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MSPs welcome blueprint for post-independence economy

MSPs welcome blueprint for post-independence economy

MSPs welcome blueprint for post-independence economy

18 October 2022

THE launch of the latest Scottish Government paper on the possible shape of a post-independence has been welcomed by two local MSPs.


"Households in Gordon can no longer afford the rising price of Westminster rule."

"Households in Gordon can no longer afford the rising price of Westminster rule."

"Households in Gordon can no longer afford the rising price of Westminster rule."

18 October 2022

5217 households in Gordon will be hit by the largest ever real terms benefit cut.


Aberdeen airport’s move towards sustainable aviation fuel welcomed by MP

Aberdeen airport’s move towards sustainable aviation fuel welcomed by MP

Aberdeen airport’s move towards sustainable aviation fuel welcomed by MP

17 October 2022

Aberdeen International Airport has taken its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel.


MSP urges Scottish Government to give every state-funded school a defibrillator

MSP urges Scottish Government to give every state-funded school a defibrillator

MSP urges Scottish Government to give every state-funded school a defibrillator

17 October 2022

MSP Alexander Burnett has urged the Scottish Government to give every state-funded school a defibrillator.


Put the economy first, says MP

Put the economy first, says MP

Put the economy first, says MP

17 October 2022

Gordon MP Richard Thomson says it is time for Conservative MPs to put the economy first and force Liz Truss to abandon her "disastrous" budget.


Duguid backs tougher penalities for war memorial vandals

Duguid backs tougher penalities for war memorial vandals

Duguid backs tougher penalities for war memorial vandals

16 October 2022

DAVID Duguid MP has supported introducing specific laws aimed at preventing war memorials from being vandalised.


Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

15 October 2022

GRAMPIAN has lost nearly 300 hospital beds in a decade.


Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

14 October 2022

COUNCILLORS have approved plans to press ahead with the permanent closure of the Gartly School.


Thomson warns scrapping Groceries Code Adjudicator would leave farmers 'at the mercy' of big retailers

Thomson warns scrapping Groceries Code Adjudicator would leave farmers 'at the mercy' of big retailers

Thomson warns scrapping Groceries Code Adjudicator would leave farmers 'at the mercy' of big retailers

14 October 2022

RICHARD Thomson MP has thrown his weight behind retaining the Groceries Code Adjudicator, saying farmers could be left "at the mercy" of retailers.


Bruntyards bridge repair a huge boost for £25 a day taxi woman

Bruntyards bridge repair a huge boost for £25 a day taxi woman

Bruntyards bridge repair a huge boost for £25 a day taxi woman

14 October 2022

THE reopening of the Bruntyards bridge has come as a delight for a north east woman who spent thousands of pounds on taxis to reach her beloved horse.


New funding for Marr projects gets green light

New funding for Marr projects gets green light

New funding for Marr projects gets green light

14 October 2022

FIVE north east groups are to benefit from a share of council cash.


Blackdog Balmedie School plans move forward

Blackdog Balmedie School plans move forward

Blackdog Balmedie School plans move forward

14 October 2022

PLANS to send all Blackdog school students to "close to capacity" Balmedie School have cleared a key Council hurdle.


£2k for Huntly charity garden plans

£2k for Huntly charity garden plans

£2k for Huntly charity garden plans

13 October 2022

TWO local causes are to get a funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council.


Strong political line up for NFU Scotland Autumn Conference

Strong political line up for NFU Scotland Autumn Conference

Strong political line up for NFU Scotland Autumn Conference

13 October 2022

Under Secretary of State for Scotland and Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid is amongst the list of political participants at the upcoming event.


Politics: Cost of living crisis is hitting our agricultural and food and drink sectors

Politics: Cost of living crisis is hitting our agricultural and food and drink sectors

Politics: Cost of living crisis is hitting our agricultural and food and drink sectors

13 October 2022

In her latest column MSP Gillian Martin discusses the steep rises in costs to farming businesses that have prompted legislative changes.


MP expresses concern over Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal

MP expresses concern over Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal

MP expresses concern over Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal

13 October 2022

Concern has been raised over a wind turbine in the north-east that could be the biggest ever built onshore in Scotland.


Politics: We have never seen or heard such a diverse set of conferences across the three main parties

Politics: We have never seen or heard such a diverse set of conferences across the three main parties

Politics: We have never seen or heard such a diverse set of conferences across the three main parties

13 October 2022

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks at the political fall out from conference season.


Freeport is key to North Sea revival says MP

Freeport is key to North Sea revival says MP

Freeport is key to North Sea revival says MP

12 October 2022

Despite the outcome already being decided MP Andrew Bowie spoke in the House of Commons today saying that the bid as key to a “North Sea revival”.


North east invited to webinar series about land reform

North east invited to webinar series about land reform

North east invited to webinar series about land reform

12 October 2022

ABERDEENSHIRE has been invited to join new sessions to learn more about coming land reforms.


Postal vote application deadline for Buckie by-election

Postal vote application deadline for Buckie by-election

Postal vote application deadline for Buckie by-election

11 October 2022

PEOPLE living in Buckie are being reminded of the deadline for registering to vote by post in the upcoming by-election.


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