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Aberdeen forensic scientist who helped convict notorious killers given damehood
Professor Dame Lorna Dawson has been given a damehood as part of the New Year Honours List 2026.
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Which brands closed stores in 2025 as Aberdeen sees major high street changes
Aberdeen was no stranger to multiple shop closures over the year, with major brands closing their doors in the city.
Storm Frank still casts long shadow over 'inspirational' Aberdeenshire communities 10 years on
Storm Frank swept through the country from December 29, 2015, bringing three days of torrential rain and severe gales which left thousands of homes under water and without power.
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Calum Bowie named one of Scotland's TikTokers of 2025 in new ranking
Banchory-born Calum Bowie, who is known for hits like Call Me Back and Love Lot, was named in the list of Scotland's 10 most influential TikTokers.
Jimmy Thelin pinpoints Aberdeen transfer priority as Graeme Shinnie contract addressed
The Dons are missing a host of key men through injury at a crucial stage of the campaign
Jimmy Thelin makes admission over Jesper Karlsson's Aberdeen future as January window looms
The Swede rescued a point for Aberdeen with his goal against Dundee United, taking his tally to six goals for the club since he made the summer switch on loan from Bologna.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire hit with snow weather warning on New Years Day
It looks set to be a snowy start to 2026 as a weather warning for snow and ice is issued for the north-east.
Aberdeen residents vulnerable to flooding urged to apply for property protection
Aberdeen City Council is reminding people and businesses who could be affected by flooding that 75% funded grants are available to install flooding property protection.
Starbucks lodges Ellon drive-thru plans months on from failed McDonalds bid
The fast food giant saw its efforts to open a drive-thru in the Aberdeenshire town fall short, but now Starbucks is looking to make use of the land on Balmacassie Brae.
Jimmy Thelin wants sharper Aberdeen at both ends of pitch after frustrating Dundee United draw
The Dons remain in the top half of the Premiership but fell further behind Hibs as they fought back from a goal down to take a point from their clash with the Terrors.
Police Scotland responds to calls about domestic abuse every eight minutes
More than 66,000 incidents of domestic abuse were reported to police in Scotland in the year to September 2025, with officers dealing with calls every eight minutes.
Man arrested after teen allegedly assaulted in Aberdeen shop
Officers from Police Scotland were called to Victoria Road in the Torry area of the Granite City at around 8pm on Saturday, December 27.
'New household made homeless every 15 minutes' as Scotland's crisis deepens
Creeping poverty can be found in Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling and Aberdeen, with charity Shelter issuing the homeless warning in a Sunday Mail investigation.
Five of Aberdeen's biggest news stories in 2025 including Tall Ships and Scottish Cup glory
The year has been packed with some huge moments, with several stories shaping the future of the city, while there have also been tragic events that have captured the headlines.
Jesper Karlsson bails Aberdeen out with late Dundee United leveller as fans make their feelings clear - 5 talking points
Bologna loanee Karlsson rescued a point on a bitterly frustrating night for the Dons
Where Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire rank on Scotland's litter league table of shame
Litter peaked during the Covid pandemic with the places with a "significant presence of litter" reaching 10%.
Anas Sarwar bids to tackle 'far too many incidents of knife crime in Scotland'
The Scottish Labour leader backed a “zero tolerance” approach to yobs carrying blades.
Four in 10 women in Scotland would walk more if they felt safer in the dark
The figures have led to campaigners calling for improved lighting, paths and infrastructure in order to close the "walking gap", with more than 2,000 adults surveyed.
Aberdeenshire youngster shares how children's hospital has helped her through brain tumour battle
The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital has received the prestigious Tessa Jowell Centre for Excellence for Children designation, and young Isabella has shared her praise for the team that has supported her.
More than 6,000 NHS Grampian patients died waiting for care during seven-month period
New figures obtained by the Tories show some patients have passed away while waiting for treatment, with the deaths including patients waiting for cancer treatment, cardiac surgery and orthopaedic surgery.