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New Aberdeen signing embraces Star Wars family connection as he lifts lid on transfer pep talks

The former Northampton Town defender might not have Jedi powers but he will be doing everything in his power to help Stephen Robinson’s own Aberdeen rebellion.

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Dog killed and woman injured after being attacked by another dog in Aberdeen

Police were made aware of an incident in the Greyhope Road area of Torry on Wednesday evening.

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Rare ant queen and colony found living on King's Balmoral estate

The endangered narrow-headed ant is only known to survive in a handful of locations, including at the nearby Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve.

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Croatian side join race to sign Topi Keskinen as Aberdeen winger edges closer to exit

A trio of sides are fighting to sign the Finnish winger who was signed by Aberdeen for around £850,000, with the Dons hoping to recoup that fee amid their summer rebuild.

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Don't stop at Jackdaw approval, maximise what North Sea offers – Andrew Bowie

The former energy minister called for “maximum economic recovery from the North Sea” as he backed drilling “everywhere that is conceivable”.

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University of Aberdeen to lead major new North-Sea heritage doctoral research consortium


Understanding how North Sea heritage is shaped during a time of rapid economic, environmental and cultural change is at the heart of a major new doctoral research initiative led by the University of Aberdeen.

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Revealed: The untapped potential of bowel cancer samples to boost understanding of other diseases


Bowel cancer screening samples could also be used for crucial research into other major health conditions, a new study has shown.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Andy Burnham's route to No 10 clears as Aberdeen military veteran drops out of contest

The former armed forces minister is thought to be the last viable challenger who was considering whether to put himself forward for leadership of the Labour Party.

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Aberdeen confirm Nesta Guinness-Walker signing as defender handed two-year deal

"The club has a rich history, the fans look amazing, and after speaking to the manager, the ambition here was clear. It is something I’m eager to be part of."

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Jackdaw owner says oil field 'will not materially influence' emissions

Adura – a joint venture between Shell and Equinor – was forced to update its environmental impact assessment for the development, which would be off the coast of Aberdeen if approved.

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Aberdeen social care worker who struck woman's head with piece of wood suspended

Sinojkumar Pullarkat Rahulan has been handed an 18-month suspension order by a care watchdog after he was convicted of attacking a woman at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

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Scottish fiddler revealed as Handel's organist


An 18th-century Scottish fiddler and composer has been identified as the likely organist who played in the famous premiere of Handel's Messiah.

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Aberdeen mum accused of killing her baby with hairdryer told 999 she had 'gone purple'

Courtney Gartshore is in the dock at the city's High Court, with the jury hearing the distressing recording to the emergency services on the second day of the trial.

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Aberdeen close in on eighth summer signing ahead of Premier Sports Cup opener

The Dons have almost signed a full team in what has been a busy first transfer window for Stephen Robinson, but they are far from done amid preparations for the new campaign.

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Police charge two Aberdeenshire teenagers after dozens of serious offences

The incidents took place at various commercial and residential premises across the Fraserburgh area.

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Former Aberdeen police HQ demolition approved as Queen Street revamp takes major step forward

Funds to demolish the buildings were previously approved at a city council Finance and Resources Committee meeting, with the official planning application now also given the green light.

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STV North news anchor Norman MacLeod to step down after nearly 40 years

A respected figure at STV and a familiar face across the region, Norman has worked on a vast range of stories in the north-east, most notably the Piper Alpha disaster.

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Former Stewart Milne HQ to be demolished as government overturns housing refusal

An application for the Mosscroft Avenue development went before the Garioch area committee in November, but councillors refused it before an appeal saw the Scottish Government step in.

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More new Aberdeen Voi ebikes to be delivered as over 55,000 journeys made

Voi's fleet of coral-coloured ebikes have been popping up across the Granite City in recent weeks after the popular rental scheme was revived by the city council.

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Aberdeen youngster Alfie Stewart returns to Inverness on season-long loan

Dons boss Stephen Robinson has explained why he has decided to send the midfielder back to the Highlands for another loan spell having done the same with striker Alfie Bavidge.