Search for relatives of Gordon Highlander hero on the games field – and in war
A team of “war detectives” have set their sights on the north-east in a bid to track down descendants of a brave Gordon Highlander killed in the First World War.
80 years ago rationing was introduced in Britain – here’s how the north-east reacted in 1940
Branded as a “fair share for all” amid fears of nationwide food shortages, ration books were first issued 80 years ago today as part of measures in World War Two.
Dates for your diary: Last post dates for Christmas in the north-east
Royal Mail has reminded north-east customers to post their festive mail ahead of the cut-off dates.
North-east dentist lodges plans to extend premises into empty shop next door
Plans have been lodged to expand a dental practice into an empty shop unit.
Scottish fire chief’s bonfire night safety plea
Alongside the fun and enjoyment, the fire service is warning that the evening can bring significant safety risks and have a damaging impact on others.
Search on for family of WW2 soldier who died in Aberdeen
Descendants of a Second World War soldier who died in mysterious circumstances are being sought in a bid to remember him.
How everyday Aberdonians prepared for World War Two
Little over two decades on from the conclusion of “the war to end all wars”, Great Britain was once again galvanising itself for conflict.
Bid to trace family of First World War soldier
Lance-Corporal Vincent Alexander Loecliffe Dawson served with the 1st/4th battalion Royal Scots during the conflict, but died from tuberculosis on December 11 1919 at the City Hospital in Aberdeen.
Visitors to north-east park urged to cut speed to protect baby animals
People driving to a popular country park have been urged to lower their speed in a bid to protect baby animals.
Student ready to take on Great Aberdeen Run
Student Lisa Hollstein is completing an internship at Aberdeen University and will be taking part in the 10k before heading home to Germany where she studies nutritional science in Potsdam.
Runner targets PB and charity cash at Great Aberdeen Run
Runners from more than 20 countries beyond the UK will be lining up on the start line for next month’s Simply Health Great Aberdeen Run half-marathon and 10k. The majority are from elsewhere in Europe, but some are travelling from as far afield as Australia, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica.
How we reported the moon landing 50 years ago
It was 50 years ago today that Neil Armstrong stepped off the Eagle lunar module and into the history books.
D-Day 75th Anniversary: How events unfolded as ships gathered off Normandy coast ready for invasion of Allies
This minute-by-minute account of D-Day was written by a war reporter aboard a British destroyer.
Vandals cause more than £2,000 of damage at north-east schools
Yobs vandalised 13 north-east schools in the Easter holidays, new figures show.
Community council plea for new members
A community council is looking for new members to help represent their town.
Litter pick will help north-east town look blooming best
An environmental group is seeking volunteers to help clear up a north-east community ahead of a prestigious horticulture competition.
Ceremony to mark new fishing season on River Don
The opening of this year’s salmon fishing season on the River Don is to be marked with a special procession.
Spreading festive cheer across the north-east with colourful Xmas jumpers
People across the north-east have been getting into the festive spirit by sporting their most cringeworthy and colourful Christmas jumpers.
Police called to two-car crash on north-east road
Police have been called to a two-car crash in the north-east.
Roll of Honour remembers north-east war dead
To mark 100 years since the World War One Armistice, we've compiled lists of those from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who lost their lives. Lest We Forget.
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van on Aberdeen road
A woman in her 20s was taken to hospital after being struck by a van in Aberdeen.
Remembering 1916: ‘Within minutes of certain death’
Speaking to the EE in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a surviving soldier’s son shared his dad’s poignant experiences.
WW1: Scottish troops braved the kilt in all weathers
Speaking to the Imperial War Museum, as part of its voices of the First World War series, NCO J Reid recalled the Gordon Highlanders’ cold winters in kilts.
Remembering 1915: The long road home on leave
Servicemen and women would often be away on active service for months on end with only a few days’ respite on leave at home.
WW1: The Aberdeen boy who kept enlisting
An Aberdeen teenager’s determination to follow in his soldier father’s footsteps saw him enlist at the age of just 15 years old.
North-east soldier tells of ‘excitement’ of first night in the trenches
Writing home on December 21 1914 after seven weeks in the trenches, AJ Phillips, a former member of 4th Aberdeen Company Boys’ Brigade, spoke of being “sent practically right into the firing line at once”.
Remembering 1914: How the Evening Express reported the outbreak of World War 1
“Aberdeen is sending forth her armed sons to share in the defence of hearth and home … There was enthusiasm in the ranks, and enthusiasm in a great degree in the cheering crowds which lined the streets and saw the sons of Bon Accord go forth in obedience to duty’s call.”
Plea to remember former north-east pupils killed in World War One
Each cross will be adorned with the name of a former pupil or staff member who died during the conflict, taken from the school’s roll of honour, with the donor’s name on the back.
Male biker killed in serious north-east crash involving motorcycle and three cars
A motorcyclist has died following a serious four-vehicle crash.
Four-year-old boy killed in horrific north-east minibus crash
A four-year-old Italian boy was among five people killed in a crash between a minibus and a car on the A96.