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Review of rural banking hubs welcomed after wave of branch closures in Aberdeenshire

Review of rural banking hubs welcomed after wave of branch closures in Aberdeenshire

Review of rural banking hubs welcomed after wave of branch closures in Aberdeenshire

10 April 2024

A regulatory review into the rollout of rural banking hubs is to take place.


Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

10 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin updates on the action taken by police to halt anti-social behaviour in Ellon.


Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

09 April 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson examines how Brexit has affected food prices.


Concern over cancer waiting times in Grampian

Concern over cancer waiting times in Grampian

Concern over cancer waiting times in Grampian

08 April 2024

There are worries after statistics show cancer waiting times in the NHS Grampian area are among the highest in Scotland.


Banff and Buchan MP raises concerns over effects of cage ban for egg laying chickens

Banff and Buchan MP raises concerns over effects of cage ban for egg laying chickens

Banff and Buchan MP raises concerns over effects of cage ban for egg laying chickens

07 April 2024

MP David Duguid has raised concerns that banning egg companies from keeping chickens in cages could put north-east producers at a ‘huge disadvantage’


Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

07 April 2024

MP David Duguid focuses on the problem of littering in his latest column.


Concerns raised over future of Aberdeenshire doctor surgeries

Concerns raised over future of Aberdeenshire doctor surgeries

Concerns raised over future of Aberdeenshire doctor surgeries

06 April 2024

MP David Duguid is to meet with a new GP services contractor amid fears for the future of Aberdeenshire doctor surgeries.


We all have to take responsibility for the environment

We all have to take responsibility for the environment

We all have to take responsibility for the environment

05 April 2024

Column: Littering is a blight on our rural communities


Holyrood Committee seeks north-east views on the Land Reform Bill

Holyrood Committee seeks north-east views on the Land Reform Bill

Holyrood Committee seeks north-east views on the Land Reform Bill

05 April 2024

The Bill sets out reforms which aim to change the pattern of land ownership in rural and island communities.


Gordon MP backs WASPI motion in Parliament

Gordon MP backs WASPI motion in Parliament

Gordon MP backs WASPI motion in Parliament

04 April 2024

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has added his support to a Motion calling for compensation which recognises the financial loss and distress to WASPI women.


Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

03 April 2024

“SUBSTANTIAL support” for the north-east’s health and social care services is contained in the Scottish budget, a local MSP has stated.


Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

02 April 2024

MORAY’S acute mental health ward does not meet standards designed to prevent patients hurting themselves, a meeting last week heard.


Moray’s ‘nightmare’ under-age vaping problem

Moray’s ‘nightmare’ under-age vaping problem

Moray’s ‘nightmare’ under-age vaping problem

02 April 2024

A MORAY teacher, who wishes to remain anonymous, said it has been a “nightmare” to stop the rise in pupils vaping.


New council tax powers on second homes to come into force

New council tax powers on second homes to come into force

New council tax powers on second homes to come into force

31 March 2024

New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes come into force this week.


Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

31 March 2024

MSP Karen Adam discusses the need for better transport connectivity in her latest column.


Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

29 March 2024

SEAFIELD Hospital in Buckie could face cuts after “crisis” spending plans for health and social care in Moray were agreed.


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.


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