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Cheerz had applied for extended hours on the same nights as several P&J Live concerts
Aberdeen's Cheerz bar denied extended hours for P&J Live gigs including Olly Murs and Sean Paul
Bosses of the city centre venue applied to the council seeking extended hours to allow its after-parties to continue into the early hours but saw all four requests denied.
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ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4billion to country ahead of fares price hike
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The report, published nearly three years after ScotRail was taken into public ownership, also found passengers spent some £567 million on tourism, leisure, and hospitality during trips made by train.
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Aberdeen woman who beat man to death with a kettle jailed for 18 years
Aberdeen High Court
A jury returned a unanimous murder verdict following a 10-day trial at the High Court in Aberdeen. Elizabeth Ann Sweeney will now spend 18 years behind bars for the attack.
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Aberdeen City Council workers overwhelmingly back strike action amid 'fire and rehire' dispute
Aberdeen City Council
GMB Scotland announced almost 90% of workers who took part in a ballot supported industrial action unless the council drops plans to impose new contracts on workers.
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Plans for Aberdeen battery storage facility which received over 100 objections approved after appeal
Cults
More than 100 objections were received after developers unveiled plans to convert land at Newton of Pitfodels near Cults into a battery storage facility last year.
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Jimmy Thelin says focus on European football after Aberdeen secure top-six place
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Goals from Alfie Dorrington, Leighton Clarkson and Kevin Nisbet secured a big victory for the Dons that moves them one step closer to returning to European football next season.
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Owner of North Sea collision ship seeks to set up fund for legal claims
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The Solong’s captain, Vladimir Motin, 59, of St Petersburg, Russia, appeared at the Old Bailey on March 21, charged with gross negligence manslaughter and is due to face trial in January next year.
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Wood Group warns over need to restate accounts after 'weaknesses' uncovered
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The troubled engineering and oilfield services firm said it was expecting to make “material” adjustments to previous financial statements and its balance sheet for the past three financial years.
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Ultras Aberdeen call for 'long overdue' lifting of alcohol ban in Scottish stadiums
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Fans across Scotland have called for the ban to be removed, which was first introduced in the 1980s following rioting and disorder during a Scottish Cup final at Hampden.
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Scottish Government spends £500k in three years on plans to cut single carriageway speed limits
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Plans are being considered to reduce the speed limit to 50mph on single carriageway roads across Scotland, affecting several north-east routes including the A90, A92 and A96.
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Aberdeen mum whose kids saved her life after cardiac arrest marks first Mother's Day since incident
Aberdeen
Donna’s children Oliver and Arianna were alone at home when they found her unconscious on the bathroom floor after she had suddenly collapsed while she was brushing her teeth.
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North Sea should be 'national mission' for whole UK as governments urged to support future
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The chairman of the North Sea Transition Taskforce - an independent body set up to examine the future for the sector - insisted it would continue to offer "huge opportunities for the UK".
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Aberdeen RestaurantsThe best places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for pancakes on Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the perfect excuse to tuck into a mouth-watering sweet treat or a sumptuous savoury offering so here's a list of some of the best pancake venues in the north-east.
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Aberdeen workers walk 2.5 million steps to support charity set up in memory of north-east boy
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Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs, an organisation dedicated to bringing joy to children facing serious illnesses, have received the generous donation from fundraising staff at Elementz.
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Leighton Clarkson sets Aberdeen target after winning battle for Premiership top six finish
Leighton Clarkson
Jimmy Thelin's Reds are currently fourth in the table, but those who helped secure third under Barry Robson are desperate to do it again and return to European football.
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Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says 'I'm ready to go' as she's given 'days to live'
The Royal Family
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse and was embroiled in one of the biggest scandals in Royal history, has been told she has just a few days to live
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Aberdeen brush aside Motherwell to seal top-six spot with 4-1 thrashing
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Jimmy Thelin's men started brightly only to fall behind to a Callum Slattery header, but they quickly turned the game around, going on to thrash Motherwell 4-1.
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Period charity to host Aberdeen walking event to raise awareness for menstrual health issues
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The Period Place is organising the 4k 'Walk to Give Her a Voice' in a bid to raise awareness about period poverty, de-stigmatise periods, and raising funds to empower 3,000 young girls in need with first period kits.
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Peterhead toddler given wrong morphine dose at hospital as mum taking legal action
Peterhead
"I had to watch my son nearly die. You could hear a bubbling noise from his lungs, it was awful. I was covered in blood and terrified. It was the most horrific thing I have experienced."
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InverurieInside Inverurie's former top secret Cold War nuclear bunker in Gordon HouseAberdeenshire Council plans to demolish its former Gordon House office block in the coming weeks, but before it is gone forever, reporter Kirstie Topp took a trip inside its once top-secret bunker.
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Jimmy Thelin praises Aberdeen response to falling behind in win over Motherwell
Aberdeen FC
Dons boss Jimmy Thelin was full of praise for his side after they came back fighting from going 1-0 down against Motherwell in the first five minutes to win the match 4-1.
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Man rushed to hospital after huge Aberdeenshire fire in business park
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters were called to the blaze at a building at Midmill Business Park in Kintore just after 10.20am this morning.
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Aberdeen Childline counsellor scales Mount Everest base camp to help vulnerable kids
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61-year-old Pauline McGowan has been a counsellor for Childline in Aberdeen for nearly five years.
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Stretch of Aberdeenshire road to be closed for three days for Scottish Water works
Aberdeenshire
Part of the A975 will be closed over the course of a weekend next month as part of Scottish Water’s £40 million work to enhance the resilience of the water network.
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Over 700 Aberdeen council workers could strike over 'fire and rehire' proposals
Aberdeen City Council
The proposal if enacted would cut workers' wages by up to 104 hours per year, with Unite warning the move would impact over 3,000 workers in one of Scotland’s largest councils.
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Huge Aberdeenshire fire rips through Kintore business park as crews battle blaze
Kintore
The blaze broke out at around 10.20am this morning at Midmill Business Park on Tumulus Way in Kintore.
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NewsScotland marks 10 years of hilarious gritter names - from Andy Flurry to Gonnae Snow Dae ThatScotland's hilarious pun-filled grit names have been going on for 10 years - and to celebrate, Amey has released a brand new addition to the fleet.
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Aberdeen

Aberdeen BarsAberdeen's Cheerz bar denied extended hours for P&J Live gigs including Olly Murs and Sean Paul
Bosses of the city centre venue applied to the council seeking extended hours to allow its after-parties to continue into the early hours but saw all four requests denied.
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Wood Group warns over need to restate accounts after 'weaknesses' uncovered
Offshore
The troubled engineering and oilfield services firm said it was expecting to make “material” adjustments to previous financial statements and its balance sheet for the past three financial years.
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Aberdeen buses given Mother's Day makeover with heartwarming messages
Aberdeen
The lucky winners of the competition, which was run by First Bus, saw affectionate messages and images displayed on the side of buses to mark Mother's Day on Sunday.
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Plans for Aberdeen battery storage facility which received over 100 objections approved after appeal
Cults
More than 100 objections were received after developers unveiled plans to convert land at Newton of Pitfodels near Cults into a battery storage facility last year.
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Aberdeen City Council workers overwhelmingly back strike action amid 'fire and rehire' dispute
Aberdeen City Council
GMB Scotland announced almost 90% of workers who took part in a ballot supported industrial action unless the council drops plans to impose new contracts on workers.
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Union Street

Prince WilliamWilliam treated to history of Aberdeen during visit as his charity marks major milestone
The Prince of Wales has also celebrated his Homewards charity providing the first housing to a woman in Aberdeen under its ambitious mandate to eradicate all forms of homelessness.
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First look at Castlegate redevelopment plans as council hears updates on Aberdeen projects
Aberdeen City Centre
New images from the city council have given a first glimpse at how the redeveloped Castlegate will look, with work set to commence following this summer's Tall Ships Races.
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Aberdeen 'experts' look to bring Union Street upper levels back to life in city centre transformation
Union Street
The team brings together council specialists in planning and building standards with architects, developers and commercial letting agents to find new uses for unused premises above the ground floor level of Union Street.
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Union Street Central completion pushed back to 2026 as delay confirmed by months
Union Street
Works has been ongoing since summer 2024 on the section of the Granite Mile between Bridge Street and Market Street in the high street's biggest upgrade in decades.
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Aberdeen Market, Beachfront and Union Street Central latest as council issues updates
Aberdeen City Centre
The city council has issued several updates on four city centre projects, including work on the new Aberdeen Market, plans for future redevelopment of Castlegate and more.
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Weather

Weather'Beast from the East' style snowfall to hit Scotland with Aberdeen in firing lineWeather maps have shown snow sweeping across Europe from the east, with Aberdeen expected to be hit.
