Politics

The main group to benefit will be carers aged 16-19 in full-time “advanced” education and carers aged over 20 in full-time education at any level.

North East MSP Douglas Lumsden has called for the road improvements after the SNP-Green coalition was axed.

Busloads of campaigners from across the north and north-east of Scotland are expected to demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament this morning.

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

The latest consultation comes on the back of a 2019 review into how charities in Scotland are regulated and seeks further comments.

MORAY MP Douglas Ross has had his say following the First Minister’s resignation announcement.

Mr Yousaf said was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.

Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.

Fears over the closure of GMED services in Peterhead were raised just weeks after opening times were cut to the minor injuries unit.

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam focuses on the need for better rail links in the north-east.

A BUCKIE councillor has paid tribute to social justice campaigner Lord Frank Field of Birkenhead.

MSP Douglas Ross is to table a no confidence vote at Holyrood after the ending of the Bute House agreement deal.

The Scottish Government’s formal co-operation agreement with the Scottish Green Party has ended following the termination of the Bute House agreement.

MP Richard Thomson’s latest column discusses the ongoing fight for compensation for WASPI women and the outcomes of the Post Office Horizon enquiry.

Marine Scotland has given consent to Green Volt Offshore Wind Farm - a decision which will unlock around £3 billion of investment.

The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation.

Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week if agreed conditions are not met.

HUNTLY community figures have pushed Scotland’s transport secretary for talks about a “dangerous” A96 junction.

The Glen Dye Moor Project which is located south of Banchory expects to capture over 1.4 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime.

Boundaries Scotland has published its revised proposals for new constituency boundaries for the Scottish Parliament and is seeking public comment.