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Major travel disruption as crashes leave A90 and A92 blocked in Aberdeenshire
Accidents have been reported near the Laurencekirk and Maryculter areas, with closures having a significant impact on both roads amid snowy and icy weather conditions.
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Peter Leven has no issues with Aberdeen's sporting director offering dugout advice
The images of Lutz Pfannenstiel in the dugout at Ibrox left fans debating his role on the touchline online, but Peter Leven insists he has no problem with having the German alongside him.
Aberdeen named Scotland's 'most fun' city and cheapest for pints on nights out
Seventeen key factors were considered across three main areas, including entertainment and nightlife, recreation and outdoor activities, and lifestyle and amenities.
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Man who tried to rape Aberdeenshire woman on easyJet flight jailed
Nicola Cristiano was found guilty of attempted rape on Friday, December 9, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. He will be sentenced at a later date.
Social media star Aiberdeen Mannie to host charity's 'Clash of the Clans' pub quiz
All proceeds from the event in Aberdeen next month, which is expected to host more than 100 pub quiz enthusiasts, will help the charity reach more people who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Aberdeen ScotRail services to be diverted for eight days during electrification project
Trains between Aberdeen and Edinburgh will be diverted while teams work round the clock to electrify the stretch of railway between Haymarket and Dalmeny in Fife.
Aberdeen hit with second SPFL pyro sanction after child injured and Dundee pitch damaged
The Dons have issued a statement to supporters after an incident at Dens Park saw pyrotechnics cause a burn injury to a child and respiratory issues for another supporter.
Video shows newborn baby being towed home in Aberdeenshire snow storms by tractor
Mum Gracie Ballantine, 31, was snowed in after the north-east blizzards while ready to give birth any day. After baby Frank was born, the couple's kind neighbour was able to rescue them - towing the family car back home behind his tractor.
Tesco reveals Scotland's favourite meal deal selection in 2025
The UK's biggest supermarket has reported which meal deal favourites were most popular across the nation last year, with one iconic drinks brand toppled from the top spot.
Scotland's first 'noodle library' makes debut on Aberdeen's Union Street
The new store is inspired by the 24-hour ramen convenience outlets of Korea and Japan, as well as 7-Eleven stores in the United States, and fills a unit left vacant since 2019.
Aberdeen driver smashed into several vehicles after 'driving dangerously' in snowy weather
Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of a Ford Ranger being driven dangerously and colliding with several vehicles between Mounthooly and Beach Boulevard.
Emergency repair work to begin at storm damaged Portsoy Harbour
Temporary measures will be put in place for now, but Historic Environment Scotland will need to give the go-ahead to any long-term repairs.
Supermarket drivers battle through snow to deliver free food to cut-off Aberdeenshire village
Residents in Rothiemay were left with no way of reaching the shops before the Asda delivery drivers came to the rescue to deliver free food to the community.
Sex attacker who grabbed woman off Aberdeen street and raped her is sentenced
After today's hearing, Detective Inspector Mark Lambley said: “This was a horrifying attack on a young woman, and I hope this sentence brings her some sense of closure."
Aberdeenshire Council overpaying salaries by £50k due to forgotten forms
Between December 2024 and November 2025, the council overpaid by £49,320 due to busy managers forgetting to fill in forms confirming staff have left.
Fears of ‘irreparable’ damage from heavy snowfall on Aberdeen’s ‘exposed’ Westburn House
The severe spell of snowfall across the north-east has sparked concern for the deteriorating Category A-listed landmark.
Drunk Nairn man’s jump threat above spikes sparks five-hour police stand-off
Keith Robertson was precariously placed in a rooftop window above a patio area with spiked steel railings, Inverness Sheriff Court heard.
Predator who grabbed woman and raped her in secluded Aberdeen field jailed
Caitano Azavedo, 40, has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of raping the woman at a field by Aberdeen Sports Village.
'Heroic' Aberdeenshire railway staff rescued woman who fell in snow during dog walk
"I couldn’t get up so I started to crawl towards the field, hoping there was something to help me, but I couldn’t get far. My support dog, Riley, was shaking as he knew something was wrong. My other dog, Rufus, lay down beside me."
Huge chunk of Aberdeenshire harbour wall collapses into sea during storm
Locals have been warned to stay away from the harbour, with emergency repairs set to begin.