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Why Dennis Geiger is set for Aberdeen transfer exit despite blowing away Premiership stars

The German midfielder was signed on-loan from TSG Hoffenheim for the season, with the Dons having an option in the deal to sign the 27-year-old on a permanent basis.

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Ex-Aberdeenshire Council leader forced to travel 140 miles for wrist procedure

Former Aberdeenshire Council leader and Independent member Gillian Owen had been suffering from pains and problems with her wrists for years due to osteoarthritis.

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Aberdeen Airport set for major £2.5m retail and restaurant transformation

The airport has appointed Portland Design to help shape the 'commercial transformation' of the airport, which will see most retail and food and drink units refreshed or redeveloped over the next 16 months.

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Neil McCann says morale is high as Kilmarnock bid to beat the drop with Aberdeen victory

The Killie boss insists his side have improved since they last faced the Dons - a game which ended up being a dire trip to Rugby Park for the Red Army as they fell to a 3-0 defeat.

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Martin Lewis responds to frustrated Octopus Go customers over May 1 price change

The energy company has told customers of a price hike for both the Octopus Go and Intelligent Octopus Go (IOG) variable tariffs

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Pedestrian dies on A92 after being struck by taxi in horror crash

The 41-year-old male pedestrian was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

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Scotmid scraps music plans for Bucksburn store after neighbour's 'invasion' complaint

A neighbour who lives above the shop said the music would be a “new invasion and disruption” to his life.

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University of Aberdeen and SIAT launch joint laboratory to advance global energy metabolism research

How the body converts food into energy and its impact on conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes is the focus of a new joint laboratory between the University of Aberdeen and The Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences....

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New Aberdeen walk-in mental health hub set to open this summer

The Nook from SAMH will open in Marischal Square this summer, offering free support to people struggling with their mental health.

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Iconic Great Britain XVIII steam train passing through Aberdeen - where to see it

Passengers on board the train, some of who will have paid close to £5,000 for the most luxurious packages, will be arriving into Aberdeen tonight before departing for Edinburgh on Friday.

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HMRC alert to workers as 'first deadline' approaches this summer

HMRC has issued a reminder to self-employed workers and landlords across the UK

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University academic selected as research leader of the future


A University of Aberdeen scientist has been selected for a unique initiative supporting Scotland's next generation of research leaders looking to Build Scotland's Green Future.

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Kjartan Kjartansson's Aberdeen future addressed after first outing under Stephen Robinson

The young Icelandic midfielder made his first appearance under the new Dons boss last weekend, coming off the bench as the Pittodrie side wrapped up a 2-0 victory over Hibs.

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'Extreme' wildfire warning issued in north-east by fire service

Locals have been urged not to light any outdoor fires and to be mindful of the risk, with those who spot any large fires told to contact the fire service immediately.

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Northfield foodbank forced to close its doors rescued by local heroes just 48 hours later

The foodbank had been forced to shut its doors after being unable to meet local demand, but a group of local heroes have managed to raise an incredible amount to get the vital facility back up and running.

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A92 closed in both direction after crash as police rush to ongoing incident

The collision happened in the early hours of this morning, with emergency services rushing to the scene shortly after.

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Decommissioning old North Sea infrastructure could create 'up to 25,000 jobs'

A report found the action could provide a "critical bridge" for 15,000 skilled workers facing an unemployment "cliff edge"

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Three bunnies rescued from North Sea rig after being found 'running around the pipe deck'

It is thought the bunnies had taken up residence in an offshore container in Dundee which was then transported to Aberdeen and loaded onto a boat bound for a gas field.

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Aberdeen social care worker stole bank card and money from vulnerable person

Jennifer Gill was found to have stolen the bank card on two occasions between June 16 and June 22, 2025, and make multiple withdrawals using the correct PIN number.

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Aberdeen coffee shop named of one Scotland's best ahead of European awards - see full list

An Aberdeen cafe was singled out in the prestigious list