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SPONSORED: Take the stress out of Christmas gift shopping at Bon Accord
Whether it’s finding a meaningful gift or hunting out a bargain so you can stick to your Secret Santa budget, Christmas present shopping can prove a bit of a nightmare at times.
SPONSORED: Win a JK Fine Foods turkey and all the trimmings
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s your chance to win a turkey and all the trimmings from JK Fine Foods, Chattan Place, Aberdeen in our fantastic festive prize-draw. This amazing prize is worth £49.99, feeds 8-10 people and would make a fantastic addition to your Christmas celebrations.
12 of the best winter getaways in Scotland
With only five weeks until Christmas, the stress levels will be rising, so you will be in great need of a winter getaway – before it begins or once it’s all over. To take the hassle out of trawling the internet for the best deals in Scotland for winter escapes, we have compiled an essential list of 11 of the best…
SPONSORED: Santa returns to Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Centre for Christmas 2018
Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa Claus! And this year Santa only has one home this Christmas – The Bon Accord Centre!
Charity donations transform Christmas from misery to magic for North-east families
Kind-hearted volunteers have been hard at work making children’s Christmas wishes come true.
North-east firm donates Christmas dinners to people staying at CLAN Haven
A firm has donated Christmas dinners for people staying at accommodation for those affected by cancer.
Do you have the best decorated house or street in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire?
Have you gone all out adding a touch of Christmas sparkle to your house or garden, or have you teamed up with your neighbours to create an outstanding festive street display? We want to know.
Watch: Aberdeen children wow audience at Evening Express Carol Concert
Santa Claus is coming to town – and his first stop this year was the Evening Express Carol Concert.
Highest turnout yet for Aberdeen nativity blessing to remember Christmas story
An annual service blessing a city nativity scene drew its largest crowd yet as pupils from five primary schools attended.
Christmas Gift Guide: Small surprises that won’t burst the bank
Nothing screams “It’s Christmas” more than the giving and sharing of traditional stocking fillers – which can mean so much, and yet doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Christmas Gift Guide: This nightwear is the cat’s pyjamas
So, you decided to give him a traditional present this year...keep him cosy and comfortable with one of these pyjama sets.
Eat like a king this Christmas with JK Fine Foods
Fancy eating like a king this Christmas? Well JK Fine Foods have you covered.
Christmas Gift Guide: Grab a ticket to see incredible live acts in Aberdeen
Whether you love live music or seeing your favourite comedian in person, Aberdeen's got you covered in 2018.
Christmas Gift Guide: Get that gift for her wrapped up
The countdown to Christmas is now on! And when it comes to buying a cute gift for girlfriends or female friends, many guys still struggle. Whatever your budget is, get inspired by checking out our top picks of gifts your lady will genuinely appreciate. Make her smile with one of the gifts below.
Christmas Gift Guide: Top gifts to keep the kids entertained
There may still be more than three weeks to go before Christmas arrives but that won’t stop children everywhere dreaming their days away wondering what gift from Santa will be left behind. Here are our range of ‘top gifts’ to keep your little darling thrilled over the festive season.
Christmas Gift Guide: Bag something special for the guys
If you wish to give a male loved one, relation or friend a practical gift this Christmas, check out our selection of various types of bags and backpacks he may like.
Excitement grows as the countdown begins for Frozen Fraserburgh event
Fraserburgh Super Saturdays joined forces with the town’s Rotary Club and local businesses to raise funds to bring an ice rink to the town centre for the Frozen Fraserburgh event.
Aberdeen’s panto finds a cool way to make wishes true this Christmas
Panto fans are set to see their wishes come true at His Majesty’s Aladdin this year – without the help of a genie.
Christmas Gift Guide: Sparkling gifts to make her Christmas shine
Add a touch of sparkle and elegance to her outfits this festive season. Our selection of 12 very affordable accessories would all make lovely gifts or stocking fillers.
Christmas Gift Guide: Presents that speak volumes
We have put together a collection of what we think are this season’s best books, perfect for all tastes. Make someone’s Christmas special this year.
Pupils gear up to follow in choir’s footsteps at annual Evening Express Carol Concert
Pupils across the North-east are tuning up for this year’s Evening Express Carol Concert.
Christmas Gift Guide: Aftershaves on offer for men
Struggling to get your man an aftershave gift this Christmas?
As Santa checks his naughty or nice lists, we want to know what kids want this Christmas
With the countdown to Christmas well and truly on, we are asking all the boys and girls across the North-east to tell us what they are hoping to find under the tree on Christmas morning.
Aberdeenshire church shows Christmas spirit by providing meals for big day
A North-east church aims to show the true spirit of Christmas by taking in dozens of people on December 25.
North-east dad brightens up Christmas with illuminated hand-crafted model church
A North-east dad has completed a unique labour of love as a way of brightening up his children’s Christmas.
Young pupils putting in lots of practise ahead of Evening Express Carol Concert
The Glashieburn pupils have been working hard to make sure they charm the audience with their renditions of Do You Hear What I Hear? and Wouldn’t it be Lovely if Christmas Came Tomorrow.
North-east community to show it cares with festive lunch for those who face Christmas alone
An Aberdeenshire community is pulling together to prepare a lunch for those who would otherwise be without company on Christmas Day.
6 things to think about when choosing the right Christmas tree for your home
As Christmas trees arrive in garden centres, expert David Mitchell offers advice to those who only have a small space for a real tree.
Traditional tunes will be to fore as school’s pupils join Evening Express Christmas Carol Concert
Youngsters are gearing up to get the festivities under way at this year’s Evening Express Carol Concert.
Denis Law ‘overwhelmed’ by amazing turn out at Aberdeen parade
Footballing legend Denis Law said he was “amazed and overwhelmed” after thousands of people lined Union Street to help him celebrate his newly awarded Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.