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Student found dead on campus at Robert Gordon University

The university has confirmed it is working with emergency services and that it has sent letters to students at the establishment with details for available support services.

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Husband of woman who died in A96 crash pays tribute to ‘brilliant wife, mum and friend’

Edgars Zogota described Paulina as a "shining light" taken far too soon.

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Student dies at Robert Gordon University campus

Emergency services were called to Garthdee Road on Wednesday morning.

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A9 partially blocked following two Caithness crashes

Emergency services are currently attending both incidents.

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‘Don’t take my library away’: Six-year-old Insch ‘bookworm’ joins fight as Aberdeenshire closures plan takes a twist

Residents have hit out at the shock announcement that 13 venues across the north-east could be closed by the end of the year.

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Inside Forres’ former Bank of Scotland midway through its transformation into a whisky ‘watering hole’

The Press and Journal was given exclusive access inside the former Bank of Scotland which shut down in 2022.

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‘Heartbroken’ Deeside campaigners continue fight against 230ft pylons

Deeside Against Pylons warns that lives will be "impacted" by the masts, which will be twice the height of Balmoral Castle's tower.

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Aberdeen eco-warrior's daily family litter pick a 'way of life' for their one-year-old

Mike Scotland began his litter-picking mission in his twenties and reckons he has picked up thousands of bags of rubbish while running the weekly Community Clean Up group.

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Specialist teams from across the north of Scotland join search for Aleksandr Benga

The operation to find the Stornoway teenager has entered its third day.

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Prisoner knocked out cellmate who was ‘talking quite a lot’

Owen Grant punched his HMP Inverness cellmate as the pressure of being with him for 24 hours a day "overwhelmed" him.

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Skye murder accused said he wanted to go out ‘in a blaze of glory’, jury told

Friend Shain Westerman was giving evidence on day six of the High Court trial of Finlay MacDonald.

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Popular Aberdeen restaurant named in UK's Top 100 restaurants for 2024

OpenTable has highlighted a top Aberdeen restaurant as one of the very best restaurants in the UK as part of their annual list of the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK.

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Aberdeenshire's Bethan backs star Dons striker Duk for a second season

The consultancy firm has sponsored the Cape Verde international for a second season, adding that choosing Duk seemed like a "natural fit" following his return to action.

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Queen Camilla is 'a big fan of Clarkson's Farm' despite Jeremy's Meghan Markle row

Tom Parker Bowles says Queen Camilla is a "fan" of Clarkson's Farm and believes the former Top Gear presenter is very much like King Charles.

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Aberdeen crowned UK's second 'most festive city' as holiday season begins

New research has revealed the "most festive" cities across Scotland based on factors such as the likelihood of a white Christmas and the duration of local Christmas markets.

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Cults man overcomes devastating heroin addiction in Italian rehab to launch candle business

Ross McKenzie, 32, overcame a devastating heroin addiction and has since been drug free for six years, and is now hoping to raise awareness through his new candle making business.

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Prince Harry ‘heartbroken’ over absent family ‘no matter how he tries to protest’ expert says

This year has seen multiple waves of speculation over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could make a return to the UK or move to Europe four years after they moved to the USA in 2020

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Celtic legend mocks Aberdeen title challenge and warns Rangers should fear Dons

The former Hoops ace doesn't believe his old side have to worry about the rampant Reds but had a stern message for Rangers who currently trail Jimmy Thelin's side by nine points.

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GB Energy will be catalyst in UK winning world race on renewables, says Ian Murray

He also said the fact the company will be headquartered in Aberdeen sends out a "very strong signal of Scotland’s importance to delivering our manifesto commitments on the green energy mission."

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Aberdonian brother of Suzy Lamplugh says books written by murder suspect could hold vital clue

Granite City school technician Richard Lamplugh, 64, is hoping to scatter her ashes in a place "close to his heart".