John Gallagher Dies of Cancer at 72 | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen Council Demolishes 300 RAAC Homes | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen City Council is set to demolish nearly 300 homes in Torry due to dangerous RAAC concrete, with demolition alone costing £5.8 million — just the start of a massive Balnagask redevelopment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e35b1ce0b00a046a

John Gallagher Dies of Cancer at 72 | Aberdeen News

John Gallagher, the convicted murderer and mastermind behind the 1984 Peterhead prison riot, died at 72 from terminal lung cancer while serving a recall to prison. His death, confirmed by a fatal accident inquiry, was ruled a health-related event—not a prison failure—and his deteriorating condition, worsened by pre-existing illnesses including TB and heart issues, was deemed unavoidable. Despite his violent past—including a 1988 hunger strike, a 2015 stabbing while protecting his family, and a later prison mentoring role—his final days were marked by illness, not injustice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1248b4aceb80d6d2

Two Suspects Arrested in Major Theft Spree | Aberdeen News

Two thieves in northeast Scotland were arrested after a two-month crime spree targeting industrial sites and park-and-ride lots, stealing high-value scrap metal, copper wiring, and vehicles. Both suspects, aged 30 and 33, face multiple charges and are set for court. Police credited the public for helping solve the case, emphasizing community cooperation. This bust sends a clear message: such thefts won’t be tolerated, and the area can feel safer with these offenders off the streets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c8fedad3a97ba869

Aberdeen’s Downtown Under Construction | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen’s city center is in full construction mode this week—Guild Street shuts down Thursday, July 30, for four days as crews finish resurfacing the bridge, with traffic chaos and suspended Low Emission Zone rules to boot. Meanwhile, Virginia Street’s five-week Scottish Water dig ends August 7. Buses are rerouted—First Bus and Stagecoach have new timetables—so check their sites before you go. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b86185bd3d4d8403

Aberdeen Airport Strikes Called Off | Aberdeen News

Holidaymakers heading out of Aberdeen Airport can breathe easy—planned strikes have been called off after security workers accepted a new pay deal boosting hourly wages by 6.5% and improving overtime rates. Pushed by Unite, the union’s willingness to strike secured better terms above inflation, ending the dispute and ensuring smooth airport operations this summer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af19786e1ca9d936