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Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Aberdeen City Council has filed a lawsuit against Federated Hermes at the High Court in London, over decisions taken with the pensions of tens of thousands of current and retired staff.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Fire crews attend blaze at block of flats in Aberdeen
Fire crews attend blaze at block of flats in Aberdeen
The fire occurred on the ground floor of a block of flats on Powis Crescent.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Fire crews attend blaze at block of flats in Aberdeen
Two men charged after heroin and crack cocaine worth £14k seized in Aberdeen
Two men charged after heroin and crack cocaine worth £14k seized in Aberdeen
Police recovered the drugs in the Ellon Road area of Aberdeen.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Two men charged after heroin and crack cocaine worth £14k seized in Aberdeen
Ember’s all-electric buses were key to battling snow chaos as driver reveals challenges of keeping services running
Ember’s all-electric buses were key to battling snow chaos as driver reveals challenges of keeping services running
Danny Forbes was one of several drivers who took to the snow-covered roads to keep people moving in the north-east.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Ember’s all-electric buses were key to battling snow chaos as driver reveals challenges of keeping services running
Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Aberdeen City Council has filed a lawsuit against Federated Hermes at the High Court in London, over decisions taken with the pensions of tens of thousands of current and retired staff.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Aberdeen pension bosses suing over near £90m investment ‘gamble’ on Swedish wind turbines
Aberdeen love rat sent woman vile messages after she ended affair
Aberdeen love rat sent woman vile messages after she ended affair
Car salesman Neil Erskine, 31, sent abusive messages to a woman and also tailed her in his company car.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Aberdeen love rat sent woman vile messages after she ended affair
New owner of former Inverness RBS on shock at state of worn down building as he reveals positive talks to lease site already
New owner of former Inverness RBS on shock at state of worn down building as he reveals positive talks to lease site already
Willie Gray of Ark Estates originally planned to save the building, but said its former owners had "fallen out of love" with it.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
New owner of former Inverness RBS on shock at state of worn down building as he reveals positive talks to lease site already
‘Devastation’ for town centre or jobs boost? Fraserburgh locals share views on proposed £12m retail park
‘Devastation’ for town centre or jobs boost? Fraserburgh locals share views on proposed £12m retail park
Some people in the Broch raised concerns about the site's proximity to the graveyard, while others welcomed the plans.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
‘Devastation’ for town centre or jobs boost? Fraserburgh locals share views on proposed £12m retail park
Shetland artist thrilled to see drawing on The Traitors
Shetland artist thrilled to see drawing on The Traitors
Helen Laurenson was keeping it a secret until the piece was shown in a close-up shot on the BBC show.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Shetland artist thrilled to see drawing on The Traitors
Review: Rob Beckett at Aberdeen Music Hall
Review: Rob Beckett at Aberdeen Music Hall
The comedian discussed family life during the rescheduled performance.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Review: Rob Beckett at Aberdeen Music Hall
Horror for farmer as 11 sheep killed in suspected dog attack near Foggie
Horror for farmer as 11 sheep killed in suspected dog attack near Foggie
The livestock were found dead on the land south of Aberchirder.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Horror for farmer as 11 sheep killed in suspected dog attack near Foggie
Aberdeen’s Music Hall packed for Rob Beckett’s return with new comedy show
Aberdeen’s Music Hall packed for Rob Beckett’s return with new comedy show
Rob Beckett brings Giraffe comedy show to Aberdeen’s Music Hall.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Aberdeen’s Music Hall packed for Rob Beckett’s return with new comedy show
Photoshopped image of Inverness Christmas market dupes ‘gullible’ students who travelled from Edinburgh
Photoshopped image of Inverness Christmas market dupes ‘gullible’ students who travelled from Edinburgh
The pair were stunned to arrive in the Highand Capital to find Falcon Square looking a lot less festive than the picture.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Photoshopped image of Inverness Christmas market dupes ‘gullible’ students who travelled from Edinburgh
Aberdeen business bosses tell council: ‘Keep pledge on improving city centre after bus gates battle – or you’ll be voted out’
Aberdeen business bosses tell council: ‘Keep pledge on improving city centre after bus gates battle – or you’ll be voted out’
