Joy as six seamen stranded in Aberdeen for 17 months fly home
Six crew members of the marooned Malaviya Seven vessel have finally flown home to their families and loved ones.
Aberdeen City Council pulls plug on bid for 2022 Tall Ships Race
Aberdeen councillors have unanimously agreed not to bid for the 2022 Tall Ships Race.
Councillors vote to make £5,000 offer to buy land needed to dual Aberdeen road
A political row broke out between councillors over plans to purchase a 40ft strip of land from the Scottish Government.
SNP says probe into wall row ‘not good enough’ after it reveals catalogue of failures
The SNP has claimed an investigation into public money spent on a wall belonging to the family of a former councillor raise “more questions than answers”.
Survey to help target employment support now covers Aberdeen
A study examining issues affecting people living in Aberdeen’s most deprived areas has been broadened to take in the whole city.
Feasibility study to look at improving disability access at Aberdeenshire train station
Members of the Nestrans board unanimously agreed to commission a feasibility study to improve disabled access at a North-east train station.
Crossroads and bus lane among ideas to cut traffic queues on Aberdeen commuter route
Creating a new bus lane or removing a roundabout are among the options still on the table in a bid to help improve traffic flow on a busy Aberdeen road.
Scottish Government ‘failed Aberdeen again’ as city misses out on 750 jobs
A decision not to locate Scotland’s new social security agency in the North-east has led to claims the Scottish Government has “failed Aberdeen again”.
Aberdeen councillors set to take close look at homes bid
Plans for a major new residential development in Aberdeen are set to be scrutinised by councillors this week.
Cash from council could put bus services back on track in three areas of Granite City
Three communities that lack public transport may get council-supported bus services, if proposals are agreed next week.
Aberdeen festive light plan given go-ahead
Plans to light up part of Aberdeen over the festive period have been given the go-ahead.
Aberdeen council backs strengthened rules to keep knives out of pupils’ hands
A stronger policy to crack down on weapons in Aberdeen’s schools has been unanimously approved by councillors.
Kingsford Stadium would mean loss of ‘last piece of green space’ say community councils
Community councils near the proposed new stadium at Kingsford have today said the plans would result in the loss of the "last piece of green space" in the area.
Kingsford Stadium ‘will change people’s lives for the better’ say Dons
A new Dons stadium at Kingsford would change people’s lives for the better, a public hearing into the controversial plans was told today.
Hearing into Kingsford stadium gets under way
A hearing into plans for a new £50 million Dons stadium is underway.
Aberdeen man thanks couple for saving his life after heart attack in Malta
An Aberdeen man today thanked the couple who “brought him back to life” after he collapsed while returning pool towels on holiday.
Approval granted for new substation to transfer electricity from floating North Sea windfarm
Plans to build a new substation to transfer electricity from the world’s largest floating windfarm have been given the go-ahead.
£107 million Marischal Square development nears completion
The construction of the £107 million Marischal Square development is nearing completion.
Road to close for five days of resurfacing
A busy Aberdeen road is set to be shut for five days.
Campaign on track for mental health issues
A suicide prevention group said today that it wants to spread the message that “it is okay” to speak openly about mental health problems.
New statue of Rob Roy to be unveiled at Aberdeen burn
The replacement for a well-known Aberdeen landmark will be officially unveiled next week.
Report urges free childcare shake-up to avoid shortfall
Aberdeen City Council will need to make changes or risk falling 2.9 million hours short for funded childcare places by 2020.
Final breakdown of votes for and against Kingsford stadium revealed
More than 10,000 people have officially given their views on the Dons £50 million Kingsford stadium plans - and the result is closer than you’d think.
One injured after car and motorbike crash on Aberdeen road
One person has suffered a minor injury after a car and motorbike crash on a busy Aberdeen road.
Decision to be made on accessible taxis in Aberdeen
Councillors will be asked to push ahead with plans to make all taxis in Aberdeen wheelchair accessible by June next year.
Ban on food vans trading close to Aberdeen schools may be lifted after ruling
A policy that prevents street traders selling food and drinks near Aberdeen schools may be scrapped.
Aberdeen gym’s membership sees ‘astounding’ increase after £1 million refit
An Aberdeen gym has seen its membership jump 465% following a £1 million refit.
Two teens charged following crash involving eight-year-old boy
Two teenagers are due to appear in court today following a crash involving an eight-year-old boy and a moped.
Car overturns at junction with major Aberdeen road
Emergency services were called after a car overturned near a busy Aberdeen road today.
Dons claim three stadium bids have cost club £5 million
Applications to build a new stadium have cost Aberdeen Football Club in the region of £5 million, it has been revealed.