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First Minister open's UK's first Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen
The UK's first dedicated innovation centre for floating offshore wind in Aberdeen has been officially opened by the First Minister.
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Most Scottish health boards have used less than half long Covid money – study
Ministers have been warned to “change tack” on long Covid as figures show NHS Grampian spent just 13% of its long Covid funding.
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Stonehaven Orange walk banned as appeal rejected
An Orange walk will not go ahead in Stonehaven.
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Police Scotland confirm disposal of Seaton police station
A police station in Aberdeen has been formally declared as surplus and will now be disposed of.
Headlines
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Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
A photograph of the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was "digitally enhanced at source", according to Getty Images.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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Royal Family: Most people have seen conspiracy theories online - but trust in royals undented, poll shows
More than half of people in the UK have seen conspiracy theories on social media about why the Princess of Wales is absent from public life, but it hasn't dented trust in the Royal Family, polling for Sky News shows.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson chosen as next James Bond, reports say
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.
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Missing student Riley Strain spoke to police officer minutes before disappearance in Tennessee
A student in Tennessee who has been missing for 11 days was caught on video interacting with a police officer the night he disappeared.
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Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after chase ends with woman's death
Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia.
UK News
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Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
A photograph of the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was "digitally enhanced at source", according to Getty Images.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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Royal Family: Most people have seen conspiracy theories online - but trust in royals undented, poll shows
More than half of people in the UK have seen conspiracy theories on social media about why the Princess of Wales is absent from public life, but it hasn't dented trust in the Royal Family, polling for Sky News shows.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Prisoner Nicholas Bidar who is serving long-abolished indefinite sentence bids to be released
A prisoner serving an indefinite jail term - a type of sentence abolished more than a decade ago - has described his continued detainment as "hell" as he bids for his release.
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Roads at 'breaking point' as pothole repairs hit eight-year high, report claims
Roads in England and Wales are at "breaking point" with pothole repairs at an eight-year high, according to a new report.
National Sport
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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New Zealand vs England Women: Captain Heather Knight guides side to win with half-century
Heather Knight's half-century paved the way for England Women to win the opening T20 international against New Zealand by 27 runs.
World News
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Tennis player Arthur Cazaux collapses mid-match at Miami Open
A French tennis player collapsed mid-match on court at the Miami Open.
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Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after chase ends with woman's death
Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
Business News
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid.
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Japan calls time on era of massive stimulus after long search for inflation
Japan's central bank has signalled progress in its efforts to boost the country's economy by ending vast swathes of a massive stimulus programme.
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Car industry insists 2,000% increase in sales to Azerbaijan has nothing to do with Russia
Britain's car industry has insisted that an unprecedented 2,000% increase in vehicle exports to Azerbaijan has nothing to with Russia and is explained by the fact that the former Soviet state is a "flourishing market in its own right".
Entertainment News
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson chosen as next James Bond, reports say
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
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Liz Hurley and son Damian on 'controversial' bikini shots and working together on new film
Liz Hurley's son has said there is nothing "controversial" about the bikini shots he takes for his mother's beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.
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Yungblud announces Bludfest - his own festival aimed at 'shaking up' the 'too expensive' industry
British star Yungblud has announced his own music festival - saying the industry is too expensive and needs to be "shaken up".
Unusual News
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Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom as party drug
Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom to be used as a recreational drug at raves.
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Alligator twice the size of a man seized after being kept illegally in home
An alligator kept in a home "since the 1990s" has been seized by authorities in New York - but its owner vowed to fight for its return.
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Sock problem delays Chelsea v Arsenal WSL match by 30 minutes
A WSL match between Chelsea and Arsenal kicked off 30 minutes late due to clashing socks.
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Viral video of grandmother caught in shop shutters immortalised in spray-painted mural
A viral incident in which a grandmother was hoisted into air by a shop's security shutters has been immortalised in a spray-painted mural.