Aberdeen City News
SNP to lose 28 seats at general election as Labour set for huge gains - new poll
The forecast comes as Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as First Minister on Monday after he abruptly ended the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Green Party.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/snp-lose-28-seats-general-92665
Sun, 05 May 2024
Diabetic grandad wins travel insurance battle after toe infection cut holiday short
Robert Warden, 59, was on a three-week holiday in Thailand when he noticed a wound on his toe and was warned by a doctor that an infection could lead to sepsis
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/health/diabetic-grandad-wins-travel-insurance
Sun, 05 May 2024
King Charles' four-word response to Prince Harry's olive branch as he asks to meet
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK for the first time since the unveiling of the Princess Diana statue in July, and has reportedly reached out to his father King Charles to request a meeting
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/king-charles-four-word-response
Sun, 05 May 2024
UK's hardest seagulls mapped as towns ruled by psycho 'XL Gullies' that 'go for blood'
Aberdeen has been named as the 'UK's hardest seagull hotspot' with the birds described as "another lever of psychotic" and "out for blood" as they terrorise locals
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/uks-hardest-seagulls-mapped-tow
Mon, 06 May 2024
Aberdeen star Nicky Devlin makes vow as he reflects on 'frustrating' season after St Johnstone win
The Dons have reached the group stages of the Europa Conference League, the Viaplay Cup Final and the last four of the Scottish Cup but have come up short in all three competitions as well as a bottom six finish in the league
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/aberdeen-star-nicky-devlin-makes-92
Mon, 06 May 2024
Jimmy Thelin softens Aberdeen arrival stance as he admits 'conditions could change'
The Dons have agreed a deal for the Elfsborg boss to take charge next season but he could now make the switch to Pittodrie earlier than planned
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/jimmy-thelin-softens-aberdeen-arrival-926730
Mon, 06 May 2024
BT to switch off old landline phones in 84 new UK locations
Openreach has confirmed the latest set of areas that will be transitioning from outdated copper networks to advanced technology, with 84 locations set for an upgrade within the next year
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/bt-switch-old-landline-phones-9
Mon, 06 May 2024
Aberdeen's Umbrella Project for 2024 to launch with blaze of song and dance
The canopy of bright umbrellas will once again be lighting up Shiprow to raise awareness of neurodiversity - and the opening will see a rich cast of local performers
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/aberdeens-umbrella-project-2024
Mon, 06 May 2024
Central belt pizza chain looking for north-east expansion with franchise available
Boss Pizza, who hail from Hamilton and promise pizzas that are 40% larger and 50% more affordable than those offered by other pizza outlets, are eager for entrepreneurs to take on the north-east
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/central-belt-pizza-chain-lookin
Mon, 06 May 2024
Aberdeen baking queenâs charity bake sale sells out within just 90 minutes
Organised in aid of Aberdeen Royal Infirmaryâs Plastics and Burns Unit, the team of volunteers, headed up by Mechelle Clark, raised more than £3,200 for the worthwhile charity
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/aberdeen-baking-queens-charity-
Mon, 06 May 2024
Ex-Aberdeen star Lewis Ferguson named best midfielder in Serie A with award win
The 24 year old has been in sensational form for Bologna this season, scoring six goals and providing four assists before his campaign was cut short by injury in April
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/ex-aberdeen-star-lewis-ferguson-926
Tue, 07 May 2024
Offshore wind company expanding with over 100 new jobs in Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Many of the skills required are directly transferable from the offshore oil and gas industry and most roles will be onshore and based in Aberdeen, at the mid-senior level positions, with openings also available at the companyâs Edinburgh office.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/offshore-wind-company-expanding
Tue, 07 May 2024
Speeding driver who killed man in crash before fleeing locked up for four years
Connor Wilson, who lived in Westhill, has been locked up. The judge at the High Court in Edinburgh spoke of the devastating effect the loss of Gabriel Lungu had cause to his family.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/speeding-driver-who-killed-man-
Tue, 07 May 2024
Walls and artists for Nuart 2024 unveiled with exciting plans for city scenes
The large murals will be dotted throughout the city - and in a Nuart first - outside the boundary as KMG will work on walls at Aberdeen International Airport
