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Politics: Funding will provide vital support to local projects

Politics: Funding will provide vital support to local projects

Politics: Funding will provide vital support to local projects

09 October 2023

In his latest column, Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid welcomes funding awards for projects in various communities.


Buckie travel agents hand community groups cash boost

Buckie travel agents hand community groups cash boost

Buckie travel agents hand community groups cash boost

07 October 2023

TWO Buckie community groups have been handed a three-figure boost thanks to the staff at a local travel agent's firm.


Nicky Marr: Teaching staff deserve respect and gratitude

Nicky Marr: Teaching staff deserve respect and gratitude

Nicky Marr: Teaching staff deserve respect and gratitude

04 October 2023

We take teachers for granted when we should be giving them everything they need.


Nicky Marr: CCTV can help make us safer on the buses

Nicky Marr: CCTV can help make us safer on the buses

Nicky Marr: CCTV can help make us safer on the buses

27 September 2023

There’s CCTV on almost every street corner, and in most shops and bars, but not yet buses.


Politics: Which bin day is it now?

Politics: Which bin day is it now?

Politics: Which bin day is it now?

27 September 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson discusses the ramifications from the Prime Minister’s speech last week on net zero in his latest column.


Politics: Policy announcement will be a positive move for families

Politics: Policy announcement will be a positive move for families

Politics: Policy announcement will be a positive move for families

27 September 2023

MSP Gillian Martin's latest column looks at issues raised at Holyrood as part of the Programme for Government.


Politics: Debate on climate change needed to go in new direction

Politics: Debate on climate change needed to go in new direction

Politics: Debate on climate change needed to go in new direction

24 September 2023

In his latest column, Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid looks at the new climate targets which were announced.


Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

Nicky Marr: Impact of school woes is felt by our next generation

20 September 2023

Strikes by teaching staff will impact their education, As will a crumbling, leaking, mouse-infested, damp school.


Politics: Offshore Europe provides opportunities to progress industry projects

Politics: Offshore Europe provides opportunities to progress industry projects

Politics: Offshore Europe provides opportunities to progress industry projects

18 September 2023

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam puts the focus on Offshore Europe which she attended recently.


Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

17 September 2023

FARMERS are getting fed up being told of the contribution they will be expected to make to reduce carbon emissions.


Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

17 September 2023

“I think I have just seen a quail,” said my son over the phone on August 18.


Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

13 September 2023

Houses are vital, but so is community, and communities need spaces between houses.


Politics: Busy agenda as UK Government returns from summer recess

Politics: Busy agenda as UK Government returns from summer recess

Politics: Busy agenda as UK Government returns from summer recess

11 September 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid outlines the issues he is tackling as parliament returns from summer recess.


Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

10 September 2023

LITTLE mention of farming and food.


Politics: The Scottish agri-food sector deserves better

Politics: The Scottish agri-food sector deserves better

Politics: The Scottish agri-food sector deserves better

29 August 2023

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses some of the challenges facing local farmers and food producers.


Politics: NEOS event offers us a connection with Aberdeenshire's artists

Politics: NEOS event offers us a connection with Aberdeenshire's artists

Politics: NEOS event offers us a connection with Aberdeenshire's artists

29 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin encourages the community to engage with this year's 20th anniversary North East Open Studios showcase.


Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

23 August 2023

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.


Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

15 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin examines the continued effects of avian flu in the north-east.


Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

15 August 2023

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks back at the legacy of broadcaster Robbie Shepherd and his support for the Doric language.


Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

14 August 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid looks at the announcements made during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the area.


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