Man arrested following car crash in Aberdeen
A man has been arrested after a road collision in Aberdeen earlier this morning.
Torry
Portlethen plagued by stench similar to infamous ‘Torry pong’
Two north-east communities have bonded over the shared problem of a persistent and powerful pong.
People power pays off as developer spares Aberdeen playpark from wrecking ball
Developers behind a proposed housing scheme in Aberdeen have dropped plans to pave over a popular playpark following a backlash from locals.
Map of hotspots drawn up as probe into Gramps fires continues
Firefighters have mapped out known hotspots on an Aberdeen hillside as they attempt to get to the bottom of a spate of blazes which have dominated their time over the past fortnight.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Torry Sports Centre
Emergency services were called to Torry this evening to deal with a fire, thought to have been started deliberately.
Greyhope Road shut after high winds pose risks to buildings
Police have cordoned off two city roads this afternoon after high winds destabilised the roof of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) building.
Community group takes victory in battle over Aberdeen school
A community group has won a major victory in its battle to take over a historic Aberdeen school.
Former Aberdeen primary school to be redeveloped for new homes
The site of a former primary school in Aberdeen is set to be redeveloped for new affordable homes and community facilities after it was marketed for sale.
Fire service in attendance at Torry fire
Firefighters have been called out to another blaze in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen MP urges council to approve community trust plans for Victoria Road
A north-east MP has backed a local campaign to restore a crumbling school in Torry.
Drugs mule struck by police car after leading high speed chase through Aberdeen
A drugs mule who led police officers on a terrifying high speed chase through the streets of Aberdeen has been jailed for six months.
Aberdeen City Council prepares for £100m spend on four new primary schools
City councillors are preparing to make one of the local authority’s largest-ever investments in Aberdeen’s school estate.
Crews called to battle large Gramps blaze
Fire crews have been called to attend to a large blaze at The Gramps in Aberdeen.
Crews redeployed as Gramps catch fire twice in one evening
Fire crews have been redeployed to The Gramps near Kincorth for the second grass fire there this evening.
Man appears in court after nearly £10,000 of drugs found in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court after police recovered about £10,000 of drugs in Aberdeen.
New £47m Lochside Academy will open next week
Aberdeen’s newest school is receiving the finishing touches to make sure it gets top marks from pupils, staff and parents when it opens next week.
Dolphinwatch sees first whales of the 2018 season
Visitors and staff members at RSPB’s Dolphinwatch were delighted by the arrival of a pod of whales in Aberdeen harbour over the weekend.
Aberdeen toddler left heartbroken after thugs steal and torch her Peppa Pig bike
A young girl has been left heartbroken after vandals stole her bicycle then torched it just yards from her house.
New book gives insight into life of an Aberdeen fisherman
A heritage group has unearthed fascinating photos that give an insight into the lives of Aberdeen fishermen working in the North Sea many years ago.
Aberdeen supermarket to move to larger building
An Aberdeen supermarket is to relocate to a bigger building, in a move store bosses say will create 25 jobs.
Former Aberdeen primary school goes up for sale
A former primary school has been put up for sale, much to the dismay of the campaigners fighting to save it.
Lifeboat rescue crews called out in the dark off the north-east coast
Lifeboat rescue crews were out in Aberdeen last night as part of a search for a missing person.
Aberdeen takeaway owner fined for hygiene failings
The former owner of an Aberdeen takeaway restaurant has been fined £780 for failing to carry out hygiene improvements.
Spacious Torry house offers plenty of scope – and it’s on the market for just £164,000
Deceptively spacious and modern, Number 33 Grampian Road has all the makings of an ideal family home.
‘Serious sewage’ causes stench over north-east community
Torry residents had to abandon their gardens last week amid claims of a pungent stench emanating from a city water treatment centre.
Aberdeen residents sent on five mile trek for mail – despite living above a post office
Innocent residents of an Aberdeen tenement block were told they would have to take a five-mile round trip to collect their mail after deliveries were suspended – despite living directly above a post office.
Torry youngsters delighted at £55,000 skate park revamp
Youngsters performed some stunning skateboarding feats as they celebrated a £55,000 revamp of their local park.
Man charged after heroin recovered in Aberdeen
A 38-year-old man has been charged following the recovery of heroin valued at £1,800 in Aberdeen.
Man charged in relation with £1,800 drugs recovery in Aberdeen
A 38-year-old man has been charged and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal following the recovery of heroin valued at approximately £1,800 in the Torry area of Aberdeen.
Call for crossing at north-east school
Calls have been made to install a safety crossing at a “notoriously busy” road ahead of the opening of a new multimillion pound new school in Aberdeen.
Torry group embroiled in long-running battle releases images of plans for dilapidated primary school
A community group has unveiled images showing how an unloved former school could look if the council transfers ownership of the building to its members.
Rats are being found in Aberdeen council homes every week
City construction work has been blamed for a plague of rats and mice in and around homes in Aberdeen.