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‘The strongest boy I know’: Spiderman fan Fraser is his family’s own little superhero after cancer battle
The seven-year-old Tullos Primary pupil is the face of a new Cancer Research UK campaign.
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Watch: Dramatic footage as humpback whale gets caught in Skye fishing net
Fishermen Bally Philp and Haydn MacKenzie came to the rescue of the whale.

Aberdeen Wendy's drive-thru plans approved after government overturns Alba Gate refusal
CoCity lodged plans to knock down the former Helix Offshore building and replace it with two drive-thru restaurants, four business units and 24 EV charging points.

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Where are Huntly’s heritage lights? £20k needed for restoration as lampposts removed from town centre
The lights are a well-known feature in the Huntly town centre.
Government APPROVES Wendy’s drive-thru plans for Alba Gate site in Stoneywood – as council planning gurus trashed for refusal
Scottish Government officials have backed plans to redevelop the former Helix Offshore site near Dyce - despite the local authority's fears it would cause too much traffic in the area.

One of the greatest – Sir Alex Ferguson leads tributes at funeral of Denis Law
The former Aberdeen and Manchester United was one of many stars past and present at Tuesday’s funeral and paid a heartfelt tribute during the service inside Manchester Cathedral.


Denis Law funeral: Footballing greats gather to pay final respect to legendary Aberdonian
Scores of Manchester United and Scotland legends attended the Aberdonian's funeral on Tuesday as the 84-year-old was laid to rest following his passing last month.

Man armed with vacuum attachment demanded helicopter to London during Alness siege drama
Patrick Muldoon held a knife to a male hostage's neck during the siege in Westford. He also threatened to kill his partner and stab police.
Crying Fraserburgh serial shoplifter sent down despite pleas for a last chance
John McCormick was sent to prison after carrying out a campaign of thefts across Aberdeenshire for more than 12 months.

Dave Myers' final series of The Hairy Bikers before his death triumphs at TV Choice Awards
The BBC's Hairy Bikers Go West, in which Myers and his best friend Si King travel down the west coast of the UK from Scotland, was given the best food show prize at the London ceremony.

Family’s tribute to ‘selfless’ Aberdeen mum and charity volunteer Miriam Gardiner
She died just two weeks after finding out her cancer had returned.
Revealed: Sale of Inverness Ironworks site to ‘mysterious’ hotel developer never took place
The transfer of the much-loved music venue site to Bricks Group was reportedly going to go ahead in 2023.

University of Aberdeen welcomes its first Cultural Entrepreneur in Residence
University of Aberdeen students will gain the skills to develop and fund their own start-ups in the arts and cultural industries through a new initiative.


Bodies found in Aberdeen river confirmed as missing sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti
The 32-year-olds were found in the River Dee near Victoria Bridge and the Queen Elizabeth Bridge following a major search operation involving dive teams and the Coastguard on Friday, January 31.


Manhunt for teenager with links to Aberdeen after schoolboy stabbed in Merseyside
Officers in England are appealing to the public for information in a bid to locate an 18-year-old with links to Aberdeen after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed last November in Wirral.


Jimmy Thelin seeing signs of 'how we want to look' as Aberdeen take step towards recovery
The Dons secured a first victory at Pittodrie since November by brushing the Pars aside with goals from Pape Habib Gueye, Alexander Jensen and Kevin Nisbet on Sunday.

Flippin’ good: 7 spots to indulge in Aberdeen’s best pancakes
Pancake Day is just around the corner so why not treat yourself to Aberdeen's greatest circles of delight.
Climber’s stormy night in Cuillin cave as storm tears into mountain range
Experienced mountain guide Adrian Trendall spent a night huddling for warmth - but with a good book - during an unexpected blizzard.

Aberdeen awarded major award from Arts and Humanities Research Council
The University of Aberdeen has secured a major award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support PhD research across the arts and humanities disciplines.

New plans submitted for ‘eyesore’ building in Kirkwall town centre
Building's garage and extension would be demolished while roof of original building would be stripped in effort to make the site safe.