Chimneys and cooking most likely causes of Christmas Day fires, figures show
Cosy evenings gathered round the fireplace and mishaps in the kitchen have caused the most Christmas Day call-outs for fire crews, new figures show.
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People planning holidays urged to make sure they have sufficient Covid cover
People planning future holidays are being warned to make sure they are not left with gaps in their cover if something goes wrong.
Gordon Dewar says Scottish Government’s coronavirus vaccine plan will cost lives and jobs
The coronavirus vaccine may not be widely rolled out until the end of next year as a result of the Scottish Government’s “woefully inadequate” plans, Gordon Dewar warned MSPs.
We’re all going on a summer holiday next year, vaccine tsar predicts
Britons will be able to go abroad on summer holidays next year, the Government’s coronavirus vaccine tsar has predicted.
An Unforgettable Gift – A Grand Scottish Day out aboard the Northern Belle
The perfect gift idea, readers can take advantage of an exclusive discount on a luxury trip departing from Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth next year.
Tier system causing confusion over where people can travel, says Travelodge
People are in “turmoil” over where they can travel within the UK over the festive season, with many saying they do not have a clue how the coronavirus tier system in England works, a new survey suggests.
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.
Black Friday – Save and Explore Europe’s charming cities in 2021
Plan ahead and save on a selection of holidays taking readers to cities combining culture and history in 2021.
Nearly half ‘saved up to £5,000 this year by missing usual holidays abroad’
Nearly half of people estimate they have saved up to £5,000 in 2020 by not holidaying abroad, a survey has found.
Jet2 reveals first half loss and caution over summer 2021 despite vaccine hope
Holiday and airline group Jet2 has slumped to a first half loss and said it remains cautious over the summer 2021 season despite good news on possible coronavirus vaccines.
Travel firms have had ‘no chance to recover’ during pandemic
Travel businesses have had “no meaningful chance to recover” after the vast majority of summer holidays were cancelled, an industry body has warned.
Tui cancels Lapland holidays over fears ‘magic’ would be lost due to Covid-19
Tui has cancelled all Lapland holidays for customers from the UK and Ireland this winter.
Cruise firm reports ‘incredible’ demand for sailings
P&O Cruises has reported “incredible” demand after launching its summer 2022 holidays.
Over £1bn in refunds being withheld for cancelled holidays, Which? estimates
Just over £1 billion is being withheld in partial or full refunds from package holiday customers who have asked for their money back, according to estimates from Which?
TUI launches winter and summer programmes departing from Aberdeen Airport
Holiday giant TUI has launched winter and summer programmes departing from Aberdeen Airport.
‘Do not travel to Blackpool to watch the Old Firm game in a pub’ – Nicola Sturgeon’s warning as English city is linked to 286 Scottish coronavirus cases
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots not to travel to Blackpool after the English city was linked to nearly 290 coronavirus cases north of the border.
Airlines relaunch European flights from Aberdeen airport
A number of domestic and international routes are set to relaunch at Aberdeen International Airport this week including flights to Poland and Spain.
Aberdeen airport relaunches international flights today
A number of domestic and international routes are set to relaunch at Aberdeen International Airport this week including flights to Poland and Spain.
First Minister rules out ‘reckless race’ with rest of UK as Jackson Carlaw says Scotland too slow coming out of lockdown
Hairdressers, pubs and cinemas will reopen on July 15 and people will be able to go on self-catered staycations from the end of next week, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
North-east holidaymakers face uncertainty due to coronavirus outbreak
Holidaymakers are facing uncertainty over their travel plans due to delays and cancellations amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen council to retain school summer holiday pattern for five years
Aberdeen council today agreed to retain the city school’s summer holiday pattern for a further five years.
Ryanair changes Aberdeen flight times to popular holiday destination
Ryanair has today confirmed the changed times for flights from Aberdeen to Malaga.
North-east couple’s dream wedding in chaos after Thomas Cook collapses
While thousands of jobs have been lost – the firm has had to close 600 stores, which employed 21,000 people in different countries.
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Social media photos inspire holiday choices
Instagram has become the travel brochure of choice for many Britons, with more than half (55%) of the nation booking trips abroad after being inspired by images they have seen on social media, a survey has suggested.
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Aberdeen harbour expansion is ‘a game changer’ for cruise ship visitors
Tourist bosses have said they are detecting a “lot of interest” in the north-east as a destination for cruise ship operators.
Record visitors for historic north-east castle
A historic castle in the north-east has seen a record number of visitors this year.
How to keep the kids entertained with simple science: 4 easy projects from TheDadLab
The summer holidays can seem like a lifetime as parents struggle to keep younger children entertained.
Police launch vandalism operation to protect North-east schools during holidays
Police are taking part in a special initiative to protect schools from antisocial behaviour and vandalism.