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Roads closed as snow and ice continues to impact north and north-east
Weather warning remains in place as wintery and cold weather brings widespread frost.
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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".
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Danger warning to keep out of Aberdeen’s Beach Leisure Centre as it becomes ‘live’ building site
The abandoned facility has become popular with urban explorers.
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Big Chill: The winter of 1946-47, when schools in Newmachar and across the north-east were closed for 13 weeks
Almost everything ground to a halt in the north-east, but though farmers struggled with the conditions, they managed to plough on.
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‘Prolonged disruption’ for Aberdeen drivers with new Coast Road and hydrogen hub projects one after the other
Major works are planned along the city coastline.
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Woman whose neglect of puppies and dogs cost SSPCA £20,000 banned from keeping animals
Marisha Whyte, 62, failed to feed four puppies causing then to become emaciated and neglected to get treatment for two dogs.
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A £150k investment blunder and a blind date: How did BrewDog founder meet Georgia Toffolo?
The pair, who split their time between Aberdeenshire and London, got engaged last month.
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A96 reopens after 4×4 fire north of Inverurie
Emergency services fought to extinguish the flames this morning.
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Another 24 hours of snow threatens region as Met Office extends weather warning
Another Met Office warning for snow and rain has been issued for this weekend.
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List of schools closed as snow falls across the north and north-east
Wintry weather means pupils and parents are facing closures and delays.
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Rebecca Buchan: Could Aberdeen International Airport’s buyout hold the key to the north-east’s success?
Right now, everyone who has a stake in the city, whether they own or operate a business here, live here or are part of the city council which governs here, should be doing everything in their power to encourage more people to come to live and work here.
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Eric Trump reveals US President will open ‘Mona Lisa of golf courses’ at Menie despite John Swinney’s ‘foolish remark’
The son of the newly elected US President Donald Trump sat down with The P&J for a "chat" about the future of their north-east projects - and more...
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Union Street furniture shop named favourite local business in UK-wide competition
Annie Mo's were 'delighted' to win the award.
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Police descend on Aberdeen city centre pub
Numerous officers could be seen interviewing people inside and outside the pub.
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What is Dons Live? The event where Aberdeen players and fans will come together
All you need to know as club gives supporters chance to meet heroes.
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Aberdeen man in court after £19,000 of cocaine found in city centre car park
Police said they were "acting on intelligence" when the Class A drugs were seized in the Shiprow car park.
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Why is there a CalMac ferry berthed in Aberdeen Harbour?
The boat, usually found in ports on the west coast, has turned up in the north-east.
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Braemar butcher’s rise from Saturday boy to award-winning apprentice
Craig Davidson of N G Menzies Butchers says he's "thrilled" to be crowned champion after leaving school with no qualifications.
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North and north-east farmers join UK-wide protest over tax changes
Nigel Farage and Jeremy Clarkson also pitch in as inheritance tax furore reaches London.
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Man warned he could face prison after vile homophobic abuse towards police
Corey Gibb, 28, admitted in court that there was "no excuse" for the words he used towards police officers.
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Stagecoach bus tips over after coming off ‘icy road’ between Fraserburgh and Mintlaw
It comes as routes across the north and north-east have been affected by wintry conditions.
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Travel disruption due to snow and ice on north and north-east roads – as schools forced to close early
Temperatures have plummeted with lows of -11C and snow and ice blanketing the region.
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Scott Begbie: Cutting 13 libraries from across Aberdeenshire is cultural vandalism
Cherish your local library, support it and, most important of all, use it. Make it a living, breathing, vital place and not just some footnote in the history books of council cuts.
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- Roads closed as snow and ice continues to impact north and north-east
- 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