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‘A disaster of a day’: Tourists disappointed after ‘Harry Potter’ train breaks down on first day back

One passenger was told it was the "first time in 124 years" the Jacobite Express steam train did not make it to Mallaig.

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Man taken to hospital after ‘disturbance’ at Aberdeen city centre property

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in connection.

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IN PICTURES: Doodles and poodles spend a paw-fect day at Castle Fraser

Did your pooch celebrate Doodle Dash's birthday at the weekend?

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FlixBus celebrates third anniversary with new Scottish destinations and £2 coach tickets

The bus firm is adding Highlands destinations to its list of routes, with the network including services from Aberdeen to the likes of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.

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Man, 39, in hospital after Aberdeen property 'disturbance' as woman, 48, arrested in connection

Officers were called to the Peacock's Close area of the city shortly after 3pm on Monday to reports of a disturbance, with a man taken to hospital for treatment soon after.

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Aberdeen neighbours tangled in row as resident claims 'wrong paint was used' for replaced windows

Neighbours living next to a C-listed Rubislaw home had complained about the standard of the windows which had been fitted but the council have since responded to the objection.

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Aberdeen dad admits child neglect as cocaine found on baby’s dummy

As ambulance crews rushed unresponsive baby Bella to hospital, police discovered thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis in Shaun O'Driscoll's flat.

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Leaked RGU email rules out paying for Garthdee parking as CPZ is ‘competing with other options’

Garthdee locals are facing the prospect of paying to park outside their own homes as the university exits a decades-old deal.

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Titanic shipbuilder says £270 million plans will create 200 jobs at Arnish

The proposed investment is also expected to create 400 jobs in Fife.

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Lewis Ferguson ruled out of Euro 2024 as Scotland suffer midfield blow

The former Dons ace was revealed to have suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Bologna's 0-0 draw with Monza in what is a bitter blow for the 24-year-old.

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Queen's heartbreaking last words to Liz Truss just days before she died

The Queen appointed Liz Truss as Prime Minister just two days before her death and the former PM travelled to Balmoral to meet the ailing monarch in her final days

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£2 tickets on sale as FlixBus launches in the Highlands

The German bus company is marking the expansion with the special offer - adding two north stops to its network.

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Aberdeen students featured in national widening access campaign


The extraordinary stories of students who entered higher education from a non-traditional route are being highlighted in a new national campaign by Universities Scotland.

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Woman, 39, dies at Drumnadrochit property

Police have taped off a house and car as enquiries are carried out into the sudden death.

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‘Harry Potter Express’ Jacobite steam train breaks down on first day of relaunch

Trains between Fort William and Mallaig have been cancelled as a result.

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Three men due in court following armed robbery and police chase in Aberdeen

A vehicle was stolen during the robbery and seized the following day by officers following a pursuit.

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Intoxicated patients, stacked ambulances and staying late: Aberdeen paramedics star in BBC Show

A camera crew followed Rachel Brown and Scott Burnett on their shift.

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Lewis Ferguson plays down injury fears ahead of Euro 2024 after limping off in Serie A clash

Reports in Italy suggested that the former Aberdeen midfielder turned Bologna captain could miss the Euros due to an injury, but he has provided a promising update for Scotland fans.

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Three men charged following 'armed robbery' and police chase in Aberdeen

The incident saw a vehicle along with cash and a mobile phone stolen before officers pursued the trio along North Anderson Drive the following day. The vehicle then crashed into street furniture.

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Students camp out on Union Street overnight to win free chicken from Aberdeen’s new Popeyes

A trio of friends waited outside the takeaway for 11 hours to clinch a year's supply of chicken sandwiches.