Listen: North East MSP calls for Müller to pay transportation charge
Shadow rural affairs spokesman Peter Chapman says the burden shouldn't fall on farm owners.Müller have announced they are closing their Aberdeen dairy in favour of a move to the central belt.
1m Jun 01, 2016
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Listen: RGU professor criticises decommissioning deal
Professor Alex Russell says he's surprised that the taxpayer is going to foot half the bill as oil platforms start to shut down.He believes that companies have the money to cover the costs.
1m May 24, 2016
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Listen: Mental health worsening in North East families
Chief Executive of Mental Health Aberdeen Astrid Whyte says children as young as four are suffering from stress and depression.Mrs Whyte has put it down to the affect that the North Sea oil downturn is having on families.
1m May 23, 2016
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Listen: Thieves found guilty of ATM raids
Three men have been found guilty in relation to a number of ATM attacks in the North East in 2013Our reporter Phil McDonald has the details...
1m May 20, 2016
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Listen: New software will help tackle violent crimes in Aberdeen
Police in the North East are using new software to target the most violent offenders.It follows a successful trial over the last two weeks. We spoke to Inspector Rob Sturton about how it works
1m May 20, 2016
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Listen: North Sea survey shows "a city wide crisis"
Uisdean Vass from Bond Dickinson says this years' report is the worst he's seen in terms of employers confidence in the industry.He added that there is a "bittersweet" positive, as contractors will soon find more work in decommissioning.
1m May 19, 2016
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Aberdeen woman tells of Old Trafford bombscare
Susanne Shepherd from Aberdeen was one of tens of thousands that were evacuated from Old Trafford after a suspect package was found inside the stadium - forcing the match between Man Utd and Bournemouth to be abandoned. She called us from outside the ground in Manchester
1m May 16, 2016
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Listen: Aberdeen mum "furious" after exam answers posted online
An Aberdeen mum's calling for teachers to be banned from posting the answers to exams - hours after kids have sat them. She says her daughter was in tears when last week's completed maths paper appeared on social media:
1m May 16, 2016
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Listen: North East foodbanks to recieve supermarket support
Stock rooms in North East foodbanks will soon be filled with supplies from Tesco that would otherwise be thrown out.Dave Simmers from Community Food Initiatives says it's a wonderful piece of business.
1m May 10, 2016
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Listen: Oil expert says incoming MSPs must do more to help North Sea
Professor Alex Russell from RGU says the last parliament didn't do enough to help the North Sea slump.
1m May 09, 2016
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Listen: The new MSPs for the North East of Scotland
After months of campaigning, we finally know who will represent the North East in the Scottish Parliament. We spoke to some of the winning candidates.
2m May 06, 2016
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Superpuma use "inappropriate" as crash investigation continues
Chairman of the STUC's Offshore Coordinating Group Tommy Campbell says the 225s should stay grounded until we know for sure what happened on Friday - and he says workers must not be bullied into flying if they don't want to
1m May 04, 2016
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Listen: 11 confirmed dead, 2 missing after Norway helicopter crash
We spoke John Sjurno - a spokesman from the Norwegian Navy - about the last information coming out of Bergen.
1m Apr 29, 2016
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Listen: Helicopter crash off Norway
A search is underway off the coast of Norway for 13 people on board a North Sea helicopter which has crashedJohn Sjurso is the press spokesman for the joint rescue centre in the country
1m Apr 29, 2016
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"Once the fire was in the roof, the building had no chance" - reaction to Lethany Mill fire
We're been talking to one of the business owners who lost everything in the huge fire at Aberdeenshire's Leventhy Mill.As flames spread yesterday morning fire fighters found themselves not only battling the main fire - but five others as well.For Northsound News, Phil McDonald reports.Photograph credit (c) @FennelMedia
1m Apr 29, 2016
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Listen: Countryside Ranger backs new wetlands project
Part of an Aberdeen park is so prone to flooding - it's being turned into a wetland nature reserve. The area round the playing fields at Seaton Park are often underwater as the land doesn't allow it to drain properly. Countryside Officer Ian Talboys says it'll create a beautiful attraction once it's complete.
1m Apr 26, 2016
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Legal Highs. What you need to know...
