New Aberdeen kirk crypt will house 2,000 skeletons
Plans to create a crypt to house thousands of human remains inside an Aberdeen kirk have been given the go-ahead.
These are the 15 sites in Aberdeen earmarked for new homes by council bosses
A total of 15 sites across Aberdeen have been earmarked to develop new homes, according to a report.
North-east women urged to take smear test
A health boss has urged women across the north-east to take their smear test.
Work on Aberdeen bypass now complete … but safety checks still need to be carried out
Pressure is mounting on contractors, with the target date to open the final section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) of the end of January now just over a week away.
Aberdeen achieves Fairtrade city award
Aberdeen City Council has achieved Fairtrade city status for another two years.
Rainbow lanyards to help promote equal rights
Staff from a north-east social enterprise are to be given rainbow lanyards to promote equal rights and safety.
More north-east buildings to get free sanitary products after £4m funding boost confirmed
North-east councils have welcomed a £4 million fund to increase the number of places where free sanitary products are provided.
Children feel safe, nurtured and included at north-east nursery – inspectors
Inspectors have praised staff at a north-east nursery for making children feel safe, nurtured and included.
Could these former north-east school sites be transformed into health centres?
NHS Grampian has identified seven locations which could be used to develop GP surgeries and medical centres in the future.
Plans in pipeline for cycle and walk routes linking north-east towns
A public consultation has started to find out people’s views into possible routes for a new cycle and pedestrian link.
Mill in Aberdeen whose owners entered administration ‘working to secure new buyer in coming weeks’ – boss
The manager of an Aberdeen paper mill whose owners were put into administration said today that they are committed to securing a buyer in the “coming weeks”.
Councillors to discuss makeover of north-east travellers’ site
Plans to redevelop a travellers’ site will be put before councillors next week.
Developer lodges bid to scrap affordable flats at site of former Aberdeen offices
A developer has launched a bid to no longer provide affordable homes as part of plans to transform a former office building.
Survey into safety of pupils travelling to and from new Aberdeen academy
Safety concerns had been raised by parents over pupils walking from Cove to the new Lochside Academy at Nigg.
Kick-off plan for new Aberdeen football project
A business case behind the creation of Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court will go before councillors for their approval next week.
North-east councillors asked to back move to change bin collections to once every three weeks
Plans to reduce non-recyclable bin collections across Aberdeenshire to every three weeks could be approved next week.
Scheme to fast-track homes for Aberdeen’s homeless approved
A new initiative to fast-track homeless people in Aberdeen into permanent accommodation has been approved.
Concerns as autistic children in Aberdeen missing school
Many autistic children across Aberdeen are missing “significant and concerning” amounts of school, a group supporting kids with additional support needs has claimed.
MP welcomes new Aberdeen flights to Amsterdam
An MP has welcomed an increase to the number of flights from the north-east to Amsterdam.
Taskforce to be considered to secure future of Stoneywood paper mill
The First Minister has today confirmed she will ask the Minister for Business to consider whether a taskforce should be set up to help a troubled Aberdeen papermill stay in operation.
Green light for Aberdeen pub’s late-night opening plans
An Aberdeen community's pub has been granted permission to stay open an hour later on Friday and Saturday nights.
£10m revamp will transform former Aberdeen hospital site into luxury hotel
A historic Aberdeen hospital building is set to undergo a £10 million refurbishment and reopen as a top-class hotel.
Permission granted for bars in Aberdeen city centre to stay open until 3am
Bars across Aberdeen city centre have been granted permission to stay open until 3am despite widespread criticism from nightclub operators.
Aberdeen hotel granted licence to sell alcohol in new extension
An Aberdeen hotel has been granted permission to sell alcohol in its new extension which will open this year.
Council calls for Aberdeen to keep £28 million in rates
City council leaders have written to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay calling for Aberdeen to retain £28 million in business rates.
North-east aquarium joins global effort to combat plastic pollution
A north-east aquarium is joining others from around the world to tackle plastic pollution.
Parking restrictions could improve safety at Aberdeen bridge
New parking restrictions could soon be introduced to improve visibility over an Aberdeen bridge.
Suspended Tory councillor could lose role as Aberdeen’s depute provost
A Tory councillor suspended over sexual harassment allegations could be formally removed as depute provost in March.
Bid to raise fostering and adoption allowances in Aberdeen
Councillors are being asked to increase fostering and adoption allowances by 3% when they meet this week.
New NHS Grampian boss wants focus on patient involvement
The newly-appointed chairwoman of NHS Grampian has said she wants to focus on the involvement of patients.