'Community News'
Shiprow will be closed at its junction with Exchequer Row on Sunday and Monday [2 and 3 November] while the existing setted carriageway is replaced. 2008/10/31 00:00:00
Night-time parking patrols launched
Following a successful pilot project, evening and night-time parking patrols are to be launched in Aberdeen to target rogue parkers. 2008/10/30 00:00:00
Tesco supermarket plans recommended for approval
A plan to build a new Tesco superstore on the west side of Aberdeen has been recommended for approval. 2008/10/31 00:00:00
Aberdeen's Winter Festival launches with a bang
The Granite City's Winter Festival gets underway on Wednesday [November 5] with Aberdeen's annual fireworks display. 2008/10/30 00:00:00
Say No to Vandalism project launched
An interactive computer-based project is to be launched in Aberdeen as part of a bid to tackle vandalism at a city school. 2008/10/30 00:00:00
School pupils look to charity to win thousands
Senior school pupils in Aberdeen City and Shire are the first in Scotland to get the chance to secure GBP 30,000 for charities operating in their areas as part of an international philanthropic initiative. 2008/10/29 00:00:00
Community artwork brightens up Union Square
Children from Aberdeen School for the Deaf and the hearing support base at St Machar Academy have visited their artwork contributions to Hammerson's Union Square construction site. 2008/10/28 00:00:00
Harbour board asks the questions at museum
Children can visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum during the winter months and complete a brand new quiz. 2008/10/28 00:00:00
Save lives, attend Safe Drive Stay Alive
Members of the public are being encouraged to attend the free evening session of the hard-hitting road safety initiative, Safe Drive Stay Alive, on Thursday, November 6 at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen. 2008/10/28 00:00:00
Traffic restrictions during Safe Drive Stay Alive event
Traffic restrictions will be in place in the beach area next week during the Safe Drive Stay Alive event at the Beach Ballroom. 2008/10/28 00:00:00
Talented users of the Rosehill Centre are showing off their paintings at Aberdeen Arts Centre this week. 2008/10/24 00:00:00
Road to close for mains repairs
Part of a residential road in Cults will be closed to traffic while a water main is repaired. 2008/10/23 00:00:00
Bugs in close up at Maritime Museum this weekend
Spaces are still available to see Mr Bug and his creepie-crawlie collection at the Maritime Museum on Saturday [25 October]. 2008/10/23 00:00:00
Chocolate fountain flows at Beach Ballroom parties
Special parties are going ahead this week for adults with special needs and their carers. 2008/10/22 00:00:00
Excavations force closure of city street
A city centre street has been closed to traffic. 2008/10/22 00:00:00
Spooky night in store at Aberdeen's Tolbooth Museum
Aberdeen City Council is offering people the chance to explore the scary side of the city's 17th century prison on Halloween night next week. 2008/10/22 00:00:00
Road closed for watercourse repairs
A rural Aberdeen road is closed outside of peak times because of an overflowing watercourse. 2008/10/21 00:00:00
Road safety event shows life or death scenarios
A hard-hitting road safety initiative aimed at S5 pupils in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray is to be held in the Granite City. 2008/10/20 00:00:00
Road closures for Santa and Christmas lights switch-on
Stretches of city centre streets will be temporarily closed next month at the start of Aberdeen's Winter Festival. 2008/10/20 00:00:00
Family fun making feeders for our furry and feathered friends
Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service is holding a 'Winter Cheer for Birds and Animals' event next weekend. 2008/10/16 00:00:00
One-way system to allow new gas main installation
A temporary one-way system will be in place on an Aberdeen street next month. 2008/10/16 00:00:00
Regeneration of the south of the city to continue
Proposals by the South Aberdeen Coastal Regeneration Project Steering Group could see an educational/visitor centre, small boat harbour and multi-purpose submerged reef developed on the south side of the city. 2008/10/16 00:00:00
Winter Festival will bring festive cheer to the city
Aberdeen's Winter Festival will see the city sparkle with a programme packed with festive entertainment, excitement and fun. 2008/10/16 00:00:00
Computing for absolute beginners
An adult computing course, organised by Aberdeen City Council, will be held this autumn at Kincorth Community Centre. 2008/10/15 00:00:00
One-way traffic restrictions in place
One-way traffic systems are in force on sections of road in the south of the city to ensure public safety during works to build a roundabout and install services. 2008/10/15 00:00:00
