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Cast of His Majesty's Theatre pantomime take open-top bus tour of Aberdeen
Cast members include Scottish acting royalty and Strictly winner Joe McFadden, Shetland and Monarch of the Glen star Dawn Steele, as well as beloved panto dame extraordinaire Alan McHugh.

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Aberdeen charity Newton Dee launches £2m fundraiser for new bakery
The new, purpose-built facility in Bieldside will replace the current bakery and confectionery, which requires urgent upgrades and is too small to meet the growing needs of the community.


Roadworks spark huge delays in Peterculter and Milltimber as drivers stuck in gridlock
Two sets of roadworks between the two suburbs have caused considerable delays in recent weeks, with the latest works causing lengthy queues at a crucial junction.

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Body found in Aberdeen river during search for missing woman Victoria McGloin
Police confirmed that the body of a woman was recovered from the River Dee and that formal identification was yet to take place. The family of Victoria McGloin has since been informed.


All you need to know as British Gas slashing price of energy
British Gas is offering half-price energy


Aberdeen student 'still gets nightmares' years after time in mental health unit
Grace Vickers opened up on her time in the Melville Unit at Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People after an inspection found the use of physical restraint on children needs improvement.


Former Aberdeen restaurant on fire for second time in four days as firefighters battle blaze
Bucksburn Manor has caught fire for the second time in less than a week, with the first blaze confirmed to have been deliberately started.


AEK Athens v Aberdeen: TV channel, team news, referees and more for Conference League clash
AEK Athens welcome the Dons to the OPAP Arena on Thursday, and Jimmy Thelin's men come into the game with a bit of confidence about them after back-to-back league victories.


Family of RGU graduate murdered in US speak for first time as body flown home
June Bunyan's husband has been charged with her murder following her tragic death. Her loved one have now spoken out for the first time as her body was returned home to Scotland.


Jimmy Thelin rallies Aberdeen for latest Euro mission with boss wary of trigger-happy referee
The Dons face the Greek heavyweights on matchday two in the Conference League after coming close to pulling off a big result against Shakhtar Donetsk at Pittodrie just three weeks ago.


Nicky Devlin ready for second Greece battle as Aberdeen ace piles praise on pal James Penrice
The Dons full-back previously played alongside AEK Athens' young Scot James Penrice when the duo lined up together for Livingston before going their separate way.


AEK Athens boss wary of Marko Lazetic threat as Aberdeen wonder goal catches his eye
The Serbian bagged his first strike for the Dons against St Mirren with a stunning solo effort last weekend, and Marko Nikolic has kept a close eye on him ahead of the clash in Athens.


Stephen Flynn pledges loyalty to John Swinney amid future leadership speculation
He announced earlier this year he would be seeking the Aberdeen South seat - the Holyrood equivalent of his constituency in the House of Commons - during May's election.


Port of Aberdeen celebrates record-breaking cruise season with 43,000 visitors in 2025
A record 65 cruises called at the £420million South Harbour in the 2025 cruise season, with Port of Aberdeen celebrating a 79% increase on visitors to the north-east in 2024.


Graeme Shinnie calls on Aberdeen to give fans a 'night to remember' in Athens
Shinnie knows Aberdeen will have to be ultra-focused if they are to get their Conference League campaign up and running after losing their opener 3-2 at home to Shakhtar Donetsk.


Extensive searches continue to trace missing Aberdeen woman Victoria McGloin
Police say they are continuing their efforts to find the 46-year-old who was last seen on Sunday afternoon in the Hardgate area before walking towards Deeside Way.


Aberdeenshire hotel gives guests chance to dine with ghostly residents this Halloween
Thainstone House in Inverurie prides itself on its haunting history, with numerous sights of one former resident, ‘The Green Lady’, who is rumoured to call the hotel home.


Former Hearts defender gives AEK Athens inside scoop on Aberdeen as he makes demand to teammates
The Dons are in Athens for their first European clash in the city since 2007/08 when they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Panathinaikos under the late Jimmy Calderwood.


Scotland warned of 'potential storm' with strong winds and cold weather ahead of Halloween
Scotland has been warned of a 'potential storm' as the Met Office pinpoints the 'coldest' day ahead, and it's just in time for Halloween.


First look at 24-hour Union Street bingo hall as designs show how new venue will look
Aberdeen City Council are now considering the plans for the venue's proposed frontage for the new 24-hour bingo hall, which would stand out with bright red signage.
