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Fox snatches pet dog from Aberdeen garden

AN ABERDEEN family were today devastated after a fox snuck into their garden and snatched their pet dog.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:07:42

Thousands caught driving in Aberdeen bus lanes

UP TO 400 motorists are getting caught breaking bus lane rules in Aberdeen every day.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:07:42

Aberdeen man wins £90,000 Aston Martin

AN ABERDEEN oil services worker was overjoyed after receiving a special lunchtime delivery – a stunning £90,000 supercar.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:07:43

Two cars crash on busy Aberdeen road

POLICE were called after a rush-hour crash on a busy Aberdeen road.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:07:44

Aberdeen scientist says insects could be food of future

CREEPY-CRAWLIES could soon be the food of the future according to a report by Aberdeen scientists.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:22

Aberdeen-bound plane forced to make emergency landing

A FLIGHT from Amsterdam to Aberdeen was forced to make an emergency landing.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:22

Prince Charles’ charity backs urban village in Aberdeen

THE decision to back a major regeneration plan in Aberdeen was today given royal support.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:22

Failure to overturn ban on Aberdeen restaurant’s sign

AN ABERDEEN restaurant has failed to have a ban on a sign overturned.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:24

Workmen branded ‘cowboys’ after leaving nails lying in street

WORKMEN have been branded “cowboys” after dozens of nails were left on a street.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:24

British child dies in Egyptian hotel pool

A BRITISH child has died in the Egyptian holiday resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the Foreign Office said today.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:09:09

Police name toddler found dead in house

A TODDLER found dead at a house has been named by police as 20-month-old Sarah Dahane.
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Published: 18/05/2013 07:08:24

Fury after Travellers leave rubbish at Aberdeen site

A LANDOWNER today hit out after a group of Travellers left an unauthorised site in Aberdeen piled high with “disgusting” mounds of rubbish and debris.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:13

Flights to Madrid could take off at Aberdeen airport

TRANSPORT chiefs have outlined their ambition to establish links with more destinations at Aberdeen International Airport.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:14

Hit-and-run driver crashed into taxi, 4x4 and wall in Aberdeen

POLICE were today hunting a hit-and-run motorist who has put an Aberdeen taxi driver off the road for weeks.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:15

Worms help Aberdeen restaurant boss cut costs

AN ABERDEEN restaurant boss has 1,000 wriggly workers who are helping cut his running costs.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:14

Firefighters rescue man stuck up tree

A MAN had to be rescued by firefighters after he got stuck up a tree.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:23

Aberdeen woman stabbed partner in head and ear

AN ABERDEEN woman has admitted stabbing her former partner in the head and ear.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:23

Heartbroken family in plea to find missing dog

A DEVASTATED North-east family are appealing for help to find their beloved dog who has been missing since he jumped off a bridge.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:23

Animal blessing to be held at Aberdeen church

A CHURCH service for the furry and feathered friends of people the Aberdeen area is to be held next month.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Gran caught with 69 cannabis plants hidden in loft

A WOMAN was caught with dozens of cannabis plants growing in her loft a court in Aberdeen heard.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Aberdeen man failed to return hire car

AN ABERDEEN man has admitted hiring a car and not giving it back.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Two-year ban for man caught drink-driving in Aberdeen

A MAN has been banned from driving for two years after being caught behind the wheel in Aberdeen while over the limit.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Diabetic man set to take on Tough Mudder event

SIGNING a death waiver is not everyone’s ideal build-up to a race.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Norman, 95, passes advanced driving test

A NORTH-EAST OAP has passed his advanced driving test after getting revved up over a radio phone-in.
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Published: 17/05/2013 10:12:24

Police may face misconduct proceedings after musician’s death

POLICE may face misconduct proceedings over the way they dealt with a musician who died in custody, after a review published today.
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Published: 17/05/2013 11:56:06

Hi-De-Hi! actor Paul Shane dies aged 72

HI-DE-HI! actor Paul Shane has died at the age of 72 following a short illness, his agent said.
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Published: 17/05/2013 07:40:58

Cyclist dies in road accident

A CYCLIST has died in a crash with a van.
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Published: 17/05/2013 11:55:10

Lorry driver taken to hospital after tanker crash

A LORRY driver was taken to hospital today after his water tanker overturned.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:34:38

Aberdeen home badly damaged in fire

AN INVESTIGATION was today under way after a family home in Aberdeen was badly damaged in a fire.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:09:46

Police hunt gang of jewellery thieves after 10 homes raided

POLICE were today hunting a gang in connection with a spate of daytime jewellery raids.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:09:47

Car flips over in Aberdeen crash

A DRIVER had a lucky escape after a car ended up on its side near an Aberdeen supermarket.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:09:47

Man admits careless driving in Aberdeen after car crushed by crane

A DRIVER whose hire car was crushed under the wheels of a crane in Aberdeen has admitted careless driving.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:38

Biker taken to hospital after crash with car in Aberdeen

A MAN was taken to hospital today following a crash at Nigg in Aberdeen.
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Published: 16/05/2013 11:25:21

Aberdeen fires ‘could be linked’

POLICE today said they believe two Aberdeen fires could be linked.
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Published: 16/05/2013 11:25:21

Residents invited to air views on parking charges in Aberdeen

RESIDENTS are being offered the chance to air their views over parking charges in an Aberdeen community.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:38

Aberdeen council mobile phones hit by e-mail update

ABERDEEN City Council mobile phones were temporarily taken out of action after a software update, the Evening Express can reveal.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:39

Are you the owner of camera fished out of River Dee?

THE hunt is on to find the owner of a camera fished out of the River Dee by an angler.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:09:47

New police appeal to trace stranger who allegedly spoke to young girl

POLICE today launched a fresh appeal for information after a man allegedly made comments to a school girl.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:40

Police probe Aberdeen machete attack

AN ABERDEEN community was today still in shock after two men were hurt in a stabbing.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:40

Warning as roadworks to start on busy Aberdeen road

DRIVERS were being warned to expect delays as roadworks were set to get under way on Dyce Drive in Aberdeen.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:40

Ex-Aberdeen FC player who attacked friend wants to ‘move on’

A FORMER Aberdeen FC player who was fined for knocking a teammate unconscious in an attack wants to “move on” from the incident.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:10:41

Comedian Rory McGrath arrested on suspicion of drunken assault

FUNNYMAN Rory McGrath has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of a drunken assault against a couple.
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Published: 16/05/2013 07:42:42

At least six dead as tornado hits Texas

A TORNADO has devastated parts of Texas, killing at least six people, injuring dozens more and destroying or damaging scores of homes.
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Published: 16/05/2013 07:42:43

BP warns of false claims over Deepwater Horizon

OIL giant BP warned that millions of dollars of “fictitious” compensation claims for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are putting the company at risk.
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Published: 16/05/2013 10:45:59

Report blasts high-speed rail funds shortfall

THE HS2 high-speed rail project has an estimated £3.3 billion funding gap which the Government has yet to decide how to fill, a report from a Whitehall spending watchdog said today.
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Published: 16/05/2013 08:20:24

Amazon to be quizzed over tax bill

THE UK arm of internet shopping giant Amazon paid corporation tax of just £2.4 million last year despite earning sales of £4.2 billion.
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Published: 16/05/2013 11:25:21

Two men hurt in Aberdeen stabbing

AN INVESTIGATION was under way today after two men were injured in a stabbing in Aberdeen.
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Published: 15/05/2013 06:54:52

Video: Car flips on to roof in Aberdeen city centre

A CAR ended up on its roof today after an accident on Guild Street in Aberdeen.
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Published: 15/05/2013 07:26:56

Black widow spider found in Aberdeen

A POTENTIALLY deadly spider has been discovered in Aberdeen.
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Published: 15/05/2013 13:06:36

Plan for 500 homes at Aberdeen’s Broadford Works gets go-ahead

PLANS for more than 500 new homes to be built in the heart of Aberdeen have been conditionally backed by Government ministers.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:04:52

Aberdeen man tells of day his wife’s heart stopped

AN ABERDEEN accountant has described the day his wife’s heart stopped for 45 minutes as a “very, very bad dream”.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:05:06

Former Aberdeen FC player fined over assault

A FORMER Aberdeen footballer who admitted knocking a former teammate unconscious in an attack was today fined.
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Published: 15/05/2013 11:05:48

Dad tells of miracle baby’s fight for life in Aberdeen hospital

AN ABERDEEN man who was told he may have to turn off his premature baby’s life support machine today said he never lost hope his child would survive.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:04:53

Pedestrian killed in lorry collision on M25

MOTORISTS travelling on part of the M25 faced delays during the morning rush-hour following a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:25:19

Clash of opinions over speed limit on Aberdeen road

AN ABERDEEN council leader was today on a collision course with police and her own officers over plans to cut the speed limit on a rural road.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:05:06

Councillor slams begging by-law plan for Aberdeen

A BY-LAW to stop begging in Aberdeen has been described as “alarming” by a leading councillor.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:05:07

Susan Boyle to perform in Aberdeen

SCOTTISH singing sensation Susan Boyle is heading to Aberdeen on her first live concert tour.
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Published: 15/05/2013 08:03:56

