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HMP Grampian inmate orchestrated fire attacks on families’ to stop witnesses from talking
Sex offender Josh Neil enlisted two Aberdeen thugs to terrorise potential witnesses in his upcoming court case.
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Moossh Beauty: ‘£750,000 move from Union Street to Aberdeen’s west end is one of the best things we’ve done’
Sisters Lucy Slattery and Claire Tester, and their dad George, recently bought a former office building on Albyn Terrace and transformed it into a trendy salon.
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Police car crashes on rural Aberdeenshire road
The road remains closed following the two-vehicle collision at Tarland.
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Woman, 79, dies ten days after A92 crash
The accident happened near Gourdon on Monday, December 9.
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Free parking to STAY in Fraserburgh and Banff in bid to boost struggling town centres
It was feared the change would put people off working, shopping and visiting the two coastal towns.
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Man arrested after reports of vehicle ‘driving wrong way’ near Ellon
The incident took place on the A90 on Thursday.
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Man took advantage of drunk young woman and raped her in Aberdeen flat
Diego Valdivieso, 30, posed as a good Samaritan and offered the young woman his bed before taking advantage of her while she was asleep.
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Could YOU help fill Union Street empty units? Rallying call for entrepreneurs to set up shop on Granite Mile
Our Union Street is hoping to lure more new traders to Aberdeen city centre with an event promoting the benefits on offer.
Headlines
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Trump aide's Mandelson jibe was clearly designed to stir things up - but why?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress
The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Here's a list of NHS trusts which have put up hospital parking charges in past two years
A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
UK News
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas
Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
National Sport
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome
Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Rival camps deadlocked in replacement judge dispute ahead of heavyweight championship fight
With just one day to go before Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the rival camps are locked in a dispute over a replacement official and the length of the former champion's beard.
World News
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Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg
At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack
A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
Business News
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High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs
Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
Entertainment News
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
Unusual News
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
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Most mispronounced words of 2024
Trying to keep up with the latest trends is difficult enough, especially when you don't know how to pronounce them.
Latest in the North East
Latest News
- HMP Grampian inmate orchestrated fire attacks on families’ to stop witnesses from talking
- Moossh Beauty: ‘£750,000 move from Union Street to Aberdeen’s west end is one of the best things we’ve done’
- Police car crashes on rural Aberdeenshire road
- Woman, 79, dies ten days after A92 crash