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The Bridge of Don garden extension will need to be removed. Image: Aberdeen City Council

Bridge of Don couple rapped for ‘land grab’ claiming ancient woodland to extend back garden

Pamela Horne argued the "neglected" land had been "enhanced" under her ownership since she took it on four years ago.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter

Dundee United fans on the pitch at full-time during a William Hill Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen at the CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, on May 17, 2025. Image: SNS.

Willie Miller: Aberdeen fan rightly condemned over Jack MacKenzie horror moment – but Dundee United responsible, too

Aberdeen legend Willie Miller says it was Dundee United's job to ensure the safety of players and fans at Tannadice, and slams Scottish football complacency over pitch invasions.

By Willie Miller

Motorcyclist dies three days after Beauly crash

A driver was arrested following the collision but was released pending further enquiries.

By Jamie Sinclair

Lee Davidson threatened to cut off someone's private parts unless they repaid a debt. Image: Facebook.

Aberdeen man threatened to ‘chop off’ neighbour’s private parts – or find someone who could

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Lee Davidson, 39, will return to Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing after he made blood-curdling threats.

By David McPhee

Could you be the new owner of the church that inspired one of Aberdeenshire’s great novels?

The Kirk has revealed why it plans to sell the 13th-Century building.

By Chris Cromar

MSC Preziosa, the largest cruise ship to visit Invergordon in 2025. Image: MSC Cruises

Inside luxury £450 million cruise ship with 4,300 passengers docking at Invergordon port

MSC Preziosa, which features Swarovski crystal staircases, carries more passengers than the population of the town.

By Alex Banks

Energy meter with pound coins in foreground.

How Highlands and islands homes are braced for electricity meter switch-off problem as deadline approaches

Recent figures show there were still more than 18,000 households across the north waiting for replacements to the old Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters.

By Adele Merson 2

Now is the time for all of us to remember and live up to Annie Inglis impassioned rallying cry of 1998 and Save Aberdeen Arts Centre.

Scott Begbie: If the lights go out at Aberdeen Arts Centre they will dim for all of culture in the city

But the best way to protect this precious palace of dreams is to get your bums on those seats. Buy tickets for the shows, go and see things you might not normally bother with, tell your friends. Better yet, take your friends.

By Scott Begbie

Aberdeenshire councillor Geva Blackett who has shared her experience with getting a bus gate fine in Aberdeen city centre.

Aberdeenshire councillor Geva Blackett vows ‘never to shop in Aberdeen city centre again’ after bus gate fine

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The Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside politician was off to visit the recently revamped M&S store when she suddenly found herself on a blue patch of road on Guild Street...

By Denny Andonova 14