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Green shoots of recovery showing in Aberdeenshire woodlands devastated by Storm Arwen
Aberdeenshire
Work is still ongoing to plant thousands of trees to replace those felled by the brutal winds that were brought to the north-east by Storm Arwen - one of the most destructive in recent memory.
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North-east braced for snow as Met Office dashes hopes of warm early spring
Weather
Winter hasn't disappeared yet as the Met Office's long-range forecast predicts snow is on the horizon.
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Scotland basks in sunshine but Met Office warns snow to end early spring
Weather
Scots are expected to have a glorious weekend as spring-like highs are set to hit the country, but the conditions are set to take a chilly turn as the next week rolls in.
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Snow maps show flurry of Scotland storms in March with Aberdeen affected
Weather
Weather maps have predicted that a large snowstorm could sweep across Scotland in March, with a number of cities impacted, including Aberdeen.
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Crime

Aberdeen High CourtAberdeen woman who beat man to death with a kettle jailed for 18 years
A jury returned a unanimous murder verdict following a 10-day trial at the High Court in Aberdeen. Elizabeth Ann Sweeney will now spend 18 years behind bars for the attack.
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Aberdeen care worker dodges being struck off after sexually assaulting three colleagues
Crime
Robert Lungoci, who was employed as a social care worker at the time of the incidents, was convicted at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on April 18, 2024 of the offences.
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Aberdeen drug seizure as £1million of cannabis discovered with three men arrested and charged
Aberdeen News
Police discovered the huge haul of cannabis as well as £7,000 in cash following a raid of two properties in Aberdeen. Three men have now been arrested and charged in connection.
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Hundreds of victims 'left in dark' about early Scottish prisoner releases
Scottish Prison Service
According to new figures, just 10 victims have been notified under the victim notification scheme of prisoners being given an early release from jail in recent weeks.
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Killer who knifed man outside Aberdeen flats facing jail after guilty plea
Aberdeen
Jacek Dembinksi died in hospital after being attacked outside a block of flats in the Cornhill area last August. Dawid Majewicz is now facing a lengthy jail sentence.
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Property

PropertyOne in five would be unable to pay mortgage within month of losing job
Those aged between 45 and 54 are most at risk, a new study shows
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Aberdeen housing development rescued after Stewart Milne Group collapse nears completion
Aberdeen
Charleston in Cove was one of several sites which saw work grind to a halt when the Stewart Milne Group collapsed into administration last year before being rescued by Milestone Developments.
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Aberdeen named 'most affordable' place for single home buyers
Aberdeen
Aberdeen was ranked ahead of the likes of Liverpool and Glasgow in the latest study, with the average price of a one or two-bed home equating to three times typical local earnings.
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The Aberdeenshire farm with stunning coastal views available for £450,000
Portlethen
The 64-acre farm overlooks the rocky cliffs and sits just 20 minutes from the centre of Aberdeen, with Galbraith listing the property with a six-figure price tag.
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Aberdeen 'strip of land' on the market as viral TikTok asks 'are they taking the p***'
Aberdeen
The 'Housing Horrors' TikTok account - famous for posting some of the UK's most bizarre properties - showcased a rather unique purchase in Kingswells made available on Rightmove.
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Aberdeenshire

AberdeenshireHistoric Aberdeenshire golf hotel crowned country's 'best premium hotel'Aberdeenshire's Meldrum House near Oldmeldrum is home to an acclaimed golf course and an award-winning restaurant.
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Man rushed to hospital after huge Aberdeenshire fire in business park
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters were called to the blaze at a building at Midmill Business Park in Kintore just after 10.20am this morning.
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Plans for huge windfarm off Peterhead coast receive onshore consent
North Sea
The offshore wind farm is designed to provide the Scottish supply chain with an early capacity development opportunity, while contributing to the Government's target 11 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
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Huge Aberdeenshire fire rips through Kintore business park as crews battle blaze
Kintore
The blaze broke out at around 10.20am this morning at Midmill Business Park on Tumulus Way in Kintore.
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Aberdeen Childline counsellor scales Mount Everest base camp to help vulnerable kids
Good News
61-year-old Pauline McGowan has been a counsellor for Childline in Aberdeen for nearly five years.
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Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FCAndy Halliday insists Aberdeen star Pape Gueye's tackle would have been 'a red card 30 years ago'
The Motherwell midfielder was left bewildered after Ross Hardie only flashed a yellow card at the Dons striker for his scissor challenge from behind, with VAR not opting to intervene.
