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Scottish teachers in 'overwhelming' vote for strike action in row over workload

A ballot of members of the EIS trade union – Scotland’s largest teaching union – saw 85% back strike action, on a turnout of 60%.

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Aberdeen social care worker who assaulted man at trampoline park struck off

Chukwuemeka Mkpado was convicted of the offence at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in August last year.

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Aberdeen woman living in agony and wheelchair-bound makes desperate bid for treatment abroad

Georgia was once a gymnast and keen runner but is now wheelchair-bound due to a devastating chronic condition.

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Aberdeen v Celtic: TV channel, team news and more for Pittodrie clash

The Dons will go up against the title holders a month later than planned tonight after their Pittodrie meeting was postponed last month following a failed pitch inspection.

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Liverpool icon Jurgen Klopp warns Aberdeen fans why Sandro Schwarz is not to be messed with

With their approach for ex St Etienne head coach Eirik Horneland stalling to 'unforeseen circumstances', the Dons have turned their attentions to former New York Red Bulls boss Sandro Schwarz.

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Chancellor reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

Rachel Reeves is set to discuss the gas and oil prices sent soaring by the Middle East war in talks with offshore firms including BP, TotalEnergies and Serica.

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Aberdeen face Nicky Devlin injury sweat as January signing ruled out of Celtic visit

The right-back is on crutches after being caught in a collision with Hearts defender Jamie McCart, with the Scotland international still waiting for a second opinion.

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HMRC issues alert to any Brits with a National Insurance number

HMRC shared a recent message about your National Insurance number

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Martin Lewis update as millions set to get £700 compensation

The details will be announced in full in April

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Woman with stage three cancer stranded in Dubai over Iran conflict

Linzi Stone, 47, was diagnosed with EGFR-positive lung cancer a few weeks ago and is due to start chemotherapy on Friday

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Aberdeen firm Wood Group fined £13 million by watchdog over inaccurate accounts

The Financial Conduct Authority said the Aberdeen-based company published the inaccurate information in its full-year results for 2022 and 2023, as well as in half-year figures for 2024.

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Dave Cormack drops major Aberdeen next manager update amid Horneland and Schwarz questions

The Aberdeen chief insists the club will take their time to ensure the right appointment is made - even if they have to wait until the summer

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Aberdeen universities to make waves at annual Boat Race


The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will go head-to-head later this month as the iconic Aberdeen Boat Race returns to the city.

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'Heartbroken' BrewDog founder James Watt breaks silence as he admits 'many' mistakes

"With the benefit of hindsight there are also so many other things I would have done differently."

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Swan family stuck in sludge-filled north-east pond saved in group rescue mission

Five swans were seen in distress by a member of the public on Friday, with the Scottish SCPA called for help.

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Banchory's Neil Simpson says Beijing gold helps ease pressure for Paralympic title defence

The 23-year-old from Banchory became the first British man to win gold on snow at a Games when he topped the podium in the Super-G alongside guide and brother Andrew four years ago in Beijing.

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Scottish Government accused of 'killing off' hospitality sector in wake of BrewDog crisis

While US firm Tilray Brands bought up the Aberdeenshire-based brewer, a total of 38 BrewDog bars will close, with the loss of 484 jobs.

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Peter Leven calls on Aberdeen to 'bring it' to Celtic in tomorrow's Pittodrie clash

The Dons will take on the Glasgow side at Pittodrie tomorrow in a Scottish Premiership clash.

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Scotland's 231 homeless deaths 'unacceptable' amid calls for government to 'redouble efforts'

Campaigners at Crisis Scotland demanded action from Scottish ministers - saying they had hoped to see a "significant decrease" in the number of deaths.

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Martin O'Neill looking for fast start from Celtic against Aberdeen at Pittodrie

Celtic are eight points behind leaders Hearts and two behind the Gers, with the trip to Aberdeen their game in hand over both the top two teams.