Aberdeen City news

• Man in court over attempted armed robbery

  13-07-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the incident happened at a shop in Banff's Strait Path at the weekend.
  
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• Police make further inquiries into university employee's Ann Widdecombe comments

  14-07-2026 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers initially said there had been no criminality in relation to comments by an Aberdeen University worker about the former MP's death.
  
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• Man in critical condition after pick-up truck crashes in Shetland

  14-07-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The crash involving a white Toyota Hilux on the B9706 Scatsa Airport Road happened at about 00:45 on Sunday.
  
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• Island business owners 'forced to plan around' unreliable postal service

  14-07-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Islanders face high postal costs and inconsistent services, according to the watchdog Consumer Scotland.
  
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• Three accused of culpable homicide over man's death in Aberdeen

  13-07-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman face the charges after David Prystajko, 44, was found dead at a property last year.
  
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• Aberdeen buy winger Smith from Livingston

  13-07-2026 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen buy Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to sign the winger for previous clubs without success.
  
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• Girl in hospital after falling into the sea from rocks

  13-07-2026 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The child fell into the sea at the Aberdeenshire village of Gardenstown on Sunday evening.
  
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• Starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland

  13-07-2026 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.
  
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• University investigates employee's comments on Ann Widdecombe's death

  13-07-2026 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen University's Heather Herbert had posted she hoped it was an "extremely painful death".
  
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• Three arrested and charged over death of man in Aberdeen

  11-07-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Prystajko, 44, was found dead at a property on Marquis Road last November.
  
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• See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

  11-07-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
  
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• STV broadcasts final news programme from Aberdeen

  10-07-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move, which was opposed by unions and politicians, brings to an end 65 years of commercial broadcasting in the city.
  
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• Aberdeen sell Finland winger Keskinen to Odense

  10-07-2026 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen sell Topi Keskinen to Odense for an undisclosed fee, which Pittodrie manager Stephen Robinson describes as "a very good offer".
  
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• Baby death trial told infant's DNA was found on hairdryer

  10-07-2026 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Courtney Gartshore, 28, denies culpable homicide while the baby was in her careon 30 September 2023.
  
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• Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'

  10-07-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
  
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• New partnership explores future collaboration in geothermal energy

  10-07-2026 14:57 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Aberdeen's two universities have committed to explore future collaboration in geothermal energy and heating jointly, marking an important step toward expanding research, innovation and skills development in the sector.
  
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• Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuse

  10-07-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.
  
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• Uncovering the evidence for child abuse and neglect in archaeological remains

  10-07-2026 14:14 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has developed a new framework with which to identify the often subtle signs of child abuse and neglect in antiquity.
  
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• Tiny mountain lakes pose big, overlooked flood risks, new study warns

  10-07-2026 11:30 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Researchers call for urgent rethink of global hazard monitoring as "Small Alpine Lake Outbursts" emerge in a warming world
  
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• STV to broadcast final news programme from Aberdeen

  10-07-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move, which is opposed by unions and politicians, brings to an end 65 years of commercial broadcasting in the city.
  
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• Three Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture title

  09-07-2026 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
  
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• Pair convicted of running £1.5m drugs supply hub from Moray warehouse

  09-07-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Terry and Mark Davidson are convicted of large-scale drug supply after police recovered more than £1.5m worth of drugs from a warehouse in Moray.
  
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• Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved

  09-07-2026 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
  
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• University of Aberdeen to lead major new North-Sea heritage doctoral research consortium

  09-07-2026 11:10 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Understanding how North Sea heritage is shaped during a time of rapid economic, environmental and cultural change is at the heart of a major new doctoral research initiative led by the University of Aberdeen.
  
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• Revealed: The untapped potential of bowel cancer samples to boost understanding of other diseases

  09-07-2026 11:04 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  Bowel cancer screening samples could also be used for crucial research into other major health conditions, a new study has shown.
  
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• Scottish fiddler revealed as Handel's organist

  08-07-2026 17:04 via abdn.ac.uk
  
  An 18th-century Scottish fiddler and composer has been identified as the likely organist who played in the famous premiere of Handel's Messiah.
  
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• Orkney council chief 'suspended over disciplinary matter'

  08-07-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oliver Reid went on a period of special leave in May with no indication of when he would return.
  
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• Woman accused of killing baby told 999 call she 'turned purple'

  08-07-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Courtney Gartshore told the trial at the High Court in Aberdeen three-month-old Dahlia Rose's skin had changed colour while she slept
  
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• Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change

  08-07-2026 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
  
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• Firefighters battle blaze overnight at industrial estate

  08-07-2026 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The flames broke out at the site at Tipperty, near Ellon, late on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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