Simulated Aberdeen terror attack ‘improved preparedness’ for police
A simulated terror attack in Aberdeen city centre last year “improved preparedness”- according to a new police report.
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Aberdeen club owners demand urgent reversal of 3am pub closure scheme
Furious publicans are fearing job losses, chaos in the streets and the "implosion" of Aberdeen’s nightclub industry if controversial plans to let pubs stay open to 3am are not rolled back.
Clean bird mess from our statues and attract more tourists says councillor
Historic monuments in Aberdeen should be “freshened up” to attract more tourists to the city centre, the council has been told.
Nearly half of Aberdeen’s bars failing to recognise Ask for Angela code word
Almost half of the bars claiming to back a pioneering safety campaign are failing to protect their customers from unwanted advances, a Press and Journal investigation has revealed.
Crimes of violence at ‘all-time low’ in city centre thanks to bobbies on the beat scheme
Police have expanded a successful scheme which has placed more bobbies on the beat in Aberdeen city centre and helped reduce violent crimes to "an all time low".
Investigation launched into Aberdeen sex attack
Police are investigating reports that a 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Aberdeen.
Man who attacked and tried to rob teenager in Aberdeen city centre given chance to address problems
A man who grabbed a young woman and tried to rob her in Aberdeen has been given the chance to address his problems.
Gardens in Aberdeen city centre sealed off following assault report
Gardens in Aberdeen city centre have been sealed off following reports of an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning.
Plans to revamp Robert Gordon University’s historic HQ as offices
The historic headquarters of an Aberdeen university will undergo a £1.5million transformation into offices under new plans to revive the famous site.
Fresh look for Aberdeen streets with more than £900,000 investment
More than £900,000 will be ploughed into bringing fresh life into Aberdeen city centre streets.
Union Terrace Gardens to close for five weeks for construction investigation
Union Terrace Gardens is to close for five weeks while pits and holes are dug ahead of a £20million revamp.
Period flat offers city living
Have you ever dreamed of living in a period home, with the benefits of modern city life on your doorstep?
Aberdeen city centre street partially blocked after two vehicle crash
A street in Aberdeen city centre has been partially closed following a two vehicle crash.
Public to get say on expansion of Aberdeen shopping centre
Locals are being given their say on plans for a major expansion of a popular Aberdeen shopping centre.
Police appeal after woman attacked in Aberdeen city centre
Police are hunting for a man who attacked a woman in Aberdeen city centre at the weekend.
IN PICTURES: First look at how new flats in Aberdeen city centre could look
A derelict block of offices in Aberdeen could soon be transformed to pave way for "much sought after" homes in the city centre.
Bus breakdown slowing traffic on busy city route
Traffic is slowing in several parts of Aberdeen city centre this morning after a bus broke down. The A944 Aberdeen City at Westburn Road is partially blocked. Traffic is nearly gridlocked at Argyll Place junction, because of a broken down bus. More to follow.
Lorry stuck in city centre cleared
Motorists and bus passengers experienced delays in Aberdeen city centre this morning after a lorry became stuck on a busy road.
Is it time to bring Aberdeen’s Union Street back to life?
It has been the beating heart of Aberdeen for more than two centuries - but now many of the north-east's most influential figures believe Union Street needs an urgent "transfusion".
New Aberdeen city centre chiefs to get £3million pay
Taxpayers in Aberdeen could be asked to foot a bill of up to £3million to hire three new officials to oversee the city centre's regeneration.
Fines for public urination exceed 3000 in Aberdeen
Over 3,000 people have been fined for urinating in Aberdeen city centre in the last four years.
Aberdeen task-force to drive forward city centre transformation
A new task-force could be formed next week to drive forward proposals to transform Aberdeen city centre.
Watchdog to hear Marischal Square concerns
A powerful watchdog has agreed to meet campaigners battling against Aberdeen’s controversial Marischal Square scheme to hear their concerns.
Cafe culture trial in Aberdeen city centre
A trial to try to create a cafe culture in the centre of Aberdeen is to start next month.
Split over new civic square for Aberdeen
A split has emerged in Aberdeen’s ruling council administration over plans to create a new civic square in the heart of the city.
Police charge 16 in crackdown on retail crime in Aberdeen
Sixteen people have been charged following a police crackdown on retail crime in Aberdeen city centre.
Aberdeenshire Council backs city centre blueprint
The leaders of Aberdeenshire Council have given their backing to plans designed to breathe new life into the heart of Aberdeen.
Council would welcome Sir Ian Wood’s cash for city centre plan
Council chiefs who turned down Sir Ian Wood’s offer of £50million towards a transformation of Aberdeen city centre have said it would be “very nice” if he would invest in their own vision.
Councillors approve city centre plans to mend Aberdeen’s “broken heart”
Councillors pledged to end the bickering and unite behind “Team Aberdeen” as they gave their unanimous backing to a raft of projects designed to revive the city centre.
RGU boss backs Aberdeen city centre plans
The principal of Robert Gordon University has said that plans to revive Aberdeen city centre are "not perfect" but can make a “huge difference” if delivered correctly.
Sir Ian Wood asked to back Aberdeen plans… By councillors who rejected him last time
Council chiefs who controversially rejected Sir Ian Wood's £50million offer to transform Aberdeen city-centre could now seek talks with the billionaire businessman over funding for their own scheme.
Aberdeen University chief backs city centre revamp
The head of Aberdeen University has given his backing to plans to revitalise the city centre - and urged politicians to act with “urgency” to deliver the changes.