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Parts of Scotland still suffering significant water scarcity including three north-east rivers
Despite rain being forecast over the weekend, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency has asked the public to remain vigilant and report any signs of scarcity seen.
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Aberdeen to have UK's first drive-thru electric vehicle charging hub as plans green lit
The go-ahead was given by Aberdeen City Council for Fastned to build the brand new hub inside one of the city’s warehouses.
New Westhill to Aberdeen bus route announced along with timetable tweaks
Evening enhancements on key corridors including Aberdeen–Inverurie and Aberdeen–Peterhead routes, and additional connections for Portlethen and Stonehaven on Service 727 have also been made.
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Scotland's first ever alcohol-free bar to open in Aberdeen next week as owner buzzes with excitement
The unique concept in Aberdeen’s Thistle Street will offer an innovative range of health boosting zero per cent 'cocktails', together with hosting pop ups and events.
All of Scotland's NHS boards confirmed to have frailty teams added in A&E
Frailty teams provide specialist, multi-disciplinary assessment and care for older patients, with the aim of helping them be discharged earlier, reducing delays and shortening hospital stays.
Savers urged to check tax code over 'mad' tax rule found by Martin Lewis
Tax experts have warned that the system is needlessly complex
Aberdeen man who left dogs in faeces and urine-coated room banned from keeping pets
Robert Simpson Morrison kept his animals in a neglected state, with an inspector describing the dogs as going "ballistic" in rooms filled with an "overwhelming" stench of ammonia and faeces.
Scottish football policing bill hits £9m over four seasons amid growing fan violence fears
Aberdeen racked up a six-figure bill across three seasons, while Darvel - who famously dumped the Dons out of the Scottish Cup - ended up with a surprisingly large bill.
Faroe Islands star raised in Aberdeen was back at work just hours after shock Czech Republic victory
Odmar Faero, who played for Forfar and Banks O' Dee, was named man of the match as the Faroe Islands stunned Czechia with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Met Office sheds light on Aberdeen's persistent grey skies at the moment
Aberdeen has been stuck under a blanket of grey cloud lately, and the Met Office has now explained why.
Aberdeen MAFS UK bride quits show after tense and emotional commitment ceremony
Sarah and Dean's relationship had been hanging by a thread for weeks, marked by awkward exchanges, lack of affection, and mounting viewer complaints over Sarah’s remarks about Dean’s weight.
Plans for more new Milltimber homes unveiled on site of former school
Kirkwood Homes is looking to create around 30 new properties on the site of the former primary school on Monearn Gardens, with seven homes designated as affordable housing.
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin in frame for Sweden job but deal won't come cheap
The Swedes sacked boss Jon Dahl Tomasson earlier this week after a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign that included a recent 1-0 loss to Kosovo.
UK Government urged to 'do the right thing' and reject Rosebank development
Environmental campaigners Uplift said whether the green light is granted for the development would be the “defining test of this Government’s credibility on climate change”.
Native oysters: tiny creatures, big impact beneath the waves
Marine shellfish like oysters carry out a vital role in marine ecosystems however the UK's native oyster species has suffered a drastic decline in recent years.
Martin Lewis identifies 'demon appliance' in your home that costs £1 every time
Martin Lewis has issued energy saving advice and shared a 'demon appliance' that should be avoided
Aberdeen AirBnB holiday home shut down after complaints over noisy neighbours
B & K Letting Service wanted to officially change the use of an apartment at the residential complex, which they have already been running as a short-term let.
Former Aberdeen star Calvin Ramsay stuck in Liverpool's academy despite being overage
After leaving Pittodrie for a reported £6.5million three summers ago, the Scot was tipped for bigger things at Anfield, yet it hasn't worked out that way for the 22-year-old.
Car and cyclist crash on major Aberdeenshire road as stretch of A93 shut down
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.50am following reports of a collision between a car and a cyclist, forcing the A93 to be shut eastbound.
Inmates shout four words at Princess Kate during prison visit
Kate Middleton visited HMP Styal