Aberdeenshire news

• Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

  19-06-2026 11:07 via bbc.com
  
  The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• The strange history behind Scotland's 'Odyssey forest'

  08-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of Scotland's most unusual forests is set to appear as a location in the new film, The Odyssey.
  
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• Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August

  07-07-2026 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.
  
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• D-Day veteran who survived PoW camp dies aged 100

  07-07-2026 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jim Glennie's family described the veteran, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, as "a hero".
  
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• Woman accused of killing her baby daughter with a hairdryer

  07-07-2026 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Courtney Gartshore has denied culpable homicide, along with other charges, at the High Court in Aberdeen.
  
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• Flock of sheep wander on to A90 during morning rush hour

  07-07-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway of the road at Aberdeen was closed for about half an hour.
  
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• Woman injured in power bank fire at Aberdeen cinema

  05-07-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at the Cineworld in Aberdeen's Union Square on Saturday evening.
  
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• Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport

  03-07-2026 22:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
  
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• Squishy toy with a fake nail among hundreds of seized counterfeits

  03-07-2026 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents in Aberdeen have also complained of some of the toys smelling of chemicals or leaking.
  
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• 'Total mayhem': Staff tell of escalating pupil violence at Fraserburgh Academy

  03-07-2026 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff tell of teachers and other workers being slapped, and bottles thrown in corridors.
  
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• What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?

  03-07-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side might look like.
  
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• Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Aberdeenshire crash

  02-07-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old male cyclist was taken to hospital after the collision in Aberdeenshire.
  
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• Maternity services at small island hospital praised

  02-07-2026 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twelve strengths at the Balfour in Orkney were identified, with staff said to be providing "compassionate care".
  
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• Monarch of the Glen sister painting sells for £5.9m at auction

  02-07-2026 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for one of his works.
  
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• Thirty jobs to go at Shetland oil terminal

  01-07-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  EnQuest is consulting with staff about voluntary redundancies to create a "sustainable" future.
  
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• Pupils face two-mile walk to school after council rejects bus plea

  01-07-2026 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents claim the walking route from Portgordon to Buckie High School is unsafe for children.
  
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• What you need to know as ScotRail starts charging ticket dodgers minimum £10 fare

  01-07-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charge will be more than the standard ticket fare on most shorter journeys.
  
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• Man who tried to rape woman on flight has sentence cut

  30-06-2026 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nicola Cristiano was jailed in February after he repeatedly grabbed the woman by the hand and neck.
  
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• Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels

  30-06-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
  
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