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Next phase of popular Aberdeen apartments built on site of former paper mill to be launched

The apartments, which have so far proven to be a popular purchase with first-time buyers, young professionals and downsizers, range in price from £132,995 to £164,995.

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Two years on: How Aberdeen's Union Street works have progressed as £20m project hits milestone

The biggest change in 200 years to the Granite Mile has been ongoing for two years, with the end of the works having been delayed last year amid construction issues.

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Stonehaven farm's play area plans refused until it can prove it's not contaminated

However, Aberdeenshire Council planners wanted the application to be thrown out over potential contamination risks and a concerns over access for visiting vehicles.

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Fears new advertising screen outside Aberdeen's Union Square would 'spoil courtyard' area

Plans have been submitted for the seven-metre LED screen outside the main entrance to the retail hub, but concerns have been raised that it was be 'overbearing'.

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Aberdeen theme park Codona's ranked among UK's 10 best value days out

With two bank holidays on the near horizon, experts have ranked the best theme parks up and down the UK to find which provides the best option for a family day out.

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Aberdeen defender unlikely to be risked against former club as boss clamps safety talk

Stephen Robinson has walked into a club gripped by a defensive injury crisis, but it is a welcome lift for the new manager to have the Scotland international back fit.

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Man arrested after vehicle thefts and shoplifting incidents in Aberdeen

The 23-year-old was arrested on Monday following reports of shoplifting, attempted thefts and thefts from vehicles between over a six-day period in the Kittybrewster area.

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New Bank of Scotland data breach fears as 80,000 more customers hit by IT glitch

Lloyds said while the 80,508 joint account holders did not log in to the banking app during the incident, they may have had details of their transactions viewed.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen announce appointment of new commercial director Nic Heslop

He brings over 15 years of experience in senior commercial roles, including a lengthy spell at Cardiff City, where he oversaw partnerships, sponsorship, CRM and hospitality.

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All you need to know as Premier League Darts returns to Aberdeen

It's one of the highlights in P&J Live's calendar, as they prepare to welcome thousands of fans wearing their best fancy dress for a night of thrilling darts action.

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Man due in court after spate of vehicle thefts on three Fraserburgh streets

Officers are urging anyone who believes their vehicle may have been broken into to get in touch.

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BP slammed over 'astronomical' profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war

Campaigners accused the group of profiting at the expense of households, who have seen fuel prices rocket at the pumps and are set to see energy bills jump higher when the price cap is next updated on July 1.

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Aberdeen's St John's Scottish Episcopal Church to mark 175th anniversary with series of events

Events to mark the milestone will include a celebration ceilidh, a concert by the Aberdeen Gaelic Choir and special services through the week.

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Aberdeen Farmfoods store to close as work continues on new Don Street branch

Farmfoods previously closed its original Woodside store - the first to open in the UK in the 1970s - back in February 2025.

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Sainsbury's Inverurie supermarket to cost £7.75million but plans still risk being thrown out

The national retail chain got permission to convert the former Homebase store at Inverurie Retail Park in November 2024, with plans now lodged to extend the building.

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Lidl targets 52 new Scottish stores including five in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire - full list

The discounter's "most ambitious" expansion plan to date, which was announced earlier this year, targets various locations nationwide including 52 in Scotland.

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Kilmarnock plagued by early setbacks as early Aberdeen strike harms survival bid

It was the third time in the league this season that Killie had conceded within 60 seconds of kick-off, with Afeez Aremu's early strike proving enough to secure the points.

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Huntly holiday cabins refusal overturned despite fears they were 'too remote'

Council planners initially refused the proposal as they didn’t think the site was well connected to nearby towns or villages, while they would also be "car-dependent".

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Afeez Aremu relieved after breaking goalscoring duck with Aberdeen in vital victory

It has been more than 100 games since the Nigerian has found the back of the net, but his strike inside 60 seconds proved vital in the fight to avoid the relegation play-offs.

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Energy Secretary slated for 'refusing' to meet locals over Aberdeenshire pylon plans

SSE has more than 350 planning applications for huge pylons to be installed between Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus, with the proposals receiving more than 10,000 objections.