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WayWORD announces Spring 2026 Programme


An Aberdeen cross-arts literary festival, produced by young people in the city, has launched its Spring programme which includes an appearance from Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain.

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Aberdeenshire MP slams 'blatant profiteering' by home heating oil suppliers

Home heating oil is used by about 1.5 million households in the UK, but sudden volatility in the global oil trade due to Middle East disruption has caused prices to immediately soar.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Two lorry drivers 'caught drink driving' on north-east roads charged

A 47-year-old man was caught at more than five times the limit in Aberdeen while a 51-year-old was found to be six times the limit on the A96 in Aberdeenshire.

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Aberdeen to enter talks with St Mirren boss over vacant manager position

The Dons have been without a permanent manager for more than two months after Scottish Cup-winning boss Jimmy Thelin was sacked in January.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen council told 'smarten up' as fed-up tenants take damp and mould cases to court

A freedom of information request to the local authority revealed that there were 286 complaints made about damp, with seven per cent of those claims ending up in civil action.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen hit with 15-hour wind weather warning as gusts up to 70mph predicted

The Met Office warning for wind comes into effect tomorrow

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Firefighters battle major blaze at Peterhead harbour

Emergency services rushed to the scene last night with firefighters battling the blaze for three hours.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Rachel Reeves gives Scotland MPs heating oil update as prices 'doubled'

Chancellor was responding to questions in the Commons on the issue hitting 30 per cent of rural Scottish homes as residents described 'in immediate crisis'

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Cameras which can detect drivers using mobile phones coming to Scottish roads

The survey will see two cameras mounted on trailers that will rotate around locations in Scotland over the six months and they will use AI processing techniques to determine the probability of an offence.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Neurologist warns against 3 everyday habits that can increase stroke risk

A neurologist has shared three surprising habits he avoids due to stroke risk

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Woman who died in horror A96 crash near Huntly named as Joyann Alexie Andrews

The 53-year-old from Aberdeenshire was tragically pronounced dead at the scene

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Avalanche risks are rising - researchers say governance must rise with them


The findings of a new study shows governance and preparedness rather than hazard magnitude determine whether avalanches become mass-casualty events.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Ben Stanway Aberdeen and Dundee interest prompts admission from Partick Thistle ace

The 21-year-old scored a stunning volley as his side fell to a defeat against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup, with the midfielder drawing transfer interest from Premiership sides.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Tragic death on A96 near Huntly as calls to replace 'one of Scotland's most dangerous junctions'

A 53-year-old woman died and three people were taken to hospital after a two-car crash at the Huntly junction on Sunday, leading to calls for the road to be upgraded.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Martin Lewis warns of deadline for UK energy bill change

Personal finance expert explained the key date when the Iran war's impact on UK energy bills will become clear, urging consumers to switch tariffs now

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Inverurie to get new fast food restaurant after row over supermarket drive-thru

Proposals to open a new restaurant outside the Morrisons supermarket have been approved, but the venue won't be opening with a drive-thru after objections from locals.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen 'in the mire' admits Willie Miller as icon has say on next manager wait

"The players were totally disheartened, outplayed and ineffective. The last seven seasons have been tortuous. When you don't have a leader in place, it makes it worse."

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Banchory's Neil Simpson claims first Winter Paralympics medal for Team GB with silver

The Aberdeenshire skier, alongside guide Rob Poth, had finished fourth in both the Super-G and the downhill events on Monday.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Martin Lewis issues warning over 'massive' 40 percent tax on pensions

People have been revisiting how they use their allowances

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Love Island contestant 'first man' to speak out on 'unsettling' health issue

Maxwell Samuda says his mum and grandmother are also affected