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Latest news from the BBC Scotland teams covering Aberdeen, the north east, Orkney and Shetland. We're on @BBCSounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0dvbpg3

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · 7 m

Cable damage disrupts internet services in Orkney and Shetland bbc.in/3J5DYLi

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. Shetland Telecom says the Shefa-2 cable between Orkney and Banff sustained damage at about 03:00

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · 4 h

Trump says 'great to be in Scotland', as he lands for four-day trip bbc.in/40xP16c

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · 6 h

In pictures: President Trump arrives in Scotland bbc.in/44MBxWC

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. Hundreds turned out to watch Air Force One touch down at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire on Friday.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · 18 h

The moment Air Force One touches down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport with US President Donald Trump onboard bbc.in/4mel57r

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · 22 h

Ice rink permanent closure move made temporary bbc.in/416Xygn

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. The Elgin site - which faced closing for good - will shut for two months to look for a way forward.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Trump heads to Scotland: What to expect from his visit bbc.in/46t5Fro

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. The BBC's James Cook explains the significance of US President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Carved stone head could be more than 900 years old bbc.in/4o15cTr

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. The intricate sandstone head was discovered by an archaeology student on the Orkney island of Rousay.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Tall Ships Aberdeen features in Your Pictures of Scotland: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @tallshipsabdn @TallShipsRaces 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⛵️ 🌊 📷

BBBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Your pictures of Scotland bbc.in/4odum1t

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Study finds weight loss jabs may cut asthma symptoms bbc.in/3IJ2L81

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. The Aberdeen University study suggests weight loss drugs could aid obese people who have asthma.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Your pictures of Scotland bbc.in/4odum1t

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Donald Trump's mother: From a Scottish island to New York's elite bbc.in/4lLwL1F

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. His mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was born and brought up on the Hebridean island of Lewis but emigrated to New York to live a very different life.

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · Jul 25

Trump takes time out to open Scottish golf course bbc.in/3TT6X7z

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 25

Trump takes time out to open Scottish golf course bbc.in/4lKqGSX

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 24

Mental health charity closes with immediate effect bbc.in/4lJlmiH

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. Mental Health Aberdeen is shutting after "working tirelessly to explore all available options".

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 24

Drug-smuggling footballer 'deserves second chance' bbc.in/4o4iizt

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas signed for the National League South side on Tuesday after leaving prison.

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Louise Hosie@louise_hosie · Jul 24

A police presence at Balmedie Country Park in Aberdeenshire today, ahead of President Trump’s visit to Scotland. The park lies next to his Menie golf course.

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Ben Philip@BenPhilip_ · Jul 24

All services, shops and the head office will cease to operate immediately. Mark Lough, Chair of the charity, said: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters for their commitment and compassion over the past seven decades."

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Ben Philip@BenPhilip_ · Jul 24

News just in: Mental Health Aberdeen has closed with immediate effect. The charity was established in 1950 and provided services to children, young people and adults. A statement highlighted rising costs and reduced funding as reasons for the closure. @BBCNorthEast

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BBC North East Scot@BBCNorthEast · Jul 24

Scottish secretary to give Trump a 'warm welcome' bbc.in/40zx0EB

BBCNorthEast's tweet card. Trump's golf clubs in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire are the focus of a huge security operation before the president visits on Friday.

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Louise Hosie@louise_hosie · Jul 23

Five Chinook helicopters are also currently at the airport. President Trump is expected to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a four-day trip, his first visit to the UK since his re-election.

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