Grass will no longer be cut in some parts of Aberdeen – but council chiefs will not say where
Council chiefs have been blasted for axing grass cutting due to “severe” financial constraints.
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Concern Union Terrace Garden’s 200-year-old trees ‘lost forever’ to Dutch elm disease
Historic trees dating back two centuries could be lost forever, according to an Aberdeen councillor.
Developer vows to return with new ideas after plan to build hundreds of flats in Aberdeen thrown out
A developer today vowed to return with revised plans after an application to build hundreds of flats at an Aberdeen landmark was thrown out.
Praise after Aberdeen’s parks win gold at Britain in Bloom awards
A councillor has praised the work of volunteers after the city was crowned winner of a prestigious horticultural contest.
Aberdeen councillors told to keep leaf complaints to a minimum
Councillors have been urged to keep complaints about autumn leaves “to an absolute minimum”.
Appeal on the cards after plan to build almost 300 flats at Aberdeen quarry rejected
A Canadian developer has announced it intends to appeal a decision to refuse plans to build almost 300 flats at a famous Aberdeen landmark.
Aberdeen swimming pool could reopen temporarily
A mothballed community swimming pool could be handed a lifeline thanks to a feasibility study to look at temporarily reopening it.
Aberdeen councillors express concerns after voting against new stadium
Councillors who voted against the stadium proposal have explained their reasons why.
Community orchard begins to take root in Aberdeen
A new community orchard has taken root in Aberdeen.
Controlled parking zone in Aberdeen could be extended to help residents park near homes
A controlled parking zone in Aberdeen could be extended in a bid to help residents struggling to park near their homes.
Traveller camp members given until noon on Monday to move from Aberdeen site
Travellers who have pitched up beside a city academy have been given until Monday to leave.
Maggots and flies found as brown bins still not collected in Aberdeen
Maggots and flies have been found in brown bins left uncollected in a city community.
Appeal after cars ‘keyed’ on two Aberdeen streets
Police are appealing for witnesses after multiple cars were vandalised on two Aberdeen streets.
Pilot scheme to put brakes on kids’ antisocial motorcycling in Aberdeen
A new scheme to tackle antisocial motorcycling among young people is being trialled in Aberdeen.
Dozens of Aberdeen drains dug up after issues found
Around 90 drains have been dug up and adjusted at a new housing development after they were laid incorrectly.
Aberdeen residents’ call for CCTV to help deter criminals
Calls have been made to introduce CCTV in an Aberdeen area to deter criminals.
Councillor branded ‘king prat’ after calling for Alex Salmond to be axed from Aberdeen panto
A councillor has called for Alex Salmond to be axed from Aberdeen's Christmas pantomime over concerns the production is "promoting partisan rhetoric".
Councillor hits out at dangerous drivers causing concerns at Aberdeen primary school
Concerns have been raised regarding speeding near a school in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen school evacuated after fire breaks out at swimming pool
A fire broke out on the roof of an Aberdeen swimming pool today.
Probe after trees on Aberdeen street destroyed in ‘malicious’ vandal attack
"Nasty and malicious" vandals are suspected of being behind the destruction of young trees on a city street.
Sinkhole sees part of Aberdeen road cave in
A street in Aberdeen has been cordoned off after a sinkhole caused part of the road to collapse.
Councillor’s frustration over ‘neglected’ Aberdeen roads
Roads in two areas of Aberdeen suffer particular neglect compared to the rest of the city, a councillor today claimed.
Drop-off fee rise concerns raised at Aberdeen airport
Two councillors have raised their concerns with an airport boss about a controversial drop-off fee for drivers doubling in price.
Councillors call for public consultation on closure of Aberdeen pools
Two city councillors are calling for a public consultation to be held on the closure of a swimming pool.
Petition launched to scrap drop-off fee at Aberdeen airport
Councillors have launched a campaign calling for the region’s airport to scrap a £2 charge imposed on drivers dropping off passengers.
Call for ‘begging boxes’ to be installed at Aberdeen malls
A councillor has asked for "begging boxes" to be introduced at more of Aberdeen's shopping centres.
New crossing plans for Aberdeen school over safety fears
A new crossing is to be installed near a city school after fears were raised over children's safety.
Plea to tackle litter problem at Aberdeen park
A CALL has been made for tougher rules to be put in place to combat a litter problem on pitches at a city park.