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A 15-year-old was taken to hospital following the assault. Image: Kath Flannery.

Exclusive: Horror on Bridge Street as teen gang raids bus before knife attack

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Passengers hid on the upper deck and came down to find the floor 'covered in blood'.

By Jamie Sinclair

Could new flight destinations be on the way for Aberdeen Airport. Image: Paul Glendell/DC Thomson

New Aberdeen Airport boss targets more routes for the city

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The airport has been sold as part of a £1.53 billion sale to AviAlliance.

By Kelly Wilson 2

Sandy Adam with arms folded looking at camera.

Big Interview: Springfield Properties boss Sandy Adam on why tightening business rules are ‘holding Scotland back’ and why boom times could be returning for Moray

The property developer also reveals why the housebuilder went "all-in" on affordable homes to ease housing crisis.

By David Mackay

Elizabeth Sweeney denies murdered her former boyfriend Neil Jolly by repeatedly striking him with a kettle. Image: DC Thomson.

Images of blood-stained flat shown to jury at Aberdeen high-rise murder trial

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Numerous bloody items littered the flat where Elizabeth Sweeney is accused of murdering her former partner Neil Jolly.

By David McPhee

Careless driver Cameron MacDonald appeared in Perth Sheriff Court.

Tired Highland driver caused ‘life-changing’ injuries in horror car crash

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Cameron MacDonald's careless driving left a couple with broken bones and lasting scars, a court was told.

By Jamie Buchan

Ryan Ciesielski pictured following the trial. Image: DC Thomson

Man fined and barred from contacting wife following attacks in Crimond and Inverness

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Ryan Ciesielski attacked his wife on three separate occasions, slapping her and knocking to the ground.

By Jamie Ross

Aberdeen's Alexander Jensen puts one of his boots back on during the Scottish Cup victory at Elgin City two weekends ago. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen gaffer Jimmy Thelin on why Alexander Jensen can shine in DUAL role

Jensen, 23, has started twice at left-back since joining Aberdeen, despite being used more frequently at right-back by Brommapojkarna - but Thelin thinks the Dane has talent to impress in both roles.

By Ryan Cryle

Hollister to close its Union Square store.

Hollister reveals Union Square store to close

The clothing retailer is looking at other potential locations in Aberdeen.

By Ross Hempseed

Rasa Kilikeviciute missing in the Highlands. Image: Police Scotland.

Hillwalker last seen nine days ago reported missing from Fort William

Rasa Kilikeviciute was last seen walking south on the road from Kinlochbervie to Rhiconich nine days ago.

By Ross Hempseed

Facade of Chalky's Inverness newsagent with red sign light up in the dark

Thieves break through ceiling of Inverness newsagent to steal up to £8,000 worth of cigarettes

A masked pair tore a hole in the ceiling to break-in to the city centre business.

By Michelle Henderson

The MV Lowlands Diamond moored at Aberdeen's South Harbour, emergency services to the left.

Firefighters tackling ‘complex and unusual’ blaze aboard ship docked at Aberdeen’s South Harbour

Crews expect to be on board the MV Lowlands Diamond, which flies under the flag of Panama, for several days.

By Graham Fleming & Ross Hempseed

Demands to keep newly revamped Macduff Library open amid fears Aberdeenshire Council could face court action

Councillors argue that closing Macduff Library now would be like "putting cash in the skip" given that they spent nearly £100,000 on upgrades five years ago.

By Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter