Aberdeen City news

• Firefighters spend second night tackling blaze at landfill site

  03-08-2026 08:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to the scene at Stoneyhill Quarry near Peterhead at about 14:15 on Saturday.
  
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• Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer

  14-08-2026 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
  
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• Victims call for sex attackers to be excluded from early release plans

  14-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scottish government plans could see long-term prisoners released early to free up more space in prisons.
  
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• Britpop legends Ash take 'bit of a trek' to headline Shetland festival

  14-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rising North will bring a weekend of live music to venues across Lerwick, with acts like Pale Waves and Ash on the line-up.
  
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• Binning batteries can start fires and put lives at risk, says union boss

  13-08-2026 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scots have been urged not to throw away batteries, vapes or electrical goods in their household waste following a series of fires.
  
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• Police investigate sexual assault of eight-year-old girl

  13-08-2026 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers said they were following a positive line of inquiry.
  
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• I started gambling at seven - mobile betting was like Vegas in my pocket

  13-08-2026 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in parts of rural Scotland.
  
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• Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters

  13-08-2026 07:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.
  
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• Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland

  13-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stewarton Annick Ladies FC have spent three weeks raising about £15,000 to cover travelling to Shetland.
  
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• Stolen horse reunited with owner after eight years

  12-08-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Polo, a cremello horse, was not heard of for eight years after being stolen from farm in Morayshire.
  
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• Orkney chief executive cover to remain as long as needed, says leader

  12-08-2026 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The islands council's chief executive was placed on special leave in May.
  
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• £2 million for University of Aberdeen-led team to trial new drug for heavy menstrual bleeding

  12-08-2026 10:41 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh have been awarded just under £2 million to lead a major clinical trial investigating a promising new treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, which could transform the lives of millions of women around the world who live with the debilitating condition.
  
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• Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

  12-08-2026 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
  
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• Appeal after woman punched and kicked on train

  11-08-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The train was travelling between Doncaster and Newark Northgate stations at the time, police say.
  
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• 'UK's first community-owned vets' among island funds winners

  11-08-2026 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scottish government support has also gone to projects in Orkney, Shetland and Highlands.
  
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• What is happening with the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields?

  10-08-2026 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
  
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• Two charged after defence firm office vandalised following break-in

  10-08-2026 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage shared from inside the building in Westhill showed spray painting and property being damaged before officers arrived.
  
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• PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closes

  10-08-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.
  
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• University experts help shape landmark ocean treaty as UK ratifies global agreement

  10-08-2026 10:14 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have played a significant role in the development of a landmark international treaty designed to better protect the world's oceans, following the UK's formal ratification of the agreement last month.
  
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• I've played dodgeball for two years - now I'm competing for Scotland

  08-08-2026 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jodie Wright said she was proud to be making her Scotland debut at the Northern European Dodgeball Championships in Aberdeen this weekend.
  
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• Domestic abuser who murdered partner with hammer is jailed

  07-08-2026 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joseph Greer was banned from approaching 54-year-old Samantha Lee when he attacked her in Aberdeen.
  
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• University secures £5 million Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme

  07-08-2026 10:32 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  The University of Aberdeen has secured one of just 10 prestigious Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarship awards announced across the UK, receiving up to £5 million to establish a pioneering doctoral programme exploring social connectivity in later life.
  
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• Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold

  06-08-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.
  
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• Rally event to give 'insight' into World Championship plans

  06-08-2026 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Grampian Forest Rally starts in Banchory on Friday and forms part of the British Championship.
  
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• Space kit for future 'away missions' tested in Scotland

  06-08-2026 10:43 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  UK scientists have been testing cutting edge equipment for the astronaut 'away teams' of the future.
  
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• University researchers secure funding for three net zero projects

  06-08-2026 10:32 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Three collaborative projects involving researchers from the University of Aberdeen have secured support through the latest Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) Seed Fund, helping to advance innovative approaches to climate and sustainability challenges in Scotland.
  
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• Frequency of Inverness to islands flights to be restored

  06-08-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Loganair reduced the services to Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh last month.
  
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• From Belladrum to Delta Goodrem duet: Cammy Barnes on his mad weekend

  06-08-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnes ended up playing the Belladrum festival twice after a last-minute call - and helped to close the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• WayWORD Festival returns with headline stars and new play showcasing North East talent

  05-08-2026 11:36 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Following a popular spring programme, the University of Aberdeen's WayWORD Festival returns 3-11 October 2026 for its seventh main festival.
  
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• Scots to be offered testing for island genes linked to cancer risks

  05-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants are associated with certain cancers.
  
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