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Aberdeenshire animal sanctuary in 'dire straits' as fundraiser set up to rescue farm
Halfpenny Farm Animal Sanctuary near Inverurie has issued an urgent plea for donations, stating that without financial support, it could be forced to close by the end of the year.
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Man dies after being struck by ambulance responding to emergency call on A96
The incident happened at around 3.30am today at Barmuckity, east of Elgin when Police Scotland received reports of the collision.
Aberdeen accountant taking a stand against council bosses’ ‘bully tactics’ in furious ‘fire and rehire’ row
Working hours of thousands of Aberdeen City Council staff members could be cut from 37 to 35.
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Aberdeen grab stoppage-time winner to sink Kilmarnock as Dabbagh gets first goal
The Palestinian striker notched his first goal for the club in added time to snatch the points.
Pedestrian dies following collision with ambulance near Elgin
The 40-year-old man died in hospital.
Aberdeen budget: Everything you need to know about shock 11% council tax rise, threat to CLOSE Beach Ballroom and much more
Bodies like Aberdeen Performing Arts and Sport Aberdeen could see their funding slashed if a series of proposed Aberdeen budget cuts for 2025/26 are voted through.
Is this Lochaber cake the best in Scotland?
The Lochaber cake named 'the best I've ever tasted' by social media influencer Emily in Scotland.
Fire breaks out at property in Peterhead
Crews were called to Love Lane at about 1pm.
Pair to appear at court after drugs and knuckleduster seized in Rothiemay
The cannabis discovered is worth more than £40,000.
65 of the best pictures from Peterhead Academy’s show Billy Blonka and the Fantastical Fish Factory
The kids took to the stage in front of parents, teachers, and classmates to present their Peterhead-ified show.
All the best pictures from The P&J Charity Gala 2025
Hundreds of guests came together to help raise funds for Clan Cancer Support and Abbie's Sparkle Foundation.
Aberdeen fire service responds to bin blaze
Crews from across Aberdeen were sent to a fire on Hazlehead Road on Friday night.
Man, 35, jailed for dealing cocaine and amphetamines across Aberdeen
John Gallagher, 35, pled guilty on January 15 to supplying cocaine and amphetamines in Aberdeen. He was yesterday sentenced the High Court in Edinburgh to seven years in jail.
Aberdeenshire Council budget: All you need to know from tax rises to flooding cuts
Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled its plan that bosses hope will help to fill its £26 million funding gap, with a number of savings have also been suggested to recover just under £14 million over the next 12 months.
Emergency services respond to vehicle fire in Aberdeen
A vehicle fire in Aberdeen was reported to police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on Friday night.
Pedestrian hit by ambulance on A96 north-east road in early morning crash
The pedestrian was hit by the ambulance on the A96 in the north-east in the early hours of this morning.
Teen who hospitalised Aberdeen police officer in 'violent assault' is jailed
Dylon Guyan, 19, attacked the cop on Auchinyell Road last summer officers responded to a report of concern for a person.
Teenager charged with 13 number plate thefts in Elgin
A 18-year-old has been charged for number plate theft by Police Scotland.
A96 at Elgin reopens after ambulance collides with pedestrian
The A96 road at Elgin was closed around 3.30am.
It’s the life of a chimney sweep for me: Why a Lumphanan teen has decided to join her family business
Chloe Paterson tried a number of jobs after leaving secondary school, but chimney sweeping is what stuck.