Aberdeen

A 50-year-old woman was arrested in Hong Kong after a fight at a minibus stop resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman. Police responded to a report of the altercation and found the victim unconscious, later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Airband, an internet provider backed by Aberdeen, is seeking a new owner after experiencing steep losses, which could put £200mn of investors’ money at risk.

Hong Kong police seized 361kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$270 million (US$34.8 million) from two yachts in Aberdeen, including 120kg found on a six-metre pleasure boat during a raid. The seizures occurred days apart in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter area.

Reform UK is encountering new challenges as indicated by recent by-election results. The Makerfield and Aberdeen by-elections highlighted that the fight for the right remains unresolved.

Kemi Badenoch claims a historic victory in Aberdeen demonstrates the Tories' ability to win in any location. The statement highlights confidence in the party's electoral potential.

Conservatives won a by-election in Aberdeen, taking the seat from the Scottish National Party. The victory is attributed to their criticism of high taxes and restrictions on new oil and gas exploration.

Conservatives plan to challenge SNP leader John Swinney in Aberdeen, where oil and gas issues may influence a Scottish by-election.

Aberdeen, once a thriving city, is presented as a grim warning of the future impact of Net Zero policies on Britain. Ed Miliband is described as a 'four-letter word' in the city, reflecting local discontent.

An Aberdeen man is accused of killing and burying his toddler son. Police discovered the child had not been seen in over a year, according to charging documents.

Kemi Badenoch urges voters to select an MP focused on revitalizing Aberdeen and avoiding one who threatens jobs and economic growth. The message emphasizes contrasting visions for the region's future.

A 27-year-old Aberdeen woman was sentenced to 17½ years in prison and 15 years of supervised release for sex trafficking a child, sexually exploiting a child, and distributing child sexual abuse material. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher in federal court.

Little Eagle Man, a South Dakota man, has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence on May 18, 2026, following his conviction. United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced the sentencing.

Sarah Schloegl, a British woman from Aberdeen, was stranded abroad after her 11-month-old baby was prevented from boarding a Ryanair flight due to new dual nationality rules. The family was on a short break in Spain with her Austrian husband and children. The baby's invalid documentation led to the refusal of board on the flight.

A funding deal to raise £100m for Scottish nature restoration collapsed as Aberdeen withdrew from its partnership with NatureScot. The Scottish parliament was not informed of the deal's failure, prompting accusations that ministers concealed the withdrawal.