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Bullying can make children who once loved school dread going. Image: Melinda Nagy/Shutterstock

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Erica Munro: Listen to your children, because bullies could change them irreparably

December 1, 2023

Campaigners protest in London during 2017 over the lack of availability of a 'life-saving' cystic fibrosis drug, Orkambi. Image: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA/Shutterstock

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Catherine Deveney: Pharmaceutical companies have become a shameful medical mafia

December 1, 2023

Nobody wants to be the last one picked at the dance. Image: Helen Hepburn

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Moreen Simpson: Single-sex schools are on their way out – but is it the right move?

December 1, 2023

Former NHS Scotland chief Professor Paul Gray has warned that the service is 'unsustainable' in its current form. Image: Andrew Cawley/DC Thomson

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Euan McColm: How dire must NHS get before politicians do something to save it?

November 30, 2023

Jessie Ware performs in London to a sold out crowd earlier this month. Image: LivHema/Shutterstock

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James Millar: Powerful but overlooked middle-aged women will decide general election winner

November 30, 2023

Drinking less doesn't have to take all the sparkle out of the festive season. Image: bbernard/Shutterstock

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Alex Watson: How to survive Christmas and Hogmanay sober

November 29, 2023

Russell Borthwick, of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

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Russell Borthwick: What do rented homes and the oil industry have in common?

November 29, 2023

Iain recently took a trip to Scotland's capital for... pants. Image: pio3/Shutterstock

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Iain Maciver: ‘Tis the season for islanders to make their annual unmentionables trip

November 29, 2023

Aberdeen's Christmas tree being setup at the Castlegate

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Colin Farquhar: It’s officially OK to put your Christmas tree up and start feeling festive cheer

November 28, 2023

The first passengers in 56 years boarded trains in Kintore on October 15 2020. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

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Scott Begbie: Kintore Station success proves more rail links would get north-east on track

November 28, 2023

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Ruth Herbert: Scotland paving way for carbon capture and storage

November 28, 2023

A bus and car on fire on O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre after violent scenes unfolded following an attack on Parnell Square East. Image: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

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Donna McLean: Dublin has been allowed to become a deprived breeding ground for hate

November 27, 2023

James Barrack, of Knight Property Group.

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James Barrack: Aberdeen offers compelling investment proposition

November 27, 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Health Secretary Michael Matheson during a September visit to the Thistle Foundation in Edinburgh. Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire

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David Knight: Matheson-Yousaf iPad fiasco has a distinct whiff of Boris Johnson about it

November 26, 2023

An urban fox stole the spotlight during Aberdeen's Christmas parade and light switch-on. Image: Facebook

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The Flying Pigs: How did the council tame a festive fox for Union Street parade?

November 25, 2023

David Tennant as Dr Who, making a return for its 60th anniversary. Image: BBC.

Opinion

Jacqueline Wake Young: David Tennant stars in Dr Who specials and fox steals show in Aberdeen

November 25, 2023

Even 35 years on, such an embarrassing encounter is hard to forget. Image: Helen Hepburn

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Moreen Simpson: Tonight, Matthew, I’m going to be cringing over the last time we met

November 24, 2023

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Martin Gilbert: Region’s construction industry must be ready for AI tsunami

November 24, 2023

Earlier this year, Afghan refugee Amir Hussain Ibrahimi, 24, accused a UK Government minister who said people must 'help themselves' of not understanding the reality of the situation for refugees. Image: James Manning/PA Wire

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Catherine Deveney: Understanding complex loss refugees suffer is key to being truly compassionate

November 23, 2023

Columnist Campbell Gunn in his allotment, which he says boosts his physical and mental health

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Campbell Gunn: Everybody in Scotland deserves the opportunity to have their own allotment

November 23, 2023

The societal pressure around giving gifts at Christmas time can weigh heavily. Image: triocean/Shutterstock

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Kerry Hudson: It’s OK to opt out of Christmas gift giving – maybe we all should

November 22, 2023

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson and the Scottish Government have faced criticism over the handling of excessive iPad data roaming charges. (Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