City centre street closures this Sunday
Sections of two Aberdeen city centre streets will be closed to traffic early on Sunday morning [October 19]. 2008/10/14 00:00:00
New ticket machines for Accord cards
Over the next few weeks, FIRST Aberdeen will be installing new electronic ticket machines on all routes in Aberdeen. 2008/10/14 00:00:00
Busy main road closed for emergency mains repairs
Westburn Road was closed in both directions today [Mon, Oct 13] near the Berryden Road junction to allow work to continue on a collapsed water main. 2008/10/13 00:00:00
Europe Direct offers bags of fun for children
Europe Direct Aberdeen is offering children a chance to decorate an environmentally friendly bag. 2008/10/13 00:00:00
Learn to spik Doric at drap-in session
Following the success of its Doric poetry collection Fit Like, Yer Majesty? the Reading Bus will hold a Doric for beginners session from 11am to 12noon on Thursday, 16 October at Hammerton Store, Forest Avenue, Aberdeen. 2008/10/13 00:00:00
Libraries to close temporarily due to staff shortages
Three libraries will be temporarily closed for part of today and tomorrow because of staff shortages. 2008/10/13 00:00:00
Plea for would-be Children's Panel volunteers to return applications
Potential new volunteers for Aberdeen's Children's Panel are being urged to return their application forms. 2008/10/15 00:00:00
Pub fire forces bus route changes
Bus passengers were today [Mon, October 13] affected by route changes caused by a fire at an Aberdeen public house. 2008/10/13 00:00:00
Aberdeen signs new agreement with Kazakh oil city
Aberdeen Lord Provost Peter Stephen cemented new links today [Fri, Oct 10] with the Kazakh city of Atyrau. 2008/10/10 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council keeps close watch on Icelandic financial situation
Aberdeen City Council is monitoring very closely the steps which the Icelandic government and the UK government are taking in relation to Landsbanki. 2008/10/09 00:00:00
Bonfire and fireworks safety campaign 2008
On Thursday 9th October 2008, Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, Grampian Police and Aberdeen City Council Trading Standards Service will launch their inter-agency Bonfire and Firework Safety Campaign. 2008/10/09 00:00:00
Contlaw Road will be closed between North Deeside Road and Culter House Road for up to a week from noon today while Scottish Gas works to repair a mains gas leak. 2008/10/09 00:00:00
Lord Provost calls for improved air links with Kazakhstan
Aberdeen Lord Provost Peter Stephen has called for improved air links with Khazkhstan, while speaking at an international conference in Almaty [Kazakhstan] today [Thursday, 9 October]. 2008/10/09 00:00:00
North-east councils short-listed for procurement awards
By working in partnership Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have been short-listed for the Government Opportunities (GO) Awards Scotland in the Sustainability Award and the GO/McClelland Collaborative Procurement Award categories. 2008/10/09 00:00:00
Council leader issues statement on Glencraft funding
Aberdeen City Council leader Kate Dean has this afternoon issued the following statement about the council's commitment to Glencraft: 2008/10/08 00:00:00
Create scary monsters and meet creepy crawlies at Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Free fun packed family friendly events have been organised by the City Council to take place during the school holidays at the Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/10/08 00:00:00
Fit Like, Yer Majesty? is nae bad ava
Doric poetry anthology Fit Like, Yer Majesty? has been named as one of the Scottish Book Trust's books of the month for October. 2008/10/08 00:00:00
Traffic delays expected during gas mains replacement works
Motorists and bus passengers are advised that gas mains replacement works which are due to begin in the city's Hilton area on Saturday [October 11] may cause some traffic delays. 2008/10/08 00:00:00
Woodside Community Centre marks its 25th anniversary
A civic reception is being held tonight [Thursday, 09 October] to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Woodside Community Centre. 2008/10/08 00:00:00
City centre utilities work completed a month ahead of schedule
Work to lay high voltage cables from a city centre power station to the new retail development at Guild Street has been completed well ahead of schedule. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
Local photographer bound for Bolivia
Local photographer Chris Ganley will travel to La Paz, Bolivia, later this month [October] to work as a volunteer alongside deprived young people; leading a project to develop a community newspaper run by and for shoe shine boys. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
