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Trade body warns UK 'urgently' needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea

Analysis from Offshore Energies UK found that using North Sea gas has a lower emissions footprint than liquified natural gas from overseas.

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Tragedy as body found near harbour in search for missing north-east man

Police confirmed a body had been found in the water at around 2pm on Monday and that the family of the missing man from Elgin had been informed of the discovery.

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New banking hub opens in Turriff to give locals access to cash and in-person services

Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills.

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Young Aberdeen brothers taking on challenge for Archie Foundation after teen's surgery

16-year-old David and 11-year-old Daniel Uzowulu wanted to give back to Archie, after David underwent surgery to remove fatty swelling last year.

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'I tried to fly from Aberdeen to Glasgow with three flights – but it all went pear-shaped'

Travel vlogger Scott Manson wanted to make an adventure out of his Aberdeen to Glasgow journey - but flight delays at Belfast City Airport threatened to derail his elaborate plans

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Every location of new Aberdeenshire short-term speed cameras to be installed

Officers say the move to introduce the short-term cameras is to give the force "flexibility" in locations where there is expected to be an increase in traffic over the coming months.

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Scotland would be silly to not offer Steve Clarke new contract – Kenny Dalglish

Scotland’s record appearance holder and joint highest goal-scorer of all time is in no doubt that the long-serving manager has already done enough to be worthy of a new contract.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen named Scotland's most affordable city for solo living in new study

Solo living in the UK is becoming increasingly expensive as residents face the increasing costs of rent, bills and food shopping without a partner for support.

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Three-hour alert to parents over anxiety and depression risk in children

Imperial College London has been investigating the risk of mental health issues in children and teenagers

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Stephen Robinson admits Aberdeen relegation fear as he issues demand to players

Both St Mirren and Kilmarnock picked up vital victories at the weekend to slash Aberdeen's safety net in half, with a clash against the Buddies to come after the international break.

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Laurencekirk street evacuated after gas leak as emergency services race to scene

Police, fire crews and gas engineers are at the scene on the town's High Street after an incident on Monday morning.

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Several supermarket porridge pots sold at Tesco and Morrisons recalled over mice contamination

Nine porridge products have been affected by the recall

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Notorious serial killer 'knew Suzy Lamplugh' as brother pleads 'end our family's misery'

"We only want to know what happened to her and where her body is. That would give us some sort of closure, we'd be able to bury her where we wanted, not where the killer wanted."

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

'Act now and withdraw money' Martin Lewis MSE alert as banking app closing down

All accounts will be closing as MSE issues alert to customers

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

UK workers taking sick leave from April 6 told of major rule changes

Around 15 million people, almost half of all workers in the UK, are set to benefit from major changes to sick pay and employment rights coming into force from April 6

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Fuel price rises 'inescapable' if war continues as calls to open North Sea fields heighten

There are increasing concerns about how the Iran conflict could affect the cost of living, with the Prime Minister due to hold a Cobra meeting this week to discuss plans to help households.

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'Racist' former soldier jailed for stabbing ex-offshore worker to death

Elvis Vickers denied murder but was found guilty of murder following a trial in December last year after bodycam footage showed him telling officers when he was arrested: "I know I’m going down for murder".

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Teenager rushed to hospital after Aberdeen city centre park attack

Officers are looking to trace a man described as being in his late teens or early twenties, and urged any witnesses or those with information to get in touch.

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Stretch of Aberdeen beach closes today as sea wall repairs begin

The works are expected to take five weeks and will include repairing the reinforced concrete structural parts of the sea wall near the south end of the Queen's Links Leisure Park.

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Three rushed to hospital after horror A92 Aberdeenshire crash involving tractor and two motorbikes

The crash happened on the major road just south of Stonehaven, with three people rushed to hospital with serious injuries.