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'I was branded a Big Time Charlie by Sir Alex Ferguson – but now I go round his house'

Sir Alex Ferguson was always forthright with his words, but there was one comment the legendary Aberdeen manager made that stung more than most

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Queen Camilla left open-mouthed after Frankie Dettori broke protocol with King Charles' wife

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori was excited as can be when making his way to claim his ninth and final Ascot Gold Cup from Queen Camilla and King Charles

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Impressive Banchory hotel goes on the market with £3.5million price tag

Boasting 28 boutique ensuite bedrooms, the hotel offers guests a variety of accommodation options to choose from, including four-poster beds, family rooms, and river-view terraces.

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Emmanuel Gyamfi sold on Aberdeen switch after watching Scottish Cup party as he seeks more glory

The left-back has joined the Dons on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Schalke 04 after spending the season on loan in the Netherlands with VVV Venlo.

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Scotland 1 Iceland 3 as hosts booed off and Slicker has debut to forget in dire Hampden friendly

Steve Clarke's side looked to make a statement heading into their World Cup qualifiers in the autumn, but they did the exact opposite with a dreadful performance.

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Council axe Aberdeenshire nursery mothballing plans amid fury over lack of consultation

Proposals would see four nurseries at Ballogie, Crossroads, Glass and Sandhaven mothballed, with users of the service and a local MSP hitting out at the council plans.

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Woman assaulted in Aberdeen as police launch bid to trace culprit

Officers have urged witnesses or those with information to come forward after a 21-year-old woman was attacked in the Don Street area of the city on Thursday night.

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David Beckham showed true colours at knighthood quip in front of King Charles

David Beckham has been working closely with King Charles over the last few years, but there was one time where his lack of a knighthood was brought up in front of the monarch

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The Scottish 'fish and chips mecca' in the north-east with award-winning beach

From Shetland to Cornwall, people will be getting stuck into a humble chipper to mark National Fish and Chip Day today - or maybe just because it's a Friday.

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New Sandend homes approved despite fears they would 'dominate' picturesque village

The housebuilder took inspiration from the traditional gable ends found at the harbour when designing the houses, with plans proving to be popular following 15 letters of support.

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Former Aberdeen defender Declan Gallagher joins Ross County following Dundee United release

The defender had previously been brought to Pittodrie by Jim Goodwin before spells with St Mirren and Dundee United, but will now be playing in the tier below with the relegated Staggies.

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Aberdeen announce Emmanuel Gyamfi signing as left-back joins from Schalke on four-year deal

The versatile defender has made the switch from Bundesliga 2 to the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee, and has expressed his delight at signing for the Dons.

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Kristers Tobers blown away by Scottish Cup euphoria as Aberdeen hero reflects on standout moment

The Latvian captain is back home on international duty preparing for games against Azerbaijan and Albania, but he is still buzzing after Aberdeen secured Scottish Cup glory.

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Aberdeen expat's wife 'assaulted' by OAP after he played bagpipes in Texas park

Piper Scott Gibb, originally from Aberdeen, was playing in a secluded area of Terry Hershey Park in Houston, Texas, when he was confronted by 76-year-old Eunice Isgur

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Fate of 13 under-threat Aberdeenshire libraries decided amid uproar from locals

Residents were quick to take action against the proposed closures, and five petitions to keep them open were set up, collectively gathering thousands of signatures.

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Steve Clarke proud of Scotland squad's commitment ahead of June friendlies

The head coach named a 25-man squad on May 19, and there have been no withdrawals in the intervening period, with everyone available for Friday’s clash with Iceland at Hampden.

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Aberdeen police lift lid on e-bike crackdown which has seen 12 bikes, £10k cash and £20k in drugs seized

One individual stopped was in possession of a knife.

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Aberdeenshire businesses warned water restrictions possible unless rainfall improves

The warning comes amid fears the lower Dee and the Water of Feugh in Aberdeenshire could drop to levels of significant scarcity next week following the second driest spring in 100 years in eastern Scotland.

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Scottish teachers balloted for strike action over 'excessive' workloads

The ballot comes in the wake of a survey by the union which revealed more than two-fifths of teachers (44%) work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

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Westhill football fan who lost his sight opens up on re-finding identity and 'sense of normality'

Bruce Christie, 59, was diagnosed with keratoconus in 2003, along with other minor eye conditions before going on to fully lose his sight.