Talk set to reveal recent archaeological finds at Marischal College
Recent archaeological work at Marischal College which has take place prior to the conversion of the buildings into the new headquarters of Aberdeen City Council will be the subject of a free talk on Wednesday, 15 October at the Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
Taxi fares set to rise in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council's Licensing Committee has approved a proposed rise to taxi fares in the city. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
Traffic restrictions for electrical supply works
A temporary traffic restriction has been put in place in the interests of public safety during electrical supply installation works. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
West North Street to re-open after repair work
West North Street will be fully re-opened to traffic by rush hour tonight [Tuesday, 7 October]. 2008/10/07 00:00:00
Bus lane closure for utility work
The bus lane on the city-bound side of Auchmill Road will be closed approximately 100metres north of the Haudagain roundabout for four hours from 4pm today [Tuesday 7 October]. 2008/10/06 00:00:00
Reading Bus takes Yer Majesty on the road
Pupils from Hanover Street School will be performing dramatised readings of some of the poems featured in Fit Like, Yer Majesty at a special sales event this week. 2008/10/06 00:00:00
Consultation into reconfiguring the school week begins
Aberdeen City Council has begun a consultation into proposals to reconfigure the school week. 2008/10/03 00:00:00
Provost embarks on Kazakhstan trade mission
Aberdeen's standing as a leading energy city will be reinforced by Lord Provost Peter Stephen when he attends the Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference, KIOGE 2008. 2008/10/02 00:00:00
Special needs dinner dance donations welcomed
The organisers of two dinner dances for adults with learning difficulties are delighted with donations they have received from Aberdeen firms. 2008/10/02 00:00:00
Work begins on 2009/10 city council budget
Senior officials and elected members have already started discussions on potential savings well in advance of budget day next February. This early preparation will allow for improved engagement of the public and partner organisations. 2008/10/02 00:00:00
Workshop on applying for Children in Need grants
A training workshop offering advice to voluntary organisations and community groups about how to apply for grants from the BBC's Children in Need appeal is to be held in Aberdeen later this month [October]. 2008/10/01 00:00:00
City council agrees twin-track approach to ice arena re-opening
Aberdeen city councillors have agreed that preparations should begin to pave the way for a tender process to allow a third-party organisation to operate the Linx Ice Arena. 2008/09/30 00:00:00
City council confirms GBP 3million capital grant for contemporary arts centre
Aberdeen city councillors have confirmed a GBP 3million capital grant for the Peacock Visual Arts scheme to build a new contemporary arts centre in the heart of the city. 2008/09/30 00:00:00
Free bus tour of Torry churches
A free tour of Torry kirks will take place next Thursday [9 October] as part of the Seniors in the City festival. 2008/09/30 00:00:00
Council shortlisted for two awards for combined heat and power project
Aberdeen City Council has been shortlisted as a finalist for a prestigious award in the Chartered Institute of Housing's UK Housing Awards. 2008/09/29 00:00:00
Delays expected as West North Street subsidence repair work gets underway
West North Street will be closed to eastbound traffic between Nelson Street and Willowdale Place and the westbound carriageway will be reduced to one lane while investigation and repair work continues. 2008/09/29 00:00:00
Lunchbreak Concerts season launches this week
29/09/08 The new extended season of lunchbreak concerts at the Cowdray Hall begins this week, with the usual popular mixture of visiting and locally-based musicians. 2008/09/29 00:00:00
Pupils join hands to reach around school and raise funds for new playground initiative
Children at Cornhill Primary School will be joining hands with teachers, parents and other members of their community tomorrow in an unusual fundraising effort - by trying to reach around the entire school. 2008/09/30 00:00:00
Bollywood adds spice to Seniors in the City festival
People are invited to join a one-day workshop to learn the basics of an Indian dance craze as part of the Seniors in the City festival. 2008/09/26 00:00:00
Cancellation of school naming consultation event - Mile End/Beechwood project. 2008/09/26 00:00:00
Flower power brings more top awards to Granite City
Aberdeen has picked up a prestigious Silver Gilt award in the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom contest. 2008/09/26 00:00:00