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/walls-artists-nuart-2024-unveil
Tue, 07 May 2024
Uber could be operational in Aberdeen by 'the end of the summer' if plans agreed
The transport giant could be operating in Aberdeen as early as August with their Head of Cities saying hundreds of thousands of people over successive months have been opening their app and trying to use it.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/uber-could-operational-aberdeen
Tue, 07 May 2024
Number of police officers in Scotland falls to lowest level in more than a decade
Police Scotland had 16,356 full time equivalent (FTE) officers at the end of March this year - the lowest since the end of September 2008, according to figures published by the Scottish Government
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/number-police-officers-scotland
Tue, 07 May 2024
Calls to introduce measures to stop HGVs from using Aberdeenshire village
Two Conservative politicians have backed community calls to reduce the speed limit at Milton of Potterton and have also raised fears that lorries are taking up the width of the road, making it difficult for other vehicles to pass.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/calls-introduce-measures-stop-h
Tue, 07 May 2024
Body found in the River Don near Kemnay believed to be missing Hazel Nairn
71-year-old Hazel was last seen on November 18, 2022 and extensive searches had been carried out over the year and a half since she was last seen.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/body-found-river-don-near-92699
Tue, 07 May 2024
Scottish Football Writers' Young Player of the Year nominees revealed
The nominees for the 2023/24 Scottish Football Writers' Young Player of the Year have been announced - with Aberdeen's Connor Barron making the shortlist
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/scottish-football-writers-young-pla
Wed, 08 May 2024
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell 'hanging onto hope' amid incurable brain cancer diagnosis
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has given fans an update on her health as she continues to battle an incurable brain tumour, just months after giving birth to her son
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/bbc-antiques-roadshow-expert-th
Wed, 08 May 2024
Aberdeenshire BrewDog boss James Watt steps down after 17 years at helm of Scottish brewer
James Watt will hand over the reins to chief operating officer James Arrow, but will remain with the group as a non-executive director on the board and continue to advise the group on strategy
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/aberdeenshire-brewdog-boss-jame
Wed, 08 May 2024
Prince William's 'dig' at Harry and Meghan in speech as he breaks silence on 'service'
Prince William was the only member of the Royal Family to speak at the King Charles III Coronation Concert, where he appeared to take a swipe at his brother and sister-in-law
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/prince-williams-dig-harry-megha
Wed, 08 May 2024
Aberdeen man to face trial for killing dad-of-seven in city lane last year
An Aberdeen man is to stand trial charged with killing a father-of-seven in a lane in Aberdeen city centre.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/aberdeen-man-face-trial-killing
Wed, 08 May 2024
Aberdeenshire family celebrates raising over £46,000 for Spina Bifida charity
The Fullerton family, who live in Laurencekirk, hosted a dance in Aberdeen at the end of last month, the latest in a long line of fundraising for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/aberdeenshire-family-celebrates
Wed, 08 May 2024
New houses in Banchory given the green light to be built despite road safety fears
Cala Homes were granted permission after a tight vote, which followed a number of objections surrounding road safety, over provision of schools and local health services and other issues
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/new-houses-banchory-given-green
Wed, 08 May 2024
FIFA president Gianni Infantino set to attend St Mirren v Aberdeen clash as Neil Warnock gets surprise visitor
The news comes with a crucial IFAB meeting set to take place at Loch Lomond on the same day as football's lawmakers consider a host of new proposals including sin bins.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-set
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
All the supermarkets opening in Aberdeenshire this year including Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco
Several towns are about to gain a new supermarket in the coming months, and from long-lasting battles for an Aldi to two new Asdas in the same town, there's a lot for shoppers to look forward to.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/supermarkets-opening-aberdeensh
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
Vicente Besuijen shows Aberdeen what they are missing as Dons fans demand 'Bring Him Home'
