Politics

Changes come after the case of an Aberdeenshire councillor's maternity leave was highlighted.

Transport Scotland data shows a larger than expected reduction in levels of HGV traffic through Aberdeen one year on since the AWPR opened in full.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has supported comments made by Matt Warman, UK Digital Minister over the progress of broadband provision.

Over 13,000 of the packages have been delivered to north-east parents.

David Duguid is calling on companies in the north-east who trade internationally to have their say.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid will meet with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Wednesday.

Banff and Buchan MP is calling on the Scottish Government to support the Fisheries Bill.

Nominations are open for 17 new members of the Westhill and Elrick Community Council.

Funding has become available from the People's Postcode Lottery which could benefit local groups and projects.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has been elected to lead the Westminster group on broadband and digital communications.

Members of the Infrastructure Services Committee are to seek further engagement with the King Edward community on the issue

Plans for the creation of a Scottish National Investment bank moved forward after cross party support from MSPs.

MP David Duguid sought assurances from Matt Warman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

David Duguid has been appointed to a second parliamentary private secretary position.

MP Richard Thomson has been announced as the SNP at Westminster's spokesperson on business and industry.

The announcement of a March 11 date leaves the Scottish Parliament with only days, instead of months, to scrutinise and debate the budget.

THE best Christmas present ever was in store for Buckie High's special education department (SED) when they were handed a cheque for almost £10,000.

MP Andrew Bowie returns to Westminster with a majority of 843.

Richard Thomson secures a win with a margin of 819 votes.

MP David Duguid retained his place at Westminster with an increased majority.