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Man arrested after person left fighting for life in north-east 'assault' released

The incident left one man fighting for his life and happened at around 3.15pm on Friday outside a business property.

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New Aberdeen Market designs reveal plans for huge screen overlooking plaza

Work is currently progressing on the new £40million food and drink hall, with teams on site having erected the steel frame that will form the shell of the building.

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New 20mph speed limits introduced across Aberdeen as signs put up

The new speed limit will be enforceable as soon as the signs have been put up which will happen on a rolling basis on affected streets from today.

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Pleas made to save Aberdeen's 'derelict and rotting' A-listed Westburn House

The A-listed building, which dates as far back as 1839, was designed by renowned Aberdeen architect Archibald Simpson, but it has been left vacant for over 25 years.

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How much Scotland's Christmas shoppers are expected to spend in 2025

The research was released ahead of the Black Friday shopping bonanza, with many retailers already having started sales and mega discounts with Christmas just a few weeks away.

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Aberdeen offshore worker dies after incident on North Sea rig as investigation launched

The 32-year-old tragically died while working on the jackup rig on Friday, November 14, with both Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive investigating the incident.

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Exact time each snow and ice warnings will hit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and all the areas affected

We're in for a wintry few days in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as multiple weather warnings have been issued for the north-east as snow and ice batter the region.

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Switzerland 54 to France 98 – How Scotland clinched their past World Cup spots

There's been plenty of heartbreak in recent years, but Scotland could finally end their search for a place at a World Cup on Tuesday night when they face Denmark at Hampden.

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Aberdeen forecast 'frequent snow showers' this week as new warnings issued by Met Office

More warnings have been issued for the north-east, with a total of three warnings currently in place across the north-east as wintry weather grips the north of Scotland.

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In pictures: Aberdeen kicks of 2025 festive season with Christmas Parade

Locals gathered along the Granite Mile on Sunday evening for the annual Christmas Parade, which saw the lights switched on and dozens of Santas dash down the high street.

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Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire hit with severe Met Office weather warning for ice

Forecasters say scattered showers and freezing temperatures are set to lead to icy conditions on the roads and pavements, with the warning covering large parts of the north-east.

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Man arrested after north-east 'serious assault' as person left fighting for his life

Emergency services rushed to the scene and a 55-year-old man was rushed to hospital where his condition has been described as critical.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Temperatures to plummet in north-east with snow forecast for this week

Forecasts are warning of snow showers across the north-east this week, with the wintry weather likely to hit our region from Tuesday onwards amid plummeting temperatures.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Man, 23, due in court after 'fake gun' seized during raid on Aberdeen city centre flat

Officers executed a search warrant at a property in the city's Craigie Street on November 13, with the imitation firearm discovered within and the man arrested and charged.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Five new locations added to Aberdeenshire e-bike rental scheme

Introduced in 2023, the council initiative initially offered hire of 20 e-bikes along the popular Formartine and Buchan Way among other local routes in the area.

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Steve Clarke urges Scotland fans to anticipate success in World Cup finals push

Scotland somehow emerged from a 3-2 defeat in Greece with the chance to seal top spot in Group C on Tuesday against Denmark who drew 2-2 with Belarus on Saturday night.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Police Scotland accused of abandoning communities following wave of station closures

In the last two years, the force has announced the closure of 18 stations across the country, including a number in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Central Belt.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

The 'easiest and hardest' north-east centres for passing your driving test

Two Aberdeenshire centres have been ranked among the easiest places in Scotland to pass, while one in Aberdeen was named among the 10 hardest centres across the country.

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More than 880,000 Scottish pensioners to receive up to extra £305.10 help with heating bills this winter

All those born before certain date will receive the payment

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North Sea fishermen becoming 'victims' of push for green energy amid wind turbine row

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives issued the warning during a visit to Peterhead and also pledged to project fishing waters from a "spatial squeeze" amid the ongoing row over offshore wind developments.