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Three women on the BookBench outside Aberdeen Arts Centre. — From L-R: Trina Smillie, Stella McHattie, Trish Howard at the "Dreams" bench outside Aberdeen Arts Centre. Image: DC Thomson.

First look at Clan’s BookBench trail as benches begin popping up across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

The charity says that not only are the benches sculptural but functional.

By Ross Hempseed

The flattened former Ellon Academy site earmarked for housing.

Neighbours say Ellon Academy flats ‘would look into their homes’ while construction ‘could disturb elderly folk’

Aberdeenshire Council has received 32 objections from angry locals who believe the housing would be "out of place" and "crammed in together".

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

The Albyn Place building following a fire in September 2023. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Fire-hit Albyn Place offices to become flats – but residents ‘will have to pay for parking permit’

A fire broke out at the former PWC office back in September 2023 causing the roof to collapse.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

Jerome Vadon was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh. Image: Shutterstock

Judge tells pensioner he’s ‘a bit old’ to be a London-Aberdeen drugs courier

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Jerome Vadon was paid £1,000 to deliver 25kg of cannabis worth £144,000, but was caught by the police on the A90 - earning him 28 months of jail time.

By Dave Finlay

An ATR-42 turboprop, similar to one involved. Image: Shutterstock.

Report reveals plane was forced into emergency landing in Aberdeen due to engine fire

Loganair FL180 was travelling from Sumburgh to Glasgow when the incident happened.

By Ross Hempseed

Victoria's Secret will open on June 27. Image: Shutterstock.

Grand launch plans and opening date revealed for new Victoria’s Secret store in Union Square

The lingerie brand is offering a free gift for the first customers through its doors.

By Ross Hempseed

Police up alleyway on Holburn Street, Aberdeen.

Police presence in Holburn Street as officers seen knocking doors after report of ‘housebreaking’

They carried out inquiries in the city centre this morning.

By Michelle Henderson

Former offices could become a Thistle Street short-term let complex.

Empty west end offices in Aberdeen could be turned into 23 ‘luxury’ short-term lets

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The Thistle Street complex would bring scores more people into Aberdeen city centre.

By Denny Andonova

Susan Charles, 58, from Aberdeen, has lived with hearing loss since she was a child. Image: North East Sensory Services.

Aberdeen deafblind woman with Usher syndrome finds new independence thanks to charity

Deafblind woman Susan Charles, 58, shares how charity support helped her rebuild independence after losing sight and hearing due to Usher syndrome.

By Louise Glen

Crash closes section of A981 near Fraserburgh

Motorists are urged to use alternative routes following the accident near Fraserburgh, between the B9032 and B9033 Boothby Road.

By Louise Glen

Weekend court roll – a money launderer and a sex pest sports coach

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Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.

By The crime and courts team

Craig Wallace outside Peterhead Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Abusive policeman leaves court unpunished but faces losing his job

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After Police Constable Craig Wallace's 16-year relationship ended, he turned nasty towards his ex-partner - potentially ending a 13-year career serving the public.

By Jamie Ross