Plans for development of 17 flats in Aberdeen recommended for refusal
Proposals to build 17 residential flats in Aberdeen have been recommended for refusal by council planners.
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‘There’s a good chance someone could be killed’: Anger after ‘dangerous’ drain shaft remains open 10 months after issue reported
An Aberdeen man has hit out after a "really dangerous" drain shaft was left open for more than 10 months.
Access road for Aberdeen nursery recommended for approval
Plans to create a new access road for an Aberdeen nursery have been recommended for approval.
Plans to convert former Aberdeen office building into flats with co-working space, library and cafe recommended for approval
Pans which would see a former Aberdeen office block converted into flats with co-working spaces, a cafe/bar and library have been recommended for approval.
Warning after food left for squirrels attracts rats to north-east woods
Countryside rangers have urged visitors to a picturesque north-east woodland to stop leaving food for squirrels as the free feasts have been attracting rats.
Section of Wellington road to shut for repair work
A section of a major Aberdeen road will be shut this evening after a manhole collapsed.
Our Aberdeen: Hair-raising fashions
Every year gents from around the world participate in Movember, an initiative to raise money and awareness of men’s health issues.
Aberdeen bar plans for former Garage nightclub given green light
Proposals to turn a former Aberdeen nightclub into a new bar have been given the go ahead by planners.
Aberdeen family ‘devastated’ after copyright warning blow for costume business
An Aberdeen mum has told of her devastation that her costume hire business will close following a copyright warning from the council.
Aberdeen councillor on a mission to clean up community
Aberdeen councillor Martin Greig has launched a one-man crusade to clean up his ward amid concerns over litter.
More than 50 pupils isolating after coronavirus hits Aberdeen school
More than 50 pupils are isolating after a case of Covid-19 was recorded at an Aberdeen school.
In Pictures: Aberdeen landmark lit up to bring Christmas cheer to city
Aberdeen's iconic Marischal College has been transformed by a festive light display.
Positive Covid-19 case identified at Aberdeen secondary school
A confirmed case of Covid-19 has been identified in a pupil at an Aberdeen secondary school.
Aberdeen council to offer free parking at weekends in bid to encourage Christmas shoppers
A number of city centre car parks in Aberdeen will be free to use at weekends next month as part of a council effort to encourage people to shop local ahead of Christmas.
Readers’ Letters: Cycle lanes at Aberdeen beach a waste of cash
Regarding the month-long road closure at the beach for the cycle lanes to be removed – Aberdeen City Council incompetence at its best.
Aberdeen schools to offer extra support to pupils at risk of exclusion
Aberdeen City Council has approved a new policy aiming to further reduce the number of students excluded from its schools.
Police called after reports of youth with weapon at Aberdeen school
Police were called to an Aberdeen school after "worrying" reports of a male youth carrying a weapon.
North-east health chiefs expect ‘further increase’ in mental health problems
The north-east is heading for an "inevitable" deterioration in mental health as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report on the city's mental health delivery plan has warned.
New plans in place to help north-east schools deal with teacher shortages due to Covid-19
Supply lists have been increased and blended learning is in place to help north-east schools deal with any teacher shortages as a result of Covid-19.
Draft Project: Aberdeen pub’s licence renewed with conditions
Aberdeen pub The Draft Project has been given a fresh licence despite concerns over public safety.
Deliberate fires in Aberdeen up by a quarter – but false alarms fall
The number of deliberate fires in Aberdeen has risen by nearly a quarter, a new report has revealed.
Council looking for contractor to demolish disused Aberdeen school
Council chiefs are on the lookout for a contractor to knock down a disused Aberdeen school.
Aberdeen City Council co-leader crowned leader of the year at national awards ceremony
Jenny Laing, co-leader of Aberdeen City Council, has been named as the 2020 leader of the year at a national awards ceremony to celebrate the contribution of councillors to their local communities.
Leader urges code of conduct review after Aberdeen councillor suspended
Local authority leaders have urged an overhaul of disciplinary procedures after a disgraced Aberdeen councillor was handed a suspension.
Draft Project: Police call for Aberdeen bar to close early and be banned from showing football
An Aberdeen bar where football fans were filmed breaching Covid-19 rules could be ordered to close early and banned from showing games - after more than 130 complaints were received.
Aberdeen council dealt ‘harsh blow’ as Scottish Government overturns plans for quarry flats
A Scottish Government ruling to overturn a planning decision for flats at the city quarry has been branded a "disgrace".
Refusal of controversial Rubislaw Quarry flats plans overturned by appeal
Controversial plans for 245 flats on the edge of Aberdeen's iconic Rubislaw Quarry have been backed - despite being voted down unanimously by councillors.
Aberdeen set to stay in level two as council leader urges residents to ‘stick at it’
Aberdeen is set to stay at level two of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 framework when it is reviewed tomorrow.
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.
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."