Lee Evans to bring Monsters tour to Aberdeen

COMEDY legend Lee Evans is set perform his new show in Aberdeen.
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Published: 15/05/2013 10:04:54

BP and Shell investigated over alleged price fixing

OIL companies BP and Shell are being investigated over allegations of price-fixing.
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Published: 15/05/2013 08:13:27

Scotland bucks UK trend as unemployment falls

SCOTLAND has seen a record rise in employment at the same time as the number of people out of work has continued to fall.
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Published: 15/05/2013 11:04:28

Cuddly toy keeps piglet triplets company

A CUDDLY toy is helping to keep three wild boar piglets company at a zoo where they are being hand-reared by keepers.
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Published: 15/05/2013 14:30:41

Tributes to man trampled by cows in freak accident

TRIBUTES were paid today to a retired university lecturer who died when he was trampled by cows.
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Published: 15/05/2013 14:32:14

Sex shame Cardinal to leave Scotland

CARDINAL Keith O’Brien is to leave Scotland for several months after admitting inappropriate sexual conduct during his church career, the Vatican has said.
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Published: 15/05/2013 14:30:41

Man dies after fall in Aberdeen playground

A MAN found injured after falling at an Aberdeen school has died, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 14/05/2013 09:59:33

Video: Man taken to hospital after crane crushes car near Aberdeen airport

A DRIVER had a lucky escape after his car was crushed under the wheels of a crane near Aberdeen airport.
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Published: 14/05/2013 09:59:34

Man finds dead parrot in North-east garden

A MAN today spoke of his shock after discovering a dead parrot lying in his garden.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:08

Woman harassed by male driver in Aberdeen

AN INVESTIGATION was today under way into a road rage incident which saw a man follow a woman driver in his car.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:26

Police could back plan to ban begging in Aberdeen

SCOTLAND’S new police force said today it would consider backing a begging by-law in Aberdeen.
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Published: 14/05/2013 09:59:34

Aberdeen crash teenager off life support

A TEENAGER airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle crash was today named as Sean Greig.
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Published: 14/05/2013 09:59:33

Aberdeen students pet puppies to relieve exam stress

UNIVERSITY of Aberdeen students can pet away their exam stress after a “puppy room” opened for business.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:26

Robbie the Shetland pony found covered in wounds

AN ANIMAL charity today hit out after a pony was found mutilated in the North-east.
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Published: 14/05/2013 13:46:40

Aberdeen council plan for more affordable homes

HUNDREDS of cheap new homes could be built across Aberdeen, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:26

‘Children forced to sleep on floors in North-east’

HUNDREDS of children in the North-east don’t have a bed of their own, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:27

Brilliant Bill Bailey peddles out laughs in Aberdeen

COMEDIAN Bill Bailey brought his Qualmpeddler show to Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre.
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Published: 14/05/2013 09:59:36

Aberdeen moves up rankings for top UK shopping spots

ABERDEEN has moved up the rankings of the UK’s top shopping spots.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:27

North-east fish and chip shop up for two awards

A NORTH-EAST fish and chip shop has been nominated for two awards.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:28

Part of shopping centre shut after man ‘falls from height’

PART of a busy shopping centre has been closed after a man “fell from a height” inside.
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Published: 14/05/2013 13:48:07

Dog found stabbed to death

AN ANIMAL charity is appealing for information about a dog which was found stabbed to death.
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Published: 14/05/2013 13:46:42

Three killed in Afghanistan market blast

AT LEAST three people were killed and seven others injured when a bomb hidden in a parked motorcycle exploded in a crowded bazaar in a remote region of southern Helmand province, an Afghan official said today.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:28

Tia killer gets 38-year sentence

STUART Hazell was jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years today after finally admitting the murder of schoolgirl Tia Sharp.
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Published: 14/05/2013 10:01:28

Bill Roache in court accused of raping 15-year-old girl

VETERAN Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.
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Published: 14/05/2013 13:46:43

£5 million road to end traffic chaos at Aberdeen airport

A CONGESTION-BUSTING route around Aberdeen International Airport will be open within two years.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:00:39

Video: Firefighters cut man free after crash

TWO men were taken to hospital today after a crash on a North-east road.
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Published: 13/05/2013 14:19:44

Video: Farm building badly damaged in fire

A NORTH-EAST farm building was badly damaged today after a fire broke out.
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Published: 13/05/2013 14:19:44

Probe after man ‘made comments to schoolgirl’

A POLICE probe has been launched after a man allegedly made comments to a schoolgirl.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:00:39

First look at £115 million homes scheme

THE first detailed plans were unveiled today for a £115 million leisure and housing project near Aberdeen that could create hundreds of jobs.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:00:40