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Ultras Aberdeen call for 'long overdue' lifting of alcohol ban in Scottish stadiums
Aberdeen FC
Fans across Scotland have called for the ban to be removed, which was first introduced in the 1980s following rioting and disorder during a Scottish Cup final at Hampden.
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Leighton Clarkson sets Aberdeen target after winning battle for Premiership top six finish
Leighton Clarkson
Jimmy Thelin's Reds are currently fourth in the table, but those who helped secure third under Barry Robson are desperate to do it again and return to European football.
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Jimmy Thelin says focus on European football after Aberdeen secure top-six place
Jimmy Thelin
Goals from Alfie Dorrington, Leighton Clarkson and Kevin Nisbet secured a big victory for the Dons that moves them one step closer to returning to European football next season.
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It's time for Aberdeen to start honouring more of our sporting heroes with murals
Aberdeen FC
The city recently gained a new mural honouring the late Denis Law, with iconic images from his football career painted on the side of a block of flats, but there are more heroes to celebrate.
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North SeaOwner of North Sea collision ship seeks to set up fund for legal claimsThe Solong’s captain, Vladimir Motin, 59, of St Petersburg, Russia, appeared at the Old Bailey on March 21, charged with gross negligence manslaughter and is due to face trial in January next year.
New poll finds half of Scots opposed to 'reckless' early release of prisoners
Scottish Government
MSPs passed legislation in November 2024 so that those sentenced to under four years in prison will now be released after serving 40% of their time behind bars.
Aberdeen's Cheerz bar denied extended hours for P&J Live gigs including Olly Murs and Sean Paul
Aberdeen Bars
Bosses of the city centre venue applied to the council seeking extended hours to allow its after-parties to continue into the early hours but saw all four requests denied.
ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4billion to country ahead of fares price hike
ScotRail
The report, published nearly three years after ScotRail was taken into public ownership, also found passengers spent some £567 million on tourism, leisure, and hospitality during trips made by train.
Wood Group warns over need to restate accounts after 'weaknesses' uncovered
Offshore
The troubled engineering and oilfield services firm said it was expecting to make “material” adjustments to previous financial statements and its balance sheet for the past three financial years.
CultsPlans for Aberdeen battery storage facility which received over 100 objections approved after appealMore than 100 objections were received after developers unveiled plans to convert land at Newton of Pitfodels near Cults into a battery storage facility last year.
Historic Aberdeenshire golf hotel crowned country's 'best premium hotel'
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire's Meldrum House near Oldmeldrum is home to an acclaimed golf course and an award-winning restaurant.
Aberdeen's Cheerz bar denied extended hours for P&J Live gigs including Olly Murs and Sean Paul
Aberdeen Bars
Bosses of the city centre venue applied to the council seeking extended hours to allow its after-parties to continue into the early hours but saw all four requests denied.
Scottish Government spends £500k in three years on plans to cut single carriageway speed limits
Scottish Government
Plans are being considered to reduce the speed limit to 50mph on single carriageway roads across Scotland, affecting several north-east routes including the A90, A92 and A96.
Aberdeen buses given Mother's Day makeover with heartwarming messages
Aberdeen
The lucky winners of the competition, which was run by First Bus, saw affectionate messages and images displayed on the side of buses to mark Mother's Day on Sunday.
North SeaOwner of North Sea collision ship seeks to set up fund for legal claimsThe Solong’s captain, Vladimir Motin, 59, of St Petersburg, Russia, appeared at the Old Bailey on March 21, charged with gross negligence manslaughter and is due to face trial in January next year.
New poll finds half of Scots opposed to 'reckless' early release of prisoners
Scottish Government
MSPs passed legislation in November 2024 so that those sentenced to under four years in prison will now be released after serving 40% of their time behind bars.
Aberdeen's Cheerz bar denied extended hours for P&J Live gigs including Olly Murs and Sean Paul
Aberdeen Bars
Bosses of the city centre venue applied to the council seeking extended hours to allow its after-parties to continue into the early hours but saw all four requests denied.
ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4billion to country ahead of fares price hike
ScotRail
The report, published nearly three years after ScotRail was taken into public ownership, also found passengers spent some £567 million on tourism, leisure, and hospitality during trips made by train.
Wood Group warns over need to restate accounts after 'weaknesses' uncovered
Offshore
The troubled engineering and oilfield services firm said it was expecting to make “material” adjustments to previous financial statements and its balance sheet for the past three financial years.
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