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Aberdeenshire beer giant BrewDog put up for sale as bosses call in financial experts

The company confirmed the move, saying it would now focus on the "long-term strength and sustainably" of the company.

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Young Aberdeen artists invited to create 'masterpieces' for Nuart festival

Youngsters from nursery level to Sixth Year will be invited to create their own artwork, with submitted masterpieces to be displayed at prime locations across the city.

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Aberdeen RAAC victims 'on their own' if they can't afford to move out of stricken homes

Of 138 remaining privately owned households remaining, 133 are in the process of engagement with the council. At least 61 have accepted offers and 36 have sold.

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Sensors placed under Aberdeen to measure city's geothermal heating potential

The 100 sensors, or seismic nodes, are being placed across a mixture of public and private green spaces to record the natural and manmade vibrations from waves, wind and traffic.

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Aberdeen children's home extension given go-ahead despite traffic fears

Council planners believed the extension would "respect" the surrounding area and recommended that it be approved, but the plans received dozens of objections from neighbours.

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Scotland to face Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia in Nations League

Steve Clarke's side discovered who they will face in Group B1 during Thursday's draw, with Scotland set for a Euro 2024 rematch against the Swiss and battles with Slovenia and North Macedonia.

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Royal Mail warns 15 Scottish postcodes hit by delivery disruption - including four in north-east

Royal Mail warns 15 postcodes in Scotland are facing delivery delays due to local staff shortages.

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Man arrested after fire breaks out at Northfield flat block and three casualties treated

A 45-year-old man has been arrested following the fire in the early hours of this morning

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Man appears in court after alleged series of shop thefts in Northfield area of Aberdeen

The 36-year-old is also alleged to have threatened a retail worker on two occasions and assaulted a retail worker on one occasion

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Inverurie road blocked after crash as three people rushed to hospital

Drivers are being diverted away from Burghmuir Drive following a crash on Friday morning, with three people taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to be checked over.

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Two people rushed to hospital after fire breaks out in Aberdeen home

Emergency crews were called to the Byron Square area of Northfield at around 2.30am after receiving reports of a blaze breaking out within a three-storey complex.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Billionaire’s superyacht docks in Orkney and Shetland

The vessel has been touring Scotland’s northern isles.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Three people taken to hospital after Inverurie crash

Burghmuir Drive remains closed due to the collision.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

'Hanger' blamed for sharp rise in Aberdeen school violence amid 'post-playtime slump'

Incidents in Aberdeen schools rose from around 301 in 2018/19 to 1,146 in 2024/25.

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Sensors installed across Aberdeen in bid to unlock geothermal energy


Researchers exploring Aberdeen's potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D subsurface map.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Police called after man’s ‘shotgun threat’ to Peterculter children

A probe into the incident has been launched and it is understood no firearm was used in the incident.

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Chance to work at Aberdeenshire nature reserve with stunning beaches in new job opportunity

The job could be perfect for beach lovers

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Aberdeen’s Roxanne Hamedi ‘skewers’ a win on The Apprentice despite canape calamity

The Granite City pharmacist and entrepreneur played a steady game in Thursday's episode.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Neighbours oppose Aberdeen children’s home expansion over ‘congestion on Bucksburn street’

Aberlour Children's Charity wants to build a modern two-storey extension at its Hopetoun Court facility, arguing that excess parking was caused by folk attending events at P&J Live rather than its members.

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Aberdeen's Mats Knoester issues injury update and admits he doesn't know when he will return

The Dutch centre-back was knocked out after a crashing fall in last month's 3-0 defeat to Kilmarnock and had to be stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital.