'Community News'
Entries invited for European calendar competition
The Europe and European Union information service based at Aberdeen's Central Library is inviting people to submit an image of their favourite landmark or building in any of the 27 European Union member countries for an online calendar. 2008/12/19 00:00:00
Grass-cutting services are set to be reviewed following a public consultation in the new year. 2008/12/24 00:00:00
Partial road closure for aqueduct work
Contlaw Road will be closed between its junctions with North Deeside Road and Culter House Road while work on the aqueduct there is carried out. 2008/12/24 00:00:00
Traffic restrictions during gas mains replacement works
A rolling series of partial road closures will be put in place on Clifton Road next year while work to replace a gas mains is carried out. 2008/12/24 00:00:00
Hogmanay street party guide available now
The essential guide on how to have a fantastic time at Aberdeen's Hogmanay street party is now available in leaflet form and online. 2008/12/23 00:00:00
City council sets 2009/10 revenue budget
Aberdeen City Council has agreed a package of savings totalling GBP 24,572,900 to produce a balanced revenue budget for 2009/10. 2008/12/19 00:00:00
City's festive display damaged by vandals
19/12/08 The Christmas tree in the Castlegate, Aberdeen has been vandalised and the star stolen sometime after 10.30pm on Sunday, 14 December. The matter has been reported to the police and enquiries are ongoing. 2008/12/19 00:00:00
Contemporary Finnish silversmithing comes to Aberdeen
An exhibition which features unique one-off and limited edition pieces of recent works by a selection of Finnish silversmiths has opened at Aberdeen Art Gallery. 2008/12/19 00:00:00
Festive cover arrangements for council services
19/12/08 The following list details the provisions Aberdeen City Council has in place over the festive break: 2008/12/19 00:00:00
Aberdeen Grammar School to face Alford Academy in Northsound Energy Schools Challenge 2008 final
Pupils from Aberdeen Grammar School are to battle it out against Alford Academy in the grand final of the Northsound 1 Energy Schools Challenge 2008 on Sunday night (December 21). 2008/12/18 00:00:00
Councillors back partnership deal with private company to rejuvenate Hazlehead golf course
Aberdeen city councillors have recommended that a tender from a private company to breathe new life into Hazlehead Golf Course should be accepted. 2008/12/18 00:00:00
Lane closure for phone line repair work
One westbound lane of the A944 dual carriageway between the Kingswells and Westhill roundabouts will be closed between 7pm and 6am from December 17 to 20 while BT engineers work to repair a phone line fault. 2008/12/16 00:00:00
African slave trade exhibition in city library
An exhibition which explores the African slave trade through its connections with Aberdeen City and Shire is on display in Aberdeen's Central Library. 2008/12/15 00:00:00
Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on a Thursday this year, so Aberdeen City Council's waste team intends to provide alternative collections for those whose bins would normally be emptied on those days. 2008/12/15 00:00:00
Nursery plans approved for historic city firm
15/12/08 Plans for a new garden centre on the outskirts of Aberdeen have been conditionally approved by the city council's planning committee. 2008/12/15 00:00:00
Twelve tips on how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle this Christmas
Aberdeen City Council's Waste Aware Team has come up with some seasonal advice on how to have a green Christmas: 2008/12/15 00:00:00
E&Ms site hotel plans approved by councillors
Councillors have unanimously approved a planning application to create a 97 bedroom hotel in the buildings previously occupied by Aberdeen department store Esslemont and Macintosh. 2008/12/11 00:00:00
Northfield Academy Christmas Concert
Northfield Academy is hosting a Christmas concert on Wednesday December 17. 2008/12/12 00:00:00
Scottish Government announces 2009/10 financial settlement for Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council will receive almost GBP 357.5 million from the Scottish Government for 2009/10. 2008/12/12 00:00:00
Pilot shuttle bus service launched between airport and Dyce Railway Station
An eagerly-awaited shuttle bus service between Dyce Railway Station and Aberdeen Airport has been launched. 2008/12/11 00:00:00
Charges re-introduced at Chapel Street car park
Car parking charges will be re-introduced at Chapel Street car park at weekends from Saturday [December 13]. 2008/12/10 00:00:00
Gem of an exhibition on show at Provost Skene's House
10/12/08 An exquisite selection of jewel-coloured dresses from the Costume Collection at Provost Skene's House, Guestrow, off Broad Street, Aberdeen, will go on display from Saturday, 13 December to Saturday, 14 February, 2009. 2008/12/10 00:00:00
Get your skates on to winter art fair at Transition Extreme
A Winter art and craft fair organised by Creative Cultures Scotland and Transition Extreme, which showcases the work of over twenty local artists will be held from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 December at Transition Extreme, Links Road, Queens Links, Aberdeen. 2008/12/10 00:00:00
Hotel plans for E&M site recommended for approval
A planning application to create a 97 bedroom hotel in Aberdeen city centre has been earmarked for approval. 2008/12/10 00:00:00
Aberdeen's line-up guarantees a great Hogmanay
