Aberdeen Restaurant Week plans city-wide event as organisers hope to entice diners back
The week-long celebration is back and for the first time is open to all city eateries.
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Aberdeen bar staff facing abuse from Covid-19 rule-breaking punters
Staff in pubs, bars and restaurants across Aberdeen are facing abuse from customers flouting Covid-19 regulations.
Chief of Aberdeen Inspired speaks of impact curfew will have on hospitality firms
An Aberdeen business chief today said that the new restrictions will hit the hospitality sector "hard".
Nine charged as police crack down on antisocial behaviour in Aberdeen city centre
Nine people have been charged following a crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Aberdeen city centre.
Aberdeen Inspired encourages north-east businesses to support Virtual Society Awards
A business chief says he hopes a large number of businesses enter this year's Virtual Society Awards, because supporting and celebrating local is more important than ever.
Community leaders speak of sadness as Covid-19 forces cancellation of Aberdeen’s Christmas Village
Community leaders have spoken of their sadness after the city's Christmas Village was axed due to Covid-19.
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village cancelled due to Covid-19
Aberdeen's Christmas Village will not run this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Evening Express can reveal.
Doors open for Aberdeen pubs as hospitality trade gets moving
Pubs, restaurants and cafes opened their doors to customers for the first time in three weeks after Aberdeen's local lockdown was lifted.
Popular Aberdeen comedy festival cancelled due to Covid-19
A popular comedy festival has been cancelled due to Covid-19, Aberdeen Inspired announced today.
Explore all the attractions on your doorstep and Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Business leaders hope the new Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire campaign will bring a welcome boost to the north-east’s hospitality and tourism industries.
Aberdeen city centre footfall increases by almost a quarter as council continues physical distancing works
Footfall in Aberdeen city centre has increased by almost a quarter in the last week as physical distancing measures are being introduced.
‘Encouraging start’ for businesses as Aberdeen beer gardens reopen
Pubs and hotels across the north-east opened their beer gardens as punters flocked for their first pints since March.
North-east businesses cautiously welcome easing of restrictions, as new measures introduced
Businesses across the north-east have cautiously welcomed the relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions – though some remain sceptical over proposed mitigation measures.
Aberdeen’s Belmont Street reimagined: Could it be the saving grace our hospitality industry needs?
Four independent local businesses are calling for changes to be made to current restrictions in Aberdeen's Belmont Street to offer a shared, safe social space for customers and visitors alike.
Aberdeen city centre businesses gear up to open on Monday
Businesses across Aberdeen city centre are gearing up to open their doors on Monday.
North-East Now: Online hub provides ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything needed to support local
The newly launched North-East Now website is perfect for those aiming to support local businesses operating through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mixed reaction to council’s ambitious plans to transform Aberdeen’s Union Street
Plans to make Union Street a car-free zone to combat Covid-19 have received a mixed reaction from city centre businesses.
Business leader says Aberdeen firms looking forward to lockdown easing
An Aberdeen business leader has said firms are looking forward to returning to the city as Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease.
Aberdeen group urges Facebook to expand businesses’ online reach
An Aberdeen business group is calling on Facebook to support north-east companies get back on their feet in the same way DC Thomson and the Evening Express are.
‘Highly visible’ police patrols keeping Aberdeen’s empty properties safe
Aberdeen's chief inspector has promised that “a highly visible” troop of patrolling police officers are protecting vacant businesses from opportunistic thieves.
Aberdeen’s Nuart festival ‘delayed but not cancelled’
The organisers of the popular Nuart street art festival hope the event might still be able to go ahead later in the year.
Winner revealed for Aberdeen colouring competition
A winner has been chosen for a competition launched to transform iconic city buildings into colourful art works.
Crowdfunding opportunities for Aberdeen businesses
Aberdeen Inspired is offering businesses a platform to gather funds from customers and supporters to be used at a later date.
North-east kids keep Heart Of Our City beating with imaginations
Iconic buildings in the heart of Aberdeen have been transformed into eye-catching colourful creations thanks to the imagination of kids of all ages.
Download and colour: Aberdeen Inspired launch children’s competition
Children are being invited to transform some of Aberdeen’s iconic buildings into creative works of art.
Coronavirus: Rallying calls issued to struggling Aberdeen firms
A business chief has issued a rallying call for organisations in Aberdeen to “bounce back” from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Plea from north-east businesses for urgent rates relief
The Scottish Government needs to act quickly and offer north-east businesses support packages, according to local organisations.
Daniel Sloss announces Aberdeen comedy festival headline gig
World-renowned comedian Daniel Sloss is coming back as a headline act at the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival.
More than 45 eateries sign up for return of Aberdeen Restaurant Week
North-east foodies will be rejoicing as Aberdeen Restaurant Week gets under way today.
New pocket-parks plan could see parts of Aberdeen transformed into areas for relaxation
A “pioneering” scheme to give people spaces to relax in Aberdeen city centre has taken a step forward.