Video: Section of Aberdeen’s Union Street cordoned off as emergency services deal with medical matter
Police have cordoned off a section of Union Street in Aberdeen as they deal with an ongoing incident.
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Spikkin Scots: Reclaiming Scotland’s mither tongue
As campaigners push for official recognition of the Scots language, reporter Philippa Gerrard investigates the history of our language and how it is faring in the modern age.
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Fears for thousands of patients after GPs walk and Aberdeen practice on the ‘brink of collapse’
Devastated patients fear one of Aberdeen's biggest and best doctors' surgeries may be left "on the brink" after some of its longest-serving GPs left amidst a shake-up of its management.
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LIVE UPDATES: 122 new Covid-19 cases in Grampian in past 24 hours
Here are the latest live news updates from the north and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
Nicola Sturgeon: Think carefully about Christmas ‘bubbles’
Going that extra mile to reach out to friends and family to make memories that last throughout the year has always been at the centre of celebrations around the festive period.
Strike action looms at north airports over plans to centralise air traffic control operations
Air passengers across the north face could face disruption with the threat of one-day strikes by traffic controllers after New Year.
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Ian Blackford tweet: MP faces legal action after claims of ‘online bullying’
SNP MP Ian Blackford is facing legal action after falsely accusing a photographer of breaking lockdown rules.
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Malcolm Bruce: Cutting aid to pay for defence is unconscionable
Having fought two general elections in quick succession on a pledge to maintain the commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income (GNI) on official development assistance, it is unconscionable, but sadly not surprising, that the government is considering cutting the commitment by 0.2 per cent back to 0.5 per cent.
Nicola Sturgeon: Think carefully about Christmas ‘bubbles’
Going that extra mile to reach out to friends and family to make memories that last throughout the year has always been at the centre of celebrations around the festive period.
Scotland first country to provide free period products
Scotland will become the first country to provide period products for free, following a vote at Holyrood.
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Bifab: ‘Devastating’ blow as both Scottish and UK governments say ‘no more money’
Both the Scottish and UK governments will offer no further support for the BiFab yards, in what has been described as a "devastating blow" for workers.
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Covid levels: Nicola Sturgeon maintains restrictions in north and north-east
Rising Covid cases in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire are being closely monitored but there will be no tightening of restrictions for the time being, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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Sport
Neil Doncaster warns Scottish Government football fans shut-out could be ‘death knell’
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has made a public appeal to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after requesting an emergency meeting over the return of fans to Scottish football.
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Jim McInally says strong defensive foundation crucial for Peterhead
Peterhead manager Jim McInally believes the importance of defending well has been demonstrated in the victories they have achieved this season.
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If Ross County perform the way they did in Kilmarnock loss, pressure on me will increase – Stuart Kettlewell
Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell knows repeat displays of the Staggies’ loss to Kilmarnock will leave him under pressure.
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Caley Thistle boss John Robertson pleased with impact of ‘crowd pleasing’ loan Ranger Kai Kennedy
Caley Thistle manager John Robertson says winger Kai Kennedy has proven a notable exception to his reluctance to make loan signings.
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Aberdeen’s Reggae Boy Greg Leigh craving more international action with Jamaica
Greg Leigh is aiming for more international duty after making his debut for Jamaica.
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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes hoping for festive football cheer for fans
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes hopes festive football fans can look forward to a real season of goodwill by returning to matches.
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