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Charlotte Anthony with her new-born son Gabriel — Charlotte Anthony with baby Gabriel at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Aberdeen parents welcome first baby born in north-east in 2025

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Proud parents Charlotte and Charlie Anthony welcomed baby Gabriel into the world at 1.47am on New Year’s Day.

By Alberto Lejarraga

A mad run to the cold water at Stonehaven Harbour. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Gallery: Hundreds of brave swimmers make a splash in Stonehaven New Year Nippy Dip

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Colourful crowds took the plunge to celebrate the arrival of 2025 despite the freezing temperatures.

By Alberto Lejarraga & Emma Grady

Thousands of locals and visitors enjoyed the Stonehaven Fireballs. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

GALLERY: Thousands enjoy New Year celebrations at Stonehaven Fireballs

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Our photographer Kenny Elrick captured the best moments of the night.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Did you see the Northern Lights last night? Laura Masson took this photo in Ellon, Aberdeenshire. Image: Laura Masson

In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle on Hogmanay as new year starts with a red and green bang

Solar activity on New Year's Eve lit up the sky for first-footers in spectacular fashion, as shown in our collection of readers' photos.

By Andy Morton

More spent on meals for Inverness prisoners than NHS Highland patients

Meals for prisoners at HMP Inverness cost more than £4 a day while around £3 is spent on patients recuperating in NHS Highland hospitals.

By Alasdair Clark

Rangers midfielder Connor Barron throws his hands up in frustration during the Premiership loss to Celtic at Parkhead.

Aberdeen give Connor Barron compensation ruling breakdown, insisting it ‘justifies’ SPFL tribunal wrangle with Rangers

The Dons detailed their Barron compensation award - however, they also slammed compensation processes, both internationally and domestically, for not recognising clubs' youth development costs.

By Ryan Cryle

Meet the first baby born in Moray in 2025

Portessie parents Emmylou and Nathan welcomed their fourth child Sealey Walter at Dr Gray’s Hospital.

By Alberto Lejarraga

Nohan Kenneh in action for Ross County against Hibernian. Image: SNS.

Don Cowie on why Ross County have brought middle-man Nohan Kenneh back to Dingwall

Kenneh, 21, has re-signed for Ross County on loan from fellow Premiership club Hibernian.

By Ryan Cryle

The Rogue Invitational 2024 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

CONFIRMED: Rogue Invitational back in Aberdeen in 2025 – as organisers reveal P&J Live dates

Rogue Fitness' co-owner previously told us 'out of this world' P&J Live fans meant the first Rogue Invitational held outside the US 'exceeded expectations'.

By Ryan Cryle