Aberdeen University Graduations 2018: Inseparable pals who met at college celebrate graduation together
A pair of inseparable pals who first met at college have celebrated graduating from Aberdeen University together.
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Charity sports tournament set up in memory of north-east woman
The husband of a woman who died of cancer earlier this year has launched a charity hockey tournament in her memory.
Richard Leonard summons Labour’s council groups to meeting – but no invite for Aberdeen’s councillors
Scottish Labour leader, Richard Leonard, summoned the party’s council groups to a meeting yesterday - but there was no invitation for the Aberdeen’s elected members.
Heathrow expansion could cause Aberdeen and Inverness to miss out
Heathrow expansion could cost Aberdeen airport more than 1,100 flights by 2030, according to government figures.
Aberdeen architecture student designs ‘water cremation’ chapel
With funeral costs rocketing, an Aberdeen architecture student has designed a chapel for a new form of “water cremation”.
Former university building in Aberdeen will reopen as hotel and restaurant
A former university building in Aberdeen’s city centre will be reopened as a hotel and restaurant this summer
Ryanair axes Aberdeen to Malaga flights
Budget airline Ryanair has ditched its service from Aberdeen to Malaga in Spain, citing “commercial reasons”.
Two men face jail for brutal attack in Aberdeen city centre
Two north-east men are facing jail after carrying out a brutal attack in Aberdeen city centre.
Cancer survivor Joe aims ‘to give something back’ by tackling Great Aberdeen Run this summer
A north-east man who conquered cancer is preparing to tackle a half marathon to mark the anniversary of completing treatment.
North-east teenager faces jail after confessing to horrific series of abuse against a woman – including taking an axe and threatening to kill her
A north-east teenager who brandished an axe at a woman and threatened to kill her is facing jail.
Council planning committee rejects £68 million Rubislaw Quarry plan
Ambitious £68 million plans to build nearly 300 luxury flats at Aberdeen’s historic Rubislaw Quarry have been thrown out.
Aberdeen pub function room will be converted into 29 student flats
Councillors have approved plans to transform a former Aberdeen’s pub function room into student accommodation.
More than £70,000 worth of dangerous phone chargers taken off Aberdeen streets
More than £70,000 worth of dangerous phone chargers and travel adapters have been seized in Aberdeen.
Fishing memorial in Aberdeen city centre to be unveiled next week
A new memorial dedicated to Aberdonians who worked in the city’s important fishing industry is to be unveiled next week
Alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry receives backing from award-winning architect
An architect’s alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry has received backing from an award-winning and internationally renowned designer.
Campaigners meet council chiefs over Victoria Road School’s future
Campaigners fighting to save an historic Aberdeen school have met with senior council bosses to state their case.
Home economics and arts teachers drafted in to help after Dyce Academy left without technical teacher for three years
An Aberdeen secondary school has had no technical education teachers for three years.
Developers announce plans to build £40m housing and retail scheme near controversial Haudagain roundabout
Developers have announced plans to build a £40 million housing and retail scheme on the site left from demolishing a notorious Aberdeen council estate.
Burnley drawn to face Aberdeen in Europa League qualifying
Burnley have been handed a Battle of Britain tie against Aberdeen on their return to the European stage after a 51-year absence.
Burnley drawn to face Aberdeen in Europa League qualifying
Burnley have been handed a Battle of Britain tie against Aberdeen on their return to the European stage after a 51-year absence.
Aberdeen University Graduations 2018: New Highland graduate Lauren passes on some words of wisdom
Lauren Lynch found the experience of relocating from a village of 200 people to a city of 200,000 a “scary” challenge.
VIDEO: New scheme aims to reintroduce honeybees to Aberdeen city centre
Granite City apiarists will be buzzing to hear that honeybees are being introduced into the city centre.
Aberdeen City Council begin demolishing city wall – despite not knowing who owns it
Aberdeen council workers have started demolishing a city wall - without knowing who owns it.
Campaign for permanent Neale Cooper memorial smashes fundraising target
Big-hearted Dons supporters have helped a drive for a permanent memorial to Gothenburg Great Neale Cooper smash its fundraising target.
Bridge of Don bowling club left in ruins after being repeatedly targeted by vandals
A bowling club which has repeatedly been targeted by vandals was left in ruins last night after a fire.
Council don’t have cash to reopen ‘economically unviable’ Hazlehead pool
Mothballed Hazlehead swimming pool will not be reopened after being deemed “economically unviable”.
Architect pitches alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry
An architect has revealed an alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen - combining the region’s “history of granite with its more modern history of oil and gas”.
Five-year strategy for north-east economy unanimously backed by councillors
An ambitious new five-year strategy for the north-east’s economy has been unanimously backed by city councillors.
VIDEO: Protesters plead for council to reject Rubislaw Quarry housing plans
Placard-waving protesters last night launched a last-ditch appeal for councillors to reject plans for a housing development at Rubislaw Quarry.
Men on trial accused of murder of Aberdeen man alleged to have ‘repeatedly struck him with a dog lead’
A north-east man, accused of murder, told emergency services he saw his alleged victim being beaten up before heading off to an address which turned out not to exist.
A90 closures announced for AWPR works this weekend
The A90 Aberdeen to Stonehaven road will be closed briefly in the early hours of this Saturday morning to allow for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route utility works.
Police crack down on telephone fraudsters with awareness drive
Police have ramped up efforts to tackle fraudsters preying on vulnerable north-east pensioners with sophisticated telephone scams.