Busy first weekend for Aberdeen beer gardens and al fresco cafes
Cafes and bars in Aberdeen welcomed back their weekend customers - and reported bumper business.
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Call for temporary art installations to make Aberdeen city centre more attractive
Aberdeen City Council is hunting for designers and artists to create temporary art installations to make the city centre more attractive.
Aberdeen city centre footfall increases by almost a quarter as council continues physical distancing works
Footfall in Aberdeen city centre has increased by almost a quarter in the last week as physical distancing measures are being introduced.
Aberdeen bar introduces mandatory temperature checks for customers
An Aberdeen bar has implemented mandatory temperature checks for guests at the door.
Union Street to be shut to traffic tomorrow for ‘traffic cylinder’ installation
Union Street is to be closed to traffic during the day tomorrow as hundreds of traffic cylinders are being installed to help to reinforce pedestrian spaces.
Readers’ Letters: Union Street is in losing battle
With regard to all the other contributors’ opinions on the “temporary” social distancing measures now in place, it is my belief that this WILL lead to the pedestrianisation of Union Street, which will then inhibit access by the infirm or disabled.
All aboard for the dream of making Aberdeen’s Tram 15 run again for north-east passengers
It is now 65 years since the death knell sounded for Aberdeen’s trams when the town council decided to abandon the network that had grown too small for the Granite City’s needs.
Moreen Simpson: Diet challenge for a food-lovin’ quine
Believe it or not, I’ve a couple of major thingies in common with Blustering Boris.
Readers’ Letters: Opening up Union Street
I wrote to the Evening Express on how to open up Union Street.
Temporary wooden pavement extensions installed on Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary wooden pavement extensions have been installed on Union Street.
Aberdeen’s Belmont Street reimagined: Could it be the saving grace our hospitality industry needs?
Four independent local businesses are calling for changes to be made to current restrictions in Aberdeen's Belmont Street to offer a shared, safe social space for customers and visitors alike.
Readers’ Letters: Drastic changes
Readers’ Letters: ‘Healthier shopping’
I completely agree with Carrie Mitchell’s comment in the EE on June 27
Aberdeen retail bosses welcome customers back to city centre stores
Bosses at Primark, M&S and Hobbycraft have welcomed customers back into Aberdeen stores.
Bus gate installed on major Aberdeen street as social distancing measures progress
A new bus gate has been installed on a major Aberdeen street as part of measures to aid social distancing and get the city moving following lockdown.
Drivers asked to avoid Aberdeen city centre streets as works to install bus gate take place
Aberdeen council is asking drivers to avoid city centre streets as works to install a new bus gate continue.
Shoppers queue outside Aberdeen retailers as stores reopen for first time since March
Shoppers are queuing in Aberdeen city centre as retailers reopen their doors for first time since the country was placed into lockdown.
Police launch appeal to find Aberdeen bus stop sex attacker
The suspect is described as white with tanned skin, in his late 50s, around 5ft 5ins, stocky build with broad shoulders.
Police hunt for man after woman indecently assaulted in Aberdeen city centre
The suspect is described as white with tanned skin, in his late 50s, around 5ft 5ins, stocky build with broad shoulders.
Readers’ Letters: Drastic change needed for Aberdeen
On the theme of upgrading Union Street, having read Frank Gilfeather’s article, and a letter from James Noel, I disagree with both.
Video: Aberdeen cosmetics shop to reopen on Monday
An Aberdeen cosmetics shop will be reopening next week.
Aberdeen barber flooded with almost 600 bookings in three hours after Nicola Sturgeon announces easing of lockdown
An Aberdeen barber was swamped with almost 600 bookings in three hours after Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the industry could resume on July 15th.
Dozens of businesses apply for outdoor seating area licenses in Aberdeen city centre
Aberdeen City Council have said dozens have businesses have contacted them about setting up outdoor seating areas on Union Street.
Readers’ Letters: Frankly agree about Union Street
May I take this opportunity to congratulate your columnist Frank Gilfeather for his forthright column regarding the pedestrianisation of our granite mile Union Street.
Molton Brown to close Aberdeen branch
A popular fragrance brand has announced it is to close its Aberdeen store.
Readers’ Letters: Travesty of the traffic-ban city
A travesty is how I would describe Aberdeen City Council’s plans to pedestrianise Union Street and other west end side streets.
Readers’ Letters: Folly over Union Street
Readers’ Letters: Union Street
RE Dolphin fish and chip shop owner Graeme Herd accusing the council of rushing through plans to change Union Street. I don’t agree as people will still want to enjoy time in town rather than sit at home. Perhaps free park and ride facilities would be beneficial to the public? JW.
Video and pictures: Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter protest in Aberdeen city centre
Around 1,000 anti-racism campaigners took part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Aberdeen city centre today.
First stage of works to pedestrianise Aberdeen’s Union Street nears completion
The first stage of work to allow better physical distancing in Aberdeen city centre is nearing completion.