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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.
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.
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Aberdeenshire netball club seeking 'more support than ever' amid funding struggles
Newtonhill Netball Club is looking to secure its future through fundraising after seeing its sponsors run dry, leaving the group - which boasts over 100 members - fear for its future.
Aberdeen council tenants facing 9.5% rent increase from April next year
The local authority is looking to use increased rent payments to fund the maintenance and modernisation of around 23,000 council homes across the city following a recent consultation.
Tentacle from rare seven-arm octopus washes up on Aberdeenshire beach
"These were something we clearly hadn't seen before, with a large diameter and big suckers - far too big for the common curled octopus we see around the shore here."
Aberdeen v St Mirren: PPV, team news and more for Premiership clash
The Dons could close the gap on teams in the top six with a second victory of the season against St Mirren after their victory at Livingston moved them to within a victory of the European places.
Ex-Aberdeen businessman jailed for PC Sharon Beshenivsky murder died in prison from cancer
Piran Ditta Khan, who ran Indian restaurants in Aberdeen, was the mastermind of an armed robbery at a Bradford travel agents that ended in PC Beshenivsky being shot dead in 2005.
No court action after deaths of two men in Peterhead scaffolding accident
George Forbes and Alistair Buchan died after an incident in the town on August 18, 2021. An investigation was subsequently launched by the Health and Safety Executive.
Aberdeen's Nicky Devlin backed to achieve Scotland World Cup dream by Jimmy Thelin
The defender has been a standout for Aberdeen recently, and Dons manager Jimmy Thelin reckons he could put himself back into contention for Steve Clarke's squad.
Police continue searches for missing Fraserburgh man last seen on Saturday night
Peter Wilson was last seen at around 9.15pm on Saturday, November 29, on Seaforth Street heading south in The Links direction before walking through a car park.
Scotland to face Ireland in group stage of 2027 Rugby World Cup
The two nations were both named in Pool D for the expanded tournament in Australia, which for the first time will feature 24 teams, with England set to face Wales in Pool F.
Man charged with attempted murder after person found injured on busy Aberdeen street
Emergency services raced to Skene Street in the city after the alarm was raised at around 10.40am on Wednesday, November 26, following reports of a man being found injured.
Aberdeen political leaders condemn threats to workers removing flags for Christmas lights
Flags, including the Saltire, have been hung on lampposts in areas of some towns and cities around the country in recent months amid concerns over immigration.
HMRC explains 'annual limit' rule for pension contributions
A taxpayer had a question about paying into their pension
Rapist jailed after dragging woman off Aberdeen street in sexual assault
Caitano Azavedo was found guilty of the crime during which he seized her hand, pulled her to a quiet area and subjected her to assault and rape.
Jimmy Thelin says increase in creativity is on its way to Aberdeen
The Dons' narrow 1-0 victory at Livingston on Sunday was a fifth win from seven Premiership games for the club, who have moved to three points behind sixth-placed Falkirk
Two men arrested in connection with 'unexplained death' at Aberdeen flat
A 44-year-old man was found dead at the property in the Marquis Road area of the city.
Plans for huge multi-million Peterhead Community Campus approved
Councillors took mere minutes to unanimously rubber stamp plans for the new purpose-built academy.
Nicky Devlin on why 'rubbish' Aberdeen victory over Livingston was extra sweet
The full back admits the Dons were lucky to come away from the clash with all three points