Aberdeen
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
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business Apr 21, 2026, 12:15 PM
Aberdeen's hydrogen bus project fails, costing taxpayers £14 million - In February 2026, Aberdeen's city council decided to abandon its hydrogen bus fleet due to operational issues.
- The total expenditure on the hydrogen bus project amounted to approximately £13.9 million.
- The city has opted to transition to electric vehicles which have become more popular as alternatives to hydrogen buses.
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sport Mar 21, 2026, 8:53 PM
Celtic stumbles as Dundee United secures crucial victory - Dundee United's Will Ferry and Emmanuel Agyei scored to secure a 2-0 victory against Celtic.
- Celtic's defeat leaves them in third place, five points behind leaders Hearts and two points behind Rangers.
- Dundee United has now beaten Celtic twice in a row at home, lifting their hopes for a top-half finish.
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business Mar 6, 2026, 3:19 PM
Air Charter Scotland boosts Wick to Aberdeen flights with more seats - Air Charter Scotland has increased capacity on the Wick to Aberdeen flights from seven to 18 seats.
- The flights, deemed essential for connecting remote communities, resumed service in January 2026 after a previous operator went out of business.
- The expansion in seating capacity aims to improve accessibility and encourage more travelers to utilize the service.
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business Feb 27, 2026, 12:30 PM
Aberdeen abandons hydrogen double-decker buses in favor of electric vehicles - The hydrogen double-decker bus fleet in Aberdeen has been discontinued due to technical problems.
- The city council decided to replace hydrogen buses with electric vehicles after ongoing discussions with BP.
- The shift reflects a larger trend towards electric vehicles in public transport, questioning the viability of hydrogen solutions.
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business Feb 19, 2026, 11:00 PM
Roxanne Hamedi faces dismissal for branding failure on The Apprentice - Roxanne Hamedi, a pharmacist, was dismissed from The Apprentice for poor branding decisions during a task.
- The task involved creating and marketing a bottled water brand, judged by Lord Sugar and guest rapper Big Zuu.
- Hamedi expressed disappointment and felt unfairly treated, suggesting that others lacked accountability.
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sport Feb 4, 2026, 5:16 PM
Scottish Premiership clash postponed due to dangerous pitch conditions - The match between Aberdeen and Celtic was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch after extensive rain.
- Fourth official Greg Souter deemed the pitch unplayable during an inspection conducted less than four hours before kick-off.
- This postponement hindered Celtic's chance to reduce the gap to league leaders Hearts and reflects ongoing weather-related issues in the area.
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business Dec 25, 2025, 3:48 PM
Petrofac sells business to save thousands of jobs in the North Sea - Petrofac went into administration due to financial difficulties from a failed renewables contract and profit warnings.
- American company CB&I agreed to purchase Petrofac's asset solutions business to save jobs.
- The deal is expected to secure employment for around 3,000 team members in the UK.
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environment Dec 6, 2025, 12:47 AM
Red squirrels thrive again in Aberdeen due to community efforts - Citizen scientists played a vital role in reviving the red squirrel population in Aberdeen.
- A successful conservation project reduced the invasive grey squirrel numbers to near eradication.
- The red squirrels' return symbolizes a significant ecological achievement and a thriving community effort.
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sport Nov 21, 2025, 3:59 PM
Man threatens jail time for injuring football player with thrown seat - David Gowans threw a seat onto the pitch after a match, hitting Jack MacKenzie.
- MacKenzie suffered severe facial injuries, leaving him permanently disfigured.
- Gowans faces jail time and was banned for life by Aberdeen FC.
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business Nov 17, 2025, 5:38 PM
Lee Hulse dies after incident on North Sea drilling rig - Lee Hulse, 32, died working on the Valaris 121 oil platform off Aberdeen on November 14, 2025.
- Police Scotland reported the death is not suspicious, with investigations ongoing from both them and the Health and Safety Executive.
- A GoFundMe campaign has raised significant funds to support Hulse's family, highlighting the community response to the tragedy.
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