Adrian Watson and Norman Esslemont have spoke of the need to move forward following traders' defeat at a hearing last month.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Aberdeen business bosses tell council: ‘Keep pledge on improving city centre after bus gates battle – or you’ll be voted out’
Breach of pool etiquette sparked Aberdeen pub brawl that left man with fractured skull
Breach of pool etiquette sparked Aberdeen pub brawl that left man with fractured skull
David Murray assaulted three men in Torry's Victoria Bar after they ignored his request to play next, a court was told.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Breach of pool etiquette sparked Aberdeen pub brawl that left man with fractured skull
Is your package held up? Dozens of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland postcodes on Royal Mail delay areas
Is your package held up? Dozens of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland postcodes on Royal Mail delay areas
Royal Mail stresses that the wellbeing of its staff is paramount, amid delays affecting deliveries and postal services for some households.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Is your package held up? Dozens of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland postcodes on Royal Mail delay areas
Dough and Co: Aberdeen doughnut shop announces shock closure
Dough and Co: Aberdeen doughnut shop announces shock closure
Owners of Dough and Co released a statement over the future of the Belmont Street shop.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Dough and Co: Aberdeen doughnut shop announces shock closure
Readers’ gallery: capturing Scotland from coast to countryside
Readers’ gallery: capturing Scotland from coast to countryside
Our Readers’ Gallery highlights moments from across Scotland’s north and north-east howcases stunning scenes from across the country, from rugged coastlines and sandy beaches to rolling hills, wildlife, and seasonal landscapes, all through the eyes of our readers.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Readers’ gallery: capturing Scotland from coast to countryside
How local champion skier Finn Slater, 16, already has his sights on Winter Olympics thanks to family’s love and support
How local champion skier Finn Slater, 16, already has his sights on Winter Olympics thanks to family’s love and support
The 16-year-old north-east freeride skier has grown up with family from Aberdeenshire and Inverness steering his way forward.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:05 AM
How local champion skier Finn Slater, 16, already has his sights on Winter Olympics thanks to family’s love and support
Ex-Albanian footballer jailed after £170,000 cannabis farm found in Aberdeen
Ex-Albanian footballer jailed after £170,000 cannabis farm found in Aberdeen
Former defender Eugen Bualli, 31, fled loan sharks in his native Albania by hiding inside a lorry bound for the UK.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Ex-Albanian footballer jailed after £170,000 cannabis farm found in Aberdeen
Inside Aberdeen West-End house hiding ‘sophisticated’ £170k cannabis operation
Inside Aberdeen West-End house hiding ‘sophisticated’ £170k cannabis operation
The Press and Journal reporter was "left staggered" in an exclusive look inside the Union Grove property.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Inside Aberdeen West-End house hiding ‘sophisticated’ £170k cannabis operation
What Scottish budget means for Orkney’s ferry replacement programme
What Scottish budget means for Orkney’s ferry replacement programme
While no Orkney-specific announcement was made, the council says the budget provided "sure footing" for their ferry replacement programme to begin.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
What Scottish budget means for Orkney’s ferry replacement programme
Woman tells jury she woke to find Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson trying to rape her
Woman tells jury she woke to find Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson trying to rape her
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson denies he attempted to rape and sexually assault the woman in Thailand.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Woman tells jury she woke to find Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson trying to rape her
Bosses warn members as knife found in locker of Aberdeen country club
Bosses warn members as knife found in locker of Aberdeen country club
Members of the Kippie Lodge in Milltimber havebeen told it is a "serious matter".
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Bosses warn members as knife found in locker of Aberdeen country club
Tain Gala embezzler narrowly avoids jail but ordered to repay the full amount
Tain Gala embezzler narrowly avoids jail but ordered to repay the full amount
A sheriff said Veronica Morrison's previously offered excuse for taking the money was "spurious, dishonest and disingenuous" and ordered her to do unpaid work in the community.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Tain Gala embezzler narrowly avoids jail but ordered to repay the full amount