Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
News from Aberdeen
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
September 27, 2026I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel
People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.
September 11, 2026Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
September 3, 2026Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
September 3, 2026Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst
SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
August 28, 2026Does 'rewilded' land need better wildfire prevention measures?
RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five week long fire
August 25, 2026Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
July 27, 2026Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'
A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.
July 24, 2026STV to broadcast final news programme from Aberdeen
The move, which is opposed by unions and politicians, brings to an end 65 years of commercial broadcasting in the city.
July 10, 2026Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport
The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
July 3, 2026Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.
June 22, 2026New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
June 8, 2026Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
World number one Luke Littler wins his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.
April 30, 2026