Subsidence causes lane closures on city street
Lane closures will be in place on a busy city centre street from Monday [29 Sept] to allow investigation work to go ahead. 2008/09/26 00:00:00
Dons to relive the Gothenburg glory with new DVD
23/09/08 A DVD that celebrates 25 years since Aberdeen were crowned European football champions is being launched today [Thurs, Sept 25]. 2008/09/23 00:00:00
Hazlehead becomes first Aberdeen municipal club to offer clubgolf coaching
Keen young golfers can now benefit from specialist coaching in Aberdeen. 2008/09/25 00:00:00
Aberdeen's Town House is opening its doors to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support tomorrow [Friday, 25 September] by taking part in the charity's World's Biggest Coffee morning. 2008/09/25 00:00:00
The Northfield Area Forum has won top award following work carried out at Allan Douglas Park. 2008/09/24 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council scoops top award
Aberdeen City Council has won a prestigious award for its work to reduce the number of empty homes in the city. 2008/09/23 00:00:00
Council services disrupted by day of national strike action
Aberdeen City Council services will be disrupted today by national local authority strike action, which is affecting councils across Scotland. 2008/09/24 00:00:00
Exposure to extreme sports highlighted in exhibition
The experiences of recovering drug addicts as they experienced a range of extreme sports activities is being showcased in a multi-media exhibition. 2008/09/23 00:00:00
New controlled parking zone goes live next week
Aberdeen's newest controlled parking zone will launch next week. 2008/09/23 00:00:00
Changes to Marischal College conversion unanimously approved
Aberdeen City Council's planning committee has supported amended plans for the Marischal College conversion into its new corporate HQ. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
City centre office block plans approved
Aberdeen City Council's Planning Committee has conditionally approved plans for a new office block in the city. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
Last chance to hop aboard City Tour bus
People are being urged the grab the last chance of the season to see the sights of Aberdeen on the open-top tour bus this holiday weekend. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
School arrangements for strike day
Many nursery, primary and secondary schools will be affected by the national local government strike on Wednesday, 24 September, over a pay dispute. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
Springfield Road junction to re-open tomorrow
Emergency high voltage cable repair work on Springfield Road will be completed by 7am tomorrow [Friday, 19 September]. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
Still time for budding photographers to enter nature competition
Budding amateur photographers have only days left to enter a nature competition, which aims to highlight the beauty of the Kincorth Hill Local Nature Reserve, Tullos Hill and attract more visitors to the south-side of Aberdeen. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
Victory for Forrit Brae at Beautiful Scotland Awards
The community of Forrit Brae, Aberdeen, has scooped two prestigious awards at the Beautiful Scotland (formerly Beautiful Scotland in Bloom) national award ceremony which was held on Wednesday, 17 September 2008. 2008/09/18 00:00:00
Art Gallery & Museums to open Holiday Monday
Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, one of the city's most popular attractions will be open to the public on Monday (22 September) from 10am until 5pm because it is a local public holiday. 2008/09/17 00:00:00
Autumnal attire at Provost Skene's House
As the leaves turn to a palette of rich russet, golden ochre and vibrant orange and a chill in the air approaches it becomes apparent that autumn has arrived. 2008/09/17 00:00:00
Citizens across Aberdeen are having their say by taking part in the 15th City Voice questionnaire. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council rangers are inviting people to join a forage for fungi at Hazlehead Park next week. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Lisa Milne's concert on the High C's cancelled
Due to unforeseen personal circumstances Scottish soprano Lisa Milne has pulled out of tonight's (Tuesday, 16 September) opening concert of the SEE, SALT and SOUND Festival at Aberdeen's Beach Ballroom. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Partial road closure for emergency cable repairs
Spingfield Road will be closed between the Countesswells Road and Viewfield Road junctions from 9.30am tomorrow [Weds, 17 September]. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Voting opens next month on name for new primary school
