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Tourism boost for the North-East’s ‘hidden gems’

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Children will be able to enjoy the new play facilities at Aden Country Park following an official opening of the play area

Official opening for Aden play area

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A Barwit at Forvie Nature Reserve captured by Ron Macdonald

Photographers capture stunning images of wild geese and waders flocking to Scotland.

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The two-day premier event regularly attracts the best of livestock from the area

Aberdeen Christmas Classic reveals judges and welcomes entries

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Judges required for the IET First Aberdeenshire Lego League

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These are the top 10 baby girl names for 2020 – and what they mean

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Families to benefit from 'transformative' childcare and social care SNP pledges

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Aikey Brae stone circle to close temporarily for forestry works

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These are the worst airports in the UK for security delays

These are the UK's worst airports for security delays

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Rocketing costs of PFI projects leave councils facing financial timebomb

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10 of the strangest UK parking laws

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Works are due to start on August 26

£150,000 roadworks at Newton of Sandford start on Monday

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Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too

This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

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The Craibstone to Stonehaven section opened on December 12

Final bypass section delayed till January

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A body recovered from the coast near Boddam is thought to be that of missing man Ruairidh Sandison.

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Road policing officers have been carrying out checks to ensure drivers have valid insurance.

Not insuring your car could leave you feeling crushed

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The badly deformed feet of one of the donkeys.

Lifetime ban and 14 months in prison for Peterhead man who neglected equines

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The survey suggests the public want to see tougher sentences imposed by the courts.

Scottish public believes courts are too lenient on criminals

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Snow and ice alert

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Families to benefit from 'transformative' childcare and social care SNP pledges

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Rocketing costs of PFI projects leave councils facing financial timebomb

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Paul, 28, was born and bred in the North-east.

SNP announces candidate for Banff and Buchan

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Figures published by Facebook show that �6.4 million was spent on political ads on Facebook or sister site Instagram.

Thousands spent on targeted Facebook adverts by Scottish politicians

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Tourism boost for the North-East’s ‘hidden gems’

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Children will be able to enjoy the new play facilities at Aden Country Park following an official opening of the play area

Official opening for Aden play area

People

A Barwit at Forvie Nature Reserve captured by Ron Macdonald

Photographers capture stunning images of wild geese and waders flocking to Scotland.

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To cope with demand, NESCol will be hosting two tournament days in Aberdeen and Fraserburgh.

Judges required for the IET First Aberdeenshire Lego League

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Would you choose any of these names?

These are the top 10 baby girl names for 2020 – and what they mean

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