Politics

Major changes are proposed for parliamentary boundaries in the north-east with the creation of two much larger geographical constituencies.

There will be new analysis of the data and policy case for change around the Toll of Birness and Cortes junctions and the A90/A952 north of Ellon.

The inquiry’s call for views closes on December 30.

NFU Scotland’s Poultry Working Group warned that the sector's survival is on the line over poor retailer support and the Avian Influenza threat.

MSP Alexander Burnett has called on the Scottish Government to resolve a walkout which will see almost 3000 in Aberdeenshire go on strike.

A new fund has been launched for veterans to reclaim the cost of replacing permanently destroyed or stolen service medals.

A LETTER to Gordon MP Richard Thomson says the Scottish Government is trying to reduce on-site farm assessments.

A HOLYROOD Committee is asking communities to share their perspectives on planning rules.

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the a summit organised by the Scottish Government about the Energy Skills Passport.

MP Richard Thomson has highlighted another promise made by the Westminster parties as part of the No campaign which has been thrown on the scrapheap.

AROUND 10,000 families across Banff and Buchan are to receive £324 this month as latest cost of living payments are sent out.

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses personal resilience over the winter months.

MP David Duguid has said action is needed to fight bird flu after a second outbreak in as many weeks in the Turriff area.

Home Energy Scotland have launched a campaign to raise awareness of support available for people battling with rising energy costs.

WORK on building 64 homes in Pitmedden is to start after a close Council vote.

Rest and welfare facilities for hauliers on Scotland’s trunk roads network will be subject to a detailed national audit and review.

From today, November 6 the 1.25 per cent point cut to National Insurance rates for employees and employers takes effect across the UK.

The Scottish SPCA is delighted to have the support of MSP for Angus North and Mearns Mairi Gougeon as they expand their Pet Aid initiative.

The Scottish Parliament is set to debate rerailing Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Ellon.

IT'S back to business for Buckie – that was the pledge from Buckie's new SNP councillor John Stuart after he won Thursday's by-election.