A vote to help choose a name for the new school that will be created by the merger of Mile End and Beechwood will go ahead at the start of next month. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Youngsters kick off in new football teams
Two new football teams have been formed at an Aberdeen primary school. 2008/09/16 00:00:00
Adult learning courses in new technology
Three adult learning courses have been organised by Aberdeen City Council for people with an interest in computers and other digital equipment. 2008/09/15 00:00:00
Launch of Union Street night-time taxi ranks hailed a success
A new safety initiative to reduce city centre violence by moving taxis onto Union Street on Friday and Saturday nights has been hailed a success by Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Police. 2008/09/15 00:00:00
Major utilities works moving off Virginia Street
The Virginia Street stretch of city centre cable laying work for the new retail development at Guild Street is expected to be complete by tomorrow morning [Saturday, 13 September]. 2008/09/12 00:00:00
Rocks invite youngsters to Jump2it for a healthier future
Scotland's only professional basketball team will be in Aberdeen next week encouraging children to 'Jump2it' for a healthier future - and possibly into the finals of a national sports contest. 2008/09/12 00:00:00
Youngsters put their best feet forward to become walk-to-school stars
Thousands of Aberdeen schoolchildren are taking part in Scotland's biggest ever survey of how youngsters travel to and from school. 2008/09/12 00:00:00
Aberdeen to feature on The ONE Show
The Granite City is to be featured on the BBC1 topical weekday magazine programme The ONE Show. 2008/09/11 00:00:00
Doors Open Day on Saturday (13 September) will see some of Aberdeen's most interesting buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public, open for the day, free of charge from 10am until 4pm. 2008/09/11 00:00:00
Guild Street Bridge refurbishment likely to cause traffic delays
Motorists are warned that work to refurbish Guild Street Bridge, which is due to begin on Monday [September 15], is likely to cause delays. 2008/09/11 00:00:00
Retired teacher returns to her old haunt with the Reading Bus
A newly-published poet took a wee walk down memory lane and returned to her old school to join pupils in their Riveting Reading Week. 2008/09/11 00:00:00
A huge variety of activities and opportunities will be on offer during the sixth Aberdeen's Older Peoples Festival, which starts on Friday, 26 September until Saturday, 18 October. 2008/09/11 00:00:00
Ball guests set to be in the pink
Guests at a charity ball being held in Aberdeen will be in the pink as they raise cash for a pioneering project for cancer patients. 2008/09/10 00:00:00
Compensation payments to be made to thousands of low-paid council workers
Aberdeen City Council is poised to pay out some GBP 6 million in compensation payments to employees in catering, cleaning and social care. 2008/09/10 00:00:00
Council begins formal consultation on workforce reduction exercise
Aberdeen City Council has entered into a 90 day period of formal consultation with trade unions about reducing the size of its workforce. 2008/09/10 00:00:00
Aberdeen Art Gallery in association with Christian Aid will display a provocative and groundbreaking exhibition, Children in Conflict, from Saturday, 13 September until Saturday, 15 November, 2008. 2008/09/09 00:00:00
Everyone welcome to step back in time at the Duthie Park
A fun packed afternoon is guaranteed at Aberdeen's Duthie Park on Sunday, 14 September, when a special event is held to mark its 125th anniversary. 2008/09/09 00:00:00
Preferred bidder chosen for proposed Hazlehead Golf redevelopment
Aberdeen City Council is set to work closely with a private company for the next four months on proposals to turn Hazlehead Golf Course into a world-class facility. 2008/09/09 00:00:00
Aberdeen City and Shire shines at ONS 08 in Stavanger
The participation at this year's ONS 08 exhibition and festival in Stavanger by representatives from Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council has been deemed a huge success. 2008/09/02 00:00:00
Free e-learning on offer for Aberdeen residents
Hundreds of e-learning packages are to be offered free to Aberdeen residents as the result of an innovative agreement between the city council and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). 2008/09/02 00:00:00
Last chance to air your views on draft structure plan
The deadline for submitting a response to the draft structure plan published by Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council is Friday [12 September]. 2008/09/08 00:00:00
North-east celebs to attend launch of Fit Like, Yer Majesty?
