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Aberdeen News October 28, 2024
Black History Month event to drum up some fun
Black History Month event to drum up some fun News Image IFrampton Mon, 28/10/2024 – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen City Council is celebrating Black History Month with a free interactive workshop in which participants will be encouraged to show off their drumming skills.The event which takes place in the Town House’s Town and County Hall at 12,30pm on Thursday 31 October features local drummer and percussionist David Imevbore, also known as Bongo Dave, demonstrate his rhythmic skills and encourage the audience to join in.The theme of this year’s Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives and as…
Aberdeen News October 4, 2024
Three car park offers in Aberdeen city centre
Three car park offers in Aberdeen city centre News Image kaallan Fri, 04/10/2024 – 11:33 am
Three fantastic offers are available this month to get either free or cheaper stays in car parks in Aberdeen city centre – at the same time as free brick-filled trails including one with roarsome dinosaurs.The offers – two of which are for council car parks and one for a private car park in a shopping centre – are on top of the two free trails during the October school holidays.Denburn car park and Frederick Street car park both will have…
Aberdeen News August 31, 2024
His Majesty The King opens the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen’s Summer Show
His Majesty The King opens the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen’s Summer Show News Image mayule Sat, 31/08/2024 – 12:38 pm
Today, His Majesty The King at Duthie Park officially opened the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen’s annual summer show.The King delighted onlookers as he toured the event marquee and met with RHS members and Duthie Park staff.This year, the society is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a series of events to mark this milestone occasion.For decades, His Majesty has championed and taken an interest in nature and environmental conservation. Earlier this year, the RHS Aberdeen were…
Aberdeen News August 7, 2024
Business support projects awarded grants
Business support projects awarded grants News Image kaallan Wed, 07/08/2024 – 12:00 pm
Four projects including a creative makers programme for the Tall Ships event and an upskilling project have received funding after approval at committee today.The projects, which are all being carried out via the City Council and were agreed by the Finance and Resources Committee, have been awarded the grant funding as part of local business support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The grants include:• up to £137,592 for the Energy Pilot Project in partnership with SCARF;• up to £40,000 for the Learning Journey Support for…
Aberdeen News August 7, 2024
Updates on new urban park for city centre and the Castlegate
Updates on new urban park for city centre and the Castlegate News Image kaallan Wed, 07/08/2024 – 11:27 am
Significant updates on two major city centre improvement projects – a new urban park and streetscape works to the Castlegate – have been agreed today by Aberdeen City Council.Detailed and technical design along with the negotiation and execution of contracts for delivery of the construction programme are to take place for both the urban park in Queen Street and the Castlegate public realm improvements.Both projects, which were approved at Finance and Resources Committee, are part of the…
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BBC News – Aberdeen
- Tortured man's death in high-rise flat plunge could have been avoided - inquiryon October 9, 2026 at 2:19 pm
The possible location of screams were wrongly recorded in a 999 call and Jamie Forbes fell to his death from the flat in Aberdeen.
- Man jailed for 1970s murder of his scientist ex-wife dieson October 9, 2026 at 9:21 am
Christopher Harrisson, 85, escaped justice for killing Brenda Page for 45 years but was found guilty in 2023.
- Football fans asked to help solve notorious Aberdeen murder 43 years onon October 9, 2026 at 6:09 am
Taxi driver George Murdoch was found dead in Aberdeen with the garrotte lying nearby.
- Staff sickness a major factor behind critical incident, says NHS Grampian bosson October 8, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin struggled to cope with demand last month.
Aberdeen Live
- Cause of death for Scotland's longest-serving prisoner at HMP Grampian confirmedby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Arthur Duncan was jailed for the rape and murder of Linda Bull in Hampshire in 1970.
- Scottish Fish and Chip Awards nominations - full list of north-east venues up for prizesby Laura Ferguson on October 9, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Dozens of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire restaurants and chippers have been nominated across multiple categories.
- Stephen Robinson determined to make Pittodrie a fortress as Aberdeen boss issues squad updateby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 11:33 am
The Dons boss welcomes back two key players into his squad for this weekend's clash with St Johnstone.
- Chris Cadden reveals why extended international break was perfect for Aberdeenby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 10:55 am
The Dons went into the break on the back of an improving run of form that saw Stephen Robinson's side beat Motherwell, Kilmarnock in the League Cup, and draw with Hibs at Easter Road.
Daily Record
- Neil Doncaster in coy address of Rangers and Man City punishment contrast amid 'uncomfortable' SPFL positionby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Mark Pirie) on October 9, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Speculation has ramped up over the potential punishments awaiting City for Premier League rule breaches
- Three dead after horror attack at Riyadh Airport as Houthi rebels blow up planeby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Annette Belcher, Eliana Nunes) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Three Saudi citizens have been killed and several other people injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh
- Ex Killie boss Bobby Williamson on the club that still means everything to himby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Ross Dunn) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Recalling memories of how the entire town was transformed into a sea of blue and white stripes ahead of the Scottish Cup Final against Falkirk in 1997 Williamson was overcome with emotion. It’s clear that the club still holds a special place in his heart.
- Lib Dems to oppose John Swinney's 'extreme' plans to merge councils across Scotlandby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Chris McCall) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Cole-Hamilton told the Record the country did not need more council areas so large they could be seen from space.
Aberdeen University Students’ Association News
- Student Council Election Results RELEASEDon October 8, 2026 at 1:44 pm
- Student Council Elections RESULTS DAY!on October 8, 2026 at 1:31 pm
- Officer Statement around Turnitinon September 30, 2026 at 4:37 pm
You may have heard some reports relating to Turnitin and plans for using submitted student work to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. This statement has been released to directly address any concerns that these reports may have raised.
- SU and University of Aberdeen Support Serviceson April 17, 2026 at 3:17 pm
This resource has been created by the SU to help you find the support and support service you or your membership need during this difficult time. You are not expected to navigate this on your own. Support is available, and there are people who want to help. We encourage you to explore these resources and reach out in a way that feels right for you.













