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Aberdeen's Union Street to receive £1million cash injection as government confirms renovation pot
SNP Business Minister Tom Arthur unveiled a £600,000 top up to the £400,000 that was previously committed to the Our Union Street campaign that have spearheaded the high street's revival.
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300 million free bus trips taken under Government scheme
Hundreds of thousands of people are eligible for the scheme
Three north-east bank branches to open new domestic abuse safe spaces
The safe spaces are private, confidential areas where anyone experiencing domestic abuse can access support, make calls to specialist charities, and find safety away from their abuser.
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SNP claims Douglas Lumsden could 'not be bothered' to press Ed Miliband on oil and gas
"Douglas Lumsden had time to raise thousands of questions about tomato sauce sachets, but couldn’t be bothered to raise our oil and gas sector even once."
Fraserburgh retail park plans approved as Aldi and B&M to open new stores at £12million site
The development is set to be created on the corner of South Harbour Road and Cemetery Road, with a drive-thru cafe and a takeaway unit also included in the plans.
Scotland handed defensive injury boost as former Aberdeen star prepares for Morocco clash
The 29-year-old Dinamo Zagreb centre-back missed the 1-0 Group C win over Haiti on Saturday night with a calf injury which has curtailed his tournament preparations.
Traditional maritime pub in coastal Aberdeenshire town goes on the market as owner retires
Retaining a classic pub feel throughout, the property features a timber servery, and numerous historical photographs and references to the town’s maritime past.
Concerns flagship Aberdeen M&S demolition plans risk turning site into 'derelict wasteland'
The 80,000 square foot branch has lain empty since spring last year after the retailer moved into its bigger and redeveloped site across the city centre at Union Square.
New shisha lounge could open on Aberdeen's King Street as plans submitted to council
Under the proposals the shop would undergo an interior makeover and have work done to its ventilation, while also providing guests with a range of hot and cold beverages
Aberdeen, Arbroath and Makerfield by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history
Voters will once again be asked to have their say in two Scottish constituencies after by-elections were triggered when Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins were elected to Holyrood.
Aberdeen seal Toyosi Olusanya return as striker signs two-year Pittodrie deal
The 28-year-old becomes the fifth signing of the summer and will link up with his teammates for pre-season this week after agreeing a two-year deal with Aberdeen.
Notorious Aberdeen Trinity Centre staircase to have escalators added as plans approved
The retail hub launched plans to transform the walkway earlier this year, including new escalators and a refreshed canopy over the centre's entrance on Guild Street.
Former Aberdeen boss backs Hearts to cope without Derek McInnes and Lawrence Shankland
The Jambos boss is Ibrox-bound to succeed Danny Rohl while Shankland, who is currently at the World Cup with Scotland, has ended his stay at Tynecastle to join Rangers.
Neanderthals may have turned rhinoceros teeth into tools, researchers find
Researchers led by the University of Aberdeen and the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (France) have found new evidence that Neanderthals may have used rhinoceros teeth as tools, opening an unexpected new chapter in our understanding of prehistoric technology and resource use....
Bomb squad called to Aberdeen Beach as public warned to avoid area
A police cordon is currently in place and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been made aware.
Steve Clarke facing tough decisions ahead of Scotland's clash with Morocco
The Scots will be looking to pull off another big result that will all but seal their place in the last 32 after their first World Cup victory in 36 years propelled them to the top of Group C.
Bucksburn Pool reopens after three-year wait as locals share delight at popular facility's return
The much missed swimming pool was forced to shut following council budget cuts, but campaigners successfully fought hard to save it from being closed for good.
Tories 'would give Aberdeen oil industry kiss of life' with by-election win says Kemi Badenoch
The SNP candidate for Aberdeen South, Richard Thomson, hit back by saying the Tories gave the "kiss of death" to tens of thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector.
Aberdeen soldier pushed to the limit in gruelling Race the Sun endurance challenge
Lance Corporal Jake Scott competed in the demanding multi-discipline endurance event which saw teams from across the regiment take on one of the army’s toughest physical challenges.
Thousands of Tartan Army fans swap football for baseball at Boston Red Sox game
Scotland fans flocked to Fenway Park for their game against the Texas Rangers to enjoy an evening of cold beers, baseball, and a change of pace from the World Cup.