Cycling equipment donated to two north-east groups
The Scottish Transport Secretary has donated bikes and helmets to two north-east organisations.
Aberdeen council to stop posting food caddy liners to residents
Food caddy liners will no longer be posted to residents across Aberdeen from next month.
Oil giant BP ploughs £1 million into new exhibition spaces at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Oil firm BP today announced a £1 million investment in Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Call to make Aberdeen’s ‘hazardous’ Castlegate accessible to those with disabilities
Campaigners say Aberdeen’s Castlegate can be “impossible” to access for those with a range of disabilities including visually impaired people, those with mobility issues and wheelchair users.
Temporary traffic lights on Aberdeen city centre street
Temporary traffic signals will be in use until next week on a city centre road.
Plans for new cemetery in north-east town approved
Plans to build a new cemetery in a north-east town have received unanimous approval.
‘Abuse of power’ claim over decision on Aberdeen’s Broad Street
A councillor has hit out at a city committee convener accusing him of an “abuse of power” at a recent local authority meeting.
North-east primary school praised in inspection
Staff have been praised following a recent inspection of a school.
EXCLUSIVE: Bid to bring UK’s biggest bike race to Aberdeen
Talks are taking place to bring the UK’s largest professional bike race to the north-east.
Meeting to discuss future of north-east bridge
A public drop-in event will be held next week to discuss the future of a road bridge.
Plans to turn former Aberdeen office into funeral parlour
Plans have been approved to turn a former Aberdeen office into a funeral parlour.
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village ‘better than last year’
More than 70% of visitors surveyed at Aberdeen’s Christmas Village said it was “better or much better” last year.
Sturgeon praises benefits of Aberdeen bypass
The First Minister has hailed the AWPR as “transformative” for the region with initial estimates showing the new route has cut journey times by half.
Work of Marie Curie charity praised by north-east MSP
A north-east MSP has praised a charity for making more than 6,000 palliative care visits across the north-east.
Have your say on future of transport in north-east
A regional transport body is looking for the public’s input to shape its long-term vision for travel in the north-east.
Bin it! North-east school kids encouraged to keep environment litter-free
A national tour has paid a visit to the north-east to encourage pupils to keep their environment litter-free.
Scottish Fishing Safety Group created in Aberdeen
A GROUP has been created to advise on health and safety on Scottish commercial fishing vessels.
How to foster a child in the north-east
THERE are many ways to get in touch to express an interest in fostering a child in Aberdeenshire.
Refuse workers to get head torches if late-night Aberdeen bin collections are approved
It has emerged that additional lights would be fitted to vehicles and head torches issued to workers to combat concerns over operating in the dark.
Concerns north-east teachers impacted by Brexit
Concerns have been raised over the impact of Brexit after new figures revealed more than 100 teachers in the city are non-UK EU nationals.
Two new Aberdeen hotels granted permission to serve alcohol
A 200-bedroom Hilton and a 150-bedroom Aloft were both granted permission to sell alcohol until 1am Monday to Sunday.
Trade union stalwart Tommy Campbell’s fight started with fatal shooting
It was a fatal shooting in his native Ireland that gave north-east trade unionist Tommy Campbell his first experience of campaigning for change.
Aberdeen councillor vows not to pay £30 garden waste charge
An Aberdeen councillor today vowed not to pay a new £30 charge for garden waste collections.
Information event to help potential Aberdeen foster carers
A special information event for potential foster carers is taking place at an Aberdeen community centre this week.
Video: Investigation works to be carried out at A90 junction
Eight weeks of ground investigations are to get under way at a busy north-east junction from Monday.
Aberdeen hotel seeks approval for rooftop terrace bar
A hotel chain has applied for permission to serve alcohol at a new hotel’s rooftop terrace.
Council co-leaders explain reasons behind Aberdeen’s new £30 garden waste charge
As controversy continues over a new £30 brown bin charge being introduced, Aberdeen City Council co-leaders Jenny Laing and Douglas Lumsden tell readers why they made the decision.
Calls for increased security at derelict buildings after Victoria Road School fire
The leader of a conservation project has urged Aberdeen's city leaders to enhance security at derlict buildings following a fire at a historic school.
Mexico op could be north-east mum’s last hope to get back on her feet
A north-east multiple sclerosis sufferer who fears she may never stand again has appealed for help to fund a trip to Mexico for life-changing treatment.
Aberdeen MSP praises city’s ties with Poland
An Aberdeen MSP has praised an organisation for strengthening cultural ties between Poland and Scotland.