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Following National Adult Support and Protection Day 2022 (Sunday 20 February) people in Aberdeen are being asked to keep an eye out for things that don’t look right, and to report concerns as an adult protection referral.

Most people can think of someone they know who they worry about…

S1 pupils at Bucksburn Academy are currently taking on one of the most important questions facing us today - climate change - through an innovative interdisciplinary project. 

 

The school is one of…

Aberdeen City Council today (Monday 21 February) approved a new Mental Health Action Plan and the continuation of the innovative interventions the local authority is providing for staff.

The main roads leading from the west of the city inland to Aberdeenshire - the A944 to Kingswells, Skene Road, the bypass (AWPR) sliproads, the A93 towards Culter, the A96 at Tyrebagger and at Hatton of Fintry - are now passable with care. They are a bit slushy in…

Work has started on another new council housing development – the fourth in three months - as part of Aberdeen City Council’s flagship 2,000 new council houses building programme.

 

The…

The UK’s first fuel cell hydrogen waste truck to be put into operation was revealed today in Aberdeen, in a move which continues to accelerate the city’s thriving hydrogen economy.

While typical waste trucks are powered by diesel and petrol, the new waste truck will use green hydrogen…

 

Three S6 pupils at Aberdeen City Music School have been accepted for places at some of the UK’s most prestigious institutions for further music study, it was announced today (Wednesday 16 February).

 

Aberdeen City Council’s Capital Programme Committee has today (9th February) noted progress made on the construction of four primary schools in the city, following a £100 million investment.

Construction of a replacement Primary…

Aberdeen City Council’s Capital Programme Committee today (9th February) welcomed the increase to its funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision.

The final two new nurseries, located at Duthie Park and Hazlehead, are due to…

Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crocket has today (Wednesday 9th February) welcomed the acquisition of an historic 17th century manuscript for the city’s archives.

Aberdeen City Council’s archivists have acquired the manuscript which…

 

One of the UK’s leading pianists, Duncan Honeybourne, today (Tuesday 8 February) led a musical workshop for senior music pupils at Lochside Academy in Aberdeen.

 

Duncan especially welcomed the opportunity to spend time with youngsters with additional support…

A public consultation to gather information from residents and visitors to George Street and nearby streets as the first step towards a potential masterplan for the area is under way.

The questionnaire comprises of eight questions, some of which are multiple choice over specific issues…