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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.
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Pioneering study finds AI increases cancer detection by more than 10 percent
The UK's first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of healthcare workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process....
Aberdeen woman's aggressive form of cancer detected by AI
Yvonne Cook "felt incredibly lucky" that the cancer was detected by AI, saving her from having gruelling treatment.
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Man charged after spate of car thefts across north-east and whole of Scotland
Thefts have been reported to the police in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, South Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, with incidents occurring in the Granite City, Portlethen and Westhill.
Aberdeen's Castlegate revamp to begin next week in huge transformation
The Castlegate works will be taking place in phases and will see the square transformed with new streetscaping and furniture along with improved lighting and greenery.
Burnout symptom alert as women in these jobs face highest risk
Women in these industries are facing burnout nearly twice as often as their male colleagues
Aberdeenshire station upgrade 'matter of urgency' as journeys soar by 200,000 in last year
New figures released by ScotRail showed there were 451,651 journeys from Inverurie last year compared to 253,096 in 2024 as numbers continue to climb across the north-east network.
Aberdeen's Union Bridge to be closed for months as Union Street revamp progresses
Major works are set to be carried out on the structure over the coming months, with the city council issuing a timeline on the project as well as advice for residents.
Sickened Peter Leven makes Aberdeen relegation admission and hints he could walk away
"None of them could say anything. Everything I gave them there, no-one could come back at me. There wasn't one pass mark there. At this football club, that's unacceptable to go out that way."
Aberdeenshire farmers open up on prostate cancer battles and urge men to get checked
"There are so many people there to help you and they will do all they can. If you have any symptoms or any concerns at all, please go and get tested."
Appeal launched after controversial Stonehaven SSEN substation plans rejected
Councillors narrowly voted to throw out the Hurlie Substation proposal after a seven-hour debate back in January, but the energy firm's lawyers argue the refusal was "unreasonable."
Plans to turn former Aberdeen primary school site into dozens of new homes
The proposals include six homes that would be designated affordable housing, along with a mix of house types and sizes, designed to respect the character of the surrounding area.
'Two-year rule' sees HMRC 'take 40% of your cash'
Expert Laura Rumsey warns families are caught out by avoidable errors
Martin Lewis issues April 5 deadline alert and says 'door shuts forever' then
Mr Lewis says it could be worth tens of thousands of pounds to anyone aged 40 to 73
Aberdeen Union Street Central latest as project approaches two-year mark
The city council has issued an update on the works, which are taking place between Bridge Street and Market Street and have been ongoing since the end of April 2024.
Banchory's Neil Simpson finishes fourth in his defence of Super-G vision impaired title
The Paralympian, who also placed fourth in the downhill and has three more medals still to play for, was a major medal hope for Great Britain on Monday in Cortina.
How Aberdeen's Scottish Cup exit ranks among upsets as Dunfermline dump out holders
The Dons' defence of their trophy came to a crashing end in Fife as the Championship side ran out comfortable 3-0 winners, leaving the 4,000 travelling fans in dismay.
'Disgraceful' Aberdeen leave Graeme Shinnie furious as captain goes nuclear
The Dons blew the chance to salvage their season with a return to Hampden as the Championship side ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at East End Park on Saturday night.
Aberdeen student scores dream job with Scotland team
Matthew Hamilton, an MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition student, has been appointed as the Sports Scientist to the Scottish Cerebral Palsy Football Team, and will travel to Atlanta with the team when they compete in the IFCPF Men's World Cup in October....
Woman dies and three in hospital after horror A96 Aberdeenshire crash as road closed for 10 hours
The woman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene while three people were taken to hospital for treatment.