A host of North-east celebrities will be joining schoolchildren at picturesque Fyvie Castle this week to launch of a new book of Doric poetry. 2008/09/08 00:00:00
During a meeting of the Policy and Strategy (Education) Committee on Tuesday September 2, 2008, councillors made decisions affecting several city schools. 2008/09/02 00:00:00
Wallace Commemoration Ceremony traffic restrictions
Rosemount Viaduct will be partially closed on Sunday [September 7] for the annual Wallace Commemoration Ceremony. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
Annual commemoration of William Wallace
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen and Lord Aberdeen will lay wreaths at the William Wallace statue, Schoolhill as part of the city's annual commemoration of the Guardian of Scotland from 1pm on Sunday, 7 September. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
Best Bar None scheme closing date looms
03/09/08 Time is running out for licensed trade to enter an awards scheme aimed at improving the safety of customers and staff in Aberdeen's pubs, clubs, and bars. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
Change of date for Shiprow road closure
05/09/08 The planned closure of Shiprow this weekend for crane work has been put off until next weekend because of forecasted winds. 2008/09/05 00:00:00
Funding for 12 to 25-year-olds
There is still time for city youth activity groups to apply for cash funding this autumn. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
World bowls competition draws to a close
The quarterfinals of the World Bowls Singles Champion of Champions will take place today (Friday, 5 September) at Westburn Park, Aberdeen. 2008/09/04 00:00:00
Queen's Award for Aberdeen Arts Centre volunteers
The Lord Provost in his capacity of Lord-Lieutenant presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to the volunteers of Aberdeen Arts Centre on Wednesday 3 September 2008. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
Revamped Art Gallery caf provides new exhibition space
Visitors to Aberdeen Art Gallery can now enjoy the exhibits as they relax in the refurbished gallery caf. 2008/09/03 00:00:00
Aberdeen's green heroes honoured
Aberdeen's green heroes were recognised for their environmental improvement work at a special ceremony at Aberdeen Blooms on Saturday [30 August]. 2008/09/01 00:00:00
Fit Like takes to the waves with Robbie
School pupils have teamed up with north-east celebrity Robbie Shepherd to broadcast a Doric radio show promoting new poetry book Fit Like, Yer Majesty? 2008/09/01 00:00:00
Historic Wellington Suspension Bridge to be re-opened
An ancient monument linking two communities of Aberdeen is to be re-opened on Wednesday [3 September] after being closed for seven years. 2008/09/01 00:00:00
Images of Regensburg to go on show at art gallery
A photographic exhibition titled Images of Regensburg will go on show from Thursday, 4 September until Sunday, 21 September at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill. 2008/09/01 00:00:00
New self-service council tax and benefits facility launched
A new self-service facility has been launched for all Aberdeen residents who have council tax, council tax benefit, or housing benefit accounts with the city council. 2008/09/01 00:00:00
Public consultation into Kingswells to Bucksburn path link
Aberdeen City Council is seeking the public's views on the options for a new or improved path linking Kingswells and Bucksburn. 2008/09/01 00:00:00
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Huntly Hairst is back - bigger and better in 2008
This weekend, come to Huntly and celebrate the best of Scottish food, folk tradition, arts, music and dance. There's something for everyone in the family in four days of food, frights and fun.