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Derek Tucker: Michael Matheson iPad scandal isn’t over until Scottish public says so

November 22, 2023

The late Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, pictured here in 1996. Image: Mike Williams

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Angus Peter Campbell: Honour and keep Gaelic heritage alive – don’t revise it

November 22, 2023

A cultural centre in Stornoway has worked with a London-based toy company to create a Gaelic edition of Scrabble. Image: An Taigh Cèilidh

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Iain Maciver: With only 18 letters, Gaelic Scrabble games will be speedy

November 21, 2023

One UK supermarket chain got rid of a large number of its self-service checkouts in 2023. Image: salarko/Shutterstock

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Eleanor Bradford: 2024 may be our most human year in a while

November 21, 2023

As well as providing us with an escape, the sci-fi genre can give us a fresh perspective on our own real-life society. Image: Lolostock/Shutterstock

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Chris Deerin: Want to learn how to make the world a better place? Read a sci-fi novel

November 20, 2023

Parking on pavements can force wheelchair users or people with buggies into the road. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

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Scott Begbie: £100 pavement-parking fines are the minimum selfish Aberdeen drivers should have to pay

November 20, 2023

Aberdeen's bus gate at Guild Street and Union Street. Image: Lauren Taylor/DC Thomson

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

David Knight: Ineffective bus gate signage in Aberdeen is setting drivers up to fail

November 19, 2023

A snow bunting sporting winter plumage. Image: Jeremy Richards/Shutterstock

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Ben Dolphin: What will happen to my beloved snow birds if summers keep heating up?

November 19, 2023

Aberdeen's Christmas Village is back on Broad Street for another festive season. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

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The Flying Pigs: London elite will never recover after Aberdeen Christmas Village dominated Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

November 18, 2023

A little bit of improvisation meant Moreen didn't miss out on meeting Dustin Hoffman. Image: Helen Hepburn

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Moreen Simpson: An accidental lie-in nearly ruined my rendezvous with a Hollywood charmer

November 17, 2023

Portlethen Harbour, close to the village of Portlethen. Image: Aberdeen Drone Company/Shutterstock

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Len Ironside: Poor public transport is letting north-east communities like Portlethen down

November 17, 2023

A young Palestinian boy surrounded by rubble in the Gaza Strip. Image: Ahmed Zakot/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

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Catherine Deveney: Children in war zones are being failed – do we hate our enemies more than we love our kids?

November 16, 2023

There will be a Holyrood debate on the current situation in Gaza early next week. Image: Alexey Fedorenko/Shutterstock

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Euan McColm: MSPs are doing nothing of substance with posturing Gaza ceasefire vote

November 16, 2023

Running on a treadmill in a gym is an entirely different experience to jogging outdoors. Image: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

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Alex Watson: This ‘new year, new you’ season, don’t join the gym (again)

November 16, 2023

Three men, aged 18, 33, and 47, and a woman, aged 38, have been arrested and charged after the cyber fraud. Image: Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock

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Iain Maciver: Were Western Isles hackers cyberpunks or disenchanted council tax payers?

November 15, 2023

Old High Church in Inverness dates back to the 18th century. Image: Claudio Divizia/Shutterstock

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Mike Edwards: From Culloden to Jimmy Savile, we must learn from bad parts of Highland history as well as the good

November 14, 2023

Caramac was first introduced in 1959. Image: Lenscap Photography/Shutterstock

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Scott Begbie: Caramac cancellation sent me and my sweet tooth down memory lane

November 14, 2023

An exotic flower blossom that looks like it should be on the big screen.

