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New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

28 March 2024

People in one of Aberdeenshire’s 40 plus conservation areas will be able to more easily alter or replace their windows and install solar panels.


Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

26 March 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the effects of the WASPI report and the removal of overnight MIU services.


Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

26 March 2024

Details about the actions farmers in the north-east and Moray will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled.


UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

26 March 2024

Proposals would see 16 massive turbines, measuring up to 656ft erected in the countryside at Hill of Fare near Banchory.


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.


Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

25 March 2024

Assurance about the future purpose of the Scottish Government's 10-year Just Transition Fund for the north-east is needed, according to a new report.


Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

24 March 2024

Concerns have been raised after the GP surgery in Strichen will have its opening hours reduced to Thursdays only with effect from April 1.


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.


New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

22 March 2024

Wildlife will see increased protection with a range of measures to tackle raptor persecution and ensure management of species on grouse moors.


Save Our Surgeries campaigners heartened after debate in Scottish Parliament

Save Our Surgeries campaigners heartened after debate in Scottish Parliament

Save Our Surgeries campaigners heartened after debate in Scottish Parliament

21 March 2024

HEALTH campaigners had back north boosted by cross-party support.


WASPI : Gordon MP says UK Govt need to move quickly on compensation

WASPI : Gordon MP says UK Govt need to move quickly on compensation

WASPI : Gordon MP says UK Govt need to move quickly on compensation

21 March 2024

MP Richard Thomson has said the UK Government now need to move quickly following the publication today of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s report.


WASPI: Report finds DWP failed to adequately communicate changes to Women’s State Pension age

WASPI: Report finds DWP failed to adequately communicate changes to Women’s State Pension age

WASPI: Report finds DWP failed to adequately communicate changes to Women’s State Pension age

21 March 2024

Thousands of women in the north-east may have been affected by DWP’s failure to adequately inform them that the State Pension age had changed.


SCRAPPED: Overnight service at Huntly Minor Injury Unit and others

SCRAPPED: Overnight service at Huntly Minor Injury Unit and others

SCRAPPED: Overnight service at Huntly Minor Injury Unit and others

20 March 2024

THREE Minor Injury Units (MIUs) in Aberdeenshire will have their overnight service scrapped, after plans were agreed at a meeting today.


Reliability of north-east bus services questioned after concerns from commuters

Reliability of north-east bus services questioned after concerns from commuters

Reliability of north-east bus services questioned after concerns from commuters

20 March 2024

MP David Duguid has written to Stagecoach over the “abysmal reliability” of bus services across Banff and Buchan.


Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

19 March 2024

Concerns have been raised that there are no plans to increase Scottish Forestry’s budget following extensive storm damage.


Holyrood agrees the principles of a new Agriculture & Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

Holyrood agrees the principles of a new Agriculture & Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

Holyrood agrees the principles of a new Agriculture & Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

18 March 2024

The Bill would give Ministers the powers to provide support for agriculture and rural communities to replace the common agriculture policy post Brexit


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.


Politics: A lacklustre last budget from the Government

Politics: A lacklustre last budget from the Government

Politics: A lacklustre last budget from the Government

12 March 2024

In his latest column MP Richard Thomson looks at what will almost certainly be the last budget of the current UK Government.


Politics: Taking positive action to help parents

Politics: Taking positive action to help parents

Politics: Taking positive action to help parents

12 March 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses issues around out of school care and helping parents of newborns.


New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

11 March 2024

New stirring up of hatred offences for protected characteristics will include age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and trans-identity.


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