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WayWORD announces Spring 2026 Programme
An Aberdeen cross-arts literary festival, produced by young people in the city, has launched its Spring programme which includes an appearance from Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain.
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Aberdeenshire MP slams 'blatant profiteering' by home heating oil suppliers
Home heating oil is used by about 1.5 million households in the UK, but sudden volatility in the global oil trade due to Middle East disruption has caused prices to immediately soar.
Two lorry drivers 'caught drink driving' on north-east roads charged
A 47-year-old man was caught at more than five times the limit in Aberdeen while a 51-year-old was found to be six times the limit on the A96 in Aberdeenshire.
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Aberdeen to enter talks with St Mirren boss over vacant manager position
The Dons have been without a permanent manager for more than two months after Scottish Cup-winning boss Jimmy Thelin was sacked in January.
Aberdeen council told 'smarten up' as fed-up tenants take damp and mould cases to court
A freedom of information request to the local authority revealed that there were 286 complaints made about damp, with seven per cent of those claims ending up in civil action.
Aberdeen hit with 15-hour wind weather warning as gusts up to 70mph predicted
The Met Office warning for wind comes into effect tomorrow
Firefighters battle major blaze at Peterhead harbour
Emergency services rushed to the scene last night with firefighters battling the blaze for three hours.
Rachel Reeves gives Scotland MPs heating oil update as prices 'doubled'
Chancellor was responding to questions in the Commons on the issue hitting 30 per cent of rural Scottish homes as residents described 'in immediate crisis'
Cameras which can detect drivers using mobile phones coming to Scottish roads
The survey will see two cameras mounted on trailers that will rotate around locations in Scotland over the six months and they will use AI processing techniques to determine the probability of an offence.
Neurologist warns against 3 everyday habits that can increase stroke risk
A neurologist has shared three surprising habits he avoids due to stroke risk
Woman who died in horror A96 crash near Huntly named as Joyann Alexie Andrews
The 53-year-old from Aberdeenshire was tragically pronounced dead at the scene
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.
Ben Stanway Aberdeen and Dundee interest prompts admission from Partick Thistle ace
The 21-year-old scored a stunning volley as his side fell to a defeat against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup, with the midfielder drawing transfer interest from Premiership sides.
Tragic death on A96 near Huntly as calls to replace 'one of Scotland's most dangerous junctions'
A 53-year-old woman died and three people were taken to hospital after a two-car crash at the Huntly junction on Sunday, leading to calls for the road to be upgraded.
Martin Lewis warns of deadline for UK energy bill change
Personal finance expert explained the key date when the Iran war's impact on UK energy bills will become clear, urging consumers to switch tariffs now
Inverurie to get new fast food restaurant after row over supermarket drive-thru
Proposals to open a new restaurant outside the Morrisons supermarket have been approved, but the venue won't be opening with a drive-thru after objections from locals.
Aberdeen 'in the mire' admits Willie Miller as icon has say on next manager wait
"The players were totally disheartened, outplayed and ineffective. The last seven seasons have been tortuous. When you don't have a leader in place, it makes it worse."
Banchory's Neil Simpson claims first Winter Paralympics medal for Team GB with silver
The Aberdeenshire skier, alongside guide Rob Poth, had finished fourth in both the Super-G and the downhill events on Monday.
Martin Lewis issues warning over 'massive' 40 percent tax on pensions
People have been revisiting how they use their allowances
Love Island contestant 'first man' to speak out on 'unsettling' health issue
Maxwell Samuda says his mum and grandmother are also affected