Columnists

Tatties on Mars and man-eating Venus fly traps – Scott Smith investigates

November 14, 2023

It is increasingly common for families to be unable to provide their children with the 'luxury' of a bed and bedding. Image: Ralf Geithe/Shutterstock

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Jim Hunter: Absolute poverty that should be consigned to the history books is going unchecked

November 13, 2023

Though some aren't pleased about David Cameron's return to Downing Street, he has had time to reflect on his successes and failures. Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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Chris Deerin: David Cameron’s return to government isn’t the disaster some think it is

November 13, 2023

The Scottish Government is due to submit over 14,000 messages, mainly WhatsApps, to the UK Covid Inquiry. Image: oasisamuel/Shutterstock

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David Knight: Scottish Government Covid WhatsApp messages should be made public

November 12, 2023

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been criticised after calling rough sleeping in tents 'a lifestyle choice'. Image: Andy Rain/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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The Flying Pigs: It’s been an in-tents week of cruelty for the home secretary

November 11, 2023

Rita Ora dressed as Fiona at the Shrek-themed Airbnb at Ardverikie Estate in Kinloch Laggan. Image: Airbnb.

Columnists

Jacqueline Wake Young: A chat with an islander is a reminder to notice the natural world again

November 11, 2023

Where's Arnold Schwarzenegger for a hand up when you need him? Image: Helen Hepburn

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Moreen Simpson: My bad knees have been the bane of my 75 years

November 10, 2023

Scotland's Highlands and islands are full of vital but inadequate roads. Image: Jjay69/Shutterstock

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David Ross: A9 anger is understandable but Highland and island roads are unlikely to improve any time soon

November 9, 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman recently described UK protests against violence in the Middle East as 'hate marches'. Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

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Catherine Deveney: You’re not imagining it – our own government is gaslighting us

November 9, 2023

If Donald Trump is voted back in as US President, the geopolitical landscape could change quickly. Image: Al Drago/UPI/Shutterstock

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John Ferry: US election result could give UK a key internationalist role to play

November 9, 2023

There can be serious trauma behind and as a result of teenage rebellion. Image: Pressmaster/Shutterstock

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Kerry Hudson: My relationship with my rebellious teenage years is complicated

November 8, 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf poses for a family photo which includes his wife's parents, who recently returned safely to Scotland after becoming trapped in Gaza. Image: X/@HumzaYousaf/PA Wire

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Fiona Rintoul: Small is better than big when it comes to countries staying connected and compassionate

November 8, 2023

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Erica Munro: Listen to your children, because bullies could change them irreparably

Catherine Deveney: Pharmaceutical companies have become a shameful medical mafia

Moreen Simpson: Single-sex schools are on their way out – but is it the right move?

Euan McColm: How dire must NHS get before politicians do something to save it?

James Millar: Powerful but overlooked middle-aged women will decide general election winner

Alex Watson: How to survive Christmas and Hogmanay sober

Russell Borthwick: What do rented homes and the oil industry have in common?

Iain Maciver: ‘Tis the season for islanders to make their annual unmentionables trip

Colin Farquhar: It’s officially OK to put your Christmas tree up and start feeling festive cheer

Scott Begbie: Kintore Station success proves more rail links would get north-east on track

Ruth Herbert: Scotland paving way for carbon capture and storage

Donna McLean: Dublin has been allowed to become a deprived breeding ground for hate

James Barrack: Aberdeen offers compelling investment proposition

David Knight: Matheson-Yousaf iPad fiasco has a distinct whiff of Boris Johnson about it

The Flying Pigs: How did the council tame a festive fox for Union Street parade?

Jacqueline Wake Young: David Tennant stars in Dr Who specials and fox steals show in Aberdeen

Moreen Simpson: Tonight, Matthew, I’m going to be cringing over the last time we met

Martin Gilbert: Region’s construction industry must be ready for AI tsunami

Catherine Deveney: Understanding complex loss refugees suffer is key to being truly compassionate

Campbell Gunn: Everybody in Scotland deserves the opportunity to have their own allotment

Kerry Hudson: It’s OK to opt out of Christmas gift giving – maybe we all should

Derek Tucker: Michael Matheson iPad scandal isn’t over until Scottish public says so

Angus Peter Campbell: Honour and keep Gaelic heritage alive – don’t revise it

Iain Maciver: With only 18 letters, Gaelic Scrabble games will be speedy

Eleanor Bradford: 2024 may be our most human year in a while

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