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Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

26 March 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses the publication of the report into women’s state pension age.


Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

24 March 2024

In his latest column, MP David Duguid puts the spotlight on Stagecoach's bus reliability issues.


North-east farm income reaches a record high

North-east farm income reaches a record high

North-east farm income reaches a record high

23 March 2024

For the first time since 2012-13, when these records began, agricultural activity alone is profitable for the average farm.


Head teachers have "lost faith" in a scheme to bring new staff to the north-east

Head teachers have "lost faith" in a scheme to bring new staff to the north-east

Head teachers have "lost faith" in a scheme to bring new staff to the north-east

23 March 2024

Director of education Laurence Findlay made the revelation while discussing Aberdeenshire Council’s experience with the Teacher Induction Scheme.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


Pupil number forecast casts doubt on viability of some Aberdeenshire schools

Pupil number forecast casts doubt on viability of some Aberdeenshire schools

Pupil number forecast casts doubt on viability of some Aberdeenshire schools

18 March 2024

The latest School Roll Forecasts for all primary and secondary schools in Aberdeenshire will be discussed by councillors this week.


Departing Deveronvale manager labels club 'a mess' after resigning over board rift

Departing Deveronvale manager labels club 'a mess' after resigning over board rift

Departing Deveronvale manager labels club 'a mess' after resigning over board rift

18 March 2024

CRAIG Stewart ended an eight-and-a-half-year spell at Deveronvale on Saturday evening.


North-east long Covid sufferer's access the healthcare issues raised at Holyrood

North-east long Covid sufferer's access the healthcare issues raised at Holyrood

North-east long Covid sufferer's access the healthcare issues raised at Holyrood

15 March 2024

Healthcare issues for long Covid sufferers including a youngster from Westhill have been raised by ministers.


Moray man's 327-mile cycle to Euro 2024 football tourney in memory of his father

Moray man's 327-mile cycle to Euro 2024 football tourney in memory of his father

Moray man's 327-mile cycle to Euro 2024 football tourney in memory of his father

15 March 2024

Former Milne's High pupil is creating new Tartan Army bond with his 7-year-old son to replicate what he had with his own dad.


Councillors express fears of the effects of overnight service withdrawal at MIU sites

Councillors express fears of the effects of overnight service withdrawal at MIU sites

Councillors express fears of the effects of overnight service withdrawal at MIU sites

15 March 2024

Local councillors have commented on the news that overnight closures could be in the works for Hunly, Fraserburgh and Peterhead injury units.


NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

13 March 2024

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”


Report reveals no opening dates for Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre

Report reveals no opening dates for Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre

Report reveals no opening dates for Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre

13 March 2024

Two new facilities located next to ARI were due to be completed in 2020 but have fallen victim to construction delays and soaring costs.


Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

12 March 2024

The public have been urged to do their bit to help protect the country’s water.


Plans for new Morrisons supermarket in Banff refused

Plans for new Morrisons supermarket in Banff refused

Plans for new Morrisons supermarket in Banff refused

12 March 2024

Assessment of plans for a new supermarket in Banff lead councillors to refuse the application on technical grounds over site flooding and road access.


Politics: Spring budget will assist workers in north-east

Politics: Spring budget will assist workers in north-east

Politics: Spring budget will assist workers in north-east

10 March 2024

In his latest column, MP David Duguid assesses the announcements made in the spring budget.


NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

06 March 2024

What a legacy Ron has left.


Community Right to Buy powers to be reviewed

Community Right to Buy powers to be reviewed

Community Right to Buy powers to be reviewed

06 March 2024

Right to Buy for communities has now been in use for 20 years and with several revisions and new powers added a full review will now take place.


Politics: SNP-Green Ministers warned against turbines and pylons proliferation in the north-east

Politics: SNP-Green Ministers warned against turbines and pylons proliferation in the north-east

Politics: SNP-Green Ministers warned against turbines and pylons proliferation in the north-east

06 March 2024

Conservative MP Andrew Bowie has written to the Energy Secretary over the “ongoing industrialisation” of the north-east.


Church's "members only" retail and takeaway plan approved in Peterhead

Church's "members only" retail and takeaway plan approved in Peterhead

Church's "members only" retail and takeaway plan approved in Peterhead

04 March 2024

Councillors have answered a Peterhead church’s prayers by allowing it to convert a former fishmongers into a “members only” warehouse retail club.


Politics: Education budget cuts are a disaster for families

Politics: Education budget cuts are a disaster for families

Politics: Education budget cuts are a disaster for families

03 March 2024

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam raises concerns about the education cuts made in the Aberdeenshire Council budget.


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