Jon S Baird’s film about Laurel and Hardy was a labour of love which developed from childhood
It was a film which featured two of history's most beloved comedy stars and re-created some of their famous routines with genuine love and warmth.
Pittodrie
Derek McInnes: Players did as well as they could in tough conditions
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes suggested this was not a day to judge his misfiring side as they extended their goalless run to five consecutive games despite handing a debut to recent signing Florian Kamberi.
The 1971 fire which devastated Pittodrie and destroyed Aberdeen’s title hopes
Aberdeen FC were enjoying the bright lights at the start of 1971.
Aberdeen supporters vote overwhelmingly in favour of building a new stadium at the beach instead of Kingsford
Aberdeen supporters have voted overwhelmingly in favour of building a new stadium at the beach instead of the planned move to Kingsford.
EXCLUSIVE: Council wants Dons to abandon Kingsford and build new stadium on Aberdeen hotel site
Council bosses are in talks with Aberdeen FC in a bid to make them abandon plans for a new stadium at Kingsford and instead relocate to the site of a former city hotel at the beach, the Evening Express can reveal.
No Ronald Hernandez rethink – with full-back expected to go straight from Venezuela to new club without returning to Aberdeen
Defender Ronald Hernandez has played his last game for Aberdeen less than a year after his £800,000 signing.
Sean Wallace column: Derek McInnes still has credit in the bank at Aberdeen and deserves chance to silence anonymous bedsheet banner brigade
Aberdeen must retake third spot in the Premiership this weekend to silence the anonymous bedsheet banner brigade.
Recalling Eddie Turnbull’s take-no-prisoners management style at Aberdeen 10 years after his death
He was a man with an indelible link to the Famous Five, but that’s the only connection between Eddie Turnbull and Enid Blyton.
On The Beat: North-east police volunteer tells how ‘being part of something amazing’ helps during lockdown
My name is Kirsten and I am the head youth volunteer for the Aberdeen Police Scotland Youth Volunteers.
EYEWITNESS: When Dougie Bell signed for Fergie after being described as ‘too skilful’ for St Mirren
He has more clubs than Las Vegas on his CV and his career featured all manner of stratospheric triumphs and Stygian depths.
EYEWITNESS: Aberdeen fans recall memories of their favourite festive football matches
It's a time of year when people are concentrating on festive matters, preparing for Christmas parties and wrapping presents.
Boss Derek McInnes gives in-depth explanation of work being done to reduce injury numbers at Aberdeen
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes confirmed the club are doing everything possible to reduce the number of injuries.
Willie Miller column: Scottish football is asking to be treated equally with fan return
Dave Cormack is right to keep putting forward the case to the Scottish Government for the return of fans.
Readers’ Letters: Wrong decision for supporters
Re Dons chief Dave Cormack raging over football clubs being “unfairly” treated after a bid to allow limited numbers of fans back to Pittodrie was rejected.
Aberdeen bid to host fans at Premiership clashes with Ross County and St Johnstone rejected
An Aberdeen request to host fans for their upcoming Pittodrie Premiership matches against Ross County and St Johnstone has been turned down by the Scottish Government.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
It's the communities and people of Aberdeen who help make the Granite City such a sparkling place to live, work and play.
Aberdeen chief Dave Cormack questions how clubs will sell vital season tickets for next term if there is no clear plan on fans returning to football grounds
No discussions and no plan equals no hope as Dave Cormack warns Scottish football is facing disaster with no supporters in stadiums.
Readers’ Letters: Soul’s own goal with bar match
To say that I am very angry at what went on at Draft Project by Soul Bar by people watching Serbia versus Scotland football on Thursday is an understatement.
Scotland the What? Comedy legends’ last hurrah was 25 years ago in Aberdeen
Comedy trio Scotland the What? created their own little world in the north-east and ended up gaining the Freedom of Aberdeen.
EYEWITNESS: The time Hibs seriously considered relocating to Aberdeen
Welcome, my friends, to an alternative history of Scottish football; a world where anything was possible and where serious proposals were devised for schemes which would have shaken up the game to a remarkable extent.
Aberdeen survey reveals 92% of respondents feel ready for return to Pittodrie as club looks for permission to reopen turnstiles
Aberdeen say a survey of Dons fans has revealed 92% feel ready to return to games at Pittodrie.
Aberdeen drawn away to St Mirren in last 16 of the Betfred Cup
Aberdeen will face Premiership St Mirren away from home in the last 16 of the Betfred Cup.
Aberdeen FC say they are ready to host test events with at least 1,000 fans
Aberdeen FC say they are “well-prepared to host test events with a minimum of 1,000 supporters”.
Codona’s: 50 years of white-knuckle fun at Aberdeen attraction
It’s 50 years since Codona’s opened the largest permanent funfair in Scotland in Aberdeen. Gayle Ritchie charts the history of the beachfront attraction and explores the legacy of the famous Codona family.
Man, 27, charged after drugs and offensive weapons found in Aberdeen
A 27-year-old man has been charged in relation to the supply of class A and B drugs worth £1,200 in the Pittodrie area of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen councillor blames Covid-19 for causing ‘weird behaviour’ after woman sneaks into Pittodrie for x-rated photoshoot
An Aberdeen councillor has been left reeling after a woman sneaked into the home of the Dons for an explicit photoshoot.
The World Cup date which completed Aberdeen legend Jim Leighton’s road to redemption
Jim Leighton can remember the struggle he faced after being discarded from the first team at Manchester United 30 years ago.
Frank Gilfeather: The Beeb’s obsession with young audience that really isn’t there
SUE Barker has confessed she had to be crow-barred out of the presenter’s seat of A Question of Sport and admitted she would not have gone voluntarily.
Readers’ Letters: Oh for good old days of football
When I was a young man in the 1960s I vividly remember the arguments I had with my father regarding football.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen's communities have seen some memorable moments over the years, from dramatic fires to visiting famous faces and sporting achievements.