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Aberdeenshire woman's dog park plans refused as neighbours raise fears over barking

Council planners recommended the facility be refused on grounds of noise, saying it could “result in a level of uncertainty and potential disturbance that is unacceptable”.

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Football pundits ranked by popularity as Scottish Premiership regular soars up charts

From fiery post-match debates to clip-worthy one-liners and strong opinions that split fans down the middle, pundits have become a huge part of how supporters consume the modern game.

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Plan for new Aberdeen student flat rejected amid fears area will become 'entirely HMOs'

The plans to turn the first floor flat into digs for four university students were rejected

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Lewis Ferguson opens up on Euro 2024 heartbreak as he refuses to take World Cup dream for granted

The Bologna midfielder is a banker for Steve Clarke for this summer's World Cup, and the 26-year-old is determined to make up for the crushing pain of missing out on the Euros last time around.

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Aberdeen sex predator jailed after 22-year campaign of abuse against three women

Michael Morrice, 47, was sentenced to 14 years in jail for serious sexual assault, assault and domestic abuse against three women between 2001 and 2023.

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Dog finds message in a bottle on Aberdeenshire beach dropped off Canadian ferry two years ago

Mike Scott and his dog Maggie found the bottle and letter on a walk on St Cyrus beach and were amazed to discover it had been at sea for two years.

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Renowned artist's painting 'reunited' with esteemed collection of Scottish art


A painting by one of Scotland's most celebrated 20th century artists has been reunited with a collection currently on display at the University of Aberdeen.

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Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen stars have 'no place to hide' as he shuts down St Mirren narrative

The Northern Irishman's side are sitting just three points above St Mirren ahead of the new Dons boss's reunion with his former club after the international break.

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Smoking rates in Scotland 'historically low' 20 years on from 2006 ban

Legislation has also protected non-smokers from passive smoking, resulting in fewer deaths and hospitalisations from heart attacks and strokes, and improving the health of pregnant women and their babies.

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Aberdeen's Schoolhill taped off by police in ongoing incident

Officers from Police Scotland remain in attendance this morning.

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Trade body warns UK 'urgently' needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea

Analysis from Offshore Energies UK found that using North Sea gas has a lower emissions footprint than liquified natural gas from overseas.

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Tragedy as body found near harbour in search for missing north-east man

Police confirmed a body had been found in the water at around 2pm on Monday and that the family of the missing man from Elgin had been informed of the discovery.

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New banking hub opens in Turriff to give locals access to cash and in-person services

Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills.

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Young Aberdeen brothers taking on challenge for Archie Foundation after teen's surgery

16-year-old David and 11-year-old Daniel Uzowulu wanted to give back to Archie, after David underwent surgery to remove fatty swelling last year.

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'I tried to fly from Aberdeen to Glasgow with three flights – but it all went pear-shaped'

Travel vlogger Scott Manson wanted to make an adventure out of his Aberdeen to Glasgow journey - but flight delays at Belfast City Airport threatened to derail his elaborate plans

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Every location of new Aberdeenshire short-term speed cameras to be installed

Officers say the move to introduce the short-term cameras is to give the force "flexibility" in locations where there is expected to be an increase in traffic over the coming months.

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Scotland would be silly to not offer Steve Clarke new contract – Kenny Dalglish

Scotland’s record appearance holder and joint highest goal-scorer of all time is in no doubt that the long-serving manager has already done enough to be worthy of a new contract.

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Aberdeen named Scotland's most affordable city for solo living in new study

Solo living in the UK is becoming increasingly expensive as residents face the increasing costs of rent, bills and food shopping without a partner for support.

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Three-hour alert to parents over anxiety and depression risk in children

Imperial College London has been investigating the risk of mental health issues in children and teenagers

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Stephen Robinson admits Aberdeen relegation fear as he issues demand to players

Both St Mirren and Kilmarnock picked up vital victories at the weekend to slash Aberdeen's safety net in half, with a clash against the Buddies to come after the international break.