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The EU is launching a major crackdown on tech giants, aiming to give users real control over their data with sweeping new rules that could mean millions in fines for non-compliance. This bold move seeks to level the playing field and curb unchecked corporate power online, sparking fierce debate over privacy vs. innovation—and setting a global precedent for digital rights. Listen in comfort: Get a...

Big news from the North Sea: Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects are racing for approval, promising to supply 6% of UK gas needs and heat a million homes by winter. Backers have invested £3 million and tout thousands of jobs, claiming it’s climate-compatible. But critics warn the gas could match Scotland’s entire annual emissions, while politicians push to scrap the windfall tax, arguing it’...

A new oil and gas platform, Jackdaw, off Aberdeen, is sparking fierce debate: Adura, Shell and Equinor’s joint venture, claims it’s a tiny climate contributor and vital for UK energy security, while campaigners like Tessa Khan argue it’s a distraction from renewables and won’t ease energy bills or reduce imports — especially as profits soar while households struggle. The project’s future hinges on...

A social care worker in Aberdeen, Sinojkumar Pullarkat Rahulan, was convicted of violently attacking a woman between 2019 and 2024—using a piece of wood and pushing her—leading to 225 hours of community service and a three-year restraining order. But the real shocker? Scotland’s social services watchdog is now investigating whether his job should’ve been revoked, raising serious questions about ov...

A mother faces trial for the death of her three-month-old daughter, accused of exposing the infant to a hairdryer’s heat — allegedly while intoxicated on alcohol and mephedrone. The chilling 999 call, in which she described her baby as “purple” and unresponsive, shocked the courtroom. Testimony from a neighbor added to the gravity, noting the baby’s face felt “frozen” hours before the emergency. C...

Aberdeenshire is reeling from a surge in youth crime as police arrest two teens, ages 15 and 17, tied to over 30 incidents—including home and car break-ins, thefts, drug offenses, and knife possession—spanning January to July. A key arrest followed a July 7th theft spree, and both are set for court next Wednesday. Authorities urge residents to boost home security, report suspicious activity, and h...

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Aberdeen’s electric bike revolution is hitting new neighborhoods—Persley, Danestone, Bridge of Don, Altens, Cove, and Charleston—with phase three of the Voi e-bike scheme, making eco-friendly rides more accessible than ever. Since launching just two months ago, over 55,000 rides have already been taken, with the University of Aberdeen boosting participation by adding dedicated bike parking. City c...

After 40 years in broadcasting, Norman MacLeod is stepping down — but not before leaving an indelible mark on STV News at Six. From his roots in Scalpay to reporting on Piper Alpha, storms in South Uist, and live from the Tall Ships Races, Norman’s career has spanned decades of Scottish history and unforgettable moments — including tasting whale meat in the Faroes and chatting with Barry Manilow....

Former Stewart Milne HQ in Westhill is set for demolition to make way for 45 affordable homes, sparking a battle with local council before the Scottish Government sided with developers, clearing the way for this much-needed community project. 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-leve...

Aberdeen’s electric bike rental program is booming, with over 55,000 rides already logged since its relaunch — and Phase 3 is now live, bringing more coral-colored ebikes to Persley, Danestone, Cove, and the University of Aberdeen campus. City council officials are thrilled with the uptake, especially in the city center, and this expansion aims to make eco-friendly, convenient transport even more...