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Stonehaven dad to cycle 225 miles from 'Coast 2 Coast' to thank charity for supporting his family
Andy Brooks was inspired to take part after hearing about the cycle over a decade ago, with the dad-of-two set to join 60 current and former bp staff on the coast-to-coast ride.
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Yellow warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire issued by Met Office
Weather
The warning covers large areas of Scotland including the entirety of the north-east, and is set to be in force on Thursday following several days of high temperatures.
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Aberdeen sheriff removed after being deemed 'unfit for judicial office'
Aberdeen
The First Minister today laid an order before the Scottish Parliament that will mean Sheriff Brown, who sits in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands, is removed from office on June 7, 2024.
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McDonald's coming to Ellon as plans for new restaurant approved
Ellon
A second attempt at gaining permission for the new McDonald's branch saw the proposed drive-thru removed after road safety concerns were previously raised to the council.
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Cash woes cast doubt over future of 500-year-old University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The annual report reveals rising costs, a fall in the number of international students and a cut to government funding, led to doubts the 500-year-old university could continue as a going concern.
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Aberdeen named among UK's 10 most dangerous places for pedestrians
Aberdeen
The Granite City was also ranked Scotland's third most dangerous city, behind Glasgow and Dundee, with over a fifth of all road accidents in Aberdeen involving pedestrians.
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Leighton Clarkson sends farewell message to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Leighton Clarkson
The Lancashire-born midfielder was given his first shot at senior football under Jurgen Klopp during their time together on Merseyside, with both having now left the club.
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Man body found in Peterhead street as police treat death as 'unexplained'
Peterhead
Officers were called to the town's Back Street in the early hours of Monday morning following the sudden death of a man. It is believed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Aberdeenshire mum lives knowing she will develop same disease as her mother
Insch
Lauren Boag, a 37-year-old mother-of-two from Insch in Aberdeenshire, has been shortlisted for an award for her work. She lives with the knowledge that she will one day go on to develop the same progressive, genetic disease that has already robbed her own mother of her health and mobility
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Baby Reindeer star refuses to speak about real life Martha interview out of respect for Richard Gadd
Baby Reindeer
Fiona Harvey has threatened to sue Netflix after claiming she was the real life Martha from hit show Baby Reindeer and even appeared on Piers Morgan's TV show to discuss the matter
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World's oldest riding school loved by Royal family to tour England and Scotland
The Royal Family
The Spanish Riding School, which is based in Vienna, Austria, has been maintaining and practising classical horsemanship in its Renaissance tradition of the High School for more than 450 years
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Red Arrows coming to Aberdeenshire for only Scottish show during anniversary year
Aberdeenshire
Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows will make their first visit to Portsoy during the Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, which is held in the town’s 17th century harbour, in June.
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UK's hardest seagulls mapped as towns ruled by psycho 'XL Gullies' that 'go for blood'
Aberdeen beach
Aberdeen has been named as the 'UK's hardest seagull hotspot' with the birds described as "another lever of psychotic" and "out for blood" as they terrorise locals
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Diabetic grandad wins travel insurance battle after toe infection cut holiday short
Aberdeenshire
Robert Warden, 59, was on a three-week holiday in Thailand when he noticed a wound on his toe and was warned by a doctor that an infection could lead to sepsis
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Countdown is on with less than a month until LEZ comes into force in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre
After June 1, drivers of vehicles which are not compliant face fines if they enter the LEZ area. Aberdeen City Council have launched an information campaign ahead of the introduction.
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Family of tragic Aberdeenshire teen giving back to charity who helped them
Aberdeenshire
The Sharp family were first introduced to the charity when their eldest daughter, Faye, passed away after a battle with leukaemia when she was in her teenage years.
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Does your town need an Aldi? Hunt on for ideal locations for budget supermarket
Aberdeen
Aldi are looking for suggestions for new stores - and they will add the most popular suggestions to their wish list as part of the brand's commitment to build hundreds of new stores across the UK.
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Newborn's purple spots turned out to be two types of cancer - but she's now thriving
Turriff
Amelia Topas, six, was born a healthy 6lbs 12oz before doctors spotted purple spots all over her body. The family were told it could be birthmarks, a liver problem or blueberry muffin syndrome which can be linked to leukaemia.
