Aberdeen Local

16/08/2023

WTF why the hell are we paying him money let alone giving him a pay rise this needs to stop!

Taxpayer funds should go towards public services like our NHS, not towards boosting the Royal Families' coffers. Add your name if you agree.

05/10/2022

Local and national business news headlines

Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers. Growing Scottish start-ups Scots business leaders need more confidence to build up companies to scale, according to the chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank. Willie Watt told the BBC that the economic strateg...

05/10/2022

386 s*x offenders in north-east as postcode areas with highest number named

Figures for the area, which includes Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and parts of East Moray, have been released by Police Scotland.

05/10/2022

Aberdeen clubber’s vicious revenge attack on man who tried to calm late-night disturbance

An Aberdeen clubber who attacked a random man after a night out continued to kick and punch his victim even as he lay defenceless on the ground. Albert

05/10/2022

Teen boy, 14, who disappeared from Dundee may have travelled to Aberdeen

Dean Emslie has failed to make contact with loved ones since he was reported missing on Saturday night.

05/10/2022

Todays Weather

Aberdeen 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV

04/10/2022

New bar with over 50 classic arcade games is boost for Aberdeen’s Union Street

04/10/2022

Todays Budget Tip/Recipe

Look for the latest use-by-date When shops restock their shelves, they don't always put the latest use-by date at the front of the shelf. With just a little rummaging you may find a later date at the back of the shelf - which means you've just earned your food a few more days worth of use.

Cheese and chilli jam tortilla

Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
750g baby potatoes, sliced 0.5cm thick
12 eggs
200g mature Cheddar, cut into 1cm chunks
65g Tesco Finest chilli relish, plus extra to serve (optional)
100g salad leaves

Method
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large (30cm wide) ovenproof lidded frying pan over a low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until very soft and lightly browned, adding a splash of water if they start to stick and burn. Scrape out the onions and set aside in a bowl.

Wipe out the pan and preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Put 2 tbsp oil in the pan, layer in the potatoes, add 50ml water and cover. Cook for 15 mins, then remove the lid and flip the potatoes. Replace the lid and cook for 10 mins more until tender and lightly browned.

Beat the eggs; season. Loosen any potatoes stuck to the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Return the onions to the pan and gently mix with the potatoes. Sprinkle over the Cheddar, then pour over the eggs. Spoon the chilli relish evenly over the top. Cook for 5 mins until just starting to set around the edges. Bake for 15 mins until puffed and lightly golden.

04/10/2022

Granite City gets set for comedy bonanza

If you’re looking for a laugh this October, look no further than the Granite City when from Thursday, October 6 for 11 days the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival flings open its doors and makes a much-anticipated return to city stages.

04/10/2022

Local and national business news headlines

Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers. Stoneywood paper mill focus should remain on a sale Administrators for Stoneywood paper mill should focus on selling the site to a new buyer, says the Scottish Government. More than 300 workers lost their jobs after th...

04/10/2022

Aberdeen attacker brutally assaulted ex-girlfriend as she walked to pub

A violent Aberdeen criminal has been jailed after he carried out a brutal street attack on his former partner and headbutted a nurse. Mohammed Amir

04/10/2022

'Larger than life' Aberdeen fan dies suddenly as fellow supporters pay touching tribute

David Geddie, 54, sadly passed away last month, but has since been remembered at Pittodrie by heartbroken pals who unfurled a banner in his memory at a game over the weekend.

04/10/2022

Plans to build 119 new homes given go-ahead despite 'major concerns'

Objections were raised over safety concerns for children living at the development travelling to and from school.

03/10/2022

Todays Budget Tip/Recipe

Visit local markets Some local markets have great deals on fruit and veg, and also reduce their prices towards the end of the day, so timing your visit may be wise. But check online beforehand or with the stall owners when’s the best time, so you don’t arrive after everything’s gone.

