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Free Aberdeen Uni courses for people left out of work by Covid-19 Aberdeen University is offering people the chance to study a range of online short courses for free - in a bid to help those whose employment has been affected by Covid-19. Since August, nearly 500 people have participated in 36 courses at the university at no cost, thanks to a fund that is designed to help people whose livelihoods have been impacted by the pandemic to retrain or upskill. The third and final phase of ...

Pitbull Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide, is an American rapper. His first recorded mainstream performance was on a solo track from Lil Jons 2002 album Kings of Crunk. In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records. It included production producers Lil Jon and Jim Jonsin. Pitbull later released his second album El Mariel, in 2006 and his third, The Boatlift, in 2007. His fourth album, Rebelution (2009), included his breakthrough hit single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"...

Public given access to asymptomatic Covid-19 testing centre in Aberdeen An asymptomatic coronavirus testing centre in Aberdeen is being opened up for use by the public. So far, only key workers and students have been able to use the facility at Aberdeen Universitys Butchart Centre on University Road. But as of tomorrow (Monday March 8) anyone in the city can book an appointment using the online portal here. Health experts believe about one in three people with Covid-19 do not show a...

New funding to bring 10 hydrogen buses to Aberdeen New funding has been given to Aberdeen City Council for the introduction of 10 hydrogen buses to the citys public transport fleet. The £4.5 million comes from the £62m Energy Transition Fund, which was set up in an attempt to drive a green recovery from Covid-19 and support the energy sectors transition to a net-zero economy. The Scottish Government says the hydrogen industry has the potential to be worth up to £25 billion to the...

More than half of residents in Scotland's care homes have now received their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Seven men arrested after drugs worth nearly £40k seized in Aberdeen Seven men have been charged after police recovered nearly £40,000 worth of class A drugs in Aberdeen. Officers raided properties on Richmond Terrace and Balnagask Avenue yesterday, while several vehicles were searched in the city centre and other areas. Heroin and cocaine were seized - with estimated street values of £32,000 and £7,000 respectively. The males, aged 17, 21, 24, 26, 39, 42 and 45, are expected to ...

Asymptomatic coronavirus testing centre opens in Peterhead A new asymptomatic coronavirus testing centre has opened in Peterhead. The facility will run for the next 12 weeks - and offers a drop-in service for anyone who wants to get checked for the virus, but does not have any symptoms. It is operating out of Rescue Hall on Prince Street from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, with the last admission at 7.45pm. Anyone who lives, works or studies in the town can access the site, with res...

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Aberdeen The incident happened on Westburn Road at around 10.30pm on Sunday (February 28). The victim, a 30-year-old woman, was left shaken by the incident. The suspect is described as being a man, black, around 6ft tall and of average build, with short shaved hair and a non-British accent. He was wearing a black top and jacket, with black tracksuit bottoms which had a white stripe down both legs. He was riding a pedal cycle. Detective Sergeant Kevin McGhe...

Infernal Infernal (occasionally stylized as Infërnal) is a dance/pop group from Denmark, consisting of members Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. They made their Danish debut in 1997 with the release of the track "Sorti de Lenfer", and have gone on to international chart success in recent years. Their most successful single to date has been "From Paris to Berlin", which charted well in many European countries throughout 2006 and 2007. In addition to the original single, an alternate version was rel...

A £296,000 study will investigate emerging models of rehabilitation for people suffering from the effects of long Covid - to recommend how best to maximise their recovery and quality of life.