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Aberdeenshire MSP Gillian Martin looks at a range of issues including childhood poverty in her latest column.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson reflects on 2023 as he looks back of the last 12 months in his latest column.

MP David Duguid highlights the importance of supporting local businesses all year round in his latest column.

Recruitment challenges, labour shortages and restricted access to essential services have featured large for local MSP Karen Adam.

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.

In his latest column MP Richard Thomson reflects on Rishi Sunak's decision to cancel a meeting with the Greek PM over the Parthenon sculptures.

MP David Duguid's latest column looks at several issues including a lack of high-speed broadband in the area he represents.

Ringing changes on part of our shared history

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam's latest column highlights the potential for coastal communities.

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.