Works to be carried out to fix Aberdeen footpath following flooding
Work to fix an Aberdeen footpath is to be carried out this week, after bad flooding in August caused significant damage.
Watch: North-east head teacher urges pupils to stay safe with Doric video
"Dae fit yer telt. I ken we're a' scunnered but if we dinnae act now, well Christmas is scuppered. "Keep yer hands clean, wi water and soap and far ye can, bide awa fae ither folk."
North-east MSPs have welcomed vaccine progress
Two north-east MSPs have welcomed news that the first Covid-19 vaccines could be given as early as next month in Scotland.
Aberdeen city council aims to fulfil new funded nursery hours by summer
The city council aims to roll out increased hours for children at nurseries in Aberdeen after the summer holidays next year.
Food fund supports vital north-east projects during Covid pandemic
Essential food funding has helped to benefit north-east residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen Beach: Motorists diverted through city as road closed for work to remove cycle lanes
A busy Aberdeen road is shut for up to a month during work to remove temporary cycle lanes.
Council predicts income from Aberdeenshire car parks will be slashed when charges resume in January
Aberdeenshire Council confirmed it would begin charging motorists for using car parks across the region again from January, but they expect income to be only 30% of normal levels.
Young people leaving education in Aberdeen now are ‘worse off than those pre-lockdown’
The report stated there was widespread agreement that those who leave education over the next few years "will be more negatively impacted than their peers who left school pre-lockdown."
Third Aberdeen bar ordered to remove TVs by council
A third bar in Aberdeen has been asked to remove its TVs.
Former French school to be used by Aberdeen academy pupils
The former Total French school building is to be used as an extension to an Aberdeen academy.
Adoption Week Scotland: Adoption process helped north-east family make special memories
Jackie began fostering Sadie when she was only three-years-old. She originally intended to provide a supportive foster placement to her until she was matched with her forever family. As part of Adoption Week Scotland, they've shared their story.
North-east council helps deliver more than 4,000 devices to pupils
Aberdeenshire Council has handed out 4,100 devices including 2,725 Chromebooks and 1,375 iPads to youngsters across the region to ensure they were able to work from home when needed.
Union raises concerns over job cuts at Aberdeen paper mill
A trade union has raised concerns over the future of 74 jobs which could be cut at Aberdeen's historic paper mill.
Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens project might not be complete until February 2022
It could be February 2022 before Aberdeen's long-awaited Union Terrace Gardens are reopened, council officers have said.
Glimmer of hope for north-east that Covid restrictions could be lowered in future
Business and council chiefs told of their relief the north-east will stay in level 2 - but the first minister has warned about rising cases in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
North-east councillors to discuss plans for community councils
Councillors have been recommended to approve proposed changes to community councils when they meet this week.
Major Aberdeen road to shut for almost four weeks while controversial cycle lanes removed
A busy Aberdeen road is set to shut for almost a month during work to remove temporary cycle lanes.
Around 74 jobs could be cut at Aberdeen’s historic Stoneywood Mill
A total of 74 jobs could be cut at an Aberdeen paper mill, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen family back charity Christmas campaign
An Aberdeen family have backed a new Christmas campaign launched by a children's charity.
Aberdeen hoping to become Unicef child friendly city
Aberdeen City Council is hoping to become recognised as a 'child friendly city' by Unicef.
Aberdeen children’s charity launches Christmas appeal
An Aberdeen-based children's charity has today launched its Christmas campaign.
North-east MP launches campaign highlighting problems getting access to cash
A report earlier this year highlighted that the number of people using cash machines in April in some parts of the north-east had dropped by 73%.
Site of sinking Aberdeen flats to be turned into community space
The site of a number of flats in Aberdeen which are to be demolished due to subsidence could be turned into community-use land instead.
Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel announces voluntary liquidation with 68 redundancies
A north-east hotel has been placed into liquidation with the loss of 68 jobs.
New report highlights major archaeological projects across north-east
Major discoveries made in the three-year period of the strategy include an Iron Age hillfort at Huntly, an Iron Age settlement at Cruden Bay, an Iron Age cemetery and settlement at Inverurie, Palaeolithic flints along Deeside, a prehistoric building at Aden Country Park and a Bronze Agee cemetery at Carnoustie, which is also included under Aberdeenshire Council's remit.
Number of job-seekers in north-east up by more than 120% on last year
The number of claimants looking for work in the north-east has risen by more than 120% in the past year.
Main construction work on new £40m Aberdeen BioHub to begin next year
The main construction phase of a new £40m BioHub for Aberdeen is expected to begin next year.
Spaces for People: Cycle groups call for U-turn on decision to remove cycle lanes at Aberdeen beach
Three north-east cycle groups have written to Aberdeen City Council's co-leaders urging them to reconsider the removal of cycle paths at the beach.
Mobile speed cameras to be installed in north-east town
Figures show that since 2013, there have been four recorded collisions with injuries on the stretch, as well as one serious injury.
Aberdeen teachers told to turn off coronavirus track and trace apps at school
The first minister and a trade union have criticised the city council after teachers were asked to disable the track and trace app when working.