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At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses Welfare Fund Payments, Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants.

MP Richard Thomson's latest column looks at the appointment of the new Foreign Secretary.

The latest column from MP David Duguid welcomes the announcement of a new Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill in the King's Speech.

"Shop local this Christmas. Use it or lose it. I consider myself warned."

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?

In her latest column MSP Gillian Martin visits Turriff Fire Station to see how a new collaboration with the Ambulance Service is progressing.

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses the ongoing UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed the success of various community projects in his latest column.

Learning the lessons of conflicts past is uppermost in the mind of Buckie councillor Neil McLennan as Remembrance Sunday approaches.

The creativity of charity fundraising seems endless.

MSP Karen Adam's latest column looks at the impact of Storm Babet.

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.

MP Richard Thomson's latest column sees him looking back at the SNP Conference which was held in Aberdeen.

In his latest column, MP David Duguid welcomes £3 million of funding for a Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence.

"Let’s really hope this new venture doesn’t cause another business to close its doors."

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam highlights the work being done as Challenge Poverty Week is marked.

MSP Gillian Martin discusses work done by the charity Debra and the new national pregnancy loss memorial book in her latest column.

What do they say – better safe than sorry? Go for the scans, get checked out.

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson calls for rail investment to be made in the north-east of Scotland.