'Community News'
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
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
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
Bus service diversions during international street market
The International Street Market returns to Aberdeen tomorrow [Friday, 28 November]. 2008/11/27 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
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
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
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
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
A section of Pitmedden Road, between Dyce and Blackburn, is closed for pothole repairs today [Weds, November 26]. 2008/11/26 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
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
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
Temporary road closure for manhole repairs
A main road in Aberdeen will be closed this week while a manhole is fixed. 2008/11/24 00:00:00
All welcome to celebrate St Andrew's Day
Enjoy all things Scottish next weekend [Saturday, 29 November and Sunday, 30 November] when Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens come alive with music, dance and children's workshops in celebration of St Andrew's Day. 2008/11/21 00:00:00
City's Christmas tree switch on
Come and help us switch on the City of Aberdeen's Christmas tree at the Castlegate on Sunday, 30 November at 4pm. 2008/11/21 00:00:00
Local chorus to sing Scottish songs
Enjoy a wonderful evening of Scottish songs with Aberdeen's Singing Chorus - the city's largest community choir at the Music Hall on Wednesday, 26 November. 2008/11/21 00:00:00
Minister congratulates council on housing awards success
MSP Stewart Maxwell has written to Aberdeen City Council leader Kate Dean to congratulate the authority on its remarkable success at the UK Housing Awards. 2008/11/21 00:00:00
Temporary road closure for Aberdeen Santa fun run
Aberdeen's Santa Fun Run will see hundreds of participants dressed in Santa suits take part in a 6km fun run at 1pm on Sunday, 30 November. They will walk, jog or run around the beach front and complete a lap of honour round the pitch at Pittodrie Football Stadium. 2008/11/21 00:00:00
Bus lane to be opened to all traffic
The bus lane on the north side of Queens Road will be open to all traffic between Viewfield Road and Royfold Crescent, for a week from November 24. 2008/11/20 00:00:00
Committee to consider signing of Co-operation Agreement between Aberdeen and Atyrau
The proposed signing of a Co-operation Agreement between economic gateway cities Aberdeen and Atyrau in Kazakhstan has been recommended to councillors. 2008/11/20 00:00:00
Concert, cake-cutting and ceilidh to celebrate 25 years of Gaelic education
Youngsters are set to mark a quarter of a century of Gaelic education in Scotland with a special celebratory concert. 2008/11/20 00:00:00
Garden waste collections to stop for winter
The garden waste collection service is to end for the season next month. 2008/11/19 00:00:00
Partial road closure for crossing replacement
Rosehill Drive will be closed between its junctions with North Anderson Drive and Rowan Road this weekend while work to install a puffin crossing is carried out. 2008/11/19 00:00:00
3Rs Project funding arrangements
Councillors have agreed proposals to offer the consortium up to GBP 5m at an Urgent Business Committee on Tuesday November 18. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Award-winning partnership between Petrofac and Kincorth Academy celebrates 10 years
Petrofac, the international oil and gas facilities service provider, attended a civic reception at Aberdeen's Town House to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its partnership with Kincorth Academy. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Council tackles planning breaches
A series of breaches of planning laws regulations have been identified and tackled by Aberdeen City Council's planning officers. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Pop along to music, film and print sale
An eclectic selection of CDs, DVDs, language courses and prints will go on sale at 10am on Saturday, 22 November, at Aberdeen's Central Library, Rosemount Viaduct. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Schools and businesses work together for a better future
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Peter Stephen will host a civic reception to celebrate the highly successful partnerships between city schools and industry, which is a central theme of the Scottish Government's 'Determined to Succeed' Initiative, at 7pm on Tuesday, 18 November, the Town and County Hall in the Town House. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Winter maintenance crews work through the big chill
The maintenance work of salting and ploughing Aberdeen's roads and pavements has begun with the onslaught of winter. 2008/11/18 00:00:00
Council takes new steps to catch benefit cheats
Aberdeen City Council has introduced a raft of measures to catch out benefit fraudsters who are trying to con the authority into lining their pockets. 2008/11/17 00:00:00
New tots' gym unveiled at St Joseph's school
A new gym specially designed for young children is to be opened at St Joseph's RC School on Friday [21 November]. 2008/11/17 00:00:00
Pink Ball raises more than GBP 20,000 for cancer patients
A charity Pink Ball held in Aberdeen has raised more than GBP 20,000 for a pioneering project for cancer patients. 2008/11/17 00:00:00
Pioneering partnership agreement promises better services for all
A landmark agreement was signed on Mon November 17 by Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Government. 2008/11/17 00:00:00
Would be explorers are invited to join the Countryside Rangers at Hazlehead Woods on Saturday, 22 November, to discover more about the natural history of the woodland and surrounding area. 2008/11/17 00:00:00
Aberdeen Winter Festival road restrictions
The following road closures and restrictions will be in place this Sunday [16, November] when Santa visit's Aberdeen and during the switch on of the city's new Christmas lights on Union Street. 2008/11/13 00:00:00
City to network with influential Europeans
Aberdeen City Council will welcome key representatives from several European local authorities and academic institutions when it plays host to the Demos Network conference from Thursday, 13 November to Saturday, 15 November, 2008. 2008/11/13 00:00:00
Get wired for sound at exciting new Wireless exhibition at the Maritime
Wireless, an exciting new exhibition which examines the history of radio technology opens to the public on Saturday, 15 November, at Aberdeen's Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/11/13 00:00:00
Lane closure for emergency power works
13/11/08 Scottish and Southern Energy will be carrying out emergency works on Wellington Road, in the Abbotswell Road area, for up to five days from Saturday [15 September]. 2008/11/13 00:00:00
Lord Provost's Charitable Trust Pink Ball to raise cash for CLAN
Guests at a charity ball being held in Aberdeen tomorrow [Friday, 14 November] will be in the pink as they raise cash for a pioneering project for cancer patients. 2008/11/13 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council 2009/10 revenue budget
Aberdeen City Council has released details of possible savings to be made in order to produce a balanced 2009/10 revenue budget. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
City council strikes fare reductions deal with First
Aberdeen City Council and bus operator First Aberdeen have together negotiated a range of fare reductions. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
City council supports new deal to save Glencraft
Aberdeen City Council is pleased to confirm its support for proposals for a new social enterprise whereby Glencraft and Cornerstone form a strategic partnership. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
Festive spectacular set to illuminate Aberdeen
This Sunday [16, November] will see Santa visit Aberdeen and the switch on of the city's new Christmas lights on Union Street. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
Granite City hosts Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions event
An influential business group is meeting in Aberdeen this week to discuss the impact of renewable energy on European shoreline regions. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
Old Wellington Road is to be closed between the junctions with Cove Road and Old Stonehaven Road from 7pm on Friday [14 November] until 7am on Monday, 24 November, while work to build a roundabout and install utility connections for a new development is carried out. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
Fascinating festive tours at local museums
Book now for Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums cracking Christmas tours at The Tolbooth, Provost Skene's House and Glover House. 2008/11/11 00:00:00
The annual Remembrance Sunday parade takes place this weekend [Sunday, 9 November]. 2008/11/05 00:00:00
Fireworks extravaganza has licence to thrill
Fire-walkers, street entertainers and a glittering aerial pyrotechnic display are among the attractions lined up for Aberdeen's Guy Fawkes night celebrations. 2008/11/04 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council hails all-clear for Trump golf scheme
Aberdeen City Council today hailed the Scottish Government's go-ahead for the Trump Organisation golf resort scheme as a massive boost for the local economy. 2008/11/03 00:00:00
Dyce Primary School to close on Wednesday for waterworks maintenance
Dyce Primary School will be closed on Wednesday [5 November] because Scottish Water is to cut the supply to the school while essential maintenance to the water supply system is carried out. 2008/11/03 00:00:00
Local firms urged to join trade mission to Gulf of Mexico
Companies from Aberdeen City and Shire 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. 2008/11/03 00:00:00
Pennan's Local Hero Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In 1983, the small coastal village of Pennan in Aberdeenshire was one of the main film locations for Bill Forsyth's much loved 1980s classic Local Hero. 2008/11/03 00:00:00
Youngsters at St Josephs School have launched a 'Big Clean-Up' of the school and grounds as part of their work to earn an Eco-Schools silver award. 2008/11/03 00:00:00
World Energy Cities Partnership AGM in Aberdeen
More than 65 high-profile delegates from 10 major international energy cities will arrive in Aberdeen next week to attend the annual general meeting (AGM) of the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP). 2008/11/03 00:00:00
Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day
Enhanced careers prospects and potential higher earnings will just be some of the benefits of postgraduate study highlighted at the event which takes place at Elphinstone Hall at the University's King's College Campus from 1 – 6pm.
