Schoolchildren visit RGU in a bid to learn more about careers in science
Pupils from secondary schools have been given the chance to learn more about science in the hope they will take up a career in the profession.
Roads bosses to be quizzed over ‘problem’ traffic lights at Aberdeen bypass junction
Transport bosses are set to meet members of an Aberdeen community over a controversial junction connected with the city’s bypass route.
Waste chiefs told to rethink proposed charge for posting Aberdeen residents’ food recycling bags
Members of Aberdeen City Council’s zero waste management sub-committee discussed a recommendation yesterday, which could see the local authority levy a charge to cover the postage costs for food waste bags.
Labour’s chief Jenny Laing says leak row won’t interest people in Aberdeen
The co-leader of Aberdeen City Council has said she doesn’t believe the public in the city are concerned about a spat in the Labour Party.
Labour MSP supported agreement to back Aberdeen council power share
A leading Labour politician in Aberdeen has said he backs the power sharing agreement at the city council.
Claims Labour run Aberdeen council are ‘absurd’ says Tory co-leader
The Conservative co-leader of Aberdeen City Council has said it is “absurd” to claim Labour dominates the coalition administration.
Pregnant women in North-east urged to get winter flu jab
A midwifery group is urging pregnant women across the North-east to sign up for a flu vaccination.
‘Administration will put people of Aberdeen first’ says Tory leader Douglas Lumsden
Aberdeen City Council co-leader Douglas Lumsden today said the administration would continue to put the people of the Granite City first, despite the Labour leak.
Opposition leaders call for Tories to look at coalition deal after Labour comments
Opposition parties today called on the Conservatives to look again at the coalition deal, saying they had been treated as Labour’s “lapdogs”.
Exclusive: Leaked notes reveal Labour figures’ thoughts about Aberdeen coalition
A row today erupted between nine councillors suspended from the Labour Party and their national chiefs over leaked details of their meetings with bosses.
Man to appear in court over alleged thefts from taxis in Aberdeen
A man has been charged in connection after allegedly breaking into 35 vehicles in Aberdeen.
Leaked papers show Aberdeen Labour councillors believe they’re leading ‘inexperienced’ Tories with Jenny Laing as ‘de-facto’ leader
A row has erupted today between nine councillors suspended from the Labour Party and their national chief over leaked details of their meetings with bosses.
Aberdeen care worker loses his place on social care register due to criminal convictions
A care worker has been removed from the register due to convictions for violence and drug offences.
Aberdeen councillors remain suspended from Labour after coalition deal
Nine councillors in Aberdeen remain suspended from the Labour Party until next year.
High quality customer service sees Aberdeen hotel scoop major award
An Aberdeen hotel has won a prestigious award in recognition of its high-quality customer service.
Police respond to ‘incident’ at Oxford Circus Tube station
Police have not located any trace of suspects, evidence of shots fired or casualties at the Oxford Street incident, Scotland Yard said.
North-east road blocked after car goes on fire
A busy Aberdeenshire road is blocked after a car burst into flames.
Services return to normal after lorry crashes into level crossing in North-east
Trains are returning to normal after a lorry crashed into a level crossing in Aberdeenshire.
Five charged after drugs seized from North-east town
Four men and a woman have been charged after drugs were seized from a North-east town.
Multi-million pound conservation project to help spruce up Aberdeen city centre
A £2.4 million building conservation scheme for the Aberdeen's Union Street is set to launch today.
Suspended Aberdeen Labour councillors set to learn their fate
A decision on the future of nine suspended Labour councillors could be made this weekend – but no decision will take effect until January, the Evening Express understands.
Mum to share the gift of reading this Christmas by fundraising for sick kids
A big-hearted mum is raising funds to help buy every child in a North-east hospital a book this Christmas.
Public to have new say on Dons stadium proposals
A second hearing for Aberdeen FC’s new stadium at Kingsford is set to be held in January.
Man to appear in court after drugs worth £5,000 seized in Aberdeen
A man is expected to appear in court today following the recovery of cocaine and cannabis in Aberdeen.
Man, 51, charged in connection with £170,000 drugs haul in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court on charges connected with a drugs recovery worth £170,000.
Woman who died after North-east flat fire named by police
A woman who died after a fire at a sheltered housing complex has been named as Elsie Riddell.
Thief caught on camera stealing cash and alcohol from Aberdeen shop
A thief has been caught on camera stealing cash and booze in a night-time raid at an Aberdeen shop.
Shamed MSP Mark McDonald ‘getting help’ to change behaviour after sexual harassment claim
A shamed MSP has spoken for the first time after quitting as a Scottish Government minister and vowed to change the way he behaves.
Thousands attend Remembrance Day services across the North-east
People from across the North-east have been commemorating those who lost their lives in military conflict during a series of Remembrance Sunday events.
Appeal for information after swan killed on North-east road
Police have launched an appeal after a swan was knocked down and killed in a North-east town.