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Peterhead to take centre stage in latest episode of BBC series My Kind of Town
Tonight, Ian and Major will travel to the Blue Toon where he will learn the ins and outs of the Aberdeenshire town.
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New £30million Aberdeen school's opening marked with celebrations by pupils
The new three-stream primary school replaces the former Riverbank School on Dill Road and offers capacity for up to 651 pupils, alongside Early Learning and Nursery provision for up to 60 children.
Kenny McLean's dream Scotland hat-trick as ex-Dons ace hopes for new World Cup heroes
The former Aberdeen midfielder has been front and centre of the past two successful qualification charges, and now he is eager to play his part as Scotland seek a place at the 2026 World Cup.
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Transformed Aberdeen Union Square M&S launches with new hours and departments
The M&S transformation brings expanded fashion, home and beauty departments, extended opening hours and a food hall filled with M&S’s viral products.
Five Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire speed cameras to be removed - here are their exact locations
A recent review revealed that five fixed cameras, which fell into dormancy after the 2022 review, must now be abandoned, with cameras on three major roads now set to be withdrawn.
Clark Robertson admits Dundee fans were right to leave Pittodrie early amid painful Aberdeen lesson
The former Dons defender was on the losing side against his old club as goals from Jesper Karlsson, Adil Aouchiche and Emmanuel Gyamfi left Dundee battered and bruised.
Peterhead killer who stabbed mum 40 times in 'frenzied' attack to remain in psychiatric hospital
Jonathon Divers stabbed Elizabeth Watson 40 times with the knife at a Peterhead property. Divers, who has learning difficulties, pled guilty to the lesser offence of culpable homicide on the basis of diminished responsibility.
A&E patients in Aberdeen to be routinely tested for HIV and Hepatitis
A pilot scheme last year found around one in 180 patients tested had a previously undiagnosed blood-borne virus, with the rollout of the new scheme beginning in Aberdeen.
Jesper Karlsson hopeful Aberdeen demolition of Dundee becomes catalyst for league climb
The Swedish international played a starring role in Sunday's 4-0 demolition of Dundee, scoring from the penalty spot before adding a spectacular solo effort after the break to kill off the game.
Aberdeen trains cancelled for entire day as signalling issue leaves services in chaos
ScotRail has confirmed on social media the issue was affecting a number of services between Aberdeen and Inverurie, as well as trains running between Inverness and Elgin.
Ellon woman who thought bump on chest was caused by playing bagpipes diagnosed with cancer
When Julie Brinklow first noticed the odd bulge on her chest, she thought it was just a muscle that had become more prominent from her bagpiping, but later learned it was cancer.
Aberdeen businesses urged to help locals by offering fully funded work experience
ABZWorks launched the initiative to help anyone living in the Granite City to enter or re-enter the workforce through a structured pathway.
New way to treat high blood pressure on the horizon thanks to funding award
A University of Aberdeen pre-spinout company will take the next 'crucial' step towards bringing a brand-new type of blood pressure medication to patients thanks to a funding award from the Scottish Funding Council.
Aberdeen Comedy Festival return hailed huge success as event to return for 2026
The revived festival came to a close on Sunday, October 5, having sold more than 16,000 tickets to 40 gigs across the two-week event.
Lutz Pfannenstiel leads Aberdeen three-man shortlist in director of football search
The Dons have been searching for a replacement for the recently departed Steven Gunn for the director of football role at Pittodrie.
Price cap on ticket resales to be introduced in hammer blow for touts
The UK Government is set to introduce laws to halt scalpers looking to hoover up tickets using computer bots then hit fans with sky-high prices.
Bird of prey poisoned in Aberdeenshire suffered 'harrowing death' as police launch probe
The sparrowhawk was found by a member of the public with enquiries concluding that the bird was poisoned by insecticide carbosulfan.
Woman charged after police raid property with heroin and cannabis seized
Officers raided the property on Crown Street, seizing heroin and cannabis, with a collective estimated street value of £11,000.
Jesper Karlsson embodies Aberdeen ambition as winger's impact leaves teammate blown away
"He shows his talent every day in the training sessions and on Sunday he was very good on the pitch. He scored a good penalty and his second one was really nice."
Two Westhill childcare workers convicted of assaulting vulnerable four-year-old struck off
Stacy Kerr and Joseph Picker were both convicted of assaulting the four-year-old, with both found to have repeatedly seized him, pushed him to the floor, and restrained him.