Fireman injured in chip pan safety demonstration

A FIREFIGHTER was taken to hospital after an accident during a safety demonstration.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:00:41

Teenager critically injured in motocross accident

A TEENAGER was today in a critical condition in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after a motocross accident.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:29

Picture gallery: VSA fair, Peterculter

EASTER Anguston Farm hosted a spring fair over the weekend to mark its reopening for summer.
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Published: 13/05/2013 11:35:37

Man made false claim for cash from Aberdeen university

A FORMER Aberdeen nursing lecturer has been struck off after he was found to not have the qualifications he said he did.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:29

Couple say thieves have driven them from home

A FAMILY victimised by thieves today spoke of the impact it has had on their lives.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:29

Picture gallery: Bon Accord Bike Ride, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen

DOZENS of people used pedal power to raise money for charity.
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Published: 13/05/2013 11:37:01

Katherine Jenkins helps raise £100,000 for Aberdeen charity

KATHERINE Jenkins helped raise more than £100,000 for an Aberdeen children’s charity, organisers revealed today.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:00:45

Community to have say on plans for Aberdeen Harbour

ABERDEEN’S harbour area could be regenerated with the help of community ideas.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:30

Man taken to hospital after attack in Aberdeen city centre

AN INVESTIGATION was under way today after a man was attacked in Aberdeen.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:30

Two Aberdeen bands in finals of top music competition

TWO Aberdeen bands are in with a chance to play at Download music festival.
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Published: 13/05/2013 10:01:30

Astronaut’s a big hit with Bowie song from space station

AN ASTRONAUT has said goodbye to the International Space Station by making a cover version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity.
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Published: 13/05/2013 13:04:34

Chris Huhne and ex-wife freed from prison

FORMER Cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife were both freed from prison today after serving around a quarter of their eight-month sentences for swapping speeding points.
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Published: 13/05/2013 07:45:58

British fugitive caught in Spain after four years on the run

ONE of Britain’s most wanted fugitives was today set to appear in court after being captured in Spain.
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Published: 13/05/2013 07:22:16

Man charged with causing death of teenager in crash

A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the death of a North-east teenager, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:31

Man admits killing schoolgirl Tia Sharp

THE man accused of killing schoolgirl Tia Sharp today admitted her murder on the fifth day of his trial at the Old Bailey.
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Published: 13/05/2013 13:03:15

Teenagers flee scene after crashing car into fence

A GROUP of teenagers fled after crashing a car through iron bollards at high speed, and ploughing the vehicle into a metal fence in Aberdeen.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:32

Man cut free after two cars and bus crash at junction

A MAN had to be cut free from a car after three vehicles, including a bus, collided at a busy North-east junction.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:45

Video: Can you give any of these pets a new home?

Can Sophie be your pal?
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Published: 12/05/2013 12:15:54

Volleyball player Misty May-Treanor chases Prince Harry around court

BEING chased by a female beach volleyball player may rank highly on most men’s wish lists, but for Prince Harry fantasy became a reality.
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Published: 12/05/2013 12:08:45

Sir Richard Branson wears lipstick and skirt to honour bet

VIRGIN tycoon Sir Richard Branson has served as a flight attendant – wearing lipstick and a red skirt – to honour a bet.
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Published: 12/05/2013 12:08:45

Youth stabbed in neck with bottle

A TEENAGER is in hospital after being stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle in an unprovoked attack.
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Published: 12/05/2013 12:16:56

Travellers moved from Aberdeen park

A GROUP of Travellers were moved on from an illicit site in Aberdeen after local authority officers sought an immediate eviction order.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:32

William Walton takes Aberdeen bypass battle to Europe

THE battle against Aberdeen’s bypass was today heading for Europe.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:33

One person injured after car leaves North-east road

ONE person suffered minor injuries after a car left the road near Hatton.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:45

Katherine Jenkins shines at Aberdeen charity gala event

INTERNATIONAL opera star Katherine Jenkins performed at a gala dinner for the Befriend a Child charity in Aberdeen.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:34

Voice USA star Terry McDermott to perform in Aberdeen

A NORTH-EAST singer – who took the US by storm – has announced a homecoming gig.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:35

Tesco vows to build new store in North-east

SUPERMARKET chain Tesco has reiterated its commitment to set up a new North-east branch.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:46

Former Aberdeen primary school to be demolished

A FORMER Aberdeen primary school is set to be pulled down.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:46

Man loses damages claim after slipping on moss at Aberdeen tennis court

A MAN who broke his ankle on an Aberdeen university tennis court after slipping on a piece of moss has lost his bid for damages.
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Published: 11/05/2013 07:43:47

