Remembering Maggie Smith: (1934-2024) 💛

Today we're launching a new project on derelict spots in Aberdeen. In the week ahead, we'll dig deeper into some of the more prominent ones to see what's happening with them. But first up is Ben Hendry with an interesting overview. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde… via The Press and Journal

Does Aberdeen have a vacant and derelict land problem? Ema Sabljak analysed the data going back to 2016 and discovered the amount of reported land had more than doubled. #ddj #dataviz #datajournalism

First up in our derelict Aberdeen series is Loirston House on Wellington Road. There are now fresh plans to demolish the office block - nearly a decade after it was last used as a workplace. Ben Hendry reports: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Rubislaw Quarry, which went up for sale last September, has lain disused since the 1980s. Last year, we revealed how strict rules surrounding the historic landmark could limit any development there. And one year on, owners are still looking for a buyer... pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Chalmers Bakery in Bucksburn was a beloved spot for generations of Aberdonians. And now, years after the building was knocked down, the site could be given a new lease of life... pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Exciting news for all fans of Mai's Vietnamese Kitchen! 🍜 After running a successful takeaway service from home for three years, Mai is now opening a Vietnamese restaurant in Aberdeen city centre. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

It was a pleasure speaking to award-winning chef Kevin Dalgleish about his expansion plans in the west end, the state of Aberdeen city centre and the hospitality industry - and why he decided against opening a new restaurant on the high street. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Putting on my RGU alumnae hat. 🎓 I recently got to return to my journalism roots as part of a panel with fellow alumni to answer questions from current students. Fantastic afternoon with bright young people, talking about all things news, our career paths, and the industry. 📰

Today's front page of the Evening Express . 📰 Aberdeen City Council are redoing their "open for business" campaign to make it "BIG AND BOLD" - as senior officials admit the one they launched in May "hasn't worked". pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Inside the village pub as Strichen gathers to toast Alex Salmond on day of funeral dlvr.it/TFs8NZ

It's not every day you battle a snow storm to go meet the son of the US President. I sat down with Eric Trump for a "chat" about the future of their north-east projects, his second golf course at Balmedie - and more... pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Today's Press and Journal front page as the divide between Aberdeen businesses and the council deepens... Amid continuing "chaos" over bus gates, council chiefs now seek to undo a vote they made in October to lift the Union Terrace right turn ban. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Traders are turning to the people of Aberdeen to take their battle against the city centre bus gates to court. Veteran shop owner Norman Esslemont said he "can't believe it's come to this" but vowed to carry on the fight until the measures are scrapped. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Excited to reveal the name of the new Aberdeen city centre food and drink market today - and the reasons behind it... pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

UPDATE 🚨: Traders have smashed their initial crowdfunding target of £35,000 to take Aberdeen City Council to court over the city centre bus gates. Here is what come next: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde… via The Press and Journal

Exclusive: Insider says emergency carers were left in shock when they were told scores of them could be made redundant. Health bosses want to axe 70% of the Aberdeenshire Responders for Care at Home (Arch) service to save £11.9 million. Full story: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Under-fire health boss says at-risk Aberdeenshire carers 'spend half their time not working'… The latest on the proposed cuts to healthcare services across the region: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

It's official - traders have submitted an appeal to take Aberdeen City Council to court over the city centre bus gates. And these are the five key points they plan to use to convince elected members into siding with them: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Swift comeback to Twitter with something different... It's true that there is never a dull day in journalism - one day you're covering healthcare cuts and bus gate court cases, the next you're lambing a ewe...🐑 pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/fa…