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 city s 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 sector s 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 country s economy by 2045. It has already committed to spending £100m over the next five years to stimulate the sector and its supply chain.
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 appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday March 8 and Thursday April 1.
Detective Inspector Sam Buchan from north-east CID said: These seizures again demonstrate our ongoing commitment to tackling the illegal supply of drugs in our communities and arresting those criminals responsible.
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 results provided on the day.
A statement from Aberdeenshire Council said: It is estimated that one in three people with coronavirus do not display symptoms and therefore some individuals will be spreading the virus without realising it.
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 McGhee, from the Aberdeen public protection unit, said: We have had no similar incidents like this reported and are conducting extensive inquiries to identify the man as soon as possible.