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Aberdeenshire family celebrates raising over £46,000 for Spina Bifida charity
The Fullerton family, who live in Laurencekirk, hosted a dance in Aberdeen at the end of last month, the latest in a long line of fundraising for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
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Aberdeen oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood among wealthiest Scots on Sunday Times Rich List
Sir Ian Wood
This year's Sunday Times Rich List has named him the country's third richest man with his wealth estimated at £1.82billion. It represents a rise of £1million from last year.
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Two men facing jail after banned guns found and shots heard at Aberdeenshire home
Aberdeenshire
Officers discovered the weapons at Richard Robinson's home in Crimond after gunshots were heard at the address. Both men were found in the cottage with the guns and ammunition.
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Graeme Shinnie reflects on 'really frustrating' Aberdeen season
Graeme Shinnie
The Dons have had a turbulent campaign which saw them reach two cup semi-finals and achieve some impressive results in Europe but underperform in the Premiership.
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Deer has lucky escape after bounding across Aberdeen road into a car
Aberdeenshire
Driver Jeffrey Wang was on the outskirts of Aberdeen on Wednesday (8 May) when the animal bolted from trees. It shot in front of an approaching vehicle before making contact with a red car in front of Jeffrey's.
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Aberdeen city centre traders back 'Open For Business' Union Street campaign
Aberdeen City Centre
Union Street Central - between the Market Street and Bridge Street junctions – has been closed off to traffic to allow pavements works and the creation of a new Aberdeen Market entrance to be created.
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Aberdeenshire man battles lifelong impacts of infected blood scandal
Insch
Martin Reid from Insch, Aberdeenshire, has described the lifelong impact after being infected with hepatitis C. He was infected with the virus as a child while receiving treatment for his haemophilia.
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FlixBus adds more summer services from Aberdeen to Glasgow and Edinburgh
Traffic & Travel
The travel operator is adding more departures to key destinations to its summer timetable, with passengers now able to travel up to nine times a day to Edinburgh and 13 times a day to Glasgow.
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Piers Morgan warns Richard Gadd faces 'big problem' over Baby Reindeer's 'real Martha'
Baby Reindeer
During her chat with Piers Morgan earlier this month, the 58-year-old was questioned about scenes in the TV show where Martha bombarded Donny with messages online.
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Communities to share £5.5million fund to improve climate change resilience
Environment
The funding, which has been made available for 2024-25, will support 20 community hubs which are taking on bespoke projects for the area, including energy generation and flood mitigation.
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New nationwide campaign to drive investors and businesses to Aberdeen’s Union Street
Union Street
The new campaign will be open and honest with potential new businesses and have their rent and rates broken down per month so they can see exactly how much a unit costs.
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Dean Sutherland vows to never hit 'rock bottom' again as Aberdeen boxing star eyes up British title shot
Dean Sutherland
Dean Sutherland is just one win away from a shot at the British super-welterweight title and the Aberdeen boxer has vowed to never hit 'rock bottom' again
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Win a £200 Wickes voucher to celebrate the launch of Kimberley Walsh's new paint
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Transform your home this spring by entering our fantastic competition to win one of 10 £200 Wickes vouchers to celebrate the launch of Kimberley Walsh’s new paint Subtle Sage
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Aberdeen City Council's chatbot gets upgrade with AI training to help residents
Aberdeen City Council
AB-1 has had an upgrade which will help residents with an expansion of knowledge for the chatbot. It also frees up council workers to deal with specialist enquiries
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New council building and library officially named as building work progresses
Ellon
The office, library and family centre in Ellon has officially been named
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Family of Brit killed on gas rig in Persian Gulf appeal against 'woeful' sentence for his killer
Aberdeenshire
Robbie Robson, 38, was battered to death with a 10 kilogramme iron weight by colleague and roommate, Scott Forrest in their accommodation on a rig off the coast of Qatar.
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Aberdeen Live readers react as Uber applies for licence to operate in Granite City
Aberdeen
The taxi giant could soon be operating in the city despite having previously withdrawn a 2019 application to bring its service to Aberdeen when it was granted permission.
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Work continues to stop ponds in Westhill being contaminated by pollution
Westhill
Outdoor paints, home cleaning chemicals, and garden chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilisers have all been identified within the local drainage system, which also experiences litter from road drains and park visitors.
