More than £500,000 set aside for young carers in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council has committed more than half a million pounds to commission a service for young carers along with a grant scheme.
Concern of rent going unpaid due to changes in Aberdeen
A new benefit set to be fully rolled out across the city next month could lead to an increased risk of owing rent, according to a new report.
Hearing into Aberdeen drive-thru proposals near Kingsford
A public hearing is to take place into controversial plans to build three new restaurants on the outskirts of Aberdeen.
Transparency plea over repair work to Aberdeen bypass after event
A call has been made for more transparency over repairs to a section of the new Aberdeen bypass as new images reveal the scale.
Bosses at Trump’s north-east golf course hit out at lack of signs on AWPR
Bosses at Donald Trump’s north-east golf course claim they have been “cut off” by a lack of signage on the new AWPR.
New section of Aberdeen bypass could open early next month
A traffic order lodged by Aberdeen City Council suggests a new section of the AWPR could open early next month.
North-east businesses donate £40,000 to help road safety event
Two north-east businesses have pledged £40,000 between them to ensure the future of a road safety event.
Council scraps fee to encourage development in Aberdeen city centre
Developers no longer have to pay affordable housing contributions if building homes in Aberdeen city centre, following a new policy move.
Aberdeen council identifies 370 posts going in bid to save £10 million
Aberdeen City Council has identified the posts which will be lost in a bid to save more than £10 million.
Court informed of Scottish Government’s challenge against former First Minister Alex Salmond
The Scottish Government has formally notified the Court of Session today that they intend to challenge Alex Salmond’s judicial review against them.
£154 million black hole as Aberdeen rents increase
Opposition councillors have criticised Aberdeen council’s ruling coalition for failing to stick to a housing plan – claiming it has resulted in a £154 million black hole.
Councillors back bid to demolish historic Aberdeen landmark
Councillors have approved plans to flatten a historic Aberdeen landmark to make way for a £100 million “urban village”.
Call for action as Aberdeenshire named one of the worst areas for broadband speeds in country
There has been a call for speedy action after the revelation Aberdeenshire is among the worst areas for broadband speeds in the country.
Funds for affordable housing in Aberdeen agreed
Funding proposals for affordable housing in Aberdeen have been agreed.
Delay in verdict on Lee McAllister and Parkhill Garden Centre’s battle for site
A decision on who will take over a site at the centre of a clash between Aberdeen’s most famous boxer and a local garden centre has been delayed.
Trial run for free parking in Aberdeen city centre
Parking is to be free after 5pm in parts of Aberdeen city centre for a trial period.
Key section of Aberdeen bypass ‘was ready to open weeks ago’
According to a project source, the road could have opened last month but didn’t, in order to accommodate Go North East – which welcomed thousands of people including pedestrians and cyclists to the route.
New plans to revamp Aberdeen market and former BHS store
Aberdeen's indoor market and former BHS store could be transformed under new plans.
Aberdeen cancer support charity to host talk on healthy eating
An Aberdeen cancer support centre will welcome a dietician to give advice at one of its coffee mornings.
Part of Aberdeen Town House could be demolished
Proposals have been put forward to relocate Aberdeen Sheriff Court and demolish part of the Town House to make way for a new £150 million residential quarter.
North-east councillor to remain suspended until June 2019
An Aberdeen councillor has been suspended by the Scottish Conservative party until next year.
Police warn north-east pupils after scissors included in Back to School packs
School pupils across the north-east have been warned not to bring in scissors which were included in a Back to School stationery pack.
Union in call to speed up asbestos probe at Aberdeen school
A union has called for an investigation into asbestos exposure to be completed “sooner rather than later”.
Free insulation for Aberdeen homeowners
A new £122,000 home insulation programme has been unveiled in Aberdeen.
Oil and gas firm to move into Aberdeen city centre offices
An oil and gas service company is expected to be the next occupant of a new city centre office and leisure development.
Plans to build 130 affordable homes at Aberdeen industrial estate approved
Plans have been approved to build 130 affordable homes within an industrial estate.
Council has £7 million funds set aside to meet repair of Aberdeen buildings
More than £7 million has been set aside to carry out repairs to 64 council buildings across the city as part of an overall £27 million three-year programme.
North-east residents have two weeks to give views on recycling service
Residents in Aberdeenshire have around two weeks left to give their views on proposed changes to the area’s recycling and waste services.
MSP: Major lessons need to be learned after planners back bid to demolish Aberdeen landmark
An MSP has said “major lessons” need to be learned after it emerged planners have recommended flattening an Aberdeen landmark.
Wife of north-east man who almost died after heart stopped raises £2,500 for new defibrillator
The wife of a man who almost died after his heart stopped for seven minutes has raised more than £2,500 for a new defibrillator to “save another life”.