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Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

07 July 2023

Decriminalisation of all drugs for personal supply is one of a number of polices which the Scottish Government is calling on Westminster to implement.


North-east farmers efforts support Pickips 4 Peace campaign

North-east farmers efforts support Pickips 4 Peace campaign

North-east farmers efforts support Pickips 4 Peace campaign

07 July 2023

Across the north-east, local farmers and agricultural businesses are being asked to help their counterparts in war torn Ukraine.


Inverurie chocolatiers congratulated after winning award

Inverurie chocolatiers congratulated after winning award

Inverurie chocolatiers congratulated after winning award

07 July 2023

Chocolatiers Coco Caramel have been congratulated on their award at the NES Food and Drink Awards by Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin.


Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

07 July 2023

ROYAL Week in Scotland.


Macduff and Peterhead host UK Government ministerial tour of Levelling Up projects

Macduff and Peterhead host UK Government ministerial tour of Levelling Up projects

Macduff and Peterhead host UK Government ministerial tour of Levelling Up projects

06 July 2023

Aberdeenshire Council hosted a UK Government ministerial visit to Macduff and Peterhead on Thursday.


Fuel prices report broadly welcomed by MP but "falls short" on action

Fuel prices report broadly welcomed by MP but "falls short" on action

Fuel prices report broadly welcomed by MP but "falls short" on action

05 July 2023

A report into fuel prices has been broadly welcomed by Gordon MP Richard Thomson but said it "falls short" on action to truly benefit motorists.


People with epilepsy in Aberdeenshire encouraged to be open about mental health

People with epilepsy in Aberdeenshire encouraged to be open about mental health

People with epilepsy in Aberdeenshire encouraged to be open about mental health

04 July 2023

MSP Alexander Burnett is calling on people with epilepsy in Aberdeenshire to be open about their mental health following concerns raised in a report.


POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

04 July 2023

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin looks ahead to the upcoming New Deer and Turriff shows.


POLITICS: Keeping informed on the energy sector is vital

POLITICS: Keeping informed on the energy sector is vital

POLITICS: Keeping informed on the energy sector is vital

04 July 2023

MP Richard Thomson's latest column looks at continuing changes in the energy sector and the effects it will have on all of us.


MSP completes Race for Life to raise funds for the Bowelbabe Fund

MSP completes Race for Life to raise funds for the Bowelbabe Fund

MSP completes Race for Life to raise funds for the Bowelbabe Fund

03 July 2023

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin joined hundreds of others in Aberdeen to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on Sunday.


'Absolutely ridiculous' – Keith cut off from Moray at next UK election

'Absolutely ridiculous' – Keith cut off from Moray at next UK election

'Absolutely ridiculous' – Keith cut off from Moray at next UK election

03 July 2023

AN "absolutely ridiculous" change to Westminster constituencies means Keith will share an MP with Peterhead but not Elgin, said local councillors.


Business and political support for north-east investment zone

Business and political support for north-east investment zone

Business and political support for north-east investment zone

03 July 2023

The north-east region has been selected to receive up to £80 million in support over a period of five years.


How can we achieve a circular economy?

How can we achieve a circular economy?

How can we achieve a circular economy?

02 July 2023

People across Scotland are being asked for their views on a Bill before Holyrood and whether it really will make a difference in reducing waste.


£80 million investment boost for the north-east

£80 million investment boost for the north-east

£80 million investment boost for the north-east

30 June 2023

Glasgow City Region and the North-east will each be supported by up to £80 million in targeted investment and other incentives over five years.


Concerns over broadband connectivity in Aberdeenshire raised by MP

Concerns over broadband connectivity in Aberdeenshire raised by MP

Concerns over broadband connectivity in Aberdeenshire raised by MP

29 June 2023

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MP David Duguid has said broadband issues are being hardest felt in Aberdeenshire.


New bill strengthens Scottish charity law to maintain public trust

New bill strengthens Scottish charity law to maintain public trust

New bill strengthens Scottish charity law to maintain public trust

29 June 2023

The Scottish Parliament has voted unanimously to pass the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Bill.


What do UK Parliament changes in Aberdeenshire mean for you?

What do UK Parliament changes in Aberdeenshire mean for you?

What do UK Parliament changes in Aberdeenshire mean for you?

29 June 2023

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has published its Final Recommendation for parliamentary constituencies with changes coming in the north-east.


MP highlights continued concerns despite HPMA U-turn

MP highlights continued concerns despite HPMA U-turn

MP highlights continued concerns despite HPMA U-turn

29 June 2023

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has said that concerns remain in the fishing communities despite a U-turn in policy.


Moray will be divided at next general election, despite local pleas

Moray will be divided at next general election, despite local pleas

Moray will be divided at next general election, despite local pleas

29 June 2023

CALLS to keep Moray whole have been ignored, after final borders were announced for the next general election.


Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

29 June 2023

The Cabinet Secretary has said proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas across 10 per cent of Scotland’s seas by 2026 will not be progressed.


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