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Woman raped outside Aberdeen theatre

DETECTIVES were investigating after a woman was raped in Aberdeen today.
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Published: 09/02/2012 13:50:09

Sir Ian Wood offers extra £35m to Aberdeen’s City Garden Project

SIR Ian Wood today offered another £35 million towards a new heart for Aberdeen – to cover any extra costs.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:01:17

Parents pay tribute to ‘wonderful little boy’ after choking tragedy

THE heartbroken parents of a five-year-old boy who died after choking on a grape today paid tribute to their “wonderful little boy”.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:01:16

£3 million for upgrade of Aberdeen’s Haudagain roundabout

WORK is to start on fixing Aberdeen’s congestion blackspot – with a £3 million cash injection announced today.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:01:17

North Sea oil platform evacuated over gas leak

AN INVESTIGATION was under way today after oil workers had to be evacuated from a North Sea platform off Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:01:18

Golf fans to play St Andrews’ Old Course – in Aberdeen

GOLF fans will soon be able to try a round at famous courses such as St Andrews’ Old Course – without leaving Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:22

Benefits cheat forced to pay back £11,800

A WOMAN who falsely claimed nearly £12,000 in benefits has been forced to pay back cash as part of a confiscation order.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:22

Aberdeen road to close for repairs

DRIVERS could face delays while an Aberdeen road is closed for repairs.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:22

Schoolboy hit by car in Aberdeen

A SCHOOLBOY was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway in Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:22

Jamie Oliver’s Aberdeen restaurant to open in the summer

JAMIE Oliver’s new Aberdeen restaurant is on schedule to open in summer.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:01:18

Anger over ‘suicide’ poster on Aberdeen bridge

THE Samaritans have hit out after a poster of a man threatening to kill himself was put up on an Aberdeen bridge notorious for suicide attempts.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:23

Woman taken to hospital after Aberdeen crash

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:23

Video: Alvin sprinkles stardust on his Aberdeen fans

ALVIN Stardust, the 1970s megastar, is preparing to thrill fans at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom next month.
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Published: 09/02/2012 10:02:22

Boy, 5, dies after choking on grape at Newtonhill sports centre

A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy has died after choking on a grape at a North-east community centre.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:36

Man cut from wreckage after Aberdeen crash

A MAN was recovering in hospital today after his car crashed into a wall in Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:36

Man accused of rape in Aberdeen

A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged rape in an Aberdeen community.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:35

Phil Vickery and Ed Baines heading to Taste of Grampian 2012

CELEBRITY chefs are to cook up a storm in the North-east.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:38

Aberdeen pub to serve alcohol with breakfasts

DINERS will be able to order alcohol with their breakfasts at an Aberdeen pub after councillors gave the move a thumbs up.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:36

Alcohol licence for new Aberdeen supermarket

A SUPERMARKET chain can sell alcohol at a shop due to open on Aberdeen’s Union Street this year, councillors have agreed.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:33

Farm shop near Aberdeen up for award

A FARM shop near Aberdeen is one of three finalists in this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:33

Council chief says City Garden scheme would boost Aberdeen’s wealth

ABERDEEN City Council’s leader today hit back at claims a plan to raise Union Terrace Gardens to street level would be a financial calamity.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:33

Councillors throw out plan for unisex toilets at new school

PLANS for unisex toilets at a new academy at Laurencekirk have been thrown out after concerns were raised by parents.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:34

Rizzle Kicks announce Aberdeen show

RISING hip-hop stars Rizzle Kicks are heading for Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:06:38

Probe launched after fire at Aberdeen prison

A PROBE will be launched after a fire at an Aberdeen prison, bosses confirmed today.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:33

Militants spark fears for oil workers in Nigeria

RMT UNION organiser Jake Molloy spoke of his fears for the safety of workers from the Aberdeen area employed in Nigeria.
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Published: 08/02/2012 10:07:34

Video: ‘Aberdeen street fight involved samurai swords and sledgehammers’

AN ABERDEEN brawl which witnesses said involved samurai swords and sledgehammers was being probed by police today.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:56:34

Man found dead in flat

DETECTIVES were today investigating the death of a man.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:56:35

500 window panes being replaced at new Aberdeen library

HUNDREDS of window panes at a multi-million pound Aberdeen library are being replaced – after the wrong colour of glass was used.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:56:35

Police hunt for Aberdeen flasher

A FLASHER exposed himself to a teenage girl in Aberdeen today.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:56:35

Freezing fog and high winds forecast for Aberdeen area

FREEZING fog, plummeting temperatures and high winds have been forecast for the Aberdeen area this week.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:57:30

Bottle of Queen’s Jubilee whisky priced at £100,000

WHISKY created at a North-east distillery to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is to be sold for £100,000 a bottle.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:57:30

Aberdeen man who fled war-torn Libya banned for drink driving

AN ABERDEEN man caught drink driving after escaping from a “traumatic” experience in Libya has been banned from the road for three years.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:57:29

Schoolgirl knocked down in Aberdeen

A 14-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl was taken to hospital after being knocked down in Aberdeen today.
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Published: 07/02/2012 14:26:28

Road blocked after two cars crash

POLICE were called to a two-car crash.
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Published: 07/02/2012 09:57:29

Aberdeen student found dead

A PROBE has been launched into the death of an Aberdeen student, police said today.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:07

Video: Road blocked after two cars crash

TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill today when two cars crashed.
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Published: 06/02/2012 14:01:01

Snow sparks chaos for travellers at Aberdeen Airport

A FRESH Arctic blast caused major travel disruption at Aberdeen Airport.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:07

Two taken to Aberdeen hospital after crashes

WINTRY conditions were thought to have been a factor in road crashes that saw two people taken to hospital in Aberdeen.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:07

Military Wives’ hit single raises £500,000

THE Military Wives Choir today said they were still “pinching themselves” as they announced their Christmas number one single had raised more than £500,000 for charity.
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Published: 06/02/2012 14:01:01

Two cars vandalised in Aberdeen street

POLICE were today looking for a man carrying a bouquet of flowers after two cars were vandalised on an Aberdeen street.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:27

Video: Aberdeen’s City Garden design iconic, says Kevin Stewart

THE councillor who first proposed holding a referendum on revamping the heart of Aberdeen today hailed the plans as “inspirational”.
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Published: 06/02/2012 11:07:01

Fire boss defends away day for staff and wives

A FIRE boss today defended an away day for retained firefighters and their wives.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:46

Donald Trump in call for rethink over turbine policy

DONALD Trump today called on Scotland to rethink its rush towards renewable energy.
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Published: 06/02/2012 10:04:28

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