09/12/08 The line-up for this year's Hogmanay party in Aberdeen will guarantee people travel far and wide to see out the old year and bring in the New Year at the city's Castlegate. 2008/12/09 00:00:00
Council to purchase Glencraft premises
The Urgent Business Committee has agreed to purchase Glencraft's Wellington Road premises and lease it back to the social enterprise firm. 2008/12/09 00:00:00
Partial closure of Foresterhill Road
Foresterhill Road will be partially closed for up to four evenings next week while road safety measures are put in place. 2008/12/09 00:00:00
Temporary traffic lights on Skene Road
Temporary traffic lights will be in operation during off-peak hours on Skene Road, from the roundabout junction with Lang Stracht to the junction with Groats Road, from Monday [December 15]. 2008/12/09 00:00:00
Rise in export business from Aberdeen City and Shire
The results of the Aberdeen City and Shire Export Survey 2008 reveal that the region continues to expand its international activity at an impressive rate. 2008/12/11 00:00:00
Partial road closure for manhole cover repair works
Ashley Road will be partially closed to traffic on Monday [8 December], while work to repair manhole covers is carried out. 2008/12/02 00:00:00
Public consultation to be held on city's future waste strategy
The way in which Aberdeen deals with its rubbish is to be the subject of a public consultation. 2008/12/02 00:00:00
Views sought on site for new recycling centre
Bridge of Don residents are being encouraged to take part in a community consultation about potential sites for a new household waste recycling centre. 2008/12/02 00:00:00
Winter trails at Tolbooth Museum on offer
Places are still available on the fascinating winter trails at The Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street which start at 4pm on Sunday, 7 December. 2008/12/02 00:00:00
Beach Leisure Centre maintenance
Sections of the Beach Leisure Centre will close for maintenance during part of December. 2008/11/28 00:00:00
BP Portrait Award exhibition returns to Aberdeen
The BP Portrait Award 2008 exhibition, one of the world's most prestigious art prizes, returns to Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, on Saturday, 29 November. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
Budget savings proposals to go forward to December full council meeting
Aberdeen City Council has agreed a package of possible budget savings, which will now go forward to next month's full council meeting for a final decision. 2008/11/26 00:00:00
Bus service diversions during international street market
The International Street Market returns to Aberdeen tomorrow [Friday, 28 November]. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
City council picks up third national award for green power scheme
Aberdeen City Council has lifted a third top award in a month for its innovative programme to cut people's fuel bills. 2008/11/26 00:00:00
City's Christmas tree switch on at the Castlegate
The City of Aberdeen's Christmas tree will be switched on following a service of festive song, music and prayer which starts at 4pm on Sunday, 30 November, at the Castlegate. 2008/11/28 00:00:00
Co-operation Agreement to be signed between Aberdeen and Atyrau
A Co-operation Agreement recognising the positive results of the relationship between Aberdeen and Atyrau is to be signed in the Granite City next week. 2008/11/28 00:00:00
Firms invited to join oil and gas trade mission to Gulf of Mexico
Scottish companies are being invited to join a trade mission in the new year to explore the wealth of oil and gas opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico area. 2008/11/26 00:00:00
Ground-penetrating radar unearths the past of Kirk of St Nicholas, Aberdeen
An illustrated talk on the recent ground-penetrating radar survey (GPR) of the transept of the Kirk of St Nicholas Church, Aberdeen, will be given at 12.30pm and 2pm, on Wednesday, 3 December at the city's Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
International Street Market brings continental flavour back to Aberdeen
Traders offering goods from across Europe are returning to the Granite City this weekend for the last of this year's Aberdeen international street markets. 2008/11/25 00:00:00
Join countryside rangers for tree-planting in the woods
Aberdeen's countryside rangers are inviting people to join them for a day of tree planting at Carnie Woods this Saturday [29 November]. 2008/11/25 00:00:00
Local firms invited to join Aberdeen City and Shire exhibition stand at OTC 2009
Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are offering companies the opportunity to share their stand space at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston next spring. 2008/11/25 00:00:00
Memories of radio times welcome
An oral history session will take place between 10am and 12noon on Tuesday, 2 December, at Aberdeen's Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
My Heart is in the Highlands is the subject of a free talk by Jennifer Melville, keeper (Fine Art) at Aberdeen's Art Gallery, Schoolhill at 12.30pm on Friday, 28 November. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
Pay increase announced for council staff
Aberdeen City Council's Budget Monitoring Board has this afternoon agreed that most council staff are to receive a pay increase of 3% from 1 April 2008 and a further 2.5% from 1 April 2009. 2008/11/28 00:00:00
A document strengthening Aberdeen City Council's commitment to promoting race equality has been published. 2008/12/02 00:00:00