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University of Aberdeen
Real-life Baby Reindeer Martha says 'I did not do jail time' and is considering legal action
Fiona Harvey, who the Daily Record had previously chosen not to name and picture, now wants everyone to know what she has been through since her identity became public following the success of the Netflix show
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Aberdeen fans given insight into how Tifos are made at Pittodrie in popular BBC show
Aberdeen FC
Earlier this season, displays were pulled together to mark the 10th anniversary of the club's Community Trust, with the Richard Donald Stand prepared ahead of the Dons clash with Hibs.
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Aberdeen flyers could save hundreds thanks to the new 3D scanners, new research shows
Aberdeen Airport
London City Airport, Teesside Airport and Aberdeen Airport have become the first in the UK to install the new 3D scanners, which could save passengers hundreds of pounds
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Codona's to host Euro 2024 Aberdeen Beach fan zone this summer
Aberdeen beach
Scotland fans back home who missed out on tickets in Germany can rejoice with the news an Aberdeen Beach fan zone will be running throughout this summer's tournament.
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Teens charged after videos show men 'discharging firearm' at Fraserburgh Harbour
Fraserburgh
The two males aged 17 and 18 are due to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday after videos circulated online appeared to show a firearms being used at the harbour.
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Peter Leven pleased as Aberdeen dig deep for point at Ross County
Peter Leven
The caretaker Dons boss took charge of his final game on Sunday ahead of Jimmy Thelin's arrival next month, and despite only getting a draw was pleased with his side's performance.
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Rotting Union Street offices could be converted into modern apartments
Union Street
The floors above the new Tag Heuer watch shop could soon be given a new look under fresh proposals to renovate the upper levels of Union Street buildings, with many having been left to rot.
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Aberdeen City Centre
Aberdeen's Umbrella Project for 2024 to launch with blaze of song and dance
The canopy of bright umbrellas will once again be lighting up Shiprow to raise awareness of neurodiversity - and the opening will see a rich cast of local performers
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen sheriff removed after being deemed 'unfit for judicial office'
The First Minister today laid an order before the Scottish Parliament that will mean Sheriff Brown, who sits in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands, is removed from office on June 7, 2024.
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Cash woes cast doubt over future of 500-year-old University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The annual report reveals rising costs, a fall in the number of international students and a cut to government funding, led to doubts the 500-year-old university could continue as a going concern.
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Stonehaven dad to cycle 225 miles from 'Coast 2 Coast' to thank charity for supporting his family
Stonehaven
Andy Brooks was inspired to take part after hearing about the cycle over a decade ago, with the dad-of-two set to join 60 current and former bp staff on the coast-to-coast ride.
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Aberdeen named among UK's 10 most dangerous places for pedestrians
Aberdeen
The Granite City was also ranked Scotland's third most dangerous city, behind Glasgow and Dundee, with over a fifth of all road accidents in Aberdeen involving pedestrians.
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Yellow warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire issued by Met Office
Weather
The warning covers large areas of Scotland including the entirety of the north-east, and is set to be in force on Thursday following several days of high temperatures.
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Union Street
Aberdeen City Centre
Aberdeen city centre traders back 'Open For Business' Union Street campaign
Union Street Central - between the Market Street and Bridge Street junctions – has been closed off to traffic to allow pavements works and the creation of a new Aberdeen Market entrance to be created.
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Rotting Union Street offices could be converted into modern apartments
Union Street
The floors above the new Tag Heuer watch shop could soon be given a new look under fresh proposals to renovate the upper levels of Union Street buildings, with many having been left to rot.
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New nationwide campaign to drive investors and businesses to Aberdeen’s Union Street
Union Street
The new campaign will be open and honest with potential new businesses and have their rent and rates broken down per month so they can see exactly how much a unit costs.
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Biggest change in 200-plus years to Aberdeen’s Union Street starts as works get underway
Union Street
The City Council is to receive £20million from the UK Levelling Up Fund which will be used towards the development of Union Street Central and the new market building.
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Aberdeen city centre pub set for refurbishment including new name
Aberdeen Bars
Star Pubs are looking to spruce up The Wig on Castle Street by giving the venue a full makeover including a new-look interior, a modern frontage and even a new name.
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Weather
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Yellow warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire issued by Met Office
The warning covers large areas of Scotland including the entirety of the north-east, and is set to be in force on Thursday following several days of high temperatures.
