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Nominations open to celebrate our local heroes: Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026
People across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to put forward those everyday individuals who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities by nominating them for the Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026.
16 March 2026
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Scottish Parliament election nominations now open in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council has published a Notice of the Election for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, May 7.
16 March 2026
Aberdeenshire to play star role in World Rally Championship from 2027
The FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK in 2027 with a new event, Rally Scotland, headquartered in Aberdeen and taking place in the forests of north-east Scotland.
16 March 2026
Percy Pigs may fly: Young engineers hope to represent their school in USA competition
The clock is ticking for a team of primary school pupils hoping to get to America for the world championships of a robotics competition.
11 March 2026
Stronger Communities Week events taking place across Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is marking Stronger Communities Week with a series of activities across the area.
10 March 2026
The myAberdeenshire app gets trade bin updates
Aberdeenshire Council now provides its trade bin customers with access to the myAberdeenshire app for the most up-to-date information about their collections.
09 March 2026
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