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New £124m Hazlehead Academy approved despite concerns campus may not be big enough

The "modern and flexible" community campus will be built on land behind the existing school, energy centre and unused swimming pool, before the current building is demolished.

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Decision on dualling A96 pushed back to January amid fury over 'scandalous' delays

Douglas Lumsden said John Swinney should be "ashamed of himself" for "playing games" with the lives of motorists by continuing to stall on dualling the entire road.

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AEK Larnaca 0 Aberdeen 0 as Dons miss huge chance to secure first Conference League victory

The Cypriot outfit looked a daunting task for the Dons, but ultimately it was Jimmy Thelin's side coming away frustrated after missing several huge chances to snatch an away victory.

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Aberdeen council to bid for Tall Ships Races 2030 following summer success

The latest efforts to bring the sailing extravaganza to the Granite City come after nearly 500,000 people descended on the harbour for the event in the summer.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

First look at £5.5million brasserie set to open in Aberdeen's only five-star hotel next year

The Marcliffe Hotel's latest venture - named Skylark - is due to open at the end of January 2026, with designs revealed now the new £5.5million dining space could look.

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Dead 12ft basking shark washed up on north-east beach found with plastic in its stomach

The huge shark is the third to wash up on a Scottish beach in weeks, with a porbeagle shark washed up in Wick and a blue nose shark discovered further north in Shetland.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Body found in search for missing Aberdeen man as police probe 'unexplained' death

Officers discovered the body of a man near Garthdee Road on Thursday morning, with the death being treated as unexplained, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

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AEK Larnaca v Aberdeen: TV channel, team news and more for Conference League clash

The Dons are looking to secure their first points in the Europa Conference League when they take on AEK Larnaca - who sit second in the table - on Thursday night.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Mats Knoester eager to repay Aberdeen fans with big step in right direction in Larnaca

The Dons were left sorely wounded from a 6-0 thumping in Greece against AEK Athens a fortnight ago, with a daunting task against the Cypriots facing them on Thursday night.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Concerns for missing Aberdeen man last seen two days ago in Garthdee

Adam Melzi was last seen at around midday on Tuesday in the Kaimhill Road area. He was later in contact by phone, but police say his location at the time remains unknown.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Introducing 3p per mile EV fee at Budget could be 'poll tax on wheels'

The scheme is set to be implemented in 2028 following a consultation, and would cost average EV drivers £250 per year, with the Treasury suffering from a reduction in revenue from fuel duty.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Over £5million to be invested in Union Street and Castlegate building repairs

The programme includes a wide range of works including building repairs to Justice Street shopfronts, Seabury House and Peacock's printworks, as well as public realm and greenspace revamps.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Jimmy Thelin insists 'nothing is impossible' and Aberdeen's Conference League dream is still alive

"We have had a bad start to the season, but the team has pushed all the time, never stopping, working hard. Now we try again. Try to find a better balance inside the team."

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Rapist may be 'on the loose in Scotland' after release from prison

Simon McGinley broke into the home of an 85-year-old and raped her repeatedly throughout the night.

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'One of a kind' Festival returns to Aberdeen after 10 years


A unique festival celebrating small 'free reed' instruments from around the world will return to Aberdeen after a decade-long absence.

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Chancellor urged to examine 'legality' of Shell-Equinor deal to create new company

Plans were announced last year for a new company named Adura which would see Shell and Equinor - which owns an 80% majority stake in the Rosebank oil field - join forces.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

New Aberdeen school buildings and refurbishments latest including Ferryhill, Hazlehead and more

Six schools across the city are currently undergoing refurbishment or getting new buildings, with local authority members hearing updates on the projects during a meeting on Wednesday.

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Dante Polvara hopes Aberdeen can 'make it right' for travelling fans in Cyprus

The Dons were thrashed 6-0 by AEK Athens two weeks ago and supporters are undergoing similar journeys to see their team take on AEK Larnaca in Cyprus on Thursday night.

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AEK Larnaca boss makes wild Aberdeen claim as he points to Sir Alex Ferguson's Pittodrie legacy

The Spanish boss, who is now in his third spell at the club, has helped the Cypriots to joint top of the Conference League, after wins over AZ Alkmaar and Crystal Palace.

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Shining a light on the real science behind Mary Shelley's Monster

With filming for the new Netflix Frankenstein series bringing international attention to north-east Scotland, the University of Aberdeen is shining its own spotlight on Mary Shelley's enduring creation with a public event exploring the boundary between science and fiction....