A section of Pitmedden Road, between Dyce and Blackburn, is closed for pothole repairs today [Weds, November 26]. 2008/11/26 00:00:00
Rural road remains closed for pothole repairs
Pothole repair work on a section of Pitmedden Road, between Dyce and Blackburn, is to continue until the end of the week. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
Statement on behalf of Aberdeen City Council's new Chief Executive Sue Bruce
Mrs Bruce said: 'This move is an exciting opportunity for me and I am delighted to be taking up the role of Chief Executive at Aberdeen City Council. Since my appointment earlier this year, I have been keeping up-to-date on what has been happening in the city and I am eager to get started. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Statement on behalf of Aberdeen City Council's new Chief Executive Sue Bruce
Mrs Bruce said: 'This move is an exciting opportunity for me and I am delighted to be taking up the role of Chief Executive at Aberdeen City Council. Since my appointment earlier this year, I have been keeping up-to-date on what has been happening in the city and I am eager to get started. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Still time to book a place on fascinating festive tours
There is still a number of places available on Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums festive tours at The Tolbooth, Provost Skene's House and Glover House. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Still time to book a place on fascinating festive tours
There is still a number of places available on Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums festive tours at The Tolbooth, Provost Skene's House and Glover House. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Youngsters jump at the chance to compete in basketball competition
Almost 400 primary pupils from 10 schools in Aberdeen will compete in the Jump 2 it basketball tournament tomorrow [Tuesday, 2 December], at the Beach Leisure Centre, Beach Promenade. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Youngsters jump at the chance to compete in basketball competition
Almost 400 primary pupils from 10 schools in Aberdeen will compete in the Jump 2 it basketball tournament tomorrow [Tuesday, 2 December], at the Beach Leisure Centre, Beach Promenade. 2008/12/01 00:00:00
Aberdeenshire Council
New resource for child protection training in Aberdeenshire
A new training resource for child protection practitioners was launched at Aberdeenshire Council's Woodhill House headquarters this month.
Portlethen pupil scoops oil and gas design award
A talented north-east pupil has scooped first prize in a logo competition designed to promote employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
Library service is valuable and well used, study reveals
Aberdeenshire is bucking the national trend for declining book borrowers as more people are borrowing books from its libraries.
Results of Citizens' Panel survey on sustainable environment and transport announced
A survey has been carried out to seek local views on a range of environmental issues including energy use, transport, planning policies, recycling and attitudes to the environment.
Funding available for voluntary organisations
Aberdeenshire Council is currently accepting funding applications from voluntary organisations which provide vital services to the community.
Council donates £3,000 to north-east charities
Aberdeenshire Council's annual Christmas charity donations have become a regular feature in recent years and this month four more charities received a cash windfall.
Festive Road Safety Campaign - Week 3 Results
Week three of the month long national Festive Road Safety Campaign has seen eight drivers arrested for drink driving and a 27-year-old woman arrested for …
Heroin with a street value of around GBP1700 was found by police officers during the search of a flat in St. Boswells Terrace in Dundee …
A seasonal blitz on domestic abuse continues in Tayside with officers warning those responsible for this crime that they face being arrested and prosecuted. A Safer ...
Festive Road Safety Campaign - Week 2
Ten people were arrested and reported for drink driving over the past week (7am on Monday, December 15, to 7am on Monday, December 22) in ...
A 32-year-old man was found dead within his home in Langholm Gardens in Broughty Ferry on Saturday 20 December. His body was discovered by family …
A 51-year-old woman was found dead within her home in Strathcarron Place in the Menzieshill area of Dundee on Saturday 20 December. There are no suspicious …
At around 9am on Saturday 20 December officers were called to a flat in Union Street in Montrose where a 40-year-old woman was found to …
Tayside Police in Dundee issued a warning to anyone in the city who is currently the subject of an outstanding warrant - hand yourself in ...
Ballantrae Place Death - Woman Identified
A 27-year old woman found dead within a house in Dundee's Ballantrae Place yesterday morning has been identified as being Elizabeth Lindsay of Albert Street …
Woman Collapses and Dies in Arbroath
An 80-year-old woman collapsed and died in Arbroath's Hayswell Road this afternoon. The woman, a local resident, was found at around 12.30pm by a passing pedestrian. …
Fatal Montrose Fire - Man Named
Tayside Police can confirm that a man who died as a result of a fire at his home address in Blackfriar's Court, Western Road, Montrose, ...