Robbie Boyle

BBC News • 9th February 2024

Lego-inspired figures made from concrete hidden around Aberdeen

Lego-inspired concrete mini figures have been hidden at locations throughout Aberdeen. The designer of the models - who is only known as The Sketchy Maker - has put 15 of the characters in different spots. The artist, external said: "The project is to get me to smile a bit and get other people to smile a bit." He used 3D-printed models, silicon moulds and concrete to create the characters.

BBC News • 26th November 2023

EU consulates call for Aberdeen language courses to be saved

The joint letter was sent ahead of the expected publication of proposals this week which will outline the future of language courses at the university. The joint letter, shown to BBC Scotland News, has called for "clear signs of commitment" from the university to linguistic and cultural studies, and for a solution to any cuts to be found. It said: "We have received with concern, persistent rumours about the possibility of a closing or dramatic reduction in the academic offer of the modern lang

BBC News • 12th February 2024

Clean-up resumes after Stonehaven seafront damage

A clean-up operation is continuing after large waves caused damage to the seafront in Stonehaven at the weekend. A risk to life warning was issued in the Aberdeenshire town on Saturday following high tides – with people advised to stay away. Sandbags were put in front of homes and businesses to try and prevent flooding. A large boulder was thrown into a seafront car park by the waves. Aberdeenshire Council asked members of the public to avoid impacted areas of the harbour and surrounding coas

BBC News • 12th January 2024

Aberdeen bus gates 'confusing' and concerning city shop owners

The restrictions, called bus gates, were introduced to reduce the amount of general traffic on Market Street, Guild Street, Union Street and Bridge Street. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) described the measures as a "challenge" for those wanting to come into the city centre. Jamie Stewart, the owner of Belmont Street gift shop Juniper, said customer numbers over Christmas and early 2024 were lower than the previous year when they were still feeling the impact of the pandemic. He said

BBC News • 21st December 2023

Artery drug "feasible" in humans after Aberdeen mice research

A drug previously found to block artery fat in mice is also feasible in humans, according to University of Aberdeen scientists. The drug Trodusquemine was given to mice on a high fat diet in 2017 and was shown to "melt away" the fat inside arteries that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Follow-up tests carried out this year on human white blood cells found the same success. The university said 30 healthy volunteers and 30 with artery diseases took part - with trials in the very early stage

BBC News • 16th November 2023

Pandemic concern over fall patient increase at NHS Grampian

Post-pandemic "deconditioning" could be why more older patients are being admitted to hospital after falls, NHS Grampian staff have been told. A staff briefing seen by BBC Scotland News suggests this decline in physical functioning - often due to inactivity - may be causing the rise. The first week of November 2023 saw nearly 90% more fall patients than during the same week in 2022. NHS Grampian said it would assess the situation, but that it may be a blip. The briefing note sent to staff on

Instagram • 6th March 2024

The Scottish castle that inspired Disney

6th March 2024

Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

An ambulance worker saved by his patient and a nurse has thanked them for giving him "another chance in life"....

27th June 2022

"I'm known for being the window person."

BBC News • 2nd December 2022

Suicide: I'm sleeping rough to fund a new mental health centre

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27th June 2022

MRI scanner in Aberdeen speaks in Doric dialect to comfort patients

27th June 2022

Cat found on North Sea oil platform

BBC News • 8th September 2019

The charity raising the game of young people

BBC News • 8th September 2019

No label? No problem for Gerry Cinnamon

BBC News • 15th June 2019

The Aberdeen rap twins doing hip-hop differently

"We now try to rap about issues relevant to us and not just copy what we hear from other rappers. The vast majority of well known hip-hop is about money, violence and drugs." Darren says: "It has given us an identity, it has also challenged the perception you need to be American to be in hip-hop, it is accessible to anyone and it is about expressing yourself at the end of the day." "We decided to cover men's mental health in particular as we feel it's something that affects the vast majority o