Boozy Cow owner Garreth Wood tells us about their exciting new partnership with Cash for Kids
The company gives 100% of their profits to good causes
2m Mar 23, 2017
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LISTEN: Ambulance whistleblower sheds light on North East service
We spoke to one insider who told us that Aberdeen is causing a shortage of ambulances across rural North Scotland.
1m Mar 21, 2017
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Listen: Friend of Dom Jackson remembers "a lovely guy and an adventurer"
Sarah Leigh spoke exclusively to Northsound News reporter Bekki Clark about her friend Dom Jackson from Fettercairn - who tragically died after his body was pulled from the water at Lybster last month. He'd gone on a weekend trip kayaking up the North East coast. He's being laid to rest today.
4m Mar 17, 2017
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Listen : Aberdeen win League Cup at ParkRED, 16th March 2014
The RED TV commentary team of Dave MacDermid, Dave Galloway and Andrew Shinie with that dramatic penalty shootout that ended the Dons' 19 year wait for a trophy.
2m Mar 16, 2017
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Listen : Dons Chairman insists new stadium is vital for the city
Stewart Milne has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
3m Mar 08, 2017
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Listen : Dons boss on Partick win and cup draw
After Aberdeen beat Partick Thistle on Sunday, they have a Scottish Cup semi final against Hibs to look forward to. Dons boss Derek McInnes has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
3m Mar 06, 2017
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Listen : McInnes on Dons' dramatic win over Killie.
The Aberdeen manager spoke to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway after the 2-1 victory at Rugby Park.
3m Feb 20, 2017
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Listen : McInnes on Motherwell match
Aberdeen have a tough test at home to Motherwell on Wednesday evening. Dons boss Derek McInnes has been chatting to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
2m Feb 15, 2017
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Listen : McInnes on Rangers links
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway about those Rangers rumours.
2m Feb 15, 2017
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Listen : McInnes on Considine deal
Dons boss Derek McInnes speaking about defender Andy Considine signing a 2 year contract extension.
1m Feb 15, 2017
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Listen: North East MSP Gillian Martin on job market discrimination
She's calling for a Westminster investigation on claims oil and gas workers are being frozen out of the jobs markets.
2m Feb 13, 2017
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Listen: Former oil manager on job market discrimination
Rick Steen told our reporter Phil McDonald that companies are telling applicants not to apply if they have a background in oil and gas. It's claimed that bosses won't take on former industry workers because they fear they will go back as soon as the oil price recovers.
1m Feb 13, 2017
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Listen: SPECTRA artist talks Northsound News through "spiders in the graveyard" design
Thomas Veyssiere and his group Lapse have set up a display in the Kirkgate Graveyard in Aberdeen for SPECTRA festival. He spoke to our reporter Phil McDonald.
28s Feb 10, 2017
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Listen: Deputy city council leader hails SPECTRA launch
Councillor Marie Boulton is backing the Festival of Lights to be a success once again.
24s Feb 10, 2017
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Listen : Hayes stays ! Aberdeen legend has his say
#Aberdeen legend Neale Cooper says #JonnyHayes' new deal is a massive boost for The Dons. He's been speaking to #Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
2m Feb 08, 2017
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Listen: Aberdeen SNP Leader: Marischal Square's 10% occupancy "extremely concerning"
City Council SNP leader Stephen Flynn says the project isn't living up to the promise made by the Labour led administration.
1m Feb 06, 2017
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Aberdeen man describes blaze that saw a whole street evacuated
Police have cordoned off a street in Aberdeen as firefighters tackle a blaze. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a property in Froghall Gardens at around 10.25am on Friday.
3m Feb 03, 2017
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LISTEN: Aberdeen man describes moment his street was evacuated after a fire
Police have cordoned off a street in Aberdeen as firefighters tackle a blaze. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a property in Froghall Gardens at around 10.25am on Friday.
3m Feb 03, 2017
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Listen : Aberdeen defender relishing trip to Parkhead
#Dons defender #AshTaylor's been speaking to #Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway ahead of #Aberdeen's Glasgow clash with #Celtic on Wednesday.
2m Feb 01, 2017
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Listen : Dons boss on Celtic showdown
#Aberdeen manager #Derek McInnes has been speaking to #Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Wednesday night's showdown with #Celtic.
3m Feb 01, 2017
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Listen: North East MSP criticises Scottish Government's Transition Training Fund roll out
North East MSP Ross Thomson has criticised the Scottish Government's Transition Training Fund, claiming it has been poorly advertised and badly managed. He says he's "deeply worried" that over half of the former oil workers who started retraining to teach in Aberdeen schools have dropped out.
