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Jimmy Thelin explains why Leighton Clarkson has dropped down Aberdeen pecking order

The Aberdeen boss also confirmed the return of three players to the Dons.

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Martin Lewis says 'visit this site now' after new energy price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise by 0.2% from January 1

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen Ultra hit Jack MacKenzie with broken seat and left him permanently disfigured

David Gowans, 31, threw the projectile on to the pitch following a league match between Aberdeen and Dundee United, hitting Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie.

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Aberdeen beachfront chimney cake business announces closure 'with a heavy heart'

Chimmy, which sold chimney cakes to beachgoers from its seafront spot, has announced its closure.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

100 schools closed as snow and ice hits Scotland and UK

Severe weather conditions have prompted many schools to close across Scotland and the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -11C in the Highlands

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Number of oil and gas job losses deemed 'national emergency'

The comments come after more than 400 jobs were put at risk at the ExxonMobil ethylene plant in Mossmorran, with the plant set to close in February.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

'Five Scotland stars were my pals at Aberdeen and one was unsung World Cup hero'

The Tartan Army are still celebrating Scotland's epic victory over Denmark that ended their 27-year wait to reach a World Cup, and Niall McGinn reckons one of his ex-teammates was the hero of the day at Hampden.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Every Aberdeen core path set for upgrades - council agrees plan to improve 21 routes

Aberdeen City Council’s Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee this week agreed the upgrades to the routes which will be paid for from bus lane enforcement fines.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire Council looking to make money from offshore advertising despite climate policy fear

Councillors met on Thursday to discuss the updated advertising and sponsorship policy that has the potential to generate cash for the council which has been facing finance fears.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen teen left man in coma after landing single punch during city centre night out

Shaun Taylor, 31, was left with "catastrophic injuries" and placed in a medically induced coma after Jackson Bennett attacked him with a single punch.

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Aberdeen in global top 10% in THE Interdisciplinary Science rankings


The University of Aberdeen has been ranked within the top 10% globally and 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Football icons turn out for Denis Law memorial service in Aberdeen

Manchester United heroes including Gary Neville and Ruud van Nistelrooy were joined by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Willie Miller to remember the city's favourite son.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Niall McGinn names Jimmy Thelin's secret Aberdeen weapon that can end Hearts' unbeaten streak

The Jambos come to Pittodrie without losing a single league game this season.

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Scottish asthma charity celebrates placement success with University of Aberdeen

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF), Scotland's only dedicated asthma charity, is celebrating another successful year of partnership with the University of Aberdeen through its Work-Based Placement Programme, an academic initiative designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience...

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Prestigious award from the RSE for Professor Marcel Jaspars


Congratulations to Professor Marcel Jaspars who was one of 10 academics recognised for their outstanding achievements by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) at a ceremony this week.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

List of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire school closures as weather causes third day of disruption

The new icy conditions has led to dozens of schools across Aberdeenshire making the choice to close their doors for the third day while other schools across both the city and shire have delayed their opening times.

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Football greats turn out for Denis Law memorial service in Aberdeen


A special memorial event for Scottish footballing legend, Denis Law, was attended by Sir Alex Ferguson and former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Ruud Van Nistelrooy in Aberdeen today.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen's brand new alcohol-free bar unveils calendar of festive events

Following its official opening last month, SOBR has unveiled its latest events including 'Cheese Week' and Christmas wreath making sessions at the Thistle Street venue.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Return of Aberdeen's hydrogen bus fleet facing new delay with no date set

Technical problems at the city's two fuelling stations saw the fleet of 15 buses pulled from service over a year ago, but they are still yet to return to the road.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen pull of huge transfer coup as Darren Mowbray returns to Pittodrie

Darren Mowbray is back at Aberdeen and now set to work in unison with sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, head of recruitment Nuno de Almeida and manager Jimmy Thelin.