Calls for Chancellor to support oil and gas sector
An industry chief has joined calls for long-term support from the UK Government for the oil and gas sector.
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Aberdeen MP calls for oil and gas deal at ‘forefront’ of UK Government economic statement
An Aberdeen MP has called on the UK Chancellor to put an oil and gas sector deal at the forefront of his economic statement when it is announced today.
Residents’ anger builds over threat to Aberdeen park
Residents of a city community have spoken of their anger and fears over the uncertain future of one of the area's few green spaces.
12,000 rise in north-east benefits claims during lockdown
The number of people claiming Universal Credit in the north-east has risen by more than 80% in two months, new statistics show.
Aberdeen MP urges council to put potential train station at ‘forefront’ of decision on homes development
An Aberdeen MP has called on council bosses to put a potential railway station "at the forefront of any determination" regarding proposals for a new housing development in a city suburb.
‘Such a mess’: Oil and gas industry divided by ‘ridiculous’ UK Government coronavirus quarantine rule
North-east oil and gas workers have hit out at "ridiculous" Covid-19 quarantine rules that have made a section of the industry "second-class citizens".
‘We have the three things Japanese tourists want’: Provost says north-east can benefit from ‘historic economic link’ with Japan
The north-east could benefit from its "historic economic link" to Japan, Aberdeen's Lord Provost has said as the UK begins talks on a post-Brexit trade deal.
Aberdeen MP demands end to supporting tax ‘chancers’ during coronavirus pandemic
An Aberdeen MP has called on government ministers to deny financial support to individuals and firms based in “tax havens” during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen MP raises concerns over Universal Credit delays
An Aberdeen MP has called for action after concerns were raised about delays in processing Universal Credit claims.
Fears for future of Aberdeen neuro centre
An Aberdeen care centre that helps those with brain injuries and the terminally ill could be forced to shut its doors as it comes to grips with a multi-million-pound cash crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned of ‘mass redundancies’ in oil and gas sector unless Treasury intervenes
The UK could “sleepwalk” into “mass redundancies” in the oil and gas industry unless Chancellor Rishi Sunak takes urgent action, MPs have warned.
Council postpones Aberdeen by-election
An Aberdeen by-election has been officially postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Returning officers given new by-election powers
Local authority returning officers will now have the power to postpone by-elections.
Aberdeen councillor steps down to focus on MP position
The former leader of the SNP group on Aberdeen City Council has stepped down from his role, a by-election to replace him will held on May 14.
HS2 would spell ‘economic disaster’ for city, says Aberdeen MP
A north-east MP says the UK Government’s decision to continue the HS2 rail project would spell “economic disaster” for Aberdeen.
Aberdeen MP’s pledge to victims of Holocaust
An Aberdeen MP has pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day.
New Aberdeen SNP leader pledges to hold council administration to account
The new leader of the Aberdeen SNP group has been elected.
North-east’s new MPs lay out their pledges – Aberdeen South winner Stephen Flynn
The north-east’s winning election candidates today give Evening Express readers their thoughts on a hard-fought campaign, the dramatic result – and the issues facing their communities.
Row rages on over pension concerns
Councillors have gone head to head in a long-running row over changes to the state pension age.
Candidates joined on the campaign trail as battle for Aberdeen South grows
Senior politicians have descended on the north-east as the battle for Aberdeen South heats up, with just days left in the campaign.
Race against time to build Aberdeen nursery units
Nursery pupils could be forced to move into temporary accommodation if work to build a raft of extensions is not complete by August.
General Election 2019: Meet the Aberdeen South candidates
Aberdeen South is regarded by many as one to watch in the upcoming General Election.
Call for clarity on Aberdeen councillor’s future
Council leaders have been urged to “come clean” on whether they will remove an Aberdeen councillor embroiled in an anti-Semitism storm from a high-profile role.
SNP buoyed by Aberdeen by-election victory
Aberdeen City Council’s SNP group leader says his party will not “take anything for granted” in next month’s general election, despite a convincing by-election victory in the city.
Nicola Sturgeon hails Aberdeen community centre services
A community champion has thrown down the gauntlet for would-be MPs to visit a social hub.
Call for Aberdeen City Council to declare ‘no confidence’ in Prime Minster Boris Johnson
A call has been made for Aberdeen City Council to declare it has “no confidence” in Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village visitor numbers queried
Bosses of the Christmas Village have reassured councillors visitor numbers provided for last year’s event are accurate.
New row over ‘Aberdeen Nine’ after party campaign
The group leader of the SNP in Aberdeen has called on the Scottish Labour leader to banish nine suspended councillors from the party “for good”.
Appeal after spate of vandal attacks at Aberdeen health centre
An Aberdeen health centre is counting the cost after vandals smashed its back door and pulled down its drain pipes.
Aberdeen community groups and unions tell of shock at size of cuts
Community groups and trade unions across Aberdeen have spoken of their “shock” after being told the city faces cuts of up to £50 million.