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• Scottish exporters 'disappointed' over Trump tariffs

  03-04-2025 18:47 via bbc.com
  
  Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says the new 10% levy will have a negative impact on Scotland's economy.
  
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• 'Stay home, save lives': New research shows local Covid restrictions had no effect on behaviour

  23-04-2025 10:13 via abdn.ac.uk
  People did not alter their behaviour to follow enhanced local restrictions during the pandemic and they may have been more effective if based around factors other than just Covid-19 cases according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
  
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• 'Stay home, save lives': New research shows Covid restrictions had no effect on behaviour

  22-04-2025 11:58 via abdn.ac.uk
  People did not alter their behaviour to follow enhanced local restrictions during the pandemic and they may have been more effective if based around factors other than just Covid-19 cases according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
  
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• Stoat cull credited with rise in Orkney curlew numbers

  21-04-2025 10:39 via bbc.com
  
  A mass eradication of the non-native mammals is believed to have helped the wading bird population recover.
  
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• The Hampden goal by a Palestinian that will be cheered in homeland

  19-04-2025 20:29 via bbc.com
  Aberdeen's Scottish Cup semi-final hero Oday Dabbagh has journeyed from the West Bank to the north east, writes Tom English.
  
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• Nisbet benefits from 'complete reset' at Aberdeen

  18-04-2025 14:50 via bbc.com
  
  As he prepares for Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final with Hearts, Aberdeen striker Nisbet credits his manager and extra work for making him "a more complete player".
  
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• Aberdeen University: Cuts needed to save millions

  17-04-2025 20:03 via bbc.com
  The university says the savings steps are "regrettable but necessary" as it seeks to stabilise finances.
  
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• Supreme Court ruling has dire consequences for trans people, campaigners warn

  17-04-2025 17:53 via bbc.com
  Campaigners say the trans community is now worried that "people are coming after their right to exist" as a result of the ruling.
  
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• Hidden obstacles to Union Street upgrade revealed

  17-04-2025 17:18 via bbc.com
  Manholes, tram wires and undocumented utility pipes have been uncovered during work in Aberdeen.
  
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• Hydrogen plant approval advised despite objections

  17-04-2025 16:08 via bbc.com
  The plans in Aberdeenshire look set to go ahead, despite a council committee calling for refusal.
  
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• A year on, how does Thelin assess Aberdeen impact?

  16-04-2025 19:42 via bbc.com
  It is a year since Aberdeen appointed Jimmy Thelin. How does the Swede assess that time as his side prepare for a Scottish Cup semi-final?
  
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• Noise and disruption fears over new quarry plans

  16-04-2025 16:05 via bbc.com
  
  The project - about two miles south of Elgin - is expected to be operational for about 17 years.
  
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• Dozens of jobs lost as engineering firm closes

  16-04-2025 10:35 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeen-based Belmar Engineering goes into liquidation with the immediate loss of all 48 employees.
  
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• North Scotland has some of highest rates of incurable brain disease

  16-04-2025 09:59 via bbc.com
  
  The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
  
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• North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's

  16-04-2025 09:59 via bbc.com
  The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
  
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• True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland revealed

  16-04-2025 01:29 via abdn.ac.uk
  The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington's disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS Grampian.
  
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• Woman accused of killing biker while overtaking camper van

  15-04-2025 15:59 via bbc.com
  A Forres woman is to go on trial following the death of a motorcyclist on the A96 in June 2023.
  
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• Woman accused of killing biker by dangerous driving

  15-04-2025 15:59 via bbc.com
  A Forres woman is to go on trial following the death of a motorcyclist on the A96 in June 2023.
  
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• Robert Gordon University lecturers go on strike

  15-04-2025 13:31 via bbc.com
  The action is being taken over redundancies, which the university says comes at an extremely challenging time for the sector.
  
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• Fire crews work overnight tackling blaze at farm

  15-04-2025 09:55 via bbc.com
  Six appliances were called to Philorth Farm at about 16:20 on Wednesday.
  
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• Biker killed in crash was 'loving family man'

  15-04-2025 09:53 via bbc.com
  Nathan Few, 35, from Kintore, died after the collision on the B977 near Banchory.
  
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• Wood takeover - good news or another loss for Scottish business?

  15-04-2025 00:04 via bbc.com
  
  The engineering giant could be sold to a Dubai-based firm - but London is noticing the threat from losing control of significant industries.
  
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• Engineering giant Wood backing £242m takeover bid

  14-04-2025 15:30 via bbc.com
  
  The board of the Aberdeen-based firm says it would be "minded to recommend" the latest takeover deal.
  
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• King and Queen hear anniversary music at Balmoral church

  13-04-2025 16:44 via bbc.com
  A new piece of music celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary was premiered at Crathie Kirk in Scotland.
  
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• Terrier Betty completes 'full house' of UK summits

  12-04-2025 19:51 via bbc.com
  The terrier has walked up 282 Munros, 227 Munro Tops, 222 Corbetts, 231 Grahams and 140 Donalds.
  
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• The Scots magician who inspired the great Houdini

  12-04-2025 10:17 via bbc.com
  
  John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.
  
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• Killer jailed for death of 'amazing dad' in street attack

  11-04-2025 12:05 via bbc.com
  Steven Johnson died after being attacked by Derek Pearson in Aberdeen city centre.
  
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• Scotland has hottest day so far as wildfires continue

  10-04-2025 23:49 via bbc.com
  
  Wildfire warnings are in force with temperatures due to peak before the long dry spell comes to an end.
  
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• Planned C-sections to resume at Moray hospital

  10-04-2025 18:44 via bbc.com
  
  It is almost seven years since the service was last available at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.
  
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• Woman, 61, killed in crash with van named

  10-04-2025 18:14 via bbc.com
  
  Maureen Davidson died in the incident involving an Audi Q5 and a Ford Transit on Tuesday 1 April.
  
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