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'Aberdeen should be booming' says Donald Trump as he pushes for more North Sea oil
The US president has long voiced his dislike of wind energy, particularly offshore wind, having launched a battle with the Scottish Government to stop a development which was visible from his Aberdeenshire golf course.
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Aberdeen World Cup fanzone approved as bosses admit they sold 1,200 tickets without licence
Council officers were worried that having up to a thousand football fans leaving the venue at half past four in the morning could create issues for those living nearby.
Aboyne residents 'left in dark' as lights go out on at-risk bridge closed for two years
Aboyne Bridge has continued to be a vital lifeline for locals, but the community has been left feeling unsafe with no functioning lighting, despite multiple reports to the council.
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Aberdeen dad taking on London Marathon for charity that helped his children tackle hearing loss
Duncan Milne is looking to raise vital funds for North East Sensory Services after seeing first-hand how they supported his son and daughter who both have hearing loss.
Dramatic drone images reveals aftermath of huge Aberdeen hospital building blaze
A huge fire has destroyed much of the B-listed Westholme building at Woodend Hospital, with fire crews still at the scene more than 12 hours after the blaze broke out.
Scotland's A&E wait times at worst level since early January with delays branded 'dangerously long'
Statistics released on Tuesday show in the week up to April 5, just 60.4% of people who attended A&E were seen and subsequently admitted, transferred or discharged within the four-hour target time.
Listed building near Aberdeen hospital wrecked by fire as crews remain at scene
The building, which is on the grounds of Woodend Hospital, was still smouldering later on Tuesday morning after firefighters battled the flames through the night.
Absolutely no new oil and gas fields say Greens as they launch manifesto
The comments come against the backdrop of rising fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli offensive in Iran and the disruption to the shipping of energy products in the Strait of Hormuz.
'Highland hotel robbers' among 100,000 Victorian prisoner records now online
Newly-released records include details of American James Edward Lyon and Eliza Thorpe who targeted well-to-do guests in fancy hotels from Aberdeenshire to Argyll.
BP sees 'exceptional' oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring
Brent crude reached close to 120 US dollars a barrel at one stage and is still hovering around the 100 dollars level as peace talks falter and amid fears over a looming global energy supply crisis.
Great British Bake Off winners set to appear at special Braemar event
Peter Sawkins, the show's youngest ever winner, and fan favourite Rahul Mandal will be bringing an evening full of humour and stories from their baking journeys to Aberdeenshire.
Stephen Robinson fires warning to Kilmarnock as Aberdeen look to keep foot on the pedal
The former St Mirren boss knows there is still plenty of work to be done to secure the Dons' top-flight status.
Man arrested after £818,000 cannabis farm discovered in north-east village
A cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of up to £818,000 was discovered, with the 26-year-old subsequently arrested and charged in connection with the find.
Fire crews work through night to battle huge blaze at abandoned Aberdeen hospital building
Nine fire appliances and other resources were called to the scene in the Woodend Hospital grounds on Monday night, with emergency crews still at the scene on Tuesday.
Pensioner dies two days after horror crash with lorry in Aberdeenshire
A 73-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries and died in hospital on Sunday. No one else was injured in the tragic collision.
Inverurie Starbucks drive-thru plans backed by council despite fears over traffic chaos
The new cafe has been earmarked for development on land previously set aside for a similar drive-thru for coffee rivals Costa, with a decision on the latest plans due to be made next week.
Aberdeenshire lifeboat station closed to public after 'high level of anti-social behaviour'
The RNLI says the move has been taken following incidents at the rear of the station, adding that the move was necessary to protect its volunteer crew members.
Hibs boss baffled by Aberdeen red card snub as 'straightforward' decision unpunished
"I think the fact he doesn't even play the ball and it's someone else that plays the ball, it's almost a deliberate action for me, which makes it pretty straightforward red card in my opinion."
Aberdeenshire's 'Gateway to Royal Deeside' named Scotland's best place to live for wellbeing
The town is often known as the 'Gateway to Royal Deeside' as it gives access to the magnificent landscape along the river as it carves its way through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park.
Alexander Jensen insists Hibs victory must become catalyst for Aberdeen Premiership safety
The alarm bells had been ringing for the Dons but Stephen Robinson led his team to their first win, thanks to the 2-0 Pittodrie win over Hibs, courtesy of a Kevin Nisbet double.