1m Jan 26, 2017
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Listen: Education Convenor says it's "disappointing" to see trainee teacher drop outs
Angela Taylor has told us that four out of the seven people who started the scheme - funded by the Scottish Government's Transition Training Fund - have decided not to continue with it.
1m Jan 26, 2017
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Listen : Formatine boss prepares for biggest game in club's history
#FormartineUtd manager Kris Hunter's been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway about Saturday's #ScottishCup visit to #PartickThistle.
3m Jan 18, 2017
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Listen: The story of Abdul "Scissors" Suliman's battle with cancer
Our reporter Phil McDonald has been meeting with the family of much loved hairdresser Abdul Suliman. They've started The Suliman Project to try and get him the best possible care, and raise awareness to hopefully save many lives in the future.
2m Jan 16, 2017
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Listen: Jumpers for chickens? North East wildlife charity says hens are getting cold
Keith Marley from The New Arc in Ellon has asked for the public to knit jumpers for their chickens, who are molting.
1m Dec 21, 2016
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Listen: Union calls for whistleblowers helpline for offshore oil workers
Willie Wallace from Unite says over a third of offshore workers feel they can't report risks for fear of being victimised.
1m Dec 21, 2016
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Listen: MSP calls for more transparency as Aberdeen Chief Officers Group reveals Bailey Gywnne findings
North East Conservative MSP Ross Thomson has criticised Aberdeen City Council for a lack of openness about the fatal stabbing of Bailey Gwynne, 16, at Cults Academy in October 2015.
2m Dec 20, 2016
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Listen: Former North Sea engineer appeals for information on two missing days
Andrew Hillan, 48, says he doesn't remember a 48 hour window of his life following an accident at sea back in 1989. He's been getting help for combat stress and says the day he caught hypothermia on the HMS Shetland might help his recovery. He wants anyone who might have helped him to get in touch with Northsound.
2m Dec 13, 2016
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Listen: Aberdeen mum of two says staying in oil job crucial following husband's death
Kristeen Brechin from Bridge of Don told Northsound News reporter Phil McDonald how it felt hearing that her husband had weeks to live, just two days before Christmas last year. She, like her late husband, works in oil and gas and says she cannot lose her job to the North Sea slump. as she is the only one there to provide for their children Harrison and Lucas.
3m Dec 12, 2016
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Listen: North East schoolboy donates pocket money to Cash For Kids Mission Christmas
Leo Rasmussen, 8, from Newmachar bought Cluedo when he was out shopping with his pocket money. He gave his story to our reporter Phil McDonald.
2m Dec 09, 2016
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Listen: Northsound News speaks with three redundant oil workers on life in the industry
We held a round table discussion with three redundant oil and gas workers on their experiences in the industry and what life has been like since losing their jobs.
3m Dec 07, 2016
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Listen: Former North Sea worker's advice for those feeling the emotional effect of redundancy
Our reporter Phil McDonald spoke to James Irving-Lewis, a former oil worker in the North Sea. He was made redundant back in September 2016. He's retraining as a Mortgage Advisor, and says he knows what those suffering from the emotional effects of redundancy are going through.
2m Dec 05, 2016
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Listen: Mike Naysmith, MD of CALA Homes North, says they wanted to do their bit for the Walker brothers
Following the deaths of Julie Walker, 37, and Lucas Walker, 6, at Aberdeen beach on the 20th August 2016, Northsound's charity Cash For Kids approached a number of businesses to try and help their family cope with the immediate problems their loss would bring. One of the issues that needed addressing was to build bedrooms for brothers Samuel and Jordan Walker who were to move in with their gra...
1m Dec 01, 2016
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Listen: Lynne Dawson, mother and grandmother to Julie and Lucas Walker, says support after their deaths has been "incredible"
Lynne Dawson, who lost her daughter and grandson in the Aberdeen beach tragedy on the 20th August 2016, says the work done to extend their home free of charge has been a huge help to them, and that she can't offer enough thanks.
1m Dec 01, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Walker speaks about losing his mum and brother in the Aberdeen beach tragedy
The family of a mother and her young son, who died at Aberdeen beach, have spoken for the first time since the tragedy. Julie Walker and her 6-year-old son Lucas had been playing at the beach on the afternoon of Saturday, 20th August 2016 when they got into difficulty by the water Samuel Walker, 14, jumped into the water to try and rescue his mum and brother. He bravely told his story to our...
