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Aberdeen Council Criticizes Asylum Seeker Relocation to Student Flats

Aberdeen City Council criticized the Home Office's decision to move 300 asylum seekers from hotels to former student halls without prior consultation, citing concerns for safety and community impact.

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Teenager Sentenced for Mosque Vandalism in Aberdeen

On March 15th, Jayden Wallace, 18, vandalized Aberdeen Mosque in Aberdeen, Scotland, throwing paint and smashing a window while around 100 people were inside; he was sentenced to six months in custody for a religiously aggravated crime.

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Man Jailed for Fatal Stabbing of Friend

In Aberdeen, Scotland, Dawid Majewicz, 43, received a five-year, four-month prison sentence for the culpable homicide of Jacek Dembinski, 44, following a drunken argument that escalated into a fatal stabbing on August 27, 2023.

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Flynn to Stand for Scottish Parliament, Abandoning Dual Mandate Bid

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will run for the Scottish Parliament in Aberdeen South and North Kincardine in next year's election, abandoning his bid for a dual mandate after a party backlash and the Scottish Parliament's vote to ban MSPs from holding other UK parliamentary seats.

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FCI Scanner Shows Promise in Improving Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

A new scanner developed in Aberdeen, the Field Cycling Imager (FCI), shows potential to more accurately diagnose breast cancer than current MRI methods by varying magnetic field strength, reducing the need for repeat surgeries and improving treatment planning; initial trials on newly diagnosed patie...

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Body Recovered in Aberdeen River Dee Near Missing Sisters

A woman's body was found in Aberdeen's River Dee near where sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti disappeared on January 7th; police are continuing the search for Eliza and say there are no apparent suspicious circumstances.

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UK's North Sea Oil License Halt Causes Mass Job Losses in Aberdeen

The UK Labour government's halt on new North Sea oil and gas licenses is causing mass job losses in Aberdeen, Scotland, impacting thousands directly or indirectly employed in the oil and gas sector; the city's future depends on a successful transition to renewable energy, though concerns remain abou...

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Aberdeen Teacher Violence Up 25%

Violence against teachers in Aberdeen schools has risen by 25% in the past year, with 928 incidents reported in the first three months of 2025, prompting concerns from the EIS teaching union and calls for urgent intervention from Aberdeen City Council despite an action plan drafted in March 2024.

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Scots Magician John Henry Anderson Inspired Houdini

John Henry Anderson, a 19th-century Scottish magician, inspired Harry Houdini, who later visited Anderson's grave in Aberdeen and funded its upkeep; this is highlighted by the Aberdeen Magical Society's upcoming centennial exhibition.

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Man Guilty of Culpable Homicide in Aberdeen Street Attack

Derek Pearson was found guilty of culpable homicide for the death of Steven Johnson, a father of seven, following a street attack in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 12, 2023; CCTV footage showed an altercation involving Pearson, Johnson, and Pearson's partner, resulting in Johnson's death from head inju...

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Aberdeen to Consider 7% Tourist Tax

Aberdeen City Council will consider a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding £5 per night, with a public consultation before potential implementation in April 2027; this contrasts with Edinburgh's 5% tax and Glasgow's ongoing consultation, raising concerns about potential negative imp...

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Man Jailed for Culpable Homicide After Victim Jumps to Death

Lee Smith was jailed for eight years for the culpable homicide of Jamie Forbes, who jumped to his death from a 12th-story flat in Aberdeen after Smith held him captive and repeatedly assaulted him with a hammer and fists for two days.

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