Aberdeenshire news

• Aberdeen Council chief named as new Dundee University principal

  16-07-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She has been the chief executive of Aberdeen City Council since 2014 and will begin her new role at Dundee University in October.
  
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• Abuser who stopped woman going to father's funeral appeals sentence

  19-08-2026 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Malcolm raped, attacked and abused women over the course of 16 years at locations in Moray and Lothian.
  
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• Boy, 12, charged over alleged sexual assault of eight-year-old girl

  19-08-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers had been investigating following a report of an incident in the Duff Street area of Macduff.
  
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• Rats delay start of new term for Lumphanan school pupils

  19-08-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeenshire Council says it might not be possible to reopen the primary until next week.
  
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• Aberdeenshire bridge damaged in vehicle collision

  19-08-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 39ft-long section of the A-listed Banff Bridge was "destroyed", according to Aberdeenshire Council.
  
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• Man who raped women in Aberdeen and Fife jailed for 13 years

  19-08-2026 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Howarth, who is 35, also assaulted a third woman.
  
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• Man walking dog seriously hurt in Elgin hit-and-run

  18-08-2026 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident.
  
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• In pictures: King Charles arrives at Balmoral

  18-08-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The King was welcomed by a guard of honour provided by the Royal Regiment of Scotland as he arrived at his Aberdeenshire residence.
  
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• Demolition of Aberdeen's Raac properties gets under way

  18-08-2026 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents were forced to leave more than 500 homes after the potentially dangerous material was discovered in 2023.
  
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• Bowel cancer cases in under-50s at record high

  18-08-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of younger people diagnosed with bowel cancer in Scotland reached a record high in 2024, new figures show.
  
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• Three youths charged after fire at derelict building in Aberdeen

  18-08-2026 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Smoke could be seen across the city after the blaze took hold on Monday evening.
  
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• Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails

  17-08-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Marra and Joe Fagan secured enough to support to run to replace Anas Sarwar.
  
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• Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

  17-08-2026 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.
  
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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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• 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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• What is happening with the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields?

  11-08-2026 07:03 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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• 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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• Two charged after defence firm office vandalised following break-in

  10-08-2026 11:52 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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• 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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• 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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