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Major retailer to close every UK store by 2027 including Aberdeen Union Square branch
Established in 2009, the Australian-founded firm became popular for its vast range of stationery, homewares, cards and gifts.
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Aberdeen awarded Purple Flag status for historic 13th time as city centre nighttime crime drops
The Granite City is Scotland's only city to be recognised with the award.
Popular Aberdeenshire harbour café snapped up by preservation trust
The North East Scotland Preservation Trust acquired the Portsoy café using funds left to the Trust through the legacy of the late Tom Burnett-Stuart.
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New Aberdeen secondary school won't be built despite 'bulge' in pupil numbers
The city’s latest school rolls were recently released, revealing 11 schools are currently over capacity while another 15 are more than 90% full.
Brad Lyons tells Aberdeen squad to silence critics and prove them wrong
The 29-year-old’s return at the weekend from a knee injury was one of the few pluses for Stephen Robinson.
Report warns rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8billion
The UK Government continues to consider if the two projects, which were initially approved by the previous Conservative administration, should be given the go-ahead.
Aberdeen clash among latest TV picks as SPFL announce huge festive double header
The Dons will be going up against the champions just days before Christmas, with two huge fixtures set to be shown back-to-back by Sky Sports.
Plans to close Aberdeenshire school refused as decision brings renewed hope for parents
Aberdeenshire Council proposed the closure of Tullynessle School after both the primary school and the nursery were mothballed back in 2024 amid falling pupil numbers.
Record Aberdeen cruise season welcomes 54,000 visitors to north-east
Almost half of the 71 cruise calls involved vessels measuring 220 metres or longer, while Viking was Aberdeen's busiest cruise line with 21 calls throughout the season.
Police appeal launched after report of possible gunfire on Aberdeen street
Officers received a report that a car had been driven along Ruthrieston Crescent and what appeared to be a firearm was fired towards a property.
New Aberdeen City Council chief executive says appointment is 'real privilege'
Andy MacDonald joined the local authority in 2018 and is currently the Executive Director for Corporate Services and Interim Chief Executive.
Two north-east restaurants set to reopen as dozens of venues saved in new deal
The Whitbread-owned Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Cookhouse + Pub venues closed last month as part of a significant restructuring by the parent company.
The unusual connection that saw Daniel Klein's hairdresser help him seal Aberdeen deal
The German keeper was signed by the Dons after impressing Stephen Robinson during a trial at Cormack Park.
Aberdeen boss names what's missing in attack as he makes demand to wingers
The Dons boss has been utilising wing-backs and more central attackers in recent games but the Dons lacked creativity in Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat by St Johnstone.
Aberdeenshire school estate branded 'unsuitable' as pupil numbers plummet
Aberdeenshire is facing a steep decline in the number of children attending its schools, of which there are 17 secondary and 145 primary.
University of Aberdeen Professor recognised with UK Humanitarian Medal for service in crisis zones
Professor Angus Watson, Clinical Chair of Surgery at the University of Aberdeen and consultant surgeon with NHS Highland, has been awarded a UK Humanitarian Medal in recognition of his frontline medical work in global conflict zones.
All you need to know as Aberdeen Beach Bonfire Night fireworks display to return
The much-loved fireworks display will return to dazzle crowds again this year on November 5.
Horror Aberdeen fire that killed two sisters started by candles in flat below
Shikshya and Aanchal Subedi died at the Back Hilton Road property on January 29, 2024.
Aberdeen high-rise torture victim's sister says brother 'didn't deserve to suffer'
Jamie Forbes was punched, kicked and repeatedly struck with a hammer by Lee Smith for two days at the Elphinstone Court flat before jumping to his death.
Stephen Robinson fears Aberdeen defeat to St Johnstone more costly than three points
The Dons suffered a disappointing return to Premiership action as Josh Fowler's penalty proved the difference at Pittodrie.