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HMRC 'test' means Christmas decorations can cut your tax bill - what qualifies

Tax expert Chris Roberts has explained the rules

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Police Scotland unable to enforce new 20mph speed limits due to understaffing

Thousands of roads across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have recently been altered with reduced speeds, but the force has admitted it will be unable to force the new limits.

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Demolition work on Aberdeen homes affected by RAAC to begin in Balnagask

The council confirmed internal materials will be removed from next Monday as demolition work begins on the properties.

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Jimmy Thelin adamant Aberdeen were better team as he vents frustration at late St Mirren heartbreak

The Scottish Cup winners have found goals hard to come by this season but against the Buddies things seemed to click, although defensive lapses ended up costing them.

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One in 35 beds at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary filled by flu patients

NHS Grampian has reported a 560% increase in people in hospital with the flu compared to the same time last year

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Lead developer for Aberdeenshire Acorn carbon capture site to sell stake

Storegga said it will sell its interest in the carbon capture and storage site in St Fergus, Aberdeenshire.

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Is is a cold or Covid - doctor shares what you need to know

There is one key symptom that is likely to indicate you have Covid and not a cold

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Aberdeen named UK city with highest odds of a white Christmas - see full list

There's a question on everyone's minds this time of year - will it snow on Christmas Day?

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St Mirren boss defends Shamal George after keeper faced Aberdeen despite family tragedy

The Buddies keeper has had a tough time in goal in recent games, but his manager was thrilled to see the Paisley outfit halt their losing run with a 99th-minute equaliser.

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Four north-east Wetherspoons to be opened on Christmas Day - see full list

Pub giant Wetherspoons has revealed its list of pubs that will be open on Christmas Day, with four north-east bars set to welcome punters on December 25.

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Scotland's FAI process for deaths in custody described as 'traumatising' for families

A report by the Scottish Human Rights Commission warned that an increase in fatalities within prisons is "unacceptable"

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Aberdeen handed Conference League boost as Strasbourg make big decision over star striker

The French side have taken the no-nonsense stance after recent issues behind the scenes, with the club's captain disciplined by the big spending Ligue 1 outfit.

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Inverurie Town Hall plans back on the table after controversial revamp fallout

An options appraisal for the building had been requested by the Garioch Area Committee after the previous plans for the hall were withdrawn for further development.

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Dad who suffered blood clot during Aberdeenshire day out helicoptered to life-saving surgery

52-year-old Adam suffered the blood clot due to an incident with his stent, which was fitted following a cardiac arrest last year.

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GB Energy aims to attract £15billion worth of funding for renewables

Based in Aberdeen, GB Energy was created with the aim of speeding up the transition to clean energy by investing in the country’s infrastructure and funding green projects.

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Jimmy Thelin takes positives from Aberdeen's six-goal thriller against St Mirren

"We talked before the game about the creativity. The goals we scored and the chances we created in both halves, but sometimes this is football. Of course you want to win, but the players performed really well today."

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Aberdeen forced to settle for draw as St Mirren score 99th-minute equaliser in six-goal thriller

The Dons looked to have won the game after coming from behind to lead 3-2, but Richard King's strike in the dying seconds killed the chance to win a third consecutive league fixture.

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Aberdeen council tenants rent increase 'not easy decision' as thousands face 9.5% hike

Finance chiefs argued the rent increase was needed to maintain current service standards and aid with financial pressures, rising costs and a reduction in income.

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Man, 32, charged after spate of thefts from Aberdeen city centre businesses

The shoplifting incidents occurred over a three-month period and saw 13 thefts reported to the police. A 32-year-old man is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

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Topi Keskinen hitting top gear for Aberdeen again after frustrating omission

The 22-year-old, frustratingly, dropped out of the Dons team for a spell but now he is back in and nearing top gear after scoring the winner against Hearts last month.