's difference maker in top six push as teammate sets challenge
The Finnish international looked back to his best on Saturday as he produced a superb performance to kill off Livingston in a six-goal rout at a rainy Pittodrie.
Aberdeen's Revolucion de Cuba bar to close down as owners enter administration
It was revealed on Monday that RevelCollective, who own both the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba bars in Aberdeen, were set to enter administration leaving dozens of bars at risk.
Aberdeenshire schoolboy with leukaemia raising money to give Xbox to other kids in hospital
12-year-old Kyle Rennie is fundraising to try and help give back to the hospital that helped him and are aiming to raise enough money to buy more games consoles for other children to also enjoy.
Jesper Karlsson opens up on Aberdeen loan spell as he makes 'mismatch' admission
Hopes had been high when the Swedish international rocked up at Pittodrie on a season-long loan from Bologna last summer, having previously played under the then Dons boss Jimmy Thelin at Elfsborg.