2m Nov 30, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: Mother and Grandmother of Julie and Lucas Walker opens up about their deaths at Aberdeen beach
The family of a mother and her young son, who died after being pulled from the water at Aberdeen beach, have spoken for the first time since the tragedy. Lynne Dawson has spoken exclusively to Northsound News about the moment she found out that her daughter Julie Walker, 37, and her grandson Lucas Walker, 6, had died. She told her story to our reporter Phil McDonald.
2m Nov 30, 2016
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Listen: Former oil manager says he's applied for "around 700" jobs since redundancy
Rick Steen, 39, from Aberdeen spoke to our reporter Phil McDonald about the pains of job searching after being paid off back in January.
2m Nov 29, 2016
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Listen : AFC Community Trust Chief Exec on new stadium plans
Ally Prockter has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway
1m Nov 24, 2016
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Listen : Aberdeen Vice Chairman on latest plans for a new stadium
George Yule has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
3m Nov 24, 2016
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Turriff Schoolmum Philippa Macken shares her shock after Markethill Primary vandalised
A Turriff mum's raising money to help repair the school which was hit by vandals over the weekend. They caused 20-thousand pounds worth of damage at Markethill School. Turriff mum Philippa Macken tells our reporter Isla Todd her reaction.
1m Nov 22, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: Mum expresses gratitude to taxi driver who mended her son's wheelchair in Aberdeen
Ethan Allan, 14, was on his way to his basketball class when a wheel on his wheelchair got stuck, leaving him totally immobile. Fortunately, a taxi driver was on hand to get him moving again. Had it not been for his actions, Ethan might have missed his session waiting for a paramedic to help. His mum, Jeanette Billing, says it means a lot to her and her family that someone would stop and help...
1m Nov 17, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: North East schoolboy thanks Good Samaritan for fixing broken wheelchair
Ethan Allan, 14, was on his way to his basketball class when a wheel on his wheelchair got stuck, leaving him totally immobile. Fortunately, a taxi driver was on hand to get him moving again. Had it not been for his actions, Ethan might have missed his session waiting for a paramedic to help. Our reporter Phil McDonald went to meet him.
1m Nov 17, 2016
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Listen: Reaction to Donald Trump's US election victory from the streets of Aberdeen
We hit the streets of Aberdeen to find out what people think of the new President-Elect Donald Trump. The billionaire owns a golf course in Balmedie, which has caused controversy among locals.
1m Nov 10, 2016
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Helen McIntyre tells us what to expect from Safe Drive Stay Alive
The event, which is in its 12th year, aims to reduce the number of young people dying in crashes on roads in the North East. This year’s show will see 5,000 pupils from across the North-east see the show at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballrooom. The event isn’t just for secondary pupils, on Wednesday evening the team will put on a public show at 7.15pm
1m Nov 01, 2016
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We hear from the people behind Safe Drive Stay Alive
The event, which is in its 12th year, aims to reduce the number of young people dying in crashes on roads in the North East. This year’s show will see 5,000 pupils from across the North-east see the show at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballrooom.
2m Nov 01, 2016
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Aberdeen are in the Betfred Cup Final! Match details from Hampden
Dave Galloway and Jim Irving with details of the game that saw Aberdeen beat Morton 2-0 to make it to the Betfred Cup Final.
3m Oct 22, 2016
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Join us at Hampden as we preview Morton v Aberdeen
Dave Galloway and Jim Irving preview Morton v Aberdeen in the Betfred Cup Semi Final. #COYR #Aberdeen
4m Oct 22, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: Cults Academy pupil on school's response to the fatal stabbing of Bailey Gwynne
We've spoken to one boy - who can't be named for legal reasons - about how teachers have reacted to the fatal stabbing of Bailey Gwynne, 16, on school grounds.
1m Oct 12, 2016
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Listen: Kingswells locals unhappy about changes to bus routes
Locals from Kingswells travelled to First Aberdeen's headquarters this morning on the very bus they're trying to save. 2,500 people have signed a petition, urging the transport giant to keep the 11 and X40 - they say the North Sea slump means they're only getting a handful of passengers every trip.
1m Oct 05, 2016
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Listen: Sir Ian Wood delighted as construction of charity funded ARI car park set to start
The Wood Foundation are donating £10million to build the new multi-storey. But NHS Grampian have warned that the parking problem will get worse before it gets better - as the existing parking zone closes for 9 months in a couple of weeks time.
1m Sep 29, 2016
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