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Shop and foodbank planned for former AECC as city church unveils more proposals for its new home

October 24, 2020

Councillor Alison Alphonse

‘Sigh of relief’ as Aberdeen bike lane plans scrapped over congestion worries

September 28, 2020

Tom Jones meets Aberdeen fans Adrienne Wood and Claire Sherriffs for his debut Granite City gig at the AECC in 1992. Before the concert he made a plea for no underwear to be thrown on stage because it would interfere with his performance.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

September 23, 2020

Chris and Louise Evans with daugher Kayla and new son Calum

Shocked north-east mum delivers baby herself in hospital car park in time it takes husband to grab a wheelchair

September 21, 2020

Oldmachar Academy

Councillors advised to push ahead with Bridge Of Don school rezoning

September 11, 2020

The first phase of an ambitious scheme to provide 1,000 new homes at Bridge of Don, was kicked off in 1977 by Denis Waterman, star of the TV series The Sweeney. Denis opened a new showhouse at Middleton Park.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

September 9, 2020

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Engineers working to restore water supply to dozens of homes after main bursts in Aberdeen

September 7, 2020

Police are appealing for information after a break-in in Bridge of Don

Police appeal for information after three men break into Aberdeen premises

September 3, 2020

'Allo, 'Allo star Gorden Kaye is bemused with the antics of Scout Gang Show actor Ian Dow as he prepared a sketch for their next show at His Majesty's Theatre. Ian and the lads took advantage of Gorden's city visit to help them prepare for their performance.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

September 2, 2020

Kirsty Davidson

North-east students chosen as Young Ambassadors

September 1, 2020

Fallen tree on Albyn Grove.

Police called to fallen tree on Aberdeen road

August 25, 2020

Film star Bernard Cribbins signs autographs for Cults brothers Anthony, David and Sasha Gudd at the Aberdeen Petroleum Club Pro-Cel-Am tournament in aid of SPARKS (Sport Aiding medical Research for Kids) at Deeside Golf Club in 1977.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

August 19, 2020

Navy veteran Ron Campbell pictured with his memorabilia and navy diary. Picture: Kath Flannery

Second north-east veteran backs calls to see nuclear testing men recognised

August 14, 2020

Fire crews extinguished a garage fire in Bridge of Don tonight

Fire crews extinguish Aberdeen garage fire

August 6, 2020

Singing star Lulu is the centre of attention as she visits Aberdeen Harbour in 1973. Lulu was in town to promote the Aberdeen production of Peter Pan in January of that year.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

July 29, 2020

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McDonald’s reopens 10 Highland and north-east restaurants for dine-in customers

July 22, 2020

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VIDEO: Demolition of AECC resumes but no progress on sale of land

June 18, 2020

Queues formed at Hazlehead Recycling Centre when it reopened. Picture by Kami Thomson

Plea to avoid queues as another Aberdeen recycling centre is poised to reopen

June 12, 2020

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McDonald’s reveals Aberdeen restaurants offering delivery service

June 10, 2020

Members of the Bridge of Don Academy Junior Choir chat with Tory Party leader Mrs Margaret Thatcher in January 1978. Mrs Thatcher was in the north-east on a fast-moving tour which included visits to Dyce, Cults, Inverurie and Bridge of Don. She also spoke to Tory Party workers from North and South Aberdeen at a meeting in the Amatola Hotel.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

June 10, 2020

George Best about to break open a bottle of champagne to symbolise the opening of new offices for Streamline Shipping Agencies on Regent Quay in 1984.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

June 3, 2020

A quiet Grampian Road in Torry, featuring only a few parked cars, pictured in 1973.

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City

May 20, 2020

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Police called to disturbance at Aberdeen neighbourhood

May 5, 2020

Artist impression showing plans for new homes in Bridge of Don.

Plans for more than 500 homes in Bridge Of Don granted permission in principle

May 1, 2020

An artist's impression of the houses, planned for Cloverhill in Bridge Of Don.

Plans for more than 500 homes in Bridge Of Don approved

April 30, 2020