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Neriya Adiukwu admitted having a knife outside the Lemon Tree music venue. Image: Facebook/DC Thomson.

Rap artist avoids jail after sparking major police firearms incident in Aberdeen

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Neriya Adiukwu "was not looking for trouble, but trouble came looking for him". Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told.

By David McPhee

Joe Masson was reported missing from his creel boat in 2021. Image: Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors.

Body of Fraserburgh fisherman found off the coast of Norway

Joe Masson was reported missing in October 2021.

By Ellie Milne

Aberdeen's Leighton Clarkson in action against Motherwell. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen Tactics Watch: HOW Dons’ Leighton Clarkson-Ante Palaversa midfield combination outfoxed ragged Motherwell

Tactics guru Gavin MacPhee on Aberdeen's win v Motherwell, and HOW the Leighton Clarkson-Ante Palaversa midfield pairing made the difference for Jimmy Thelin's team.

By Gavin MacPhee

Michael Green and Gordon Barron of Inverness Ice Centre

Inverness Ice Centre to turn to crowdfunding to cool closure fears over crippling energy costs

The facility still dealing with energy price hikes which have more than doubled their monthly bills.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

Michael Ball (left) and Alfie Boe are set to perform in Aberdeen to promote recent album Together At Home. Image by Steve Schofield

Exclusive: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe recount memorable night drinking whisky in Aberdeen

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe also discuss their close friendship ahead of a headline show in Aberdeen to promote recent album Together At Home.

By Sean Wallace

Inspector John Lumsden and his team are tackling the issue of illegal ebikes and the antisocial behaviour that comes with them.
Image: Heather Fowlie/ DC Thomson

Illegal e-bikes: Here’s what Aberdeen police are doing to crack down on dangerous riders

Officers are committed to tackling illegal e-bikes in Aberdeen, but more often than not they can't risk stopping riders there and then — making it a challenging issue to face.

By Lauren Taylor

Highland pair in court accused of endangering passengers by going on railway line

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Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49 are accused of crossing barriers onto the level crossing at Altnabreac Station, and onto the rail track while trains were approaching.

By Noel Donaldson