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RGC Sport welcomes new heads of hockey and netball to drive growth and excellence

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rgc-sport-welcomes-new-heads-of-hockey-and-netball-to-drive-growth-and-excellence

Robert Gordon’s College is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr Tim Boniface as head of hockey and Miss Leanne MacIver as head of netball, reinforcing the college’s strategic commitment to delivering a high-quality, inclusive 3-18 sports programme.

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Thainstone House set to invest £150,000 in hotel gym refurbishment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thainstone-house-set-to-invest-150-000-in-hotel-gym-refurbishment

Thainstone House, the 18th-century country house hotel located in the heart of Inverurie, has announced plans to refurbish its current gym facilities with a £150,000 investment.

AGCC sets out economic priorities with 100 days to go until Scottish Election

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/agcc-sets-out-economic-priorities-with-100-days-to-go-until-scottish-election

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has today launched its Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election, setting out a clear call for economic growth, stronger partnership with business, and decisive investment in infrastructure and communities.

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Smoke and Soul to close city centre restaurant

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/smoke-and-soul-to-close-city-centre-restaurant

Aberdeen restaurant Smoke and Soul has announced its to close it city centre premises after facing "pressures and challenges."

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BrewDog to wind down Aberdeenshire spirit distillery

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/brewdog-to-wind-down-aberdeenshire-spirit-distillery

Craft beer giant BrewDog is to cease production of spirits at its Aberdeenshire distillery.

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Market Watch: Mossmorran taskforce to meet today for first time

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-mossmorran-taskforce-to-meet-today-for-first-time

A taskforce set up to support redundancy-threatened workers at the Mossmorran plant in Fife is to meet for the first time later today.

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Aberdeen’s Revolucion de Cuba closes as Revolution spared

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-revolucion-de-cuba-closes-as-revolution-spared

Aberdeen bar and restaurant Revolucion de Cuba has closed with immediate effect after its owner, Revel Collective, filed for administration.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-january-28-2026-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

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Starmer delays Mingyang turbine factory decision

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-delays-mingyang-turbine-factory-decision

Sir Keir Starmer is travelling to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping - but has delayed plans to announce China's £1.5billion Highland wind turbine factory.

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People and Skills

https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/media-gallery-1/business-breakfasts/people-skills

We kicked of our 2026 breakfast series at The Sandman Hotel as we found out how businesses can prepare for the skills and people challenges likely to define the year.

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‘Granny knows best’: Study reveals older adults are better at reading emotions in the ‘real world’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/granny-knows-best-study-reveals-older-adults-are-better-at-reading-emotions-in-the-real-world

Older people are better at reading facial expressions than younger people in real-life situations, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.

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Supporting the agricultural sector: Training that changes lives

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/supporting-the-agricultural-sector-training-that-changes-lives

Real change happens when people are given the tools, confidence and support to look out for one another and that’s exactly what this partnership is delivering.