Mid-air scare as door opens on Aberdeen flight

A PLANE with 20 people on board travelling from Aberdeen to Shetland made an emergency landing after a door flew open.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:18:55

NHS worker keeps job after garage workers find body in back of van

AN NHS worker suspended after a van was taken to an Aberdeen garage with a body in the back has kept his job.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:18:55

Aberdeen cancer patients face 125-mile trip for treatment

NORTH-EAST patients battling brain tumours are being forced to travel to Edinburgh for treatment due to a shortage of skilled senior doctors in Aberdeen.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:18:55

Pervert jailed over 20,000 indecent images of children

A PERVERT caught with thousands of indecent images and videos of children has been jailed for 18 months.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:18:56

‘Corrosion probably caused North Sea helicopter ditchings’

THE “probable” cause of two helicopter ditchings has been revealed.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:02

Teenager hit by car in Aberdeen

EMERGENCY services were called after a teenager was knocked down by a car in Aberdeen today.
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Published: 10/05/2013 13:38:37

Anger as Aberdeen drivers using street as short-cut

ANGRY residents today revealed their frustration at their Aberdeen street being used as a short-cut for queue-dodging commuters.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:03

Aberdeen council to hear drivers’ views on bid to cut speed limit

THE results of a consultation into plans to slash the speed limit on a stretch of road is set to be revealed.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:03

Diversions in place for Aberdeen roadworks

DIVERSIONS will be in place this weekend as roadworks are carried out at two locations in Aberdeen.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:04

‘Bypasses will improve traffic north of Aberdeen’

DESIGNS for three new bypasses that will cut journey times from Aberdeen to Inverness will be drawn up by the end of next year, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:04

Former Aberdeen FC stars pay tribute to Ernie Winchester

EX-ABERDEEN FC players today paid tributes to a “gentle giant” of the game.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:05

Silver spire finally tops World Trade Centre

THE silver spire topping One World Trade Centre was fully installed on the building’s roof today bringing the landmark structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.
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Published: 10/05/2013 13:40:00

Sailing Olympian Andrew Simpson dies in US capsize

OLYMPIC gold-medal winning sailor Andrew Simpson has died after his catamaran capsized during a training session for the America’s Cup off the coast of California.
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Published: 10/05/2013 06:26:55

Kidnap suspect could face death penalty

PROSECUTORS may seek the death penalty against the man accused of imprisoning three women at his Ohio home for a decade.
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Published: 10/05/2013 07:05:51

Skygazers in Australia witness solar eclipse

SKYGAZERS across the Australian Outback were among the lucky few to witness a solar eclipse as the moon glided between Earth and the sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:07

Prince Harry: ‘My mother would be proud’

PRINCE Harry said his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, would be “proud” of his work supporting an anti-landmine charity she championed.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:07

Farmer jailed for shooting burglar dead ‘confronts another thief’

FARMER Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a burglar in 1999, has said he confronted a burglar on his property yesterday.
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Published: 10/05/2013 11:36:23

Survivor found in Bangladesh factory rubble

A WOMAN has been pulled alive from the rubble of a Bangladesh garment factory 17 days after the building collapsed.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:08

OJ Simpson returns to court

OJ SIMPSON will return to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial on the grounds that his lawyer botched his case.
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Published: 10/05/2013 11:52:50

Police report claims Jimmy Savile wasn’t protected by officers

A LAWYER for victims of Jimmy Savile has said that a report which concluded there is no evidence he was protected by police officers “doesn’t add up”.
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Published: 10/05/2013 10:19:08

Patient seriously injured at Aberdeen hospital building site

AN INVESTIGATION was today under way after an elderly patient was seriously injured on an Aberdeen hospital construction site.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:02:52

Teenage biker injured in Aberdeen road crash

A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after his motorbike was in a crash with a van in Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:02:53

Aberdeen security expert: ‘It only takes two minutes to steal a car’

TRAINED criminals can make off with some models of car in just a couple of minutes, according to security experts.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:02:51

Aberdeen airport evacuated after fire breaks out

HUNDREDS of travellers were forced to evacuate Aberdeen International Airport after a fire broke out.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:02:52

Blocking Aberdeen site to Travellers could cost firm £8,000

A BUSINESS today hit out at the cost of having to secure an Aberdeen site from illicit Traveller camps.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:03:06

House prices on the rise in Aberdeen

THE buzz was today returning to the Aberdeen area housing market after activity levels rose to the highest levels in years.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:03:06

‘Drinking den’ torn down after Aberdeen residents complain

A RAMSHACKLE Aberdeen ‘drinking den’ has been torn down after complaints of antisocial behaviour.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:03:06

