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Seized oil tanker captain taken from Moray Firth as fury erupts at US ‘abduction’
Seized oil tanker captain taken from Moray Firth as fury erupts at US ‘abduction’
First Minister John Swinney is "considering" calls in Holyrood to expel the US from Prestwick.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Seized oil tanker captain taken from Moray Firth as fury erupts at US ‘abduction’
Stornoway Original Factory Shop to close with five north and north-east stores at risk
Stornoway Original Factory Shop to close with five north and north-east stores at risk
The chain has collapsed into administration, putting 137 stores and 1,180 staff at risk.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Stornoway Original Factory Shop to close with five north and north-east stores at risk
Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson guilty of rape and sex assaults after second trial
Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson guilty of rape and sex assaults after second trial
It is now the second time that the former Spandau Ballet frontman has been convicted of sex offences against women.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Aberdeen singer Ross Davidson guilty of rape and sex assaults after second trial
Crimond mum whose son died in Afghanistan writes to White House over Trump’s ‘disgusting’ Nato remarks
Crimond mum whose son died in Afghanistan writes to White House over Trump’s ‘disgusting’ Nato remarks
Janette Binnie, whose son Sean died while serving in the army, has demanded an apology from the US president.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Crimond mum whose son died in Afghanistan writes to White House over Trump’s ‘disgusting’ Nato remarks
Domestic abuser pulled woman from under bed by her hair
Domestic abuser pulled woman from under bed by her hair
Mark Stewart followed his partner to a neighbour's home where she was hiding from him and calling her mother for help.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Domestic abuser pulled woman from under bed by her hair
Cloverhill: Freezing tenants in ‘gold standard’ Aberdeen council houses ‘throwing away money’ on shoddy heating
Cloverhill: Freezing tenants in ‘gold standard’ Aberdeen council houses ‘throwing away money’ on shoddy heating
The "energy efficient" Cloverhill development in Bridge of Don is the largest council housing project to be built in the Granite City for more than 30 years.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Cloverhill: Freezing tenants in ‘gold standard’ Aberdeen council houses ‘throwing away money’ on shoddy heating
Moray Council could LOSE £8.3 million in government cash after Elgin High School extension is cancelled
Moray Council could LOSE £8.3 million in government cash after Elgin High School extension is cancelled
Education officials instead recommended making better use of space inside the current building as a cheaper alternative to increase capacity.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Moray Council could LOSE £8.3 million in government cash after Elgin High School extension is cancelled
Aberdeenshire teachers ‘needing time off sick’ after ‘distressing’ encounters with parents shared on social media
Aberdeenshire teachers ‘needing time off sick’ after ‘distressing’ encounters with parents shared on social media
Education director Laurence Findlay has written to all Aberdeenshire school parents to set out how they should treat staff, after some have been forced to call in sick after being harassed.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Aberdeenshire teachers ‘needing time off sick’ after ‘distressing’ encounters with parents shared on social media
New JG Ross opens in Turriff — locals tell us what it means for the High Street
New JG Ross opens in Turriff — locals tell us what it means for the High Street
As JG Ross opens its doors on Turriff’s High Street, we speak to locals about the excitement, concerns and what it could mean for the town centre.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
New JG Ross opens in Turriff — locals tell us what it means for the High Street
Six city fire crews tackle blaze at Aberdeen office block – with Aberdeenshire on standby to offer help
Six city fire crews tackle blaze at Aberdeen office block – with Aberdeenshire on standby to offer help
Scottish Fire and Rescue say they believe the blaze at Ruby House to be "well developed".
