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A new heating system which will enable net zero aspirations is to be installed in a city church.

Oldmachar Church of Scotland was awarded a £30,000 grant for an upgraded heating system at Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee.

The small church in the Bridge of Don…

A ceilidh celebrating Burns Night took place on Saturday morning for those in the Northfield community.  

The Northfield Community Ceilidh, hosted at Manor Park Primary School, is the first of 3 monthly events happening in Northfield hosted by the Community Learning and Development…

Five libraries are to extend their opening hours, including on Saturdays.  

The Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee were updated on progress made on the Future Library Model, which including an interim extension on opening hours at the following libraries from 1st…

People affected by the cost of living crisis can continue to find help keeping warm and fed over the festive period.  

Facilities including Warm Spaces and foodbanks will remain open in Aberdeen for anyone to use.  

Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian…

Aberdeen’s Christmas programme will continue on Monday (4 December) with a blessing service for the nativity scene in Union Terrace Gardens.  

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, will welcome members of the public and local schools for the service on Monday at 10:30am.…

Families across Aberdeen are being encouraged to find out what financial support they could be eligible to receive.  

The Support for Families information leaflet has been produced by the Financial Inclusion Team for families who are on a low income and have children currently…

Aberdeen’s Christmas lights are to be switched on this Sunday (19 November) with a festive-themed parade.  

Aberdeen Lord Provost, Dr David…

Aberdeen’s countdown to Christmas begins next week as festive celebrations return to the city.  

Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs and Aberdeen Inspired, will officially launch the festive season on Thursday 16 November with the opening of the…

A new £1million playpark which will be designed to cater for all ages of youngsters is to be built in Hazlehead Park. 

The massive new structure will be located at the site of the current playpark and will include works to the surrounding areas including drainage. 

Work started today on a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Aberdeen.  

Local contractor, Hunter Construction Limited, was appointed as the main contractor last month for the court, which will be built in Tillydrone and is expected to be completed in Spring…

Aberdeen City Council is to host a special event that will bring together the city’s kinship carers and give them the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 20 organisations which can help them.  Children are welcome at the event.…

Aberdeen will sparkle this festive season as Christmas celebrations return to the city again later this year. 

Residents and visitors alike will be pleased to see traditional favourites in the festive events line-up including the Christmas Lights Switch-on Parade, Aberdeen Christmas…