Plans to demolish buildings at historic Aberdeen mansion given backing
Plans to demolish two buildings on the site of a historic Aberdeen mansion have been backed by council planners.
Aberdeen council’s plan for new-look logo branded ‘vanity project’ by opposition politicians
A plan to roll-out a new rebranded council logo has been dismissed as a “vanity project” by opposition councillors.
Watch: Tears after former north-east care home destroyed in fire
Eyewitnesses have described the moment an old north-east care home was destroyed in a fire.
Buildings in heart of Aberdeen set for £500,000 revamp work
An Aberdeen city centre monument is to be restored and buildings on Union Street repaired in a bid to regenerate the heart of the city.
Historic Aberdeen home could become student pub after planners give backing
An application to turn an 18th century house in Aberdeen into a pub has been recommended for approval.
Nine Aberdeen Labour councillors’ suspensions kept under review
Nine Labour councillors will have their suspension kept under review, after a meeting of party chiefs.
Watch: Major investigation to get underway after fire destroys former North-east care home
A major investigation involving police and fire chiefs was due to get under way today after a blaze ripped through a former care home.
Garden designs for memorial to victims and families of Aberdeen baby ashes scandal unveiled
Designs have been finalised for a memorial dedicated to victims and families affected by the Aberdeen baby ashes scandal.
Suspended Aberdeen councillors’ future to be discussed in committee meeting
Party chiefs are set to discuss the fate of nine suspended Aberdeen Labour councillors tomorrow, the Evening Express can reveal.
Minister visits North-east fishing firm as he pledges to raise rates issue
A Scottish Minister has pledged to raise the issue of soaring business rates within the fish processing industry, following a visit to the North-east.
Council to investigate calls for cycle lane on Aberdeen’s Union Street
Council chiefs are set to investigate a request to set up a segregated cycle path on Aberdeen’s Union Street.
Council to carry out traffic surveys over plan to ban cars on eight Aberdeen streets overnight
New traffic surveys are set to be carried out into proposals to pedestrianise eight Aberdeen streets in the evenings.
Reminder to Aberdeen residents to cut back foliage from pavements and roads
Residents in Aberdeen are being urged to cut back foliage from pavements and roads to ensure people have a clear passageway.
Aberdeen could follow New York, Paris and Barcelona with creation of tourist tax
The creation of an Aberdeen tourist tax is one of the proposals being considered as part of a cultural action plan for Aberdeen.
NHS and Royal Bank of Scotland in talks over move to Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
The NHS and Royal Bank of Scotland are both eyeing a move into Marischal Square, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Aberdeen City Council set to begin staff cuts in effort to save more than £10m in budget
A union boss today called for “open and honest information” on how many jobs will be lost at Aberdeen City Council and where they will fall.
Aberdeen City Council to roll out new logo amid ‘identity’ fears
Aberdeen City Council is set to roll out a new crest as part of a rebranding of the organisation after a lack of “coherent and clear visual identity”.
Councillors angry at Aberdeen airport plan to hit all taxi drivers with £2 fee
A plan to allow airport taxi drivers to pass on a drop-off charge to passengers is a way to “rip off a larger percentage” of residents, according to claims by a councillor.
Dolly Parton plays part in inspiring Aberdeen schoolkids to read
More than 1,300 books have been gifted to some of Aberdeen's poorest children as part of a scheme delivered by country and western star Dolly Parton.
Council urges Aberdeen businesses to get involved in elite cycling event next month
Businesses are being invited to saddle up and help to turn Aberdeen into a cycling hub when an elite event returns next month.
Here’s how much top bosses at North-east councils earned in 2016/17
At Aberdeen City Council a total of eight council employees cost the taxpayer more than £100,000 a year – including pension and other payments.
Call for all taxi drivers in Aberdeen to be balloted over bid to increase fares
A union chief has called for all taxi drivers in Aberdeen to be balloted over a potential move to increase fares by 5%.
Aberdeen council spin doctor given ‘eye-watering’ £63,000 pay-off after only two-and-a-half years in post
A former Aberdeen City Council spin doctor received a pay-off of more than £63,000, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Aberdeen woman to pedal up case for cycle lane on Union Street
A petition to create a segregated cycle path on Union Street is set to be discussed by councillors this week.
Plans to turn former Aberdeen sandwich shop into takeaway approved
Plans have been approved to change the use of a sandwich shop into a hot food takeaway.
North-east residents urged to download Purple Alert app to help dementia sufferers
NHS Grampian is encouraging people across the North-east to download a new app designed to help those suffering from dementia.
North-east woman to take on London Marathon in honour of her father
A North-east woman will be putting her best foot forward at the London Marathon later this month for a sight loss charity.
Funding open for flood-hit communities
An energy company has announced a £220,000 fund to help flood-hit communities improve their resilience to flooding.
Aberdeen sports centre to close while £250,000 renovations begin
A sports centre is set to close for four weeks next month, as work begins on a £250,000 renovation project.
North-east community council chief quits in wake of anti-Kingsford group revelations
The chairman of a community council has stepped down in the wake of revelations about an anti-Kingsford Stadium protest group.