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Aberdeen internet conman jailed for Alesha Dixon scam

A SERIAL conman from Aberdeen with 30 previous convictions for fraud has been jailed for eight months at the Old Bailey.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:04:57

Man killed and two women injured as car and tractor crash

A MAN died and two women were in hospital after a car and tractor collided on a North-east road.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:04:57

Snow on the way for Aberdeen area as temperatures plunge

SNOW was expected in the Aberdeen area after temperatures plunged to almost minus 11 today.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:04:56

New car-sharing club to be launched in Aberdeen

A NEW car club is set to be rolled out in Aberdeen, council bosses confirmed today.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:54

Aberdeen’s Lord Provost to spend £30,000 on canapes and finger buffets

ABERDEEN’S Lord Provost will spent almost £30,000 on canapes and finger buffets in the coming year.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:54

Aberdeen drink driver went around roundabout the wrong way

A MAN who tried to outrun police in an alcohol-fuelled high-speed car chase has been locked up for 27 months.
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Published: 03/02/2012 11:43:14

Former offshore worker jailed for attacking women

A FORMER offshore worker who turned to crime after trying heroin has been jailed for 18 months.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:54

Aberdeen road to close for BT work

A ROAD in the centre of Aberdeen will close for a fortnight.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:55

Teenager sentenced over fire at Aberdeen school

A TEENAGER who admitted starting a fire which caused about £200,000 of damage to an Aberdeen school has walked free from court.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:55

1,200 Vauxhall Corsas in North-east recalled over brake fears

MORE than a thousand cars in the North-east have been recalled over safety concerns about their brakes.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:04:57

Three Britons die in Legionnaires’ outbreak

A THIRD British pensioner has died from Legionnaires’ disease while on holiday in Spain, officials say.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:55

Anger in Argentina over Prince William’s Falklands tour

THE Duke of Cambridge is beginning his six-week posting in the Falklands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:55

Teenager convicted of murdering schoolboy Jack Frew

A TEENAGER has been convicted of murdering a “happy, loving, vibrant” schoolboy.
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Published: 03/02/2012 10:07:55

Man killed in North-east crash

A MAN died and two other people were seriously hurt today after a crash between a tractor and a car.
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Published: 02/02/2012 13:54:26

Aberdeen woman stalked by her kitchen fitter

AN ABERDEEN woman today told how she feared for her life after being stalked by a man who fitted her kitchen.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:07:46

Kylie’s hairdresser moves to Aberdeen

A HAIRDRESSER to some of Britain’s top stars is joining an Aberdeen salon.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:07:46

Woman caught drink driving two days after passing test

A DRINK driver caught by police less than two days after passing her test has been banned from the road.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:07:46

Video: Aberdeen scientist finds deep sea ‘supergiant’

A “GIANT” of the deep has been discovered by a team led by an Aberdeen scientist.
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Published: 02/02/2012 13:54:46

Groundskeeper Willie to reveal his roots on The Simpsons

THE Simpsons’ character Groundskeeper Willie – for years thought to be from Aberdeen – is finally due to reveal his origins.
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Published: 02/02/2012 13:54:31

Aberdeen councillor suspended by party

AN ABERDEEN councillor facing court action over claims he breached safety rules in his day job has been suspended from his party.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:52

Sir Alex Ferguson backs Aberdeen City Garden design

FOOTBALL legend Sir Alex Ferguson today hailed the City Garden planned for the heart of Aberdeen as a winner.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:07:47

Concern over unisex toilets plan for school

A NEW North-east school could have unisex toilets for pupils if a plan gets the go-ahead.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:53

Work to start on Aberdeen car parks

ESSENTIAL maintenance work will start at two Aberdeen car parks next week.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:53

Aberdeen dad still searching for missing son Grant

THE father of a missing Aberdeen man said he is making himself ill in his relentless search for his son.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:53

Man banned for doing 90mph on 40mph Aberdeen road

A MAN who was caught driving at more than double the speed limit in Aberdeen has been banned from the road.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:53

Aberdeen chef assaulted man in city centre

AN ABERDEEN chef has been fined after admitting assaulting a man in the city centre.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:54

Aberdeen woman smashed glass over man’s head

AN ABERDEEN woman who smashed a glass tumbler into her partner’s head has been fined.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:54

Facebook unveils plans to sell shares to public

FACEBOOK could be heading for a record stock flotation after unveiling plans to sell shares to the public.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:54

219 rescued from sea after passenger ferry sinks

MORE than 200 survivors were today rescued from the sea after a ferry bound for Papua New Guinea sank with as many as 350 people on board.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:54

Oil giant Shell’s profits soar to £18 billion

OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell today reported profits of £18.1 billion ($28.6bn) for 2011.
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Published: 02/02/2012 10:11:54

Aberdeen councillor appears in court on 21 charges

AN ABERDEEN councillor has appeared in court accused of a catalogue of safety breaches.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:06:59

Aberdeen City Council leader backs council-run bus plan to drive down fares

THE leader of Aberdeen City Council warned the authority could buy a bus fleet of its own to help drive down fares.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:06:59

Family of missing man Grant Ritchie vow to continue search

THE family of a man who went missing off the Aberdeen coast today vowed to continue searching for him.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:07:00

Aberdeen man who tried to murder pregnant woman jailed

AN ABERDEEN man who tried to murder a pregnant woman after she rejected his sexual advances has been jailed at the High Court in Aberdeen.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:07:19

Paul Whitehouse launches salmon fishing season on the River Dee

COMEDIAN Paul Whitehouse today launched this year’s salmon fishing season on the River Dee.
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Published: 01/02/2012 14:01:46

Aberdeen man attacked partner in front of children

AN ABERDEEN man who assaulted his partner in front of their two young children has been fined £300.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:07:19

Video: Alex Salmond welcomes vote over Aberdeen City Garden Project

SCOTLAND’S leader said today he was looking forward to the debate on the future of Aberdeen’s heart.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:07:00

Prison plan gets the go-ahead

A SUPER-JAIL has been unanimously approved.
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Published: 01/02/2012 10:07:19

Concerns over plan to extend opening hours of Aberdeen pub

A PLAN to extend the opening hours of a popular Aberdeen pub is facing opposition.
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