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UK weather: Met Office forecasts 20C heatwave after weekend washout with cricket cancelled
Weather
The Met Office has forecast warmer weather for the UK this week, with temperatures set to rise to 20C in some places by Wednesday, following a weekend of heavy rain and flooding
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Met Office says temperatures below minus 2C to return after UK records hottest day of 2024
Weather
The north-east was blessed with some above average weather this weekend, reaching highs of 16.7C in Aberdeenshire, but a harsh dip in the temperature is set to return.
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Aberdeen set to bask in mini-heatwave as 'African plume' hits UK
Weather
The temperature in Aberdeen is expected to be double the usual average today, with 18C forecast, and while it won't last long forecasters have said another hot spell is on the way next week
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Aberdeenshire Council issues update on repairs to A937 closed since Storm Babet
Aberdeenshire
The A937 was severely damaged and washed away at Marykirk during Storm Babet last October, with the road having remained shut to drivers ever since the floods.
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Crime
Fraserburgh
Teens charged after videos show men 'discharging firearm' at Fraserburgh Harbour
The two males aged 17 and 18 are due to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday after videos circulated online appeared to show a firearms being used at the harbour.
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Two men facing jail after banned guns found and shots heard at Aberdeenshire home
Aberdeenshire
Officers discovered the weapons at Richard Robinson's home in Crimond after gunshots were heard at the address. Both men were found in the cottage with the guns and ammunition.
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Scots pervert snared after messaging decoy 'Aberdeen teen' avoids jail
Courts
Mark McDevitt sent intimate images and requested similar pictures from a decoy 12-year-old who claimed to be from Aberdeen and requested to meet the girl in the north-east or Glasgow.
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Shamed DJ jailed for raping woman in Aberdeen nearly a decade ago
Aberdeen
Alisdair Randalls was found guilty of attacking the young woman at his flat in Aberdeen back in December 2015 having met his victim through the Tinder dating app.
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Man, 32, charged after £300k worth of cannabis discovered at properties across Aberdeen
Crime
Officers arrested and charged a 32-year-old in connection with drug offences across the north-east after significant recoveries of cannabis were made across the city.
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Property
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Plans for 100 new Inverurie homes rejected over space concerns
Following a near two-hour debate, members of the Garioch area committee voted to throw the masterplan out which would have seen the development at Conglass extended.
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Entire Grand Designs house built in four days at UK event
Property
The seven-room home with a cinema room includes a landscaped garden and swimming pool
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Expert's hack to deal with spring mould caused by wet weather and rising temperatures
Property
With frequent showers and warmer temperatures, Spring can often see a rise in the amount of mould found in homes
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Thousands of community buildings failing basic energy standards
Property
New research shows that more than 7,300 community buildings in England do not meet basic energy efficiency standards
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Aberdeen named cheapest city to get on the property ladder in the UK
Aberdeen
New analysis by Rightmove revealed the average asking price for a first time buyer-type property in the Granite City with two bedrooms or fewer was the lowest across the country.
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Aberdeenshire
Insch
Aberdeenshire infected blood victim concerned despite compensation announcement
Martin Reid from Insch was infected with hepatitis C as a child, and he has raised his concerns that Tuesday's compensation announcement could raise questions over eligibility.
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Aberdeenshire mum lives knowing she will develop same disease as her mother
Insch
Lauren Boag, a 37-year-old mother-of-two from Insch in Aberdeenshire, has been shortlisted for an award for her work. She lives with the knowledge that she will one day go on to develop the same progressive, genetic disease that has already robbed her own mother of her health and mobility
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Man's body found in Peterhead street as police treat death as 'unexplained'
Peterhead
Officers were called to the town's Back Street in the early hours of Monday morning following the sudden death of a man. It is believed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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McDonald's coming to Ellon as plans for new restaurant approved
Ellon
A second attempt at gaining permission for the new McDonald's branch saw the proposed drive-thru removed after road safety concerns were previously raised to the council.
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Yellow warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire issued by Met Office
Weather
The warning covers large areas of Scotland including the entirety of the north-east, and is set to be in force on Thursday following several days of high temperatures.
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Aberdeen FC
Leighton Clarkson
Leighton Clarkson sends farewell message to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
The Lancashire-born midfielder was given his first shot at senior football under Jurgen Klopp during their time together on Merseyside, with both having now left the club.
