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Computer generated image of Persimmon Homes proposed site in Bridge of Don. Image: Persimmon Homes

New Aberdeen housing developments worth £92m to support 200 local jobs

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Persimmon Homes is eyeing more sites as it makes "a long-term investment" in the city.

By Kelly Wilson

Whistleblower’s hospital patient safety concerns mishandled by NHS Grampian

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A watchdog criticised the health board for failures in its management of a "fragile" and "unsustainable" medical service at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.

By Bryan Rutherford

‘Huge decision’ for Orkney as £50m windfarm at Quanterness gets unanimous backing

The council leader defended the decision amid fears for the landscape, with famous Local Hero quote: "You can't eat the scenery."

By Andrew Stewart, Local Democracy Reporter

HRN Tractors depot in Turriff has been empty since summer 2024.

Turriff tractor depot to be levelled to make way for new petrol station and shop

Plans include pumps, EV charging station and a grocery store.

By Ross Hempseed 2

Manse Street, Fraserburgh. Image: Google

St Combs man fined for bringing hammer to a fight

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Colin Watson made to swing a hammer during a fight in Fraserburgh last year when police picked him up.

By Jamie Ross

Cone and blue police road closed sign block the road alongside a yellow diversion sign.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on A96 south of Huntly

Police and ambulance are currently in attendance.

By Michelle Henderson

The SNP promised to dual the A96 by 2030 but the future of the project could be in doubt. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson.

4 key questions as A96 dualling consultation closes today

The SNP says its "current favoured position" is to fully dual the route - but asked members of the public to give feedback first.

By Adele Merson

Manjit Dhillon at King's Quad in Aberdeen University. The ARI surgeon and university lecturer has completed three tours onboard a Mercy Ship. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson

The Aberdeen surgeon who spends her holidays transforming lives on a hospital ship

Manjit Dhillon volunteers onboard a Mercy Ship docked off the coast of Africa, where she removes facial tumours the size of cricket balls from people with no other access to medical care.

By Andy Morton 2

Burger King Berryden granted 5am licence. Image: DC Thomson.

Berryden Burger King drive-thru to stay open until 5am amid ‘customer demand’

The council's licensing committee granted Burger King's request to extend its hours.

By Ross Hempseed 2

Aye, thats the rub, the Abermoaners begrudge huge sums being spent on such tarting up' schemes when services are being pared to the bone.

Moreen Simpson: I’m proud tae be an Abermoaner and will continue to be until my beloved city is sorted oot!

I’m still getting ower my disappointment about Union Terrace Gardens,which barely looks ony different from the wye it used to be before millions were ploughed into it.

By Moreen Simpson 2

More than 100 plants of cannabis were found within the rented property. Image: PA

Man locked up for growing £200,000 of cannabis in Peterhead

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Posing as "Tim", Te Van Nguyen rented a house listed on Gumtree and then used it as the base for his cannabis operation.

By Jamie Ross

Recent events in Aberdeenshire and across Scotland are a consequence of poor political thinking on the problem of how to fairly and efficiently address the needs of a growing elderly population,

Euan McColm: I fear the worst for our old folk despite political blather justifying Aberdeenshire health cuts

Anyone who has had the slightest contact with care services will know that, no matter how dedicated individual staff members might be, things are already stretched almost to breaking point.