Ian Nicol, Active’s (Aberdeen) says UK not quite ready to ban HCFCs
Ian Nicol, Active’s managing director, says that even though the deadline is still over a year away, the fact that a large number of companies have left it to the last minute to do anything about it, means that it is now impossible for everyone to make the necessary changes in time.
Petrol prices fuel a boost for FirstGroup
BUS and rail operator FirstGroup has reported an "excellent" first half of the year, as more people switch from their cars to public transport. It reported group revenue was up by 56.5 per cent, and adjusted operating profit rose 75.8 per cent in the six months up to September 30.
Leading entrepreneurs launch business ideas competition
Over two hundred students received inspirational words of wisdom from some of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs at an event launching the inaugural Scottish Institute for Enterprise ( SIE ) Business Ideas competition last night ( Tuesday 4 November ).
Trump golf resort in UK approved
A plan by Donald Trump, US property magnate, to develop a £1bn ($1.6bn) golf resort on the coast near Aberdeen has been approved by the Scottish government. The scheme was strongly supported by the Scottish business community and local public opinion.
Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire caravan parks top for customer service
Aberdeenshire Council's eleven caravan parks have been awarded a top prize for customer service at this years Northern Lights Tourism Awards.
Best practice highlighted in new landlord accreditation scheme
Landlords from throughout Aberdeenshire are invited to the launch of a new venture which aims to promote best practice in the rented sector.
Fake clothing dealer exposed by trading standards team
A north-east woman has pleaded guilty to being in possession of around £11,000 of counterfeit clothing following an investigation by Aberdeenshire Council?s Consumer Protection Service.
Pay award announced for Aberdeenshire Council staff
Aberdeenshire Council has announced that it will pay all its employees an increased pay rise of 3% from 1st April 2008 with a further 2.5% increase from 1st April 2009.
Agriculture in Aberdeenshire looks to the future
A stimulating new report has set out the challenges, opportunities and risks to the farming industry in Aberdeenshire to assist in the sustainable development of local rural and land-based industries.
Children help to mark major milestone in Fraserburgh regeneration scheme
The first phase of a multi-million pound investment which represents one of the largest urban regeneration projects in the north of Scotland was celebrated this week.
Council recruitment event heads to Macduff
Aberdeenshire Council will hold a recruitment day in Macduff this month in a bid to attract new employees to the authority from the area.
Measures to help housing access in Aberdeenshire
Steps to prevent serious shortages of affordable housing in Aberdeenshire have been announced today by Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell.
A national advertising campaign to attract people to work in local government will be launched this week and Kahlia Sodigal, from Banff, has been chosen as one of the faces to appear on billboards, in press and online.
The Enchanted Glen - 'A Winter Wonderland' comes to Aberdeenshire
An ancient woodland estate in Aberdeenshire will be transformed into a stunning 'Winter Wonderland' in December as it plays host to a spectacular three-night sound and light show.
Pennan's Local Hero Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In 1983, the small coastal village of Pennan in Aberdeenshire was one of the main film locations for Bill Forsyth's much loved eighties classic Local Hero.
Remembrance events, to mark what will be the ninetieth anniversary of the WW1 armistice, are set to take place across Aberdeenshire this weekend.
A total of fourteen homes were broken into in the Dundee area over the past week, with the majority of those addresses having little or ...
School Wildlife Project Underway in Tayside
Primary school pupils across Tayside are taking part in this year's wildlife crime project, run by Tayside Police. This project is now in its twelfth ...
Local Charities Get Cash Boost
Three local charities each received a cheque for GBP750 today (25 November 2008) thanks to the Tayside Police Benevolent Fund. Chief Constable of Tayside Police, Kevin ...
Tayside Police Support White Ribbon Campaign
Tayside Police in Angus has joined forces with the Angus Partnership on Domestic Abuse to pledge its support to ending violence against women through participation ...
With the festive lights switched on in Dundee at the weekend, the countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest. As the shopping thoroughfares in the city ...
'Cocker' Christmas Cracker Collared
Tayside Police have taken delivery of their latest recruit - an eight week old Spaniel named 'Fern'. Fern, who will be trained to detect poisons and ...
Baby Death - No Apparent Suspicious Circumstances
Tayside Police can confirm that there are no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of …