Jobs at risk as Aberdeen and Inverness Homebase stores earmarked for closure
Dozens of north and north-east Homebase staff could lose their jobs as their stores have been earmarked for closure.
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Crash at busy Aberdeen roundabout
Emergency services were in attendance at a two-vehicle crash at a busy Aberdeen roundabout.
Asbestos confusion means Bridge of Don Academy must stay closed, says union
Union chiefs have raised concerns that two janitors and another worker may have been exposed to potentially deadly asbestos at an Aberdeen secondary school.
‘Remarkable’ Aberdeen teenager gears up to help his Sea Cadets unit buy a minibus
A “dedicated” teenager is planning to cycle the width of the country to help his Sea Cadets unit buy a much-needed minibus.
Tulloch Homes launch their stunning Westfield show home event on August 11 and 12
“A hidden gem” - that’s how new home owners have described Tulloch Homes’ prestigious Westfield development at Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.
Fly-tipping in Bridge of Don beauty spot branded ‘disgraceful’
Scores of empty bottles and cans, burnt-out tyres and even a dismembered caravan have been dumped at an Aberdeen beauty spot.
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.
Firefighters battling ‘well-developed’ blaze at Aberdeen bowling club
Firefighters are battling a "well-developed" blaze at a former bowling club in Aberdeen.
Two-car crash in Bridge of Don
Emergency services are attending an incident on Denmore Road, Bridge of Don. Police were alerted just after 4.30pm and are at the scene. A Peugeot and BMW are thought to be involved. A Police spokeswoman said: “The road is currently blocked.” People are being urged to avoid the area. More information to follow.
Man who had supermarket carrier bag full of drugs led police on chase around Bridge of Don
A man led police on a chase around Bridge of Don after being caught with thousands of pounds worth of drugs in a supermarket carrier bag.
Family claims they now have to walk extra mile to catch A90 bus
An angry family claims transport chiefs are forcing disabled people and pensioners to walk a mile detour to catch a bus safely on a north-east road.
Number of children prescribed anti-depressants soars in north-east
The number of children using anti-depressants in the north-east has rocketed in recent years.
First-time foster carer from Bridge of Don shares her story
A first-time foster carer has spoken out about her journey in the hope that others might follow in her footsteps this Foster Care Fortnight.
Fears over bus journey times to hospital after Bridge of Don service axed
Patients have been faced with journeys of more than an hour to get to hospital after a direct bus service to an Aberdeen community was scrapped.
Landscaper hunting for man harassing his wife punched their neighbour by mistake
A landscape gardener went to punch a man in the face because he believed he was harassing his wife - but ended up at the wrong house and attacking his neighbour instead.
Man, 27, injured in ‘targeted attack’ outside Aberdeen supermarket
A man had to be taken to hospital after a “targeted attack” outside a supermarket in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen child rapist who preyed on girls as young as four convicted 40 years later
An “evil” child rapist has been found guilty of preying on children as young as four during a campaign of abuse which started 40 years ago.
RBS offers a reprieve to 10 Scottish branches… but none in the north-east
Disappointment shrouded the Royal Bank of Scotland’s decision to give a reprieve to just 10 banks last night, with branches in the north-east still facing the axe.
Teen appears in court charged with attempted murder after incident in Dyce
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a disturbance in Dyce last week.
Police arrest teenager after officers terrorised on the streets of Aberdeen
A teenager has been arrested in connection with an alleged police attack and a break-in at a building depot in the city.
18-year-old arrested after police car damaged in Dyce following Bridge of Don break-in
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a spate of incidents across the north-east, including damage to a police car in Aberdeen.
MP visits Aberdeen bank to fight against looming closure
The campaign to spare an Aberdeen bank from closure has surged forward with a petition being formed calling on the UK Government to intervene.
Witnesses tell of terror after spate of shed blazes in Bridge of Don
Horrified eyewitnesses have described a series of “frightening” shed fires that ripped through a quiet Aberdeen suburb, forcing one family to evacuate.
Emergency services called to Aberdeen shed blaze
Police and fire teams attended a shed blaze in Aberdeen last night.
Date revealed for opening of new Home Bargains store in Aberdeen
A new Home Bargains store will open in Aberdeen just in time for Christmas.
VIDEO: ‘Icy roads have trapped me in my home for a week’
A pensioner has claimed she has been trapped in her home for almost a week because her icy street is too treacherous to drive or walk on.
Aberdeen City Council urged to challenge bank closures
Aberdeen City Council has been urged to take bank bosses to task over plans to scrap branches at Dyce and Bridge of Don.
Historic home built for laird’s mistress goes on the market
To approach Bridgefield House is to return to an era when carriages would perhaps sit idle by the fountain, while guests danced the night away in the grand drawing room.
M&S planning to open new Aberdeen foodhall in time for Christmas
Bridge of Don shoppers will be able to stock up on delicious food and drink from M&S just in time for Christmas.
Aberdeen woman “lunged” across car bonnet to wipe white powder from CD case
A woman has been fined for “lunging” across the bonnet of a car to wipe cocaine from a CD case police had confiscated from her.
North-east grandfather caught with £120,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine
A drug trafficker who was caught with heroin and crack cocaine worth more than £120,000 on the streets was jailed for three years and nine months today.
Woman caught more than double the drink-drive limit during trip to buy dog food
A boozed-up 63-year-old has been banned from the roads after being caught driving at more than twice the limit on a trip to buy dog food.