Gardeners, artists and crime-fighters praised for improving Aberdeen
An art project, a sanitary product scheme and a community growing pilot have all been highlighted for helping boost regeneration in Aberdeen communities
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Chance to have your say on Aberdeen street design project
Residents of two Aberdeen communities are being urged to take part in a design scheme to help connect them.
Public consultation on options to upgrade Aberdeen primary school
A public consultation will be held on different investment options to upgrade a primary school.
Vote to pick name for Aberdeen’s new £6m community hub
A public vote will be held to choose the final name for a new community centre in Aberdeen
Aberdeen woman’s anger after council wrongly bills her for removal of trampoline
Aberdeen council has apologised after billing a woman for the removal of her son’s trampoline despite the fact she took it down herself.
Hunt for knifeman after attempted robbery at Aberdeen shop
Police were today hunting a would-be robber who targeted an Aberdeen newsagent with a knife.
Disabled residents in Aberdeen sheltered housing trapped in homes after lift vandalised
Disabled people at a north-east sheltered housing complex say they feel like “prisoners in their own homes” after a lift was vandalised.
Plans for new Aberdeen schools approved despite budget concerns
Councillors have approved outline business cases to deliver four primary schools across Aberdeen – despite concerns over the exact costings.
Appeal after driver assaulted by cyclist in Aberdeen
A man was left with facial injuries after an assault involving a cyclist in Aberdeen.
Council accused of ‘spin’ over £100 million Aberdeen schools plan
Aberdeen City Council’s ruling coalition has been accused of “spin” over a £100 million schools plan.
Council in £100 million plan to build four new schools in Aberdeen
The report to be put before the committee is to include schools in the Millitimber, Tillydrone, Torry and Countesswells areas of the city.
New project to make improvements to Aberdeen community
A new project which will see improvements made to an Aberdeen community is to launch this month.
Aberdeen mum in protest over weedkiller use
Residents of a north-east community have started a petition against the use of a controversial pesticide.
Appeal after kayak stolen from Aberdeen garden
Thieves broke into the garden of an Aberdeen watersports enthusiast and stole his kayak.
Appeal launched to find car stolen in Aberdeen
A car has been stolen in Aberdeen in the early hours of this morning. Police are looking to trace a white Toyota Hi-Lux, registration FD11 HHY, which was reported missing from the Tillydrone area of the city. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 quoting reference number 0376 of August 14.
Nearly 37kg of cannabis seized and 297 people reported for drug offences in north-east
Nearly 300 people were reported in connection with drug offences in the last two months, according to the latest figures from Police Scotland.
Public given chance to name new Aberdeen community hub
Time is running out for people to have their say on the new name for an Aberdeen community hub.
Golden retriever Jake gets electric shock from lamp-post after stopping for a pee
An Aberdeen woman today told how her dog received an electric shock from wiring on a lamp-post.
Man due in court after drugs worth £14,500 recovered in Aberdeen
A man has been charged in relation to alleged drugs offences following the recovery of drugs with an estimated street value of £14,500 in Aberdeen.
Man in court accused of comments towards Aberdeen girl, 9, and possessing a knife
A man has appeared in court accused of approaching a young girl while holding a large piece of wood in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen drivers warned of temporary traffic lights
Drivers are being warned of temporary traffic lights on a busy Aberdeen road later this month for works to be carried out by a transport operator.
Aberdeen mum’s anger after council tells her to remove trampoline from garden
An Aberdeen mum has gone head-to-head with council chiefs in a row over a trampoline.
Lynne praises NHS medics – ‘the care didn’t stop after I left hospital’
An Aberdeen woman who suffered an internal decpitation in a road crash has sung the praises of medical staff who helped her recover.
Five areas of Aberdeen ‘harder hit’ by economic downturn, says report
Regeneration areas in Aberdeen seem to have been hit harder by the recent downturn in the local economy than other areas, according to a new report.
Angry Aberdeen resident tells of health fears over ‘toxic’ pigeon poo problem plaguing high-rise
An Aberdeen resident has hit out claiming he is living in “sub-standard” conditions at his high-rise flat – due to pigeon poo.
Aberdeen singer celebrates 80th birthday with celebration at Beach Ballroom
A former jazz singer marked her 80th birthday with a special celebration at the iconic Aberdeen venue where her career began.
Concern over left turn at busy Aberdeen junction
Police fear unclear signage on an Aberdeen road has caused so much confusion that an accident is inevitable.
Missing Aberdeen woman found safe and well
A missing Aberdeen woman has been found safe and well. Police have confirmed Debbie Douglas, 39, who was reported missing from the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen, has been traced safe and well. Police thanked the public who helped with the appeal.
Speeders quizzed by Aberdeen school kids during police crackdown
Pupils from an Aberdeen primary school have quizzed drivers caught speeding during a police operation.
Next phase in rail improvement works between Aberdeen and Inverness under way
The latest phase in a project to upgrade the railway between Aberdeen and Inverness is now under way.