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Total articles 27

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  Aberdeen Raac-affected homes to be knocked down in phases

  By Robbie Boyle, Phil McDonald Verified

  Mar. 11, 2025

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  'Why spend £95,000 on our library in Macduff and then close it?'

  By Ken Banks, Phil McDonald Verified

  Feb. 12, 2025

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  Changes proposed for Aberdeen bus gates scheme

  By Ken Banks, Phil McDonald Verified

  Jun. 11, 2024

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