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Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
The Firepit first opened on Littlejohn Street in 2023.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Smoke and Soul confirms closure of Aberdeen restaurant
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
We found out what the famous strongman brothers were doing in Lerwick for the big festival.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Stoltman brothers spotted among the crowds in Shetland at Up Helly Aa 2026
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Aberdeenshire Council's chief executive Jim Savege also said rural residents complaining about a lack of gritting in their area "should have checked what the priority roads are before buying their homes".
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January 27, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Aberdeenshire Council boss: ‘We’d need to slash other spending to clear more snow, we need everyone to do their bit’
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
The company said it will stop producing gin and rum to "sharpen our focus on the areas where we can truly win".
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January 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Loss-making BrewDog to close Aberdeenshire distillery
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Aberdeen PT Lisa Kelbie is the epitome of empowering and her fitness story is sure to inspire and motivate.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Former Aberdeen restaurateur turned bodybuilder and PT champions strength through menopause
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Ryan Elton and Thomas Swatman viciously assaulted a woman as they made their way back from a local takeaway, a court has heard.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Fishing boat thugs who broke Fraserburgh woman’s jaw are jailed
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
A yellow weather warning remains in force until 11.59pm.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Storm Chandra: Ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued as third wave of bad weather hits north-east
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba could close if a buyer is not found.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Two Aberdeen city centre venues ‘at risk’ of closure after company enters administration
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
The incident occurred just after the end of the school day on Thursday last week.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Man charged after dangerous driving incident near Peterhead school
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
The former mill is part of the old steading complex of the historic Letterfourie Estate.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Granary mill full of ‘character’ nestled in the Moray countryside hits the market
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
Backroom talks suggest a timetable for the upgrades may come before the election but officials are staying tight-lipped about when.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
SNP transport chief privately says cash available for A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling – when will we know?
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’
Mel Foley Stewart has revealed how she created a successful business venture after her Crohn’s disease diagnosis forced her to quit career working with horses.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM
‘How my health struggles ended my dream horse trainer career, but now I run a successful embroidery and print business’
Energy job losses could leave thousands in Aberdeen seeking charity help
Energy job losses could leave thousands in Aberdeen seeking charity help
Industry leaders, unions and local charities warn the city is "on the brink of an economic catastrophe", with previously high-earning workers potentially being forced to seek help for the first time.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Energy job losses could leave thousands in Aberdeen seeking charity help
Aberdeen’s £150m incinerator back in business after seven-week closure
Aberdeen’s £150m incinerator back in business after seven-week closure
The waste facility was temporarily shut down on December 8 due to the operator's contract being terminated.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Aberdeen’s £150m incinerator back in business after seven-week closure
Stuartfield teen Kyle’s ‘grit and determination’ during gruelling treatment for leukaemia
Stuartfield teen Kyle’s ‘grit and determination’ during gruelling treatment for leukaemia
Kyle was just 10-years-old when he was diagnosed with the disease.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Stuartfield teen Kyle’s ‘grit and determination’ during gruelling treatment for leukaemia
Up Helly Aa: Just what does it take for Lerwick to stage the stunning fire festival?
Up Helly Aa: Just what does it take for Lerwick to stage the stunning fire festival?
We visited various businesses around the town to get a taste of the build-up ahead of the big festival.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Up Helly Aa: Just what does it take for Lerwick to stage the stunning fire festival?
Stonehaven rail crash: Five things we learned from day one of the Fatal Accident Inquiry
Stonehaven rail crash: Five things we learned from day one of the Fatal Accident Inquiry
The FAI began today at Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre - with Advocate Depute Alex Prentice KC hoping to establish key learning points about the fatal crash in 2020.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Stonehaven rail crash: Five things we learned from day one of the Fatal Accident Inquiry
Man ‘staked out’ vulnerable female revellers before city centre sexual assault
Man ‘staked out’ vulnerable female revellers before city centre sexual assault
Zakaria Abdulla was seen on CCTV lurking outside bars at closing time before he selected his clearly intoxicated victim and led her to a nearby park.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Man ‘staked out’ vulnerable female revellers before city centre sexual assault
Alford family told to return public land they ‘claimed as their own’ after Stewart Milne collapse
Alford family told to return public land they ‘claimed as their own’ after Stewart Milne collapse
Bruce Scott installed a fence around his property on Baillie Drive without getting the go-ahead from Aberdeenshire Council, and has now been scolded for "taking the law into his own hands".
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January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Alford family told to return public land they ‘claimed as their own’ after Stewart Milne collapse
Local Hero: How Turriff Show’s Alan Gaul looks out for his fellow farmers in dark and difficult times
Local Hero: How Turriff Show’s Alan Gaul looks out for his fellow farmers in dark and difficult times
Alan, of PJ Gaul at Little Whiterashes puts his all into supporting his local community.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Local Hero: How Turriff Show’s Alan Gaul looks out for his fellow farmers in dark and difficult times
Man who died in Brora flat fire named locally as John Tait
Man who died in Brora flat fire named locally as John Tait
Investigators were spotted on the scene on Monday carrying out inquiries.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Man who died in Brora flat fire named locally as John Tait
Stonehaven Rail Crash: Survivors brushed off own injuries to save lives of others, inquiry told
Stonehaven Rail Crash: Survivors brushed off own injuries to save lives of others, inquiry told
A major hearing into the Stonehaven rail crash got underway today and heard details of challenging conditions at the scene of the tragedy.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Stonehaven Rail Crash: Survivors brushed off own injuries to save lives of others, inquiry told
Five Inverness properties: From family homes to luxury apartments, buyers in the Highland Capital are spoilt for choice
Five Inverness properties: From family homes to luxury apartments, buyers in the Highland Capital are spoilt for choice
We've compiled a list of some of the best Inverness properties on the market for a range of prices under £300k.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Five Inverness properties: From family homes to luxury apartments, buyers in the Highland Capital are spoilt for choice
Stephen Libby’s partner says he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ after Lewis cyber security consultant wins The Traitors
Stephen Libby’s partner says he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ after Lewis cyber security consultant wins The Traitors
Daniel Quirke couldn't wait for the world to see Stephen's "beautiful character".
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January 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Stephen Libby’s partner says he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ after Lewis cyber security consultant wins The Traitors
Fast Lane: Bridge of Don karting booses need booze licence ‘to award fizz to wining racers’
Fast Lane: Bridge of Don karting booses need booze licence ‘to award fizz to wining racers’
Go-kart bosses want to give "a bottle of fizz" to race winners as part of their plans for a booze licence, but they also promised to breathalyse drivers before they get on the track...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Fast Lane: Bridge of Don karting booses need booze licence ‘to award fizz to wining racers’