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Aberdeenshire family forced to take stroke victim to hospital after ambulance delays
They were told it could take 'up to seven hours' for paramedics to arrive.
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Ellon Tesco shopper permanently scarred after argument in aisle turns violent
The fight started when the two men reach for the same item on the same shelf, Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told.
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Exclusive: Aberdeen ‘tenants’ tax’ could be council’s only answer to National Insurance hike
The city council was already considering a 10% rent increase next year... now tenants could be faced with an even larger increase to cover the housing department's £900,000 National Insurance bill.
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Plans to expand Linn of Quoich car park as restored Queen Victoria cottage ‘will lure more tourists’
The 19th century picnic lodge, which had been a favourite spot for the monarch, will opened to visitors next year.
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Student dies at Robert Gordon University campus
Emergency services were called to Garthdee Road on Wednesday morning.
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‘Don’t take my library away’: Six-year-old Insch ‘bookworm’ joins fight as Aberdeenshire closures plan takes a twist
Residents have hit out at the shock announcement that 13 venues across the north-east could be closed by the end of the year.
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‘Heartbroken’ Deeside campaigners continue fight against 230ft pylons
Deeside Against Pylons warns that lives will be "impacted" by the masts, which will be twice the height of Balmoral Castle's tower.
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Aberdonian brother of Suzy Lamplugh says books written by murder suspect could hold vital clue
Granite City school technician Richard Lamplugh, 64, is hoping to scatter her ashes in a place "close to his heart".
Headlines
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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
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The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry
She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
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Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
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Ingram-Moores 'benefited significantly' from family link to Captain Tom Foundation, report finds
The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
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Birmingham pub bombings: On the 50th anniversary of the atrocity, families of the victims still want answers
The families of the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings are renewing their call for a public inquiry on the 50th anniversary of the atrocity.
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl
An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility of years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.
UK News
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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
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The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry
She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
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Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl
An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility of years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.
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Ingram-Moores 'benefited significantly' from family link to Captain Tom Foundation, report finds
The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
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Birmingham pub bombings: On the 50th anniversary of the atrocity, families of the victims still want answers
The families of the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings are renewing their call for a public inquiry on the 50th anniversary of the atrocity.
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Baby's remains found in park in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester
The remains of a baby have been found in a park in Greater Manchester, police have said.
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Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
National Sport
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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss agrees contract extension with option of further year until 2027
Pep Guardiola has agreed terms on a new one-year contract extension with Manchester City, Sky Sports News understands.
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Premier League returns: Ruben Amorim begins work at Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal resume title pursuit of Liverpool
What impact will news of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City contract extension have on Tottenham's trip to the Etihad Stadium? Sky Sports' football writers analyse the main talking points as the Premier League gets set to return this weekend...
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F1 2024 Constructors' Championship: McLaren's hopes of holding off Ferrari and Red Bull in title race analysed
While Max Verstappen is on the brink of sealing the drivers' crown, a potentially thrilling climax to the battle for the Constructors' Championship is set to play out over the final three rounds for the 2024 Formula 1 season.
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Daniel Dubois cannot hide from Martin Bakole, even if Zhilei Zhang does, says promoter Ben Shalom
Martin Bakole cannot be avoided by Daniel Dubois, even if Zhilei Zhang pulls out of an IBF final eliminator fight, says promoter Ben Shalom.
World News
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Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
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Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
Business News
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Ford to cut thousands of jobs as industry frets over weak EV sales
Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.
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Nvidia shares take fresh hit as growth expectations disappoint
Nvidia, the chipmaker driving the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen fresh falls in its share price following an earnings report amid continued supply chain constraints.
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Severn Trent announces profits worth millions as it seeks to increase cost of bills for customers
Another water company seeking to increase the cost of customer bills has reported increased profit and shareholder payouts.
Entertainment News
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Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show
The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.
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Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust
Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place
Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.
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Baillie Gifford Prize winner Richard Flanagan delays receiving £50k award over fossil fuel ties
The winner of an "unprecedented" literary double has said he will not accept his latest £50,000 prize until the sponsor shares a plan to reduce its "investment in fossil fuel extraction".
Unusual News
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Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai
Americans distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being offered an escape route - a €1 house in an Italian village.
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Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals
An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.
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Stop chasing on-the-run emu in your 4x4s, say Lincolnshire police
Police in Lincolnshire have urged motorists to stop chasing an on-the-run emu in off-road vehicles.
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Swedish minister's staff insist on banana-free rooms due to 'weirdest phobia'
A Swedish minister's phobia of bananas has led officials to insist rooms are free of the fruit ahead of any meeting or visit, according to reports.
Latest in the North East
Latest News
- Aberdeenshire family forced to take stroke victim to hospital after ambulance delays
- Ellon Tesco shopper permanently scarred after argument in aisle turns violent
- Exclusive: Aberdeen ‘tenants’ tax’ could be council’s only answer to National Insurance hike
- Plans to expand Linn of Quoich car park as restored Queen Victoria cottage ‘will lure more tourists’