Northsound News has spent the last 12 months investigating the growing problem of Legal Highs in the North-east. Here's what you need to know about the substances that are still legally available on the streets of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. For more on the growing issue of Legal Highs and information of how to get help visit northsound1.com/legalhighs
8m Apr 24, 2016
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Listen: Road Policing Inspector on Aberdeenshire road deaths.
Jon Barron from Police Scotland says they're seeing road deaths on Aberdeenshire rising, with 11 fatalities already this year.
1m Apr 22, 2016
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Listen: Alcohol Drugs Action one year on from Northsound's legal highs investigation
It's been one year since Northsound News launched its investigation into legal highs.We caught up with Chief executive of Alcohol Drugs Action Luan Grugeon about the difference in the city.
1m Apr 22, 2016
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Listen: Foundation Scotland urge flood victims not to miss funding deadline
Help is being offered to those affected by the New Year storms that battered the North East - leaving some parts of Deeside in ruin.Jan Torrance from Foundation Scotland says help is still there to those who need it.Deadline for applications is Friday 27th May.
28s Apr 21, 2016
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Listen: UNITE officer warns of risks to offshore workers' safety
A union officer has warned that offshore firms risk another safety disaster if they continue to cut operational costs. Tommy Campbell from UNITE has urged employers not to put the well being of the work force at risk.
1m Apr 19, 2016
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Listen: Aberdeen Inspired's Gary Craig on city hitting 3 million visitors
Aberdeen Inspired say the success of the city's jazz festival played a huge part in a high number of visitors last month. Chief Executive Gary Craig says the entertainment and arts sector can improve the North East economy
1m Apr 19, 2016
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Listen: Drugs Action Officer calls for review into current substance laws
Kenny Malcolm from Alcohol Drugs Action has criticised the Misuse of Drugs Act, saying there should be more concern for the health of users.
2m Apr 18, 2016
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Listen: Three French students narrowly avoid drowning in the River Dee
Northsound News reporter Phil McDonald spoke exclusively to Madeleine Murray, Elisa Ossir, Laure Pontet who were sailing a boat they were sailing capsized into the River Dee
3m Apr 15, 2016
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Listen: Oil and Gas workers targeted by scammers
Northsound News spoke to UNITE the Union's Regional Officer Tommy Campbell who warned North Sea workers to beware of fake job offers that demand payment for "processing fees".
1m Apr 14, 2016
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Listen: Aberdeenshire Reverend on the "shock and bewilderment" around Brian McKandie's murder
Reverend Stephen Potts from Aucterless says people are being more careful with their safety after news of Rothienorman man Brian McKandie's murder.
28s Apr 14, 2016
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Listen: Brewgooder co-founder on crowd funding success
Co-founder of the craft beer brand spoke to Northsound News about the success of a recent crowd funding campaign to help deliver clean water to countries around the world.
1m Apr 14, 2016
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Listen: Mental Health Aberdeen CEO on higher demand for counselling
Astrid Whyte says more people are coming to them for counselling - but says the effects of factors such as the local economy means that they are struggling to cope with the number of people coming forward.
1m Apr 12, 2016
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Meet Ed. He's Ed embarking on a 7,780-mile round trip to watch the Blue Toon take on Rangers.
Ed Reeves is embarking on a 7,780-mile round trip to watch the Blue Toon take on Rangers. Peterhead FC’s place in the 2016 Petrofac Training Cup final has been 125 years in the making, something ardent fans have acknowledged, with some traveling hundreds of miles to watch history in the making. One fan, though, is travelling further than most. Ed Reeves is embarking on a 7,780-mile round trip...
2m Apr 08, 2016
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Listen: Blue Toon fans on their team's chances of victory at Hampden
We spoke to football fans in Peterhead ahead of the Petrofac Cup Final against Rangers this Sunday
28s Apr 08, 2016
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Listen : McInnes determined to break Hearts
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Friday night's vital game at Tynecastle. #AberdeenFC #Football #Northsound
3m Apr 08, 2016
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Listen: David Lloyd manager thanks public for support since Storm Frank
General manager Susie Malcolm took us back to the night the River Dee burst it's banks.
