Politics

MP Richard Thomson has welcomed the news that Aberdeenshire has been ranked number one in a global list of the best holidays destinations for 2023.

Strike action by midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) may still take place in Scotland following pay talks.

The Initial appraisal on the A96 dualling has identified 16 retained options which will be taken forward for further consideration.

In her final column of the year, MSP Gillian Martin looks at ways we can help those in need in our local communities.

Around 10,200 households in Aberdeenshire are set to receive the new Scottish Government Winter Heating Payment.

MP Richard Thomson's column looks at a year of four Chancellors, three Prime Ministers and two Foreign Secretaries.

AN increase to the budgets of two north-east councils has been hailed by a local MSP.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has highlighted support for those experiencing domestic abuse as Police Scotland launches a new campaign.

£20 million of referendum funding will instead support people struggling with their energy bills in Scotland.

The UK fishing industry will benefit from fishing opportunities worth more than £280 million in 2023 after the UK reached an agreement with the EU.

One of the largest independent retailers of kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms in the country, Laings, has been celebrated on reaching its 160th year.

Around 15,000 households across Aberdeenshire and Moray are set to receive the new Scottish Government Winter Heating Payment.

A number of electoral reforms including age of candidates and financing of campaigns are being considered in a consultation which has been launched.

PEOPLE in north-east Scotland who are waiting for elective surgeries will be asked to travel out of the region, under new plans from NHS Grampian.

SNP spokesman for International Trade Richard Thomson has warned of the consequences for Scottish farming food and drink during a Westminster debate.

North-east poultry farmers need help to shoulder the “terrible” burden of an avian flu epidemic, MSPs have heard at Holyrood.

Aberdeenshire people struggling with the cost of living crisis can now access a new website created by the Scottish Government to provide assistance.

In his latest column, MP David Duguid discusses Avaian Flu issues and the confirmation of plans to locate an ambulance in the Turriff area.

AN "ambitious" NHS Grampian plan says bringing back consultant-led maternity services at Dr Gray's could take four years.

MP Andrew Bowie has welcomed the delivery of a £50 million motor neurone disease fund by the UK Government.