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Aberdeen MSP challenges Andy Burnham to 'back young people' and axe tuition fees
"In Scotland, the SNP back this principle, it is time for Andy Burnham to back young people and do the same."
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Aberdeen baby death inquiry told family history should have 'set off alarm bells'
Michael Wilson was born on August 11, 2021 at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and died at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital two months later on October 15.
Aberdeen celebrates triple success at Converge innovation and entrepreneurship awards
The University of Aberdeen has secured three awards at the Converge Awards 2026, with its innovators recognised across the flagship net zero innovation and social enterprise categories.
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Tributes paid to 'kind-hearted' teenager killed in Fraserburgh motorbike crash
Kian-Declan White tragically passed away at the scene after his motorbike collided with a Volkswagen Transporter.
Adrian Bevington reveals why he aligns perfectly with 'driven' Aberdeen chairman
The Dons chairman is known to be demanding as he looks for his boyhood club to be the best they can be.
Sir Alex Ferguson recalls losing ability to speak after 'frightening' brain haemorrhage
The Aberdeen and Manchester United legend recalled the terrifying incident which left him unable to talk with members of his family following the emergency surgery.
Inverurie to Oldmeldrum cycle track plans stall after unsuccessful landowner talks
The local authority has been working on plans for the £4.6 million path for some time, while residents have been pleading for it for more than 20 years.
Aberdeen graduate living with MND inspires unique 260-mile tandem cycling challenge
A University of Aberdeen graduate living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is being supported by a group of lifelong friends who will cycle more than 260 miles on tandem bicycles to raise funds for him and his family.
Celebrity Traitors star Ross Kemp to visit Aberdeen for exclusive Music Hall interview
The Eastenders legend will be paying a visit to the Granite City next year to reveal all about life on the set of Albert Square, his daring documentary adventures, and lift the lid on how to spot a Traitor.
Potential criminality investigation into Stonehaven wingsuit flyer's death in Alps dropped
Liam Byrne died following a crash on the Gitschen mountain in Switzerland on June 21, 2025.
Tragedy as teenager dies in Fraserburgh motorbike crash as police launch appeal
The crash involved a Lexmoto LXR 125 motorbike and a Volkswagen Transporter, with the 18-year-old rider tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Aberdeen named Britain's 'second most affordable' place to buy a home
Lloyds calculated that the average UK home costs around 7.3 times average earnings – the lowest price to earnings ratio since 2015 and down from 7.6 a year ago.
Aberdeen drug dealer jailed over £1.6m cocaine seizure ordered to repay £190k
Steven Gribble was sentenced to 10 years in jail in 2024.
Banchory drivers face five days of disruption with huge roadworks diversion
The closure will see motorists faced with a lengthy diversion for several days around Torphins, Echt and Garlogie.
Bluetongue cases recorded in Aberdeenshire as control zone extended across Scotland
Dozens of cases of the potentially fatal disease, which affects livestock such as sheep and cows, have been recorded across four local council areas.
New Aberdeen CEO sets ambitious goal as he lifts lid on Lutz Pfannenstiel talks
"There will be Aberdeen fans all over the world that we haven’t tapped into. With our marketing and commercial strategy that is something we are really determined to unlock."
Councillor moves over 3,000 miles away to Africa without telling his constituents
Independent councillor Neil McLennan, originally elected to represent the Conservatives, has held a seat in the Buckie ward since the council elections in May 2022.
Cove Rangers handed season-long transfer ban with club to 'consider all options'
The Scottish League One club admitted at a hearing that it breached SPFL rules by failing to make a historic contractual payment to a player.
New research highlights how healthcare structures shape women's experiences of being heard
New research suggests that whether women feel heard in healthcare may depend not only on how doctors communicate, but also on the setting in which they receive care.
University and Wood Foundation to support 13 local organisations
Thirteen local charities and community organisations are set to benefit from a new cohort of talented University of Aberdeen student interns through a new phase of the successful partnership between the University and The Wood Foundation.