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Temperatures to plummet in north-east with snow forecast for this week
Forecasts are warning of snow showers across the north-east this week, with the wintry weather likely to hit our region from Tuesday onwards amid plummeting temperatures.
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Man, 23, due in court after 'fake gun' seized during raid on Aberdeen city centre flat
Officers executed a search warrant at a property in the city's Craigie Street on November 13, with the imitation firearm discovered within and the man arrested and charged.
Five new locations added to Aberdeenshire e-bike rental scheme
Introduced in 2023, the council initiative initially offered hire of 20 e-bikes along the popular Formartine and Buchan Way among other local routes in the area.
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Steve Clarke urges Scotland fans to anticipate success in World Cup finals push
Scotland somehow emerged from a 3-2 defeat in Greece with the chance to seal top spot in Group C on Tuesday against Denmark who drew 2-2 with Belarus on Saturday night.
Police Scotland accused of abandoning communities following wave of station closures
In the last two years, the force has announced the closure of 18 stations across the country, including a number in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Central Belt.
The 'easiest and hardest' north-east centres for passing your driving test
Two Aberdeenshire centres have been ranked among the easiest places in Scotland to pass, while one in Aberdeen was named among the 10 hardest centres across the country.
More than 880,000 Scottish pensioners to receive up to extra £305.10 help with heating bills this winter
All those born before certain date will receive the payment
North Sea fishermen becoming 'victims' of push for green energy amid wind turbine row
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives issued the warning during a visit to Peterhead and also pledged to project fishing waters from a "spatial squeeze" amid the ongoing row over offshore wind developments.
Andy Considine predicts 'very bright' Aberdeen future after impressive summer recruitment
"I certainly don't see Aberdeen sitting down the bottom from here on in. I've seen many glimpses this year already of what's to come."
Award-winning Aberdeenshire hotel put up for sale as owners decide to retire
The stunning country hotel includes The Scullery Bar and Restaurant, with staff at the eatery previously awarded an AA Rosette award for their culinary creations.
Aberdeen Christmas Parade to bring festive cheer to city centre this weekend
This year's parade will once again include the Charlie House Santa Fun Run and an impressive display through the city centre, including music and dance performances and more.
Greece v Scotland: TV channel, teams news and more for World Cup qualifier
The Tartan Army are in Piraeus for another huge evening, with Scotland ideally needing to take a point from their trip to Greece if they are to keep hopes of automatic qualification alive.
Two Aberdeenshire chippers crowned at 2025 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards - full list of winners
Takeaways up and down the country took home top prizes.
Aberdeenshire mum creates 'Calm Christmas Countdown' book for children during festive season
Mum-of-three Arlene Anderson said she "wanted to create something that helps children, and their parents, slow down and actually enjoy the festive season, instead of just surviving it."
Council response to controversial 70-mile Aberdeenshire pylon development due next week
The full council meeting will be held on Monday where Angus Council will set out its response to the SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing 400kV overhead line scheme.
Aberdeen post £21.7million turnover after Scottish Cup and player sales boost
The Dons saw their figures given a significant lift from their Hampden success in May and the club record sales of Bojan Miovski to Girona and Duk to Legannes.
Shocking CCTV footage shows Aberdeen bus driver grabbing pensioner and throwing him off bus
In the clip, Howles was seen grabbing the pensioner with both hands and throwing him off the bus and into the street. The pensioner was taken to hospital with a broken shoulder.
Iconic Aberdeen Union Street buildings to be lit up with festive Christmas animations
The stunning graphics projected on to the Capitol, Trinity Hall and former RBS building at St Nicholas Square will be unveiled during the Christmas Parade this weekend.
Aberdeen University trio complete 'missing link' of 17,000 cycling challenge 40 years later
Craig Swan, Sophie Trafford and Rona Hulbert reunited for the journey and have now made it over the finish line in Chile as they cycled an 800-mile stretch of their expedition which was impassable in 1985.
Series starring David Tennant as notorious Aberdeenshire killer lands on Netflix
The Fraserburgh-born killer worked as a civil servant before spending five years murdering boys and young men who he met on the streets of London from 1978 until 1983.