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Aberdeen gritters out for first time this winter tonight with temperatures set to plummet
Primary routes which include major bus routes, roads around Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and roads near emergency services locations are among those set to be treated with priority.
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Aberdeen granted alcohol licence for Premiership clash against Kilmarnock
Fans heading to Pittodrie in December will be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage before the game against Kilmarnock, with booze set to be sold until kick-off.
Aberdeen professor who looked at Hitler's DNA says 'there is no dictator gene'
Professor Thomas Weber of the University of Aberdeen says that when he was first shown the results of Hitler's DNA analysis, he was "in equal measure electrified and concerned."
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Drone spotted flying off Peterhead coast near helicopter as probe considers risk to crew
A UK Airprox Board report states that the pilot of the EC175 helicopter only saw the multiple rotor drone for a few seconds before it disappeared under the aircraft's nose.
Topi Keskinen vows to fight his way back into Aberdeen team amid starring Finland role
The winger was left out of Jimmy Thelin's team amid the struggle for results, with the manager reverting back to a more defensive approach that saw Keskinen miss out.
Joe Lewis writes off Hearts title challenge as former Dons keeper makes Aberdeen comparison
The keeper is a big fan of his former manager, having been captained by him at Pittodrie, but doesn't believe the current seven-point lead will last ahead of a challenging period.
Scott McKenna relishing thought of Scotland fans supporting team at World Cup
He is looking to steer Scotland to a World Cup for the first time since 1998 – a feat they can achieve by taking a point in Greece on Saturday and then beating Denmark at home on Tuesday.
Inverurie boss slams 'ridiculous' pay and display car park numbers for 'penalising' businesses
Derek Ritchie claimed the only reason the pay and display charged were added was so Aberdeenshire Council could make profit from visitors.
Analysis of Hitler's DNA offers contextual clues but is not a biological explanation for tyranny, sa
A leading expert on the Third Reich who features in a new documentary* exploring Hitler's DNA, says that while there is 'no dictator gene' the insights revealed help to make sense of some of the remaining enigma about what drove Hitler and how he drove others....
Storm Claudia named by Met Office as amber warning issued for part of country
Storm Claudia, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, is expected to bring heavy downpours and strong winds for much of the country from Friday.
Hearing to take place on plans for new substation in forest near Stonehaven
The pre-determination hearing will discuss a planning application for the construction and operation of an air insulated substation at Fetteresso Forest.
University of Aberdeen teams up with local company to support Peterhead school pupils
The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with Aberdeenshire based company Score Group in order to support Peterhead Academy pupils to achieve the Mathematics qualifications they need for post school career progression.
Aberdeen Airport has lowest delay rates of all UK airports in 2025 so far
The analysis, conducted by air passenger rights experts, AirAdvisor, found that across the first six months of this year, an average of 77 per cent of flights from all UK airports were on-time.
'Similarities found' between Stonehaven tragedy and Glasgow-London derailment
An Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to London service struck a landslip at around 83mph on Monday last week, leaving the wheels of the leading carriage derailed.
Aberdeen nursery pay five-figures to family after baby suffers broken leg on first day
Skye Tucker was just one year old when she suffered the painful injury at Little Clouds Nursery in Aberdeen after she fell from a nappy changing table just 90 minutes into her first day.
New memorial cairn to honour beloved Doric broadcaster Robbie Shepherd
The weel-kent local loon, who hosted Take the Floor for 35 years, presented episodes of The Beechgrove Garden, had shows on BBC Radio Scotland, and published a number of books.
Next steps for vital upgrades to A90 between Ellon and Peterhead revealed
The business case, which will be funded by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, will look at dualling the road from the Ellon bypass to the junction at Toll of Birness.
Superfit Turriff gran, 71, ranks third in Hyrox World Championships and is dubbed 'Super Gran'
Carole Munro, a former Army driver, has vowed to carry on until she turns 76 – when one of her grandchildren will be old enough to compete with her in Hyrox doubles.
University of Aberdeen cuts dozens of jobs in bid to fill £5.5million funding black hole
The move has reportedly seen 14 staff members leave the business school through the voluntary scheme, with 41 individuals in total having taken redundancy or enhanced retirement.
Business owner's plea for 'vital' free festive parking in Inverurie shot down by council
Kim Curson of Gallery i made the passionate call for the controversial pay and display measures to be dropped in a bid to encourage shoppers to the town centre.