Local democracy

George Adam elected as new Lord Provost for Aberdeen City Council

By Danny Law

Councillor George Adam has been elected as the new Lord Provost for Aberdeen. The Hilton and Stockethill representative said he was “honoured” to accept the position.

News

North Sea gas leak stopped

Total have been working for two months to bring the leak on the Elgin platform to an end.

Local democracy

Plans for 1500 homes near stadium

Public consultation due to be held on plans for major development near Aberdeen FC stadium.

Sport

PG Tips: One off the bucket list

Kings Links Director of Golf Paul Girvan is inspired after a trip to the Masters.

News

Chemicals 'affect male fertility'

Scientists have found that low sperm count could be due to exposure to chemicals in the environment.

News

Rubislaw Quarry plans unveiled

Businessmen want to create heritage and visitor centre at Europe’s biggest man-made hole.

Sport

Footy memory event at Pittodrie

Fans to be taken on nostalgic journey through Scottish football’s history.

Business

Students turn £1 into £13,782

WildHearts charity to benefit from university’s business challenge.

Arts & Culture

Catholic library returns to city

Aberdeen University will receive books, manuscripts and letters from Mary Queen of Scots.

Court & Crime

Mobility scooter stolen

Appeal for information after scooter stolen on St Machar Drive.

News

Rapist awaits sentencing

Chan Wright's legal team claims life imprisonment would breach his human rights.

Business

Oil firm announces 500 new jobs

First Minister Alex Salmond hails the news as a ‘great boost for the north-east’.

News

Bond helicopters to fly again

Spokesman for Bond confirms all aircraft have undergone an 'incredibly rigorous inspection'.

News

Operation to stem gas leak begins

Total says it could be a ‘few days’ before they can confirm if they have been successful.

Court & Crime

Armed robbery at Aberdeen store

Thieves used a bladed weapon during a robbery at a Spar in the city’s Torry area.

News

Helicopter had previous incident

Bond helicopter ditched off Aberdeen with 14 on board on Thursday.

News

Aberdeen man reported missing

Police are anxious to trace William Lindsay Whyte who was last seen on Monday afternoon.

Opinion

Richard Baker MSP’s column

The north-east representative gives his thoughts on two key issues for Aberdeen.

Arts & Culture

Basshunter heads to Granite City

Jonas Erik Altberg to make guest appearance at Aberdeen’s Aurum Nightclub.

Arts & Culture

Panto return for Elaine C Smith

Smith will play the role of The Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Sport

NE teenagers in Scots squad

Duncan MacPherson and Lewis Clow to represent Scotland in the Home Nations.