EXCLUSIVE: Fears new £25m Aberdeen primary school could be scrapped
A new £25 million primary school in Aberdeen could be scrapped because of wrangles over developer contributions, the Evening Express can reveal today.
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‘Schools must be safe for pupils’ return’ says Aberdeen councillor
Schools must be kept "safe and hygienic" if secondary pupils are to return as planned, an Aberdeen councillor has warned.
Aberdeen shop stops selling eggs to children after rise in antisocial behaviour
An Aberdeen shop has stopped selling eggs to children following a spate of antisocial behaviour in the community.
More than £750,000 spent on PPE in Aberdeen’s schools
Council chiefs have spent more than £750,000 on equipment to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Aberdeen’s schools, the Evening Express can reveal.
Fears north-east Covid-19 cases could quadruple to 6,000 a week by February
Worrying new NHS Grampian figures on the new Covid-19 variant show the number of cases could reach up to 6,000 a week by February.
Call for action over ‘unsafe’ Aberdeen pavements
An Aberdeen councillor has called for urgent action to address the "serious" state of the pavements on one of Aberdeen's key routes.
Aberdeen councillor on a mission to clean up community
Aberdeen councillor Martin Greig has launched a one-man crusade to clean up his ward amid concerns over litter.
Video: Scotland fans: Calls for investigation into celebrations at Aberdeen’s Draft Project following goal against Serbia
A health boss has warned coronavirus does not take a "minute off, much less 90 minutes, extra time and penalties" after videos emerged of football fans cheering and hugging during the Scotland game last night.
17 pupils at Aberdeen secondary school self-isolating following positive Covid-19 test
17 pupils at an Aberdeen secondary school are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 case was recorded there.
‘Selfish and irresponsible individuals’ slammed after horse loses eye in Aberdeen fireworks horror
An Aberdeen councillor has slammed "selfish and irresponsible individuals" after a horse lost an eye when it was hit with a firework on Bonfire Night.
Pupils at Aberdeen school told to self-isolate over holidays after positive coronavirus case
The parents of 20 students at an Aberdeen school have been told their children will need to self-isolate over the October break, after being identified as close contacts of a positive coronavirus case.
Councillors hear of drop of social work referrals in Aberdeen
Council bosses in Aberdeen have set out the measures they have taken to protect vulnerable young people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Police search after Aberdeen primary school pupil reported missing
Police could be seen scouring streets in the area around the school in an effort to trace the child after the alarm was raised shortly before 10am.
School face covering decision welcomed in north-east
Pupils in schools across the north-east will be required to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and transport from next week.
Councillors approve major developments for Aberdeen
A long-awaited road improvement project has taken a "significant step" towards being delivered - but campaigners say they have been left disappointed.
Councillors share growing fears over traffic at Aberdeen recycling centre
City councillors have called for an urgent review into access at a recycling centre amid growing fears over the level of traffic.
Aberdeen council forks out £11,000 on security to stop drivers flouting city centre road closures
Taxpayers face a bill of thousands after security was hired to stop drivers flouting city centre road closures.
Concerns over traffic at Aberdeen recycling centre
A city councillor has raised concerns over traffic at a recycling centre in Aberdeen.
Police step up patrols after reports of groups congregating on grounds of former Aberdeen hotel
Police in Aberdeen have stepped up patrols in an Aberdeen community after reports of gatherings in the grounds of a former hotel.
Low-cost Aberdeen councillors reveal secret to keeping claims down
Two of Aberdeen's lowest-claiming councillors have revealed the secret to keeping their expenses down.
Anger after plant dug up and stolen from Aberdeen park
An Aberdeen councillor has hit out after a city public garden was damaged and a plant taken.
Aberdeen councillor furious after ‘selfish’ residents break lockdown rules
An Aberdeen councillor has hit out at “selfish” people who continue to flout lockdown regulations.
‘Disrespectful’ bikers slammed for riding through Aberdeen crematorium grounds
Police have been alerted to a number of incidents in the west of Aberdeen in recent weeks of people riding off-road motorcycles irresponsibly at the Crematorium and Hazlehead golf course.
Aberdeen councillor praises review into Covid-19 police powers
An Aberdeen councillor has praised a review into Police Scotland’s use of new emergency powers in response to Covid-19.
Aberdeen council’s £60,000 bill for damaged bus shelters
Aberdeen City Council has spent more than £60,000 in the last five years fixing damaged bus shelters throughout the region.
Report reveals drop in Aberdeen pupils’ results
The number of school pupils in Aberdeen achieving key qualifications dropped last year.
Repairing Aberdeen’s broken street lights must be a ‘priority’
Figures for November show just 35% were fixed within seven days, as bosses admit that completing repairs within the target time “continues to be challenging” due to problems recruiting qualified electricians.
Aberdeen councillor issues voucher scam warning
An Aberdeen councillor has warned businesses in the north-east could be put at risk as a result of a voucher scam.
Safety fears over lack of leaf clearing in Aberdeen
An Aberdeen councillor has voiced safety fears after representatives were urged to cut down on leaf-clearing requests.
Aberdeen to run out of burial space in 10 years
Aberdeen will run out of burial space in around 10 years, the Evening Express can reveal today.