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Explorathon is back and it's bigger than ever!
The University of Aberdeen in conjunction with Aberdeen Science Festival will host Discovery Day, a free, fun family day of activities, this weekend (Sunday, September 14)
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Shinnie and Yengi brothers set for rare family face-off in Aberdeen Livingston clash
The Pittodrie showdown could see two sets of brothers playing against each other in the same match, with Livi boss David Martindale expecting the sibling rivalry to add "a wee bit of spice."
Jeffrey Epstein memorial plaque installed at Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course
The political group 'Everyone Hates Elon' posted a video showing the moment a memorial to Jeffrey Epstein was installed on a bench at the Trump golf course in Balmedie.
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Nearly 190 RGU jobs made redundant as university faces increased financial pressures
RGU announced last November that around 135 roles were at risk, with 188 jobs now confirmed to have gone at the university, with the majority through voluntary redundancy.
LNER passenger contact details and journey information accessed in cyber hack
The rail operator, which runs services from Aberdeen to London, said that no bank, payment card or password information had been affected and that they were investigating the matter.
Popular Aberdeen radio presenter Greigsy to join STV Radio's weekday daytime line-up
Greigsy, who has presented the breakfast show on Northsound 1 for over a decade, will be making the move to Scotland's newest radio station in the coming months.
Aberdeen council 'software bug' led to SNP member being wrongly identified as Reform defector
Tillydrone, Seaton and Old Aberdeen councillor Alexander McLellan was wrongly listed on the local authority's website as being a member of Nigel Farage's Reform party.
King Charles' reign 'beset by two problems' as he marks three years on the throne
King Charles III has been on the throne for three years today and has faced a number of challenges during his reign, but there are two that are most prominent, a royal expert claims
Anas Sarwar commits to tackling shoplifting in Scotland after rise in offences
Figures released in June show a 57% increase in shoplifting in the past decade and a jump of 16% between 2023-24 and 2024-25, with 44,730 instances recorded in the most recent year.
'Horrifying casualty toll' on A96 revealed with over 160 collisions resulting in injuries since 2021
Aberdeenshire West MSP Alexander Burnett said the appalling number of accidents marks another "summer of devastation" on the road, which he says is not fit for the 21st century.
Tipping Point host Ben Shephard makes Aberdeen geography blunder as viewers spot mistake
The ITV gameshow aired on Monday night when a contestant managed to correctly answer a question about Scotland's cities, but Ben Shephard's follow-up left Scots baffled.
Aberdeen hospital offers lifeline to teenage patients with innovative home treatment
Thanks to a nurse-led initiative, patients now have the option to receive infliximab using a method normally reserved for adults, offering them reduced hospital visits, and improved quality of life.
'It's like a jungle' - Bridge of Don residents vent frustration over reduced grass cutting
John Reynolds represented the ward as a councillor for 36 years between 1986 and 2022, and he is among a number of residents left unhappy with how the suburb looks.
Lewis Ferguson confident Scotland better prepared to take on Greece after March defeat
A 1-0 win from Piraeus in the first leg of their Nations League play-off turned into a 3-0 defeat in Mount Florida to relegate Steve Clarke’s side from League A earlier this year.
Tributes paid to young woman who died in A98 crash near Banff as 'beautiful send off' planned
Devastated friends and family have taken to social media to pay tribute to Kirsty Shankland, with a fundraiser launched to help cover the 21-year-old's funeral costs.
Investigation launched after 'explosive misfire' at North Sea oil and gas rig
A controlled explosive was prematurely activated at the Seagull Field, located around 143 miles off the coast of Aberdeen. The Health and Safety Executive was notified of the incident.
First look: £470 a night Ardbeg House opens on Islay
New whisky-themed boutique hotel opens in Port Ellen as luxury tourism on Islay heats up.
First Minister's special adviser announces plans to seek Aberdeen Central seat
Kevin Stewart announced on Monday he will not be standing at the election next year following a recent illness, despite having already been selected as the candidate.
Police hunt for dangerous driver spotted on A98 in Aberdeenshire
Officers received a report of a blue Skoda Kamiq being driven dangerously on the A98 eastbound between Cullen and Portsoy at around 1.50pm on Saturday, September 6.
Moray road south of Elgin closed due to early morning crash
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.