Aberdeenshire community groups are leading the way!
A number of Aberdeenshire groups have secured funding from a development partnership which aims to revitalise rural communities throughout the north-east.
The Bard, the baker and the bread
A project which gets people with learning disabilities involved in the life and work of the national Bard has used its loaf to forge links with a local baker.
Critical opportunity for north-east writers
Writers living in Aberdeen City and Shire will be the first to benefit from a national rollout of an innovative scheme.
New Montgarrie Bridge completed four weeks early
A complex replacement of the Montgarrie Bridge, near Alford, has been completed four weeks ahead of schedule.
Save lives, attend Safe Drive Stay Alive
Members of the public are being encouraged to attend the free evening session of the hard-hitting road safety initiative, Safe Drive Stay Alive, on Thursday, November 6 at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen.
An event to get Aberdeenshire tenants involved in housing issues takes place this weekend.
Don't let the flu turn on you this winter
On October 1, the Scottish Government launched its annual winter flu campaign to raise awareness on the importance of getting a flu vaccination.
Skiing, digger driving and poo exploration
With the October holidays fast approaching, many parents and children might already be thinking of ideas to ward off any boredom, brought on by the change in weather.
Broch landscape tours Scotland
Images of modern day life in Fraserburgh from a local viewpoint are supporting a national tour of award-winning playwright Alan Wilkins' new play.
Nominations sought for Belhelvie Community Council
Residents of Belhelvie and surrounding communities are being urged to put themselves forward for a resurrected Belhelvie Community Council.
Updated timescale for Alford road resurfacing
A new timescale has been devised for upcoming roadworks in Alford to reduce the length of road closure time.
Aberdeenshire Council to start work on Local Development Plan
Aberdeenshire Council is about to start work on a new land use plan for the area which will be the main consideration in all planning applications from 2009 - 2023.
Artist helps launch council's commitment to sustainability
Aberdeenshire Council's new Sustainability Charter was officially launched this week, with an overarching theme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Scottish Housing Regulator due to inspect Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council's housing and homelessness services are preparing for an inspection by the Scottish Housing Regulator which begins on Monday, September 22.
Council asks residents to be aware of bus card renewal process
With thousands of free bus travel cards due for renewal during the course of the next year, Aberdeenshire Council wants to ensure that residents are clear about how the process works.
Funding Bonanza for Homecoming Scotland 2009
Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging north-east community groups to apply for funding as they prepare to hold Homecoming Scotland 2009 events.
Westhill A2B dial-a-bus service expands
A Monday service is being introduced to Aberdeenshire Council's Westhill A2B dial-a-bus with effect from September 15.
From castles to cow sheds - Aberdeenshire's doors open
It's that time of year again, when buildings around Aberdeenshire fling open their doors and welcome in the masses for Doors Open Day.
New repair hotline launched for council tenants
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new hotline for tenants who require repairs to their council house.
Organisers delighted with Great Inverurie Bike Ride success
Organisers of the Great Inverurie Bike Ride (GIBR) have heralded the event as a resounding success with more than £11,000 being raised for north-east charities.
Parenting groups launched at Turriff Resource Centre
Turriff Resource Centre has launched a number of groups for parents and children in the area.
Aberdeenshire Children's Panel needs volunteers
Aberdeenshire's Children's Panel is looking for volunteers who can help children at risk in the area achieve better outcomes in life.
Calling all creative young writers
Meldrum Writers' Group and Aberdeenshire Education have joined forces to launch Write Away!, a short story competition to promote creative writing and reward talented young writers.
