Lord Provost criticised over £8,000 claim on shoes and clothes
Glasgow’s Lord Provost has been urged to resign after it emerged she has claimed £8,000 in expenses for clothes, shoes and beauty products.
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Aberdeen’s Lord Provost backs free ports
The Lord Provost has thrown his weight behind proposals to transform Aberdeen into a free port.
Energy cities role delights Aberdeen provost
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has spoken of his honour after being chosen to represent a body aimed at boosting international trade.
How Aberdeen rallied for new ‘fight against tyranny’ in 1939
Eighty years ago today, at 11.15am, prime minister Neville Chamberlain told the nation, Britain was going to war with Germany.
New Aberdeen chipper wins prestigious award
An Aberdeen fish and chip shop has been given a prestigious industry award only eight weeks after it opened.
Provost to officially open new north-east sports village
A new north-east sports village will be officially opened this week.
Lord Provost hosts ‘retirement’ tea for Aberdeen community stalwarts
Anna and Billy Kidd, who have worked in the Tillydrone community for more than three decades, were celebrated at the event hosted by Lord Provost Barney Crockett at the Town House.
Aberdeen City Council adopts new anti-Semitism guidelines
Councillors in Aberdeen have adopted international guidelines on anti-Semitism.
Series of historical trail guides in Aberdeen launched
A series of trail guides have been launched to help people discover historical and natural gems around the city.
New drinking water tap installed in Aberdeen city centre
A state-of-the-art drinking water tap has been installed in Aberdeen city centre in a bid to keep people hydrated.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost meets international energy experts at Texas conference
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has met industry leaders and experts at an international energy conference.
Aberdeen Lord Provost to seek presidency of energy group
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen is to seek the presidency of a major energy partnership.
Lord Provost hosts Holocaust Memorial Day event in Aberdeen
Lord Provost Barney Crockett welcomed guests to an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen renews connection with armed forces
Aberdeen has renewed its connection to the armed forces.
Wanted poster for gunpowder plotter found in Aberdeen archives
An original document ordering the search for a member of the Gunpowder Plot has been found in the city’s archives.
Chance to zip wire down Aberdeen’s Union Street during celebration
Thrillseekers will get the unique opportunity to take a zip-wire journey down part of Aberdeen's Union Street at an event this month.
Royal seal of approval for Dons’ community trust with highest honour
An Aberdeen FC charity group has been given the royal seal approval after receiving an award for its work.
Funeral for much-loved former Lord Provost to be held in Aberdeen next week
The funeral service for a well-loved Aberdeen figure is to be held next week.
Former Aberdeen Lord Provost James Wyness dies aged 85
Former Aberdeen Lord Provost James Wyness has died aged 85, council officials have confirmed.
Aberdeen Lord Provost Barney Crockett’s four foreign trips will cost the taxpayer £24,000
The Lord Provost has been given the green light to extend the hand of friendship between Aberdeen and four other destinations – but it will cost the taxpayer £24,000.
Watch: Aberdeen Lord Provost hosts event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Lord Provost Barney Crockett welcomed guests to a Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Belmont Filmhouse.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost says Labour couldn’t turn down Tories coalition offer
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has said he and his suspended Labour party colleagues could not turn down the offer of a coalition with the Conservatives and independents after the Tories agreed to their entire manifesto.
George reflects on his time as Lord Provost of Aberdeen
George Adam was, by his own admission, never one to seek the spotlight.
Anger after two Aberdeen war memorials vandalised
Aberdeen's Lord Provost today hit out at "mindless vandalism" after two war memorials were targeted with graffiti.
Aberdeen city centre to be transformed into elite cycle course
The circuit for an elite cycling race taking place on streets of Aberdeen has been revealed.
Class-act Aberdeen teacher honoured for his 50 years in profession
A teacher who has taught countless pupils over the last 50 years has been treated to afternoon tea with Aberdeen's Lord Provost.
North-east youngsters celebrate 100 years of Cub Scouts
Nearly 200 youngsters celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Cub Scouts at a special birthday bash.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost to step down at May election
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen has announced he will not seek re-election next year.
Council spends £15k on ties, toffee and clock gifts
A council has spent more than £7,000 on tartan ties and scarves in the last year - with a further £8,000 going toward clocks, candle holders and other items.