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January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Six city fire crews tackle blaze at Aberdeen office block – with Aberdeenshire on standby to offer help
Spey Viaduct safety warning after YouTubers walk across stricken bridge
Spey Viaduct safety warning after YouTubers walk across stricken bridge
Moray Council has also taken the next steps to prepare for the recovery of the damaged sections.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Spey Viaduct safety warning after YouTubers walk across stricken bridge
RAF Lossiemouth typhoon jet declares mid-air emergency over north-east
RAF Lossiemouth typhoon jet declares mid-air emergency over north-east
The jet was able to land safely at its home base in Moray.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM
RAF Lossiemouth typhoon jet declares mid-air emergency over north-east
Aberdonians react as popular May Day bar Revolucion de Cuba closes after 10 years
Aberdonians react as popular May Day bar Revolucion de Cuba closes after 10 years
Hundreds of employees across the UK lost their jobs after parent company Revel Collective went into administration.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Aberdonians react as popular May Day bar Revolucion de Cuba closes after 10 years
When will it be cleared, will it be rebuilt and how much will it all cost? 5 key questions about future of Spey Viaduct to be debated
When will it be cleared, will it be rebuilt and how much will it all cost? 5 key questions about future of Spey Viaduct to be debated
Moray Council is due to hold talks next week to plot the next steps of its response to the Spey Viaduct collapse
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January 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM
When will it be cleared, will it be rebuilt and how much will it all cost? 5 key questions about future of Spey Viaduct to be debated
Taste Test: Can an Irish pub pull off Mexican street food? We visit Durty Murphy’s to find out
Taste Test: Can an Irish pub pull off Mexican street food? We visit Durty Murphy’s to find out
Aberdeen’s newest Irish pub is serving nachos, birria tacos and even Guinness brownies — but does this bold Mexican twist actually work?
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January 28, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Taste Test: Can an Irish pub pull off Mexican street food? We visit Durty Murphy’s to find out
Aberdeen lawyer who embezzled £45,000 from clients is a ‘broken man’
Aberdeen lawyer who embezzled £45,000 from clients is a ‘broken man’
Matthew Cohen's victims were all people who were dealing with the estates of dead loved ones.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Aberdeen lawyer who embezzled £45,000 from clients is a ‘broken man’
Aberdeen dinner ladies ‘WILL be reimbursed’ over lost pay during snowy weather in council u-turn
Aberdeen dinner ladies ‘WILL be reimbursed’ over lost pay during snowy weather in council u-turn
Cleaners, kitchen staff and janitors who had their pay docked for not making it in to closed Aberdeen schools will be reimbursed, according to the council.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Aberdeen dinner ladies ‘WILL be reimbursed’ over lost pay during snowy weather in council u-turn
New Inverness bus station and what happens to TK Maxx: 5 key things you need to know about ambitious ‘Station Quarter’ plans
New Inverness bus station and what happens to TK Maxx: 5 key things you need to know about ambitious ‘Station Quarter’ plans
Details from a new feasibility study have been released.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:47 AM
New Inverness bus station and what happens to TK Maxx: 5 key things you need to know about ambitious ‘Station Quarter’ plans
Man charged after £430k cannabis farm found in Buckie
Man charged after £430k cannabis farm found in Buckie
The police were seen outside the closed Rosemount Guesthouse on East Church Street.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Man charged after £430k cannabis farm found in Buckie
Police called to crash near Culloden Battlefield
Police called to crash near Culloden Battlefield
Emergency services are currently in attendance.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Police called to crash near Culloden Battlefield
Structural survey of Spey Viaduct needed more than a decade ago was never carried out due to lack of funds
Structural survey of Spey Viaduct needed more than a decade ago was never carried out due to lack of funds
Councillors are due to discuss the future of the popular crossing today.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Structural survey of Spey Viaduct needed more than a decade ago was never carried out due to lack of funds
Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Messages have been left in Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. Have you spotted one?
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January 28, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Revealed: The mystery man leaving heartfelt letters across the north and north-east
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Trade union officials say there has been a “lack of meaningful engagement" over future job losses as strike action remains on the table.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Exclusive: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
The annual Shetland fire festival ended with the burning of a replica Viking galley. Our photographer was there to capture the action.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Up Helly Aa 2026: Stunning exclusive photos capture burning of the galley
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill
JP's Kitchen was opened by north-east chef John Paul Johnston in 2023.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Scottish street food truck closes after three years of business in Inverurie and Westhill