There were 575 fewer crimes in Dundee over the last six months compared to the previous year, Tayside Police reported today. Between April 1 to October ...
Tayside Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Constable Fiona Hetherington to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Hetherington, former pupil of Crieff High School, …
Tayside Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Constable George Smith to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Smith, a former pupil of Monifieth High School, …
Tayside Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Constable Mark Mackie to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Mackie, a former pupil of Monifieth High School, …
Man's Body Found at Auchterhouse
Tayside Police can confirm that the body of a man was found at a burn in rural Angus today (Monday, October 27, 2008). The discovery was ...
As the clocks go back, Tayside Police is launching Operation After Dark with a warning to householders in the Angus area to be vigilant and ...
Fatal Kingsway Collision Deceased Identified
Tayside Police can confirm that a 14-year-old boy who was fatally injured when the bicycle he was riding was involved in a collision on one ...
Crackdown on Underage Drinking Continues
Police officers from the newly-formed Community Task Force were out in Arbroath at the weekend, working alongside local officers and partner agencies tackling underage drinking ...
Members of Tayside Police's Federation made a special trip to Castlebrae, the Northern Police Convalescent and Treatment Centre in Auchterarder, today (30/09/08) to present two ...
Innovative Pub Watch Scheme Now in Dunkeld and Birnam
Dunkeld and Birnam licensees have launched a new scheme to ensure a safe and enjoyable time can be had by both locals and visitors in ...
New Task Force to Target Arbroath
A new Community Task Force set up by Tayside Police was officially launched in Arbroath today (30/09/08). The remit of the new team, comprising one Sergeant …
Woman Found Safe and Well After Night on Schiehallion
A 73-year old woman from Ayrshire, who was missing and feared dead after she spent the night on a remote Scottish mountain, walked into Kinloch ...
Tayside Police can confirm that following enquiries to trace the whereabouts of an absconder from HMP Noranside, near Forfar, Angus, a 34-year-old man has been …
Man Detained in Broughty Ferry
Two men have been arrested and charged following a joint operation by Lothian and Borders and Tayside Police that took place in the Dundee area
Two Arrested in Joint Operation
Two men have been arrested and charged following a joi operation by Lothian and Borders and Tayside Police that took place in the Dundee area …
Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally
The Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally returns to Perthshire on Saturday (August 27, 2008) and it is anticipated that the event will attract up to ...
Tayside Police is confident that this year's Junior Road Safety Officers Campaign, which launches tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16), will be every bit as successful as ...
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust Doors Open Day
Tayside Police's Divisional Headquarters in Perth will be open to the public on Saturday (20September) as part of Doors Open Day 2008. Over 60 properties throughout …
Re-tail Therapy for Police Dogs in Perth
From this week, St. John's Shopping Centre in Perth will be opening its doors as the latest …
Tayside Police can confirm that following an appeal for information issued yesterday with the permission of the Procurator Fiscal in Angus, a 48-year-old man and …
Police Day of Action - Speeding and Seatbelt Offences
Tayside Police is participating in a national day of action today (Thursday 11 September 2008) aimed at drivers who speed and people who fail to ...
An American police officer today (10/09/08) swapped her job as a Patrol Supervisor in Pennsylvania State in the USA to visit some specialist departments within ...
Second Closure at Dallfield Court
Tayside Police has been successful in gaining a closure order for a council-owned flat in Dallfield Court in the Hilltown area of Dundee. It is the ...
Young People in Arbroath Drinking Less Thanks to Friday 'Nite' Project
A Friday night project in Arbroath's Saltire Centre is having a dramatic influence on under-age drinking in the area. Working with local partners including Angus Council, ...
Kirriemuir Incident - Man Arrested and Charged
Tayside Police can confirm that a 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident at The Den, in Kirriemuir, at about 8pm last night, and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Operation Bandit - Tackling Car Crime in Tayside
During the next three days, Tayside's Road Policing Officers will be patrolling the region's main arterial routes armed with the latest detection equipment and supported ...