Exclusive: Aberdeen MP Stephen Flynn plans 2026 Holyrood election switch – and double-job role
The SNP Westminster group leader wants to stand for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine in the Scottish Parliament election.
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Stephen Flynn: ‘I want to stand in Aberdeen for Holyrood in 2026’
The SNP's Westminster group leader explains why he wants to shift to the Scottish Parliament despite returning to London as an MP just five months ago.
Willie Miller: Aberdeen’s Premiership form proves they are the real deal and Celtic loss was just a blip
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Pittodrie legend Willie Miller also discusses the positive impact of manager Jimmy Thelin's substitutions and the importance of Dons penalty save hero Dimitar Mitov.
Increasing fears over new Tillydrone school left in limbo
Councillor Ross Grant believes both Tillydrone and St Peters RC children "can't afford further delays" as the opening has been delayed again.
Warnings Stagecoach buses could become stranded in winter after wave of Elgin redundancies
There have been job cuts at the depot after the firm warned some routes were "no longer sustainable".
Teen driver raced through Peterhead before hitting a lorry and crashing into wall
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Jay Forsyth pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance and a licence at Peterhead Sheriff Court
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon believes Aberdeen Premiership title win would be a football miracle
Ex-Hoops manager impressed by Dons' start to the season but rates their title hopes as less than five per cent.
Union Street Attic smash and grab: Man and woman appear in court
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A window was smashed in the incident and items of clothing were taken.
Man charged after police lock down Banff street
Officers attended a "concern for person" call at Duncan Street.
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