Cowboy pie

Ingredients
8 Cumberland sausages
900g frozen mashed potato
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 x 420g tins baked beans
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
50g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated
400g frozen garden peas

Method
Preheat the grill to high. Place the frozen sausages on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 20 mins, turning frequently, until evenly golden and cooked through. Cut into bite-sized pieces on a slight diagonal.
Meanwhile, cook the mashed potato according to pack instructions. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the onions and garlic for 5-6 mins until lightly golden. Remove from the heat and stir through the sausages, baked beans and BBQ sauce and season. Tip into a large ovenproof dish.
Top with the mashed potato, swirling it with a fork to encourage a crispy finish. Sprinkle over the cheese and grill for 10 mins until golden and bubbling.
Meanwhile, cook the peas in a pan of boiling, salted water for 3-5 mins until tender. Drain and serve with the cowboy pie.

03/10/2022

Does the planning process respect local opinion? Just ask the people of Torry.

As a student, I spent several summer holidays working with youngsters in community projects in the Torry area of Aberdeen. One of the youthful…

03/10/2022

Local and national business news headlines

Here are the top business stories making the headlines in the morning newspapers. Jobs fair after mill closure A redundancy support and jobs fair will be held at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom next Monday in response to the Stoneywood mill closure. Aberdeen City Council’s ABZWorks team is hosting the...

03/10/2022

Tory ex-ministers in line for £410,000 redundancy payments - including Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson will get a £18,860 golden goodbye and ex-Cabinet ministers such as Dominic Raab are in line for £16,876. The Lib Dems urged them to give up the payments

03/10/2022

Aberdeen husband and wife duo win 'Britain's Most Beautiful' marathon in Northumberland

Kyle Greig won the mens race in under three hours, while his partner Debbie was the first female over the line just after the three hour mark

02/10/2022

'I tried to get 10 essential household items from Poundland and was shocked by the variety'

Shopping writer Rachel headed into Aberdeen's newly refurbished Poundland to see if she could get a list of 10 household essentials - and was shocked by what she found instore.

02/10/2022

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary asks non-emergencies to stay away

The Royal Infirmary is under "extreme pressure" and only people in life-threatening cases should attend.

02/10/2022

Aberdeen 4-1 Kilmarnock: McInnes suffers heavy defeat on Pittodrie return

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63017808

There is no happy return to Pittodrie for former boss Derek McInnes as Aberdeen thrash Kilmarnock.

01/10/2022

Jim Goodwin demands consistency as Aberdeen approach crucial stage of campaign

JIM GOODWIN believes that the next five weeks will be pivotal to Aberdeen’s chances of a successful season with a heavy fixture list on the…

01/10/2022

First Bus considering acoustic fencing around Aberdeen depot over noise of new electric buses

https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/first-bus-considering-acoustic-fencing-7649641

First had hoped to install new substations and electric vehicle charging points to power its fleet of electric vehicles

01/10/2022

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Great Northern Road in Aberdeen

An investigation was launched following a road accident on the A96 Great Northern Road in Aberdeen.

Officers received reports of an accident involving a motorbike and a car, near the Esso garage, at around 7pm on Thursday evening.

The road was closed between the Haudagain and St Machar roundabouts for some time as emergency crews attended.

A 35-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital by ambulance. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
The road reopened shortly after 3am.

Road collision investigators arrived at the scene last night to piece together the events leading up to the crash.

A police spokeswoman said: “Around 7pm on Thursday September 26, police received a report of a road crash involving a car and motorbike on the A96 Great Northern Road in Aberdeen.
“Emergency services attended and a 35-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

“The road was closed while a collision investigation was carried out and re-opened around 3.10am on Friday, 30 September.”

30/09/2022

Communities encouraged to get into festive spirit with the launch of Community Festive Fund 2022

30/09/2022

Security of North Sea energy pipelines to be reviewed

Security around Britain's oil and gas pipelines is being reviewed amid fears that Russia was behind damage to Europe's critical Nordstream gas pipelines.