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Glossier design images of the Aberdeen beachfront regeneration - featuring a boardwalk and new football stadium - were released in 2021. Image: Aberdeen City Council. — The Dons and the council have been at a stalemate for years over the stadium. Image: Aberdeen City Council.

‘It’s a no brainer’: Pleas for council to break stalemate with Dons and spend millions on beach stadium study

Tory leader Richard Brooks is calling for the council to get back round the negotiating table.

By Isaac Buchan

Enrique Maffiote is on trial at Inverness Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson

Man denies causing motorcyclist’s death by careless driving on A82

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Enrique Maffiote is on trial at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other road users on the A82 by Glencoe, resulting in a fatal collision with a motorbike.

By Jenni Gee

Alex Dolby, managing director of Bonk & Co, outside the firm's Inverness showroom. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Bonk and Co: Inverness firm sees wood burner boom in times of global crisis but market volatility has convinced them to branch out

The owners reveal where the stove company's unusual name came from - and it's probably not what you think.

By Stuart Findlay

A&E nurse Sandie Peggie is suing her employer.

NHS Grampian has no policy in place for trans staff using changing rooms

An explosive employment tribunal at NHS Fife means health boards across the country are facing questions over how they handle single-sex spaces.

By Justin Bowie

Great pubs like The Grill are what make Aberdonians proud.

Scott Begbie: Chinwag in The Grill lifted my spirits about how the real people of Aberdeen feel about the city

Much has been made of the Abermoaners of late… and the debate has thrown up equal criticism of those who apparently see the Granite City through perpetually rose-tinted glasses, the “Aberdeluded” if you will.

By Scott Begbie 2

Aberdeen full-back Alexander Jensen during the 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Pittodrie. Image: Shutterstock

Aberdeen defender Alexander Jensen pinpoints key problem to be fixed in race to finish third

January signing Jensen is fired up for the fight to finish third in the Premiership - and progress in the Scottish Cup - but warns one aspect of Aberdeen's play must improve.

By Sean Wallace