Aberdeen woman working on Nelson Mandela film

AN ABERDEEN woman is currently working on the post production of the film version of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:02:55

Baker’s baps mark Bailies of Bennachie’s birthday

A BAKER is marking a conservation charity’s 40th anniversary by creating a tasty treat.
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Published: 09/05/2013 10:03:07

Teenager badly hurt in taxi crash

A TEENAGER was seriously injured when the taxi he was a passenger in collided with a lorry, police said.
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Published: 09/05/2013 15:01:19

‘Action hero’ Ed Miliband came to cyclist’s aid

ED MILIBAND was hailed as an “action hero” today by a woman cyclist after he came to her aid when she tumbled from her bike.
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Published: 09/05/2013 11:12:11

Housewife died after eating deadly mushrooms

A HOUSEWIFE died after eating one of the world’s most deadly mushrooms – which she had picked in her garden, an inquest heard today.
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Published: 09/05/2013 15:02:31

Eight killed in fire at clothing factory in Bangladesh

BANGLADESH has been rocked by a clothing factory fire as the death toll from last month’s factory collapse disaster rose past 900.
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Published: 09/05/2013 11:05:02

Man in court over kidnap and rape of three women

A US man has appeared in court on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.
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Published: 09/05/2013 11:05:25

Brazilian woman survives after being shot in the mouth with a harpoon

A BRAZILIAN woman miraculously survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon.
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Published: 09/05/2013 07:35:41

Jury finds Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder

A WOMAN whose murder trial for the gruesome killing of her one-time boyfriend captured world headlines has said she prefers the death penalty over life in prison.
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Published: 09/05/2013 07:11:46

Doctors tell former snooker champion his cancer is terminal

A FORMER snooker champion today spoke of his heartbreak after being told his bowel cancer has returned and is terminal.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:55:40

Thieves snatch Audi with faulty brakes in Aberdeen

POLICE were today hunting joyriders who snatched a car with faulty brakes in Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:55:40

Major store plan at Aberdeen beach sparks safety fears

SAFETY fears have been raised over plans to transform the site of a former nightclub in Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:55:41

Police probe after snarling dog frightens boy in Aberdeen park

POLICE were today investigating after a mum complained about an aggressive dog that approached her and her three-year-old son in Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:55:42

TV series The Harbour returning to our screens

A TV SERIES revealing the hustle and bustle of Aberdeen harbour is gearing up to return.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:59

‘Quoted price for Aberdeen bypass is nowhere near true cost’

FIGURES for the cost and benefits of Aberdeen’s bypass have been dismissed as pure fantasy by the Green party.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:58

UKIP set to fight for seat in Aberdeen

A UKIP candidate will be among those standing in the Aberdeen Donside by-election.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:59

Aberdeen-based gun club slams plan to licence air weapons

AN ABERDEEN-BASED rifle club hit out today at possible moves to licence air weapons.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:57

Man whose car pinned woman against wall fined

A MAN who lost control of a car in an Aberdeen incident which left a woman pinned to a wall has been fined.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:58

Video: Aberdeen art student adds colour to city culture bid

AN ABERDEEN art student plans to paint himself different colours each day, as part of a unique new art exhibition.
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Published: 08/05/2013 09:56:55

18 killed as fuel tanker explodes in Mexico City

A PETROL tanker has exploded in Mexico City killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more.
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Published: 08/05/2013 07:46:39

‘Police visited Cleveland kidnap house twice’

NEIGHBOURS today said they called police on at least two occasions to check on the house where three women were being held.
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Published: 08/05/2013 10:11:17

Painting stolen from church altar in Edinburgh

A PAINTING has been stolen from the altar of an Edinburgh cathedral.
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Published: 08/05/2013 07:45:36

Hotel plan for former Aberdeen music store site

A WINE bar, bistro and new shops could be part of a hotel plan for Aberdeen’s Union Street, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:08:04

Aberdeen dad tells why night of glory turned to despair

AN ABERDEEN dad has revealed why what should have been one of his greatest ever nights turned into a tragedy.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:08:01

Plans to breathe new life into Aberdeen community

A FURTHER glimpse into plans to regenerate an Aberdeen community has been revealed.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:08:03

Aberdeen drivers angered by huge differences in cost of car insurance

MOTORISTS in some Aberdeen communities are paying hundreds of pounds more for their car insurance than nearby neighbours.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:08:02

North-east one of UK’s hottest spots

THE North-east was today one of the hottest places in the UK.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:49:02

Aberdeen schoolgirls’ misery at ban for uniform change

TWO pupils have been barred from their Aberdeen school awards ceremony and leaving dance after changing out of uniform on their last day and fleeing from senior teachers.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:13

