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Aberdeen well represented at annual innovation awards


The University of Aberdeen will be well represented at this year's Converge Challenge with four innovative ventures reaching the final of the competition.

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Aberdeen close in on deal for French winger ahead of Premier Sports Cup clash

The free agent is expected to sign an initial contract until the end of the season, with Aberdeen hopeful he will be able to feature against Killie on Saturday.

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Aberdeenshire farmer hit by cow suffered 'unsurvivable' injuries

The 87-year-old was taken to hospital following an incident near Stonehaven last year but tragically could not be saved.

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Andy Burnham sets out conditions for second Scottish independence referendum

The Prime Minister had previously told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is “off limits”.

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Three men charged after police find cannabis farm in Aberdeen property

The men, aged 20, 31 and 38, have been arrested and charged following the discovery.

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Aberdeen legend insists curbing 'absolutely phenomenal' player turnover crucial to success

"The owners would like to put a stop to that, but it’s very hard until you get a regular top four finish for Aberdeen where you can go into ‘relaxed mode’ and invest more, and get those bigger contracts in."

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Stephen Flynn unable to say if Transport Scotland merger will result in job cuts

Stephen Flynn did not say whether Transport Scotland merging with the Scottish Government would lead to job losses.

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RAF Lossiemouth plane declares mid-air emergency after bird strike

The aircraft was involved in a routine training exercise when it was forced to return to RAF Lossiemouth.

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Plea for HGV restrictions on Aberdeen harbour route as Torry residents feel 'battered'

"We feel the residential communities, particularly Torry, has been battered very hard"

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Aberdeen passengers face 'knock-on disruption' after air traffic control issue

According to flight monitoring website Flightradar24, 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were axed throughout Tuesday, and disruption continued on Wednesday.

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Aberdeen council increase winter gritting budget after January brought worst snow in 16 years

The city ground to a halt earlier this year when an amber snow warning brought major disruption, with extra grit and tractors brought in to help get people moving.

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Scottish organisations struggle to realise benefits of major change programmes, study finds


Scotland's First Transformation Readiness Index 2026 finds many organisations are struggling to realise the full benefits of major change programmes.

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Navigating food system dilemmas: collective action key to success

A project carried out by a team from the University of Aberdeen has found that one of the biggest obstacles to creating a more sustainable food system is a lack of collaboration between the people and organisations involved in producing, processing, selling, regulating and researching food....

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Emergency crews race to A96 after three-car crash as seven rushed to hospital and road closed

The stretch of road is currently closed in both directions.

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Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks hailed as 'best yet' as 35,000 customers dine in Granite City

Businesses are savouring the boost it brought through the doors following final orders on Sunday, with a record 83 venues taking park in the two-week festival.

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Aberdeen Airport facing delays as air traffic control 'technical issue' grounds flights

Several flights from Aberdeen, including British Airways flights to Heathrow, have been cancelled or delayed on Tuesday, September 8, as a result of the disruption.

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Aberdeen M&S colleagues mark 80 years of combined service with shopping stalwart

Team manager Michelle Christie and section manager Louise Christie are among three other colleagues across Scotland celebrating a combined 200 years of service.

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Ex-Hearts ace questions Aberdeen decision making as problems 'run deeper than dugout'

The Dons have picked up just one win and two goals in their first five league matches this season, with the latest result leading to the Red Army booing their team off the Pittodrie pitch.

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Former Northsound DJ among candidates for Aberdeen council by-election

Jeff Diack, who was part of the last breakfast show based in Aberdeen on Northsound 1, will face Labour's ex-finance convener Willie Young and six others for the vacant seat.

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Pundit offers Aberdeen boss redemption route as 'battle-weary' fans run out of patience

"If they are able to get a positive result at Rugby Park and get through to the semi finals of the Premier Sports Cup, it just allows for an element of positivity to continue."