The Dutch winger sealed a loan move back to his homeland last month and has enjoyed a first goal for the club having previously struggled under Jim Goodwin and Barry Robson for game time.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/vicente-besuijen-shows-aberdeen-wha
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
New Arnold Clarke MG garage opens on Aberdeen's Wellington Road
The car dealership has announced the openings of three new sites in Scotland including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy, with the new Granite City site now welcoming visitors.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/new-arnold-clarke-mg-garage-913
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
St Mirren 2 Aberdeen 1 as hosts deny Dons with stunning late comeback to extend Warnock's winless run
The Dons travelled to Paisley knowing they had to take all three points if they were to hold on to their faint hopes of reaching the top six while steering clear of the relegation play-off spot.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/st-mirren-2-aberdeen-1-9138296
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
Neil Warnock bemoans St Mirren VAR penalty delay as Aberdeen boss admits he's 'not felt this bad for years'
The veteran manager was left shellshocked by the defeat which saw Aberdeen lead for well over 90 minutes before conceding two late goals inside two minutes to suffer their 13th league loss of the campaign.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/neil-warnock-bemoans-st-mirren-9138
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
Dave Cormack insists 'we don't do walking away' as Aberdeen chairman says he understands fan fury
The chairman was in attendance at SMiSA Stadium as he watched Neil Warnock's men fall to a gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat with the Buddies striking twice deep into injury time.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/dave-cormack-insists-we-dont-913858
Sat, 02 Mar 2024
Police probe after XL Bully attacked by two dogs in Aberdeen
The incident reportedly took place on Gilbert Road in the Bucksburn area shortly after 11am on Saturday, March 2. The breeds of the dogs responsible for the alleged attack have not been revealed.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/police-probe-after-xl-bully-913
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Drivers facing lengthy A96 delays as roadworks set to get underway near Huntly
Work is being carried out to fix defects along the road near Huntly, with drivers set to be diverted towards Dufftown and Keith adding lengthy delays to journeys.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/drivers-facing-lengthy-a96-dela
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Protest against men-only rules at Aberdeen pub in 1970s inspires new play
The Grill bar hit the headlines in 1973 after women protested against the pub's policy to only allow men in the venue, and now a Moray-born author is taking the story to the stage.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/protest-against-men-only-rules-
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Kris Boyd launches scathing attack on Aberdeen as he delivers Neil Warnock verdict
The Dons are winless in 10 Premiership outings and sit 10th in the table just four points above the relegation play-off spot with just weeks to go until the split.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/kris-boyd-launches-scathing-attack-
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Aberdeen closing in on unwanted 25-year-old record after St Mirren stun Dons
The Dons have now gone 10 league games without a win, the last victory coming away at Ross County on January 2, with Neil Warnock still yet to get three points on the board.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/aberdeen-closing-unwanted-25-year-9
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Massive British warship HMS Portland docks in Aberdeen Harbour
The vessel is 133 metres long and comes equipped with a 4.5-inch gun, Harpoon, Seawolf missile systems, and was once involved in a three-tonne cocaine drugs bust at sea.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/massive-british-warship-hms-por
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Watch as Lewis Ferguson scores stunning Bologna winner at Atalanta in Serie A clash
The former Aberdeen ace netted his sixth goal of the season as he captained his side to an impressive victory over their fellow Champions League chasers in Bergamo.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/watch-lewis-ferguson-scores-stunnin
Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Burnt-out remains of vehicle taped off by police at Aberdeen nature reserve
Officers have taped off a section of the Scotstown Moor reserve in Bridge of Don after the burnt-out remains of what is believed to be a vehicle were discovered.
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/burnt-out-remains-vehicle-taped
Sun, 03 Mar 2024