Travellers deny moving blockage to enter Aberdeen site

A GROUP of Travellers has denied moving a blockade of boulders to gain access to a site in Aberdeen.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:14

Short list of bidders to build Aberdeen bypass revealed

THE final short list of bidders to build the Aberdeen bypass was announced today.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:43:57

Big Reunion takes Aberdeen by storm

ABERDEEN turned into a giant playground when the bands from the Big Reunion took the stage at the city’s AECC.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:15

Driver dies after car crashes with lorry

A DRIVER has died today in a crash between a car and a lorry.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:47:40

Queen to miss Sri Lanka summit for first time in 40 years

THE Queen will miss the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting for the first time since 1973, as the amount of long-haul travel she undertakes is reviewed.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:46:57

Bangladesh building collapse death toll passes 700

THE death toll from last month’s collapse of a building housing garment factories in Bangladesh has passed 700, police said today.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:45:55

Baby boy for comedian David Walliams

BRITAIN’S Got Talent star David Walliams has become a father for the first time.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:44:29

Climbers killed as volcano erupts in Philippines

ONE of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes spewed huge rocks and ash, killing at least five climbers and trapping more than a dozen others near the crater in its first eruption in three years.
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Published: 07/05/2013 13:45:54

Women found alive after years in captivity

THREE women who went missing around a decade ago had been tied up and held in a home in Cleveland, Ohio, before being found alive, police said.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:15

Police quiz Jimmy Tarbuck in child sex-abuse probe

VETERAN comedian Jimmy Tarbuck has been arrested in connection with a historic child sex abuse allegation, sources said.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:16

Alleged Auschwitz guard, 93, arrested by police

GERMAN authorities said they have arrested a 93-year-old alleged former Auschwitz guard who once lived in the US on suspicion of being an accessory to murder.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:15

Michael Higdon: ‘I don’t want to be remembered for arrest’

MICHAEL Higdon hopes his season will be remembered for being Scotland’s Player of the Year rather than his subsequent arrest.
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Published: 07/05/2013 10:10:16

Aberdeen man fighting for life after alleged hit and run

A MAN was today charged with attempted murder after a 27-year-old from Aberdeen was allegedly struck by a car.
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Published: 06/05/2013 14:02:09

Schoolboys among worst car thieves in North-east

THREE of the worst car thieves in the North-east are schoolboys, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:03:33

Man found badly hurt in Aberdeen school playground

POLICE swooped on an Aberdeen school after a man was discovered injured in the playground.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:03:34

Fake police Twitter account shut down

A TWITTER account parodying the police has been shut down after a complaint from officers.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:03:34

Bikers taken to Aberdeen hospital after road crash

TWO motorcyclists were taken to hospital in Aberdeen after being involved in a crash.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:03:33

Friday alcohol ban on Aberdeen trains to England

RAIL bosses have launched a Friday booze ban on trains travelling Aberdeen to England in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:13

New court date set for Aberdeen embezzler

A MAN who embezzled thousands from an Aberdeen nightspot has had his sentence delayed.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:13

Aberdeen man made homophobic comments at police HQ

A MAN has admitted making homophobic comments at police headquarters.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:14

Building firm seeks legal action to remove Travellers from land

A BUILDING company today revealed it was taking court action against Travellers who have pitched up on its land.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:14

Aberdeen’s May Day parade ‘one of city’s biggest’

HUNDREDS took to the streets in what is being billed as one of the biggest May Day parades in the city.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:14

Aberdeen runners remember victims of Boston bombing

RUNNERS across the North-east have paid tribute to the victims of the Boston bombing.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:15

Picture gallery and video: Fun in sun for Aberdeen families at fundraiser day

ABERDEEN sun-seekers were treated to a fun day in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:06:41

Michael Higdon arrested over alleged assault

FOOTBALLER Michael Higdon was arrested today over an alleged assault hours after being crowned Scotland Player of the Year.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:15:14

Police name dad killed in speedboat accident

THE father who was killed in a speedboat accident which also left his eight-year-old daughter dead was named by police today.
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Published: 06/05/2013 07:46:00

Girl, 12, raped in play park

POLICE have launched a hunt for a man who raped a 12-year-old girl in woodland at a play park.
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Published: 06/05/2013 07:46:00

Prison van fugitive back in police custody

A FUGITIVE who went on the run after he was sprung from a prison van is back in police custody.
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Published: 06/05/2013 07:46:00

Equalities Minister Jo Swinson has allergic reaction to biscuit

EQUALITIES minister Jo Swinson has praised hospital staff after she needed treatment following an allergic reaction to a biscuit.
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Published: 06/05/2013 10:05:16