1m Apr 07, 2016
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Listen : Blue Toon boss looking to make history
Peterhead face Rangers at Hampden on Sunday, in their 1st ever major final. At stake is the Petrofac Cup. Blue Toon boss Jim McInally's been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #PeterheadFC #Football #Northsound
4m Apr 07, 2016
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Listen : Dons defender relishing Hearts clash
Aberdeen's next challenge in their fight for the title is Friday night's showdown at Hearts. Defender Mark Reynolds has been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #Aberdeen #Football #Northsound
2m Apr 06, 2016
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Listen: Aberdeen Dog Walker on new microchipping laws
We spoke to Aileen Hodgson from K9-Kapers about new legislation being brought in that could see dog owners hit with a £500 penalty if their pets are not microchipped.
2m Apr 06, 2016
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Listen : Dons midfielder backs Tesco Bank Football Challenge
Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean went along to St Machar Academy. #Aberdeen #Football #Northsound
17s Mar 30, 2016
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Would you pose for a "selfie" with a hijacker?
We're getting the views of people in Aberdeen on the photo of North East oil worker Ben Innes, who got a snapshot of himself with the hijacker of his EgyptAir flight. The suicide belt turned out to be fake.
18s Mar 30, 2016
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Should Union Terrace Gardens be closed after dark?
SNP Group leader Stephen Flynn calls for gates of the city centre park to be closed at night, after an alleged sexual assault on a woman over the weekend, and another back in January.
1m Mar 29, 2016
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Listen : Paul Lawrie expands golfing empire
The former Open champion's Golf Centre to takeover Inchmarlo resort. Director of Golf Craig Dempster's been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #PaulLawrie #Golf #Northsound
2m Mar 24, 2016
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Dozens killed in Brussels terror attacks
Northsound's Bekki Clark has the latest....
5m Mar 22, 2016
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Listen : Peterhead look to move closer to play offs
Peterhead manager Jim McInally, speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Tuesday night's visit of Stranraer. #Peterhead #Football #Northsound
3m Mar 15, 2016
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Labour's North Sea plans under attack
Scottish Labour leader Kez Dugdale is calling for more public control of the North Sea. She wants a public body set up to invest up to £100 million to secure the future of assets at risk. But the plans are under fire from Professor Alex Russell, an industry expert from Robert Gordon University. He's told Northsound News it'll just put more decommissioning costs on the taxpayer
1m Mar 14, 2016
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Listen : Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock - McInnes reaction
Dons boss Derek McInnes, speaking with Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #Aberdeen #Northsound #Football
3m Mar 12, 2016
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Listen : Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock full time report
Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway was at Pittodrie. #Aberdeen #Football #Northsound
1m Mar 12, 2016
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LISTEN: North East foodbank Chief Executive on growing levels of food poverty
Northsound News spoke to Dave Simmers from Community Food Initiatives North East about the number of people in Aberdeen collecting food parcels.
1m Mar 10, 2016
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LISTEN: Your thoughts on the Bailey Gwynne murder trial verdict
Our reporter Hope Webb went to Cults, to ask locals their thoughts on the outcome of the Bailey Gwynne murder trial. A 16-year-old boy was charged with culpable homicide in relation.
2m Mar 08, 2016
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Statement on Culpable Homicide ruling in the Bailey Gwynne trial
It took the jury just an hour and forty minutes to decide a teenager who stabbed a class mate to death in an Aberdeen school is guilty of culpable homicide. Bailey Gwynne died after being stabbed at Cults Academy last October. The 16-year-old accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied murder. Detective Superintendent Dave Mclaren gave this statement after the verdict was made.
1m Mar 07, 2016
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Listen : McInnes on Aberdeen's crucial clash with Partick
Dons boss Derek McInnes looks ahead to the Firhill fixture, where a win would cut the gap at the top of the league to just 1 point He's been speaking to Northsound Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #Aberdeen #Football #Northsound
3m Mar 07, 2016
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Scottish economy hit by North Sea slump
We're being told the downturn in the oil and gas industry has impacted on the growth of the Scottish economy as a whole. The Fraser of Allander Institute says the positives - like cheaper fuel - are being outweighed by the negatives. Paul Brewer's from the report's sponsors - PWC:
1m Mar 03, 2016
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Listen: University of Aberdeen offers opportunity to unemployed oil and gas workers
The University of Aberdeen is offering a discount on postgraduate education to unemployed oil and gas workers. The offer of a 20 percent discount for full-time or part-time study is open to people who live in Aberdeen City or Shire who have been made redundant or left unemployed as a result of the downturn in the sector. We spoke to the university's Executive Director John Scrimgeour about th...
1m Mar 02, 2016
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