IN FULL: The most popular baby names in the north of Scotland
The most popular — and the most unusual — names given to babies in Scotland in 2018 have been revealed.
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Aberdeen mull over move for Livingston midfielder Scott Pittman
Aberdeen are weighing up a summer move for Livingston midfielder Scott Pittman.
Young Aberdeenshire dad to row Atlantic for charity
An Aberdeenshire father-of-four will brave the dangers of the Atlantic Ocean as he aims to become the first person to complete a row across the water in a boat he made himself.
Aberdeen man threatened to cut off fiancee’s finger and take engagement ring back in drunken row
An Aberdeen man has admitted threatening to cut his fiancee's finger off if she did not hand over her engagement ring.
North-east MP writes to criticise Aberdeen uni association over “anti-Israel” motion
A north-east MP has criticised an Aberdeen University student body’s motion to boycott Israeli products- saying it will have a “severe impact” on the institution.
Pupils at new Aberdeen school to be quizzed on unisex toilets
Pupils at a new multi-million-pound Aberdeen secondary school are to be quizzed about whether they would like segregated toilets - following concerns about the unisex facilities.
Joe Lewis tells Aberdeen to come back sharper from international break
Aberdeen need to come back from the international break more alert to potential slip-ups.
Drink-driver banned from roads after he was almost five times the limit in Aberdeen
A drink-driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught almost five times the limit with empty cans of beer in his car.
The Flying Pigs: Is monolith an advanced public telecoms kiosk or a precursor to robot apocalypse?
As a scientist, people are always asking me questions such as “Where do neutrinos come from?”, “How does gravity work?” and “Which colour bin does my cardboard go in?”
Councillors to debate 40 foot pole erection in Cove
Proposals to erect a 40-ft steel pole near an Aberdeen conservation area will be debated by councillors this week.
£23,000 claimed from city council relocation fund by just four senior staff members
Aberdeen council bosses have spent more than £23,000 to help just four senior civil servants work in the city in the last three years.
Aberdeen City Council puts £200,000 of expenditure on credit cards in three years
Senior staff at cash-strapped Aberdeen City Council have spent nearly £200,000 on credit cards in the past three years.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has doubts over Scott McKenna’s fitness for Kazakhstan clash
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes doubts defender Scott McKenna will be fit for Scotland’s game with Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Scottish sight charity makes appeal as number of visually impaired children rise
A Scottish charity is calling for action after new figures revealed a spike in the number of visually impaired secondary school pupils.
Poignant Aberdeen memorial service held for lost police officers
Scores of serving and former police officers and staff gathered at an Aberdeen church at the weekend to honour more than 100 fallen comrades from the force.
Residents tell of shock after man dies in Aberdeen house fire
Residents of a quiet Aberdeen street have described their shock after a fatal house fire.
Hunting in Aberdeen city centre ‘real cause for concern’
Members of the public are being asked to stay vigilant following a sickening series of attacks on wild animals in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen 1-1 Livingston: Dons brought back down to earth
An excellent week for Aberdeen ended on a disappointing note as their poor run of form at Pittodrie continued against Livingston.
Aberdeen’s poor Pittodrie run continues with 1-1 draw against Livingston
Aberdeen have now won just one of their last nine games at Pittodrie after a 1-1 draw with Livingston.
Man, 53, dies following house fire in Aberdeen
A 53-year-old man has died following a house fire in Aberdeen.
Two cars stolen from north-east village and taken to Aberdeen
Police in the north-east are appealing for information after two cars were stolen.
Warning after Grampian sex text scam
NHS Grampian has warned people not to fall for a scam that informs them a former partner has a sexually transmitted disease.
Volunteers sought for new community heritage group
A group dedicated to preserving memories of Aberdeen’s past for future generations will have its first meeting next month.
Public consultation to gather thoughts on £3.2m Broad Street redevelopment
Members of the public are being urged to share their views about the redevelopment of a main Aberdeen thoroughfare to help shape future council policy.
Long-awaited works on Aberdeen green space delayed
Long-awaited maintenance work on a popular Aberdeen green space has been delayed- because council chiefs have come up with new plans for the site.
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s brother’s clothes to be displayed in the north-east
An historic set of religious garments worn by the brother of Jacobite legend Bonnie Prince Charlie are to be displayed in the north-east.
North of Scotland attractions win big at Visit Scotland’s tourism awards
A slew of restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions that celebrate all the very best the north-east and north of Scotland have to offer have received coveted awards at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
Aberdeen Lord Provost speaks at high level conference
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett has spoken at a high-level conference in the United States, rubbing shoulders with the likes of the crown princess of Denmark and the American secretary of state.
Parents ‘devastated’ after jury clear man of injuring Aberdeen youngster in moped crash
A dad yesterday blasted the justice system for "failing" his young son after a man was cleared of leaving him seriously injured in a moped collision.
Jim Stewart: The 85-year-old lollipop man still stopping traffic
Jim Stewart is a familiar sight in the Mastrick area of Aberdeen, striding with purpose across the road as his young charges wait eagerly on the pavement.
Gary Mackay-Steven an injury doubt for Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic
Aberdeen winger Gary Mackay-Steven is facing a race against time to make next month’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes calls for consistent approach to tackling sectarianism
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has called for consistency when it comes to eradicating sectarianism from Scottish football.