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Trainspotting: The Musical cancelled after 'lower than expected ticket sales'

The theatrical production had been due to visit Aberdeen in January next year.

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Aberdeen fitness and sportswear brand launch new store after teasing shoppers

The retailer had previously teased their newest venture by adding a sign to the shopfront asking "can you keep a secret" while encouraging locals to "look closer" through peep holes.

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Castlegate project progresses as work on iconic Aberdeen city centre landmark pictured

Castlegate's redevelopment was the last of the four major city projects to get underway, with teams having removed the surface in recent weeks and began work on utilities below.

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Kevin Nisbet makes Aberdeen prediction as he admits extra factor behind captaincy decision

The Dons fought back from 1-0 down with minutes left to beat Hearts 2-1 in a dramatic finale at a rain-soaked Pittodrie, with the visitors also shown a red card in injury time.

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Major police presence at Aberdeen flat block as officers probe Bedford Road stabbing

Officers were spotted in the city's Hazlehead area on Sunday, August 2, with multiple units pictured on social media near a block of flats along Mortimer Drive.

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Crime rates in neighbourhoods across Scotland mapped by 'data crusader'

The crime tables are based on the most recent full-year crime data published by Police Scotland for 2024, with each council ward ranked on a scale of 1-5 for the number of crimes per 1,000 population.

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Hearts launch appeal against Stuart Findlay red card as they 'share grievances' of fans

The defender was sent off at Pittodrie on Saturday after bringing down Toyosi Olusanya from behind as the Aberdeen striker closed in on goal.

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Wouter Vrancken stunned as Hearts throw away lead to lose opener at Aberdeen

The Jambos looked on course for victory after a turbulent few months as they led through Oisin McEntee’s first-half goal before Lewis Mayo and Kevin Nisbet toppled the visitors.

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Aberdeen's City Bar and Diner announces closure after nearly a decade

The popular venue announced its closure at the end of the last week, leaving fans of the Netherkirkgate venue gutted.

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Stephen Robinson thrilled by Aberdeen comeback which 'would not have happened' last season

The Dons came from 1-0 down in the dying minutes at Pittodrie to topple 10-man Hearts, with Kevin Nisbet bagging the winner against Wouter Vrancken's stunned Jambos.

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'My husband died in a freak motorbike accident and grief aged me by 20 years – so I treated myself to cosmetic surgery'

Susie Sprigg was with her husband, Ian Greatbanks, for 12 years before she received a call to say he had been gravely injured on a motorbike holiday in Scotland with friends in April 2019.

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Shell to sell European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies

Shell’s move to reduce its exposure of the UK energy sector comes only days after rival BP said it was putting its UK North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production.

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Firefighters spend second night at Aberdeenshire landfill blaze as response scaled back

The fire at Stoneyhill Quarry in Longhaven, near Peterhead, was first reported at around 3.10pm on Saturday.

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Aberdeen councillor fights against suspension after calling lord provost 'sexist'

Jennifer Stewart says she stands by her comments.

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Fire crews battle blaze at landfill site through the night

Fire crews remain at the scene near Peterhead.

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Spice Girls star Melanie C to visit Aberdeen in latest Ultimate Masterclass Festival event

Thirty years after bursting onto the global music scene with the Spice Girls, Melanie C will take to the Music Hall stage to reflect on her journey to being part of one of Britain's biggest pop phenomena.

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Aberdeen M&S foodhall closing date confirmed as shoppers left 'fuming'

The Stoneywood shop is set to shut for good in two weeks time on Saturday, August 15, bringing an end to the branch 10 years on from its opening.

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Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Aberdeen as cops lock down road

A large emergency response raced to the scene after the man was found injured.

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Aberdeen retail park with two drive-thrus going under the hammer for £2.2million

The retail park's total annual rental income is listed at £242,000

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Aberdeenshire Council announce major change to six recycling centres

A pedestrian access half hour was originally introduced at a selection of household recycling centres to provide inclusive access for residents without vehicles.