Aberdeen’s Debenhams store will not reopen as staff made redundant
Aberdeen faces becoming a "ghost town" as hundreds of jobs are axed following Debenhams closure due to coronavirus restrictions.
Aberdeen Inspired
‘Groundhog Day all over again’: North-east business leaders’ frustration at lifting of lockdown
Business leaders in the north-east reacted with frustration to the news lockdown measures will remain in place until the end of April.
Councillors to discuss future of Aberdeen Inspired
A meeting is being held today to discuss the future of Aberdeen's business improvement district body.
North-east business leaders call for support as lockdown measures begin
Business leaders called for more support to be put in place for firms impacted by the new lockdown measures.
North-east business and hospitality bosses share fears of further Covid restrictions
Ahead of today's cabinet meeting, business and hospitality leaders in the north-east spoke of their fears over the prospect of further restrictions being implemented - and underlined the need for support.
Boxing Day sales: Aberdeen shops deserted as Level 4 restrictions bite
Hundreds of people queued up to grab a bargain as Aberdeen's stores opened for the Boxing Day sales last year.
North East Now: Organisations reveal key events to mark in your diary this Christmas and into the New Year
Local organisations are hoping to welcome back wider audiences to the north-east once again with exciting events next year.
Aberdeen ‘running out of arguments’ to stay in level two, warns council chief
Aberdeen is "running out of arguments" to stay in level two following a rise in Covid-19 cases, city leaders have warned.
Aberdeen bars and restaurants launch joint track and trace system
Hospitality businesses in Aberdeen are being encouraged to sign up to a new track and trace system as part of a bid to keep venues safe.
Watch: Aberdeen Inspired launches new Christmas video to help boost support for city retailers
A new campaign has been launched encouraging the public to support Aberdeen city centre businesses over the festive period.
Covid-19: Aberdeen council leaders and hospitality bosses unite in fight to keep city out of Tier 3
Aberdeen City Council leaders have joined forces with business and hospitality groups to urge the Scottish Government not to impose level three coronavirus restrictions on the Granite City.
He will never be forgotten: Tributes to Aberdeen comedy legend Buff Hardie
There were never any airs and graces about Buff Hardie, even as he was creating the mystical world of Auchterturra and enjoying decades of success with Scotland the What?
More than 5,000 people flock to opening weekend of Aberdeen Christmas market
More than 5,000 people attended the opening weekend of Aberdeen's indoor Christmas market.
Shoppers hit Aberdeen for Black Friday despite economic challenges
Aberdeen retailers have been busy with shoppers keen to bag a bargain in the Black Friday sales.
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.
Winners of Aberdeen’s Virtual Society Awards 2020 revealed
The Virtual Society Awards honoured the very best of the north-east at an online ceremony.
Hopes new Christmas gift card will drive shoppers back to high street and local retailers
Businesses across the north-east are taking part in a new Christmas scheme in the hope of bringing people back to the city centre during its hour of greatest need.
Frontline NHS workers thank Aberdeen businesses for signing up to Pick Me Up Project
Frontline NHS workers have thanked more than a dozen businesses and organisations signed up to the Pick Me Up Project, which aims to help free up hospital beds.
Indoor Christmas market to launch this week at Aberdeen shopping centre
An indoor Christmas market will open in an Aberdeen shopping centre this week.
Diners get another bite at discounted meals this month as Aberdeen Restaurant Week toasts successful event
More than a dozen of the participating venues have extended their discounted menus until the end of November.
Aberdeen Gift Card: Businesses encouraged to sign up to scheme aiming to boost economy
Businesses in Aberdeen are being encouraged to sign up to a new initiative which will help to support the economy.
Venues nearly full as people show a healthy appetite for Aberdeen Restaurant Week
The foodie favourite event has been extended to run over two weeks, and the public are eating it up.
Furlough scheme: North-east business leaders join calls for clarity
North-east business leaders have joined growing calls for the UK Government to make the full furlough scheme available whenever it is needed.
Coronavirus: North-east business leaders warn against second national lockdown
Business leaders in the north-east have warned many firms "will not survive" a second Scotland-wide lockdown if it is imposed.
Enjoy a bite of Aberdeen Restaurant Week action as fortnight-long event kicks off
Diners can enjoy a range of offers during the event which supports the hospitality sector.
North-east business groups raise concerns over Scotland’s new tier system
A business body has called for tiered restrictions on communities to be continually reviewed to help town and city centres to survive.
North-east businesses frustrated at extension of Covid-19 hospitality restrictions
Business leaders in the north-east have expressed their disappointment after it was confirmed current coronavirus restrictions would be extended.
Readers’ Letters: Aberdeen no good for al fresco drinks
The recent coronavirus restrictions have, if nothing else, put Aberdeen Inspired’s cafe bar society theory to the test.
Last call for restaurants to participate in Aberdeen Restaurant Week
Aberdeen Restaurant Week is calling on venues to help serve up city-wide hospitality celebration.
Aberdeen’s indoor Christmas market will help raise vital cash for charity
Plans have been launched for an indoor festive market in Aberdeen which will bring a financial boost to a children's charity.