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STV News at Six - Aberdeen Wednesday, August 22, 6:00pm

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Within the last few minutes councillors in Aberdeen have thrown out multi-million pound plans to transform the centre of Aberdeen. In other news: Scottish & Southern Energy has become the first of the major energy firms to announce an increase to fuel bills just in time for winter. A panel of experts has designed a Referendum question to be put to the nation, which they say would be short, clear and decisive. The family of a man found guilty of murdering a Perthshire pensioner are vowing to fight his conviction. A new funding package for students has been announced by the Scottish Government. Cal Mac ferry workers are being balloted for strike action over pensions and workplace rights. Calls are being made for a specialised air ambulance to be based in Orkney in a bid to cut the time it takes to transfer patients from the islands to hospital. And in sports: Aberdeen manager Craig Brown has warned his side against complacency ahead of tonight's Communities League Cup match against Greenock Morton. Dundee have moved to bolster their attacking options bringing in former Kilmarnock and Hibs striker Colin Nish on loan from Hartlepool. Celtic boss Neil Lennon says he's not getting too carried away despite his side's 2-0 away win in last night's Champions League Qualifier. Liverpool have travelled to Edinburgh minus several of their first team players for their Europa League play-off match against Hearts. After being confirmed in Europe's Ryder Cup team yesterday, Paul Lawrie is hoping for a good showing when the Johnnie Walker Open at Gleneagles tees off tomorrow. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.

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The Kirk's General Assembly has been debating whether to allow gay people to be ordained as ministers all afternoon, and is due to take a historic vote on the matter shortly. I<strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 20, 6:00pm
The SNP has accused UKIP Leader Nigel Farage of losing the plot after he likened parts of Scottish Nationalism to fascism. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 17, 6:00pm
The Royal Bank of Scotland is cutting fourteen hundred jobs over the next two years. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 16, 6:00pm
Oil giants BP and Shell face claims they've been fixing prices for more than a decade. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 15, 6:00pm
Police and other public authorities are being invited to respond to allegations they "overstepped" boundaries in relation to Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeenshire. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, May 14, 6:00pm
The former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has accused the SNP of being more interested in separation than creating a socially just country. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 13, 6:00pm
A controversial offshore wind farm at the centre of a bitter row with US billionaire Donald Trump has been thrown into doubt. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 10, 6:00pm
They are the survivors of 'the worst journey in the world' - and today forty veterans of World War Two's Arctic Convoys received medals in their honour. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 09, 6:00pm
Sir Alex Ferguson has announced he's retiring from the beautiful game. The Aberdeen Donside By Election will be held on Thursday 20th June. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 08, 6:00pm
One of Scotland's most notorious criminals has been released from jail after more than forty years - despite ministers recommending he should remain in prison. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, May 07, 6:00pm
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a car crash in the Highlands which has left him an orphan. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, May 06, 6:00pm
First Minister Alex Salmond payed tribute to Aberdeen Donside MSP Brian Adam at his funeral today. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, May 03, 6:00pm
The deaths of three Scottish based soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan have been described as a hammer blow by their battalion. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, May 02, 6:00pm
Three soldiers from a Scottish regiment have been killed and six others injured after their heavily armoured vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, May 01, 6:00pm
There's growing concern tonight that Orkney's valuable tourism sector might be harmed if a lifeline ferry service isn't restored. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 30, 6:00pm
Sufferers from Motor Neurone Disease are appalled they'll now be forced to prove they're not fit enough to work, as part of controversial benefit reforms. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 29, 6:00pm
Firms may have to find millions of pounds to plug pension funding gaps under independence. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 26, 6:00pm
Parents are being urged to ensure that their older children are vaccinated against measles following an outbreak in England and Wales. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 25, 6:00pm
Caithness has been dealt a major economic blow with the news that around seventy jobs have been lost after a freezer firm went into administration. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm
Moray farmers are counting the cost of freak sand storms that have wreaked havoc on their crops. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 23, 6:00pm
The Treasury say Scottish bank notes may be lost under independence. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 22, 6:00pm
The Labour leader Ed Miliband has launched a blistering attack on what he describes as the "blinkered, narrow nationalism of the SNP". <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 19, 6:00pm
NHS Grampian have launched an urgent inquiry and a worker's been suspended after a body was left in a van taken to a garage for repairs. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 18, 6:00pm
A Scottish woman who was 600 yards from the bomb attack on the Boston marathon has described her terror as she fled from the scene of the explosions. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 16, 6:00pm
Scotland's farmers are facing financial crisis as a result of recent severe weather and the continuing cold spell. The Scottish Government is promising continuing support. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 12, 6:00pm
A Fatal Accident Inquiry has found that a faulty cot was to blame for the death of a 6 month old baby in Fife. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 11, 6:00pm
Euromillions lottery winners have been revealed as the Yes Campaign's biggest donors. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 10, 6:00pm
An Aberdeenshire councillor's been condemned by cancer charities tonight after claims he could cure illness and disease through the power of prayer. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Tuesday, April 09, 6:00pm
Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87. The former Conservative leader passed away following a stroke. She was the first female Prime Minister. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Monday, April 08, 6:00pm
In one of the most damning reports ever written into a Bank, a parliamentary watchdog says that financial regulators should consider banning three top bosses from the industry. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Friday, April 05, 6:00pm
On a visit to Scotland today, the Prime Minister said defence jobs would be on the line if there's a Yes vote in the Independence referendum. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Thursday, April 04, 6:00pm
Perth based energy firm SSE fined a record ten and a half million pounds for mis-selling gas and electricity. <strong>This episode has been edited for rights reasons.</strong> Wednesday, April 03, 6:00pm
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