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Moreen Simpson: Aberdonians desperately miss the golden age of the Silver Mile

Dire warnings about Union Street becoming an ungovernable, ugly wild west. Aberdeen planners confess they’re powerless to stop illegal building work...

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How a taste for tatties became an obsession

I’ve had various obsessions over my lifetime. For example, Dr Kildare, Robert Redford, David Essex. Even a pucklie in real life. I’m permanently...

26.05.2023 4

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Moreen Simpson: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s feud is real reality TV

Telly addict that I am, I never watch it in the morning. As a rise-at-dawn EE reporter for decades, my system is still geared to doing everything I...

19.05.2023 4

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Moreen Simpson: Insomnia makes me the roommate from hell

I’d been looking forward to – and simultaneously dreading – last weekend’s family “treat” for a whilie. Couldna wait to see Peter Kay at...

12.05.2023 7

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Moreen Simpson: Impartiality is a tricky tightrope to walk

One man’s bias can be another man’s impartiality – and vice versa, writes Moreen Simpson, who learned the hard way. If only radio DJs had the...

17.03.2023 4

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Moreen Simpson: Not even snow could tempt me back on board a cruise ship

It turns out that even scenic river banks and gourmet food can get boring on a lacklustre cruise, writes Moreen Simpson. Those midweek dumps of snow...

10.03.2023 5

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Moreen Simpson: Worlds collided when I met Betty Boothroyd

Giving up cigarettes was the right decision, but it’s amazing who you can meet in a smoking area, writes Moreen Simpson. Three-year non-smoking...

03.03.2023 9

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Moreen Simpson: Dumbing and dulling-down of books has to stop

The news about changing language in Roald Dahl’s work is just the latest skirmish in the bizarre battle to censor books, writes Moreen Simpson. Has...

24.02.2023 4

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Burt Bacharach wrote the musical soundtrack to my romance

Burt Bacharach’s sad death just before Valentine’s Day seemed poignant, considering his skill when it came to love songs, writes Moreen Simpson....

17.02.2023 9

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Moreen Simpson: What’s the appeal of over-the-top plastic surgery?

So what if we get wrinkly, saggy and baggy as we grow older? It’s the way of the world, writes Moreen Simpson. Oh, Madonna, fit hiv ye done tae...

10.02.2023 7

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Moreen Simpson: I’m chuffed we’ve entered another era of must-watch TV

It’s wonderful to see gripping weekly TV episodes bring back water-cooler conversation, writes Moreen Simpson. So, how do you think it’s going to...

03.02.2023 10

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Moreen Simpson: Ice-rink conditions across Aberdeen were unacceptable

The public, and particularly pensioners, are expected to risk their necks every time temperatures drop across the north-east, writes Moreen Simpson. ...

27.01.2023 9

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Moreen Simpson: The fun never stops when nobody can get your address right

From parcels to pizzas, it feels like Moreen Simpson has had everything mistakenly delivered to her door over the years. Just before Christmas, a...

20.01.2023 10

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Moreen Simpson: It’s less fly on the wall, more Hammer Horror at my hoosie

Despite frosty temperatures, a few pesky winged insects have taken up residence at Moreen Simpson’s place. The last thing I expected to faze me in...

13.01.2023 8

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Moreen Simpson: Pharmacists are our new frontline health fighters

Our NHS is struggling, even on the phones, so more of us are turning to local pharmacies for healthcare, writes Moreen Simpson. Remember the...

06.01.2023 10

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Moreen Simpson: Concert tickets for Christmas mean I’m fair becomin’ a giggin’ grunnie

What do Michael Bublé, Peter Kay and Elton John have in common? They’re all getting an audience with Moreen Simpson next year. So, how was...

30.12.2022 10

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Moreen Simpson: Fit a faff those wonderful Christmas traditions can be

Ticking everything off the yuletide to-do list can result in everybody feeling a bit frazzled, writes Moreen Simpson. That’s me done and dusted...

23.12.2022 8

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Moreen Simpson: ‘Tis the season for wonderfully hallirackit office Christmas parties

Nothing beats a raucous festive night out with your colleagues, writes Moreen Simpson, as she remembers newsroom parties past. In toon the other day,...

16.12.2022 10

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Moreen Simpson: Aberdeen’s unforgettable department stores are much-missed at Christmas time

The countdown to Christmas always brings back memories of Aberdeen’s once great department stores, decked out for the festive season, writes Moreen...

09.12.2022 10

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Moreen Simpson: Insensitive clown Matt Hancock turned my stomach

Watching I’m a Celebrity this year brought back memories of love and betrayal for Moreen Simpson, thanks to lovely Mike Tindall and awful Matt...

02.12.2022 10

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Moreen Simpson: I’ve mastered the microwave but an air fryer is a step too far

Something as simple as replacing a dodgy microwave can make you realise how far we’ve come technologically in just a few decades, writes Moreen...

25.11.2022 9

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