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Man charged with attempted murder after victim found seriously injured in Aberdeen street

Emergency services were called to Skene Street at around 10.40am on Wednesday, November 26, with a 42-year-old man rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

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Aberdeen dealer jailed after recruiting vulnerable drug users in crack cocaine trafficking

Tyree Barnes, 26, who reportedly moved to Aberdeen for "a fresh start" was jailed for six years for his role in drug trafficking across the north-east, including recruiting vulnerable drug users.

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Major changes for Aberdeen taxi rules planned as public to be consulted

Changes to where taxis can carry passengers in the city and the controversial street knowledge test are set to be put to the public in a consultation next year.

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Aberdeen bypass blocked after three-vehicle crash near busy Westhill roundabout

The AWPR is currently closed northbound between Cleanhill roundabout and the A944 junction at Westhill, with motorists advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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HMRC warning as all UK workers told 'don't forget' to check this December

HM Revenue and Customs has urged workers to check over the Christmas period

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Martin Lewis explains ISA tax-free rules as you may still have to pay HMRC bill

ISAs are tax-free but you may end up paying a 40 percent tax

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Government makes key BBC licence fee change announcement

Officials today said it was going to reform the fee and also investigated updating concession arrangements

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Historic north-east viaduct collapse was due to 'soil erosion'

Moray Council said it had appeared that over the last year, the flow path of the river has changed, which may have contributed to a change of impact on the piers.

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Prolific sex offender who attacked child in Stonehaven had been sleeping rough for a month

Mark King, who downplayed the severity of his sexual assault on the 13-year-old, has been locked up to protect the public.

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Biffy Clyro member quits tour amid mental health and addiction battle ahead of Aberdeen gig

Biffy Clyro made the sad announcement earlier today, with fans sharing their support on social media.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen areas facing Royal Mail Christmas delivery delays - the 11 postcodes affected

Depots in the north-east have been hit by staff absences due to sickness and resourcing issues, with deliveries across multiple Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire postcodes affected.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Search for missing Black Isle man last seen more than 24 hours ago

Rogan Divine was last seen 24 hours ago on the Black Isle.

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University of Aberdeen leads charge to break barriers for disabled doctors


A new project led by the University of Aberdeen will explore the challenges that doctors with disabilities* face when trying to progress in their careers.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Ofcom set to accept STV proposal for retaining news services in the north

STV has stressed that news-gathering operations will continue on the ground in all its existing sites, across Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen coach Peter Leven among contenders as search for next Kilmarnock boss begins

The first-team coach is a key component of Jimmy Thelin's backroom staff at Pittodrie, but he has admirers on the Rugby Park board and also has strong links to Killie.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Royal Mail warns of post delays in several Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire postcodes

The parcel giants are experiencing problems due to high levels of sick absence and resourcing issues.

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12 people arrested in north-east last weekend amid drink and drug driving crimes

The arrests were all made between 9pm on Friday and 4pm on Sunday, with 12 people arrested in connection with drink and drug driving incidents.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Woman jailed for brutal and bloody Aberdeen flat attack

Natalie Livingstone struck her victim - who had already been stabbed by her co-accused Stuart Anderson - with a wooden pole and a lamp.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Aberdeen cafe and bistro Moossh in battle with west end neighbours over late opening and live music plans

Moossh operates until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, but the owners wanted to stay open an hour later.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

‘Wind farm could cut off water supply to our Highland home, powers need to be given back to councils to stop this nonsense’

The couple already live in view of an operating wind farm several miles away.