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Junior Hoilett Aberdeen door still open as Jonny Hayes could also stay at Pittodrie
Junior Hoilett
The pair are both out of contract next month with the former being pivotal to the end of season form shown under Peter Leven. Hayes had an emotional farewell at Pittodrie in the last home game of the season
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Aberdeen fans given insight into how Tifos are made at Pittodrie in popular BBC show
Aberdeen FC
Earlier this season, displays were pulled together to mark the 10th anniversary of the club's Community Trust, with the Richard Donald Stand prepared ahead of the Dons clash with Hibs.
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Peter Leven pleased as Aberdeen dig deep for point at Ross County
Peter Leven
The caretaker Dons boss took charge of his final game on Sunday ahead of Jimmy Thelin's arrival next month, and despite only getting a draw was pleased with his side's performance.
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Ross County 2 Aberdeen 2 as ten-man Dons condemn Staggies to relegation play-off
Aberdeen FC
Peter Leven's men travelled to Dingwall looking to end what had been a frustrating campaign on a high while the hosts looked to pull off the great escape and avoid the relegation play-off.
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Aberdeenshire infected blood victim concerned despite compensation announcement
Martin Reid from Insch was infected with hepatitis C as a child, and he has raised his concerns that Tuesday's compensation announcement could raise questions over eligibility.
Aberdeen sheriff removed after being deemed 'unfit for judicial office'
Aberdeen
The First Minister today laid an order before the Scottish Parliament that will mean Sheriff Brown, who sits in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands, is removed from office on June 7, 2024.
Cash woes cast doubt over future of 500-year-old University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The annual report reveals rising costs, a fall in the number of international students and a cut to government funding, led to doubts the 500-year-old university could continue as a going concern.
Stonehaven dad to cycle 225 miles from 'Coast 2 Coast' to thank charity for supporting his family
Stonehaven
Andy Brooks was inspired to take part after hearing about the cycle over a decade ago, with the dad-of-two set to join 60 current and former bp staff on the coast-to-coast ride.
Aberdeenshire mum lives knowing she will develop same disease as her mother
Insch
Lauren Boag, a 37-year-old mother-of-two from Insch in Aberdeenshire, has been shortlisted for an award for her work. She lives with the knowledge that she will one day go on to develop the same progressive, genetic disease that has already robbed her own mother of her health and mobility
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Yellow warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire issued by Met Office
The warning covers large areas of Scotland including the entirety of the north-east, and is set to be in force on Thursday following several days of high temperatures.
Aberdeen named among UK's 10 most dangerous places for pedestrians
Aberdeen
The Granite City was also ranked Scotland's third most dangerous city, behind Glasgow and Dundee, with over a fifth of all road accidents in Aberdeen involving pedestrians.
Junior Hoilett Aberdeen door still open as Jonny Hayes could also stay at Pittodrie
Junior Hoilett
The pair are both out of contract next month with the former being pivotal to the end of season form shown under Peter Leven. Hayes had an emotional farewell at Pittodrie in the last home game of the season
Man's body found in Peterhead street as police treat death as 'unexplained'
Peterhead
Officers were called to the town's Back Street in the early hours of Monday morning following the sudden death of a man. It is believed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Cash woes cast doubt over future of 500-year-old University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The annual report reveals rising costs, a fall in the number of international students and a cut to government funding, led to doubts the 500-year-old university could continue as a going concern.
Leighton Clarkson
Leighton Clarkson sends farewell message to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
The Lancashire-born midfielder was given his first shot at senior football under Jurgen Klopp during their time together on Merseyside, with both having now left the club.
Aberdeenshire infected blood victim concerned despite compensation announcement
Insch
Martin Reid from Insch was infected with hepatitis C as a child, and he has raised his concerns that Tuesday's compensation announcement could raise questions over eligibility.
Aberdeen sheriff removed after being deemed 'unfit for judicial office'
Aberdeen
The First Minister today laid an order before the Scottish Parliament that will mean Sheriff Brown, who sits in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands, is removed from office on June 7, 2024.
Cash woes cast doubt over future of 500-year-old University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The annual report reveals rising costs, a fall in the number of international students and a cut to government funding, led to doubts the 500-year-old university could continue as a going concern.
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