Scientists claim they ‘could cure grey hair’

A CURE for grey hair which means millions will be able to throw away messy dyes could be available in the future, researchers have said.
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Published: 06/05/2013 12:22:58

Five women die in limousine fire

FIVE women were killed when their limousine caught fire as they were heading to a party in California.
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Published: 06/05/2013 07:47:26

Police storm homes of alleged Aberdeen car thieves

POLICE in Aberdeen have launched a major crackdown on car thieves.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:28:23

Travellers pitch up behind Aberdeen supermarket

TRAVELLERS have pitched up on land behind an Aberdeen supermarket.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:28:23

Biker taken to hospital after Aberdeen crash

A MAN was taken to hospital after crash in Aberdeen.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:29:20

Aberdeen man hit police officer on head with metal pole

AN ABERDEEN man who struck a police officer on the head with a metal pole has been locked up for four months.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:28:23

Aberdeen drivers caught ignoring red lights

IRRESPONSIBLE driving in Aberdeen has been deemed “disappointing” by police after more motorists were caught skipping red lights.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:29:20

Aberdeen man broke student’s jaw in nightclub attack

A MAN has been jailed for carrying out a “nasty” attack on a student at an Aberdeen nightclub.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:29:20

Simon Rimmer to don kilt for Taste of Grampian festival

A CELEBRITY chef has promised to go full out Scottish at a North-east food and drink festival.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:28:28

Evans says allegations ‘totally false’

DEPUTY House of Commons Speaker Nigel Evans has spoken for the first time about his arrest on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, saying the claims are “completely false”.
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Published: 05/05/2013 17:27:46

Damascus military facilities ‘hit by Israel rockets’

SYRIA has accused Israel of launching rocket attacks on Damascus, after a night of huge explosions near the city.
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Published: 05/05/2013 13:08:40

T In The Park roadshow heading for Aberdeen

A TASTE of T In The Park is heading for Aberdeen as the music festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a Scotland-wide roadshow.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:28:28

April murder suspect ‘tried to befriend her sister on Facebook’

APRIL Jones murder suspect Mark Bridger had tried to befriend her teenage sister on Facebook, a court heard.
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Published: 04/05/2013 07:29:21

Man killed by train on Aberdeen to Inverness line

A MAN, 58, was killed after being hit by a train north of Aberdeen.
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Published: 03/05/2013 13:54:19

£30 million plan to revamp Aberdeen’s Capitol Theatre

IMAGES were unveiled today for the proposed revamp of a historic Aberdeen theatre on Union Street.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:18:48

Two injured in car crash on North-east road

TWO people were injured today in a two-car crash on a North-east road.
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Published: 03/05/2013 13:54:19

North-east woman crashed car while twice alcohol limit

A NORTH-EAST woman has been banned from the road for a year after getting behind the wheel while double the alcohol limit.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:13

Man banned from Aberdeen nightspots after punching club worker

A MAN has been banned from a host of Aberdeen nightspots after attacking a member of staff at a club.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:18:49

Eddie Izzard shines at Aberdeen gig

EDDIE Izzard kept his audience entranced with a hugely entertaining performance at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:18:50

Police target Aberdeen homes in crackdown on violent crime

POLICE today hit the streets in Aberdeen as part of a blitz against violent criminals.
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Published: 03/05/2013 13:55:29

Competition launched to find best curry in Aberdeen area

A NEW competition has been launched to find the best curry in the Aberdeen area – and give charity a boost.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:18:52

Woman taken to hospital after crash in North-east

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash on the A952 between Mintlaw and Toll of Birness road.
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Published: 03/05/2013 13:55:29

North-east litterbugs go unpunished as Aberdeen offenders fined

LITTERBUGS across most of the North-east have gone unpunished, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:15

Aberdeen man carried knife ‘for protection against gang’

AN ABERDEEN man caught with a knife in public claimed he needed to carry the weapon for protection against a gang of youths who “terrorised” him.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:15

North-east town could be in line for road train

A NORTH-EAST coastal town is on track for its very own tourist road train.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:16

Award delight for mum and son behind Aberdeen hair salon

A MUM and son who run an Aberdeen hair salon have picked up a national award.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:16

California wildfires force fresh evacuations

FIREFIGHTERS battling a huge Southern California wildfire have ordered new evacuations in a neighbourhood overlooking canyons where flames are surging.
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Published: 03/05/2013 20:39:49

North-east bar boss nominated for award

A NORTH-EAST publican has been nominated for the UK Licensee of the Year award.
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Published: 03/05/2013 10:31:16
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