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Aldi announces 62-hour closure for all branches starting at 6pm

The supermarket says it will 'give colleagues a well-deserved break' with its planned store closures.

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Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Plumber settles debate on whether you should keep your heating on all the time

As the temperatures plummet everyone is on the look out for the best ways to save money on heating homes - and this plumber thinks he's got the answer when it comes to how much your heating should be on.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen v Hearts: Live stream, team news and referee for Premiership clash

Jimmy Thelin's men will be looking for revenge after the Jambos defeated the Dons at Tynecastle in the first game of the season.

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Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen to see return of ebikes to city centre this spring as council approves move

A minimum of 200 ebikes are now expected to launch for use in Aberdeen city centre this coming spring.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Oil worker who died on North Sea rig to be remembered with tribute at Aberdeen game

The tribute to Lee, a proud Dons fan, will take place during Aberdeen's game against Hearts at the weekend.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Popular toy shop opens first Aberdeen store in Union Square today

The brand new toy shop has officially opened its doors in Union Square today.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Jimmy Thelin explains why Leighton Clarkson has dropped down Aberdeen pecking order

The Aberdeen boss also confirmed the return of three players to the Dons.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Martin Lewis says 'visit this site now' after new energy price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise by 0.2% from January 1

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen Ultra hit Jack MacKenzie with broken seat and left him permanently disfigured

David Gowans, 31, threw the projectile on to the pitch following a league match between Aberdeen and Dundee United, hitting Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen beachfront chimney cake business announces closure 'with a heavy heart'

Chimmy, which sold chimney cakes to beachgoers from its seafront spot, has announced its closure.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

100 schools closed as snow and ice hits Scotland and UK

Severe weather conditions have prompted many schools to close across Scotland and the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -11C in the Highlands

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Number of oil and gas job losses deemed 'national emergency'

The comments come after more than 400 jobs were put at risk at the ExxonMobil ethylene plant in Mossmorran, with the plant set to close in February.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

'Five Scotland stars were my pals at Aberdeen and one was unsung World Cup hero'

The Tartan Army are still celebrating Scotland's epic victory over Denmark that ended their 27-year wait to reach a World Cup, and Niall McGinn reckons one of his ex-teammates was the hero of the day at Hampden.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Every Aberdeen core path set for upgrades - council agrees plan to improve 21 routes

Aberdeen City Council’s Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee this week agreed the upgrades to the routes which will be paid for from bus lane enforcement fines.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire Council looking to make money from offshore advertising despite climate policy fear

Councillors met on Thursday to discuss the updated advertising and sponsorship policy that has the potential to generate cash for the council which has been facing finance fears.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen teen left man in coma after landing single punch during city centre night out

Shaun Taylor, 31, was left with "catastrophic injuries" and placed in a medically induced coma after Jackson Bennett attacked him with a single punch.

Communications - Latest News

Aberdeen in global top 10% in THE Interdisciplinary Science rankings


The University of Aberdeen has been ranked within the top 10% globally and 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Football icons turn out for Denis Law memorial service in Aberdeen

Manchester United heroes including Gary Neville and Ruud van Nistelrooy were joined by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Willie Miller to remember the city's favourite son.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Niall McGinn names Jimmy Thelin's secret Aberdeen weapon that can end Hearts' unbeaten streak

The Jambos come to Pittodrie without losing a single league game this season.

Communications - Latest News

Scottish asthma charity celebrates placement success with University of Aberdeen

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF), Scotland's only dedicated asthma charity, is celebrating another successful year of partnership with the University of Aberdeen through its Work-Based Placement Programme, an academic initiative designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience...