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Adam chosen to lead Scottish Parliament Human Rights Committee

Adam chosen to lead Scottish Parliament Human Rights Committee

Adam chosen to lead Scottish Parliament Human Rights Committee

20 February 2024

A NORTH-east MSP has been chosen to lead the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.


WATCH: First Minister denies A96 dualling 2030 deadline was scrapped years ago, claims 'we were always upfront'

WATCH: First Minister denies A96 dualling 2030 deadline was scrapped years ago, claims 'we were always upfront'

WATCH: First Minister denies A96 dualling 2030 deadline was scrapped years ago, claims 'we were always upfront'

20 February 2024

HUMZA Yousaf has denied that the Scottish Government scrapped the 2030 target for dualling the A96 more than three years ago.


Politics: Nurturing trust with agriculture industry is vital

Politics: Nurturing trust with agriculture industry is vital

Politics: Nurturing trust with agriculture industry is vital

18 February 2024

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam reflects on the National Farmers Union Scotland annual general meeting.


Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

16 February 2024

MSP Gillian Martin has backed the Port Erroll Harbour Trust in its efforts to secure funding to repair the harbour at Cruden Bay.


MSP writes to Aberdeenshire Council chief exec over Huntly town centre lights removal

MSP writes to Aberdeenshire Council chief exec over Huntly town centre lights removal

MSP writes to Aberdeenshire Council chief exec over Huntly town centre lights removal

16 February 2024

Alexander Burnett has writen to Aberdeenshire Council urging plans for removal of Huntly’s Victorian-style street lights to be stopped.


North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

15 February 2024

MP Richard Thomson has urged residents and businesses to use a Scottish Government online portal designed to collate support.


Frustration over stalled plan for new Keith Health Centre

Frustration over stalled plan for new Keith Health Centre

Frustration over stalled plan for new Keith Health Centre

15 February 2024

THE lack of progress towards a "desperately needed" and "top priority" new Keith Health Centre has been criticised.


Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

15 February 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson has shared his worries over the decision to end out-of-school care in Aberdeenshire.


Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

14 February 2024

The Scottish Government probe into a north-east accident blackspot is taking “longer than first anticipated” according to transport chiefs.


Survey reveals how supermarkets are supporting Scottish produce

Survey reveals how supermarkets are supporting Scottish produce

Survey reveals how supermarkets are supporting Scottish produce

14 February 2024

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has reacted to National Farmers' Union Scotland’s Shelfwatch survey.


Aberdeenshire schools supported by £200k improvement fund

Aberdeenshire schools supported by £200k improvement fund

Aberdeenshire schools supported by £200k improvement fund

13 February 2024

Meldrum Academy and Laurencekirk Primary School have been awarded a share of £200,000 to support progressive equality and inclusion projects.


Politics: Closing out-of-school care will leave families with difficult decisions

Politics: Closing out-of-school care will leave families with difficult decisions

Politics: Closing out-of-school care will leave families with difficult decisions

13 February 2024

MSP Gillian Martin has said in her latest column that she will continue to raise concerns about closing out-of-school care provision.


Call for cap on annual charity lottery sales to be scrapped

Call for cap on annual charity lottery sales to be scrapped

Call for cap on annual charity lottery sales to be scrapped

13 February 2024

MP Richard Thomson has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for an end to the £50 million cap on annual charity lottery sales.


North-east MP supports World Cancer Day campaign

North-east MP supports World Cancer Day campaign

North-east MP supports World Cancer Day campaign

12 February 2024

Gordon MP Richard Thomson marked World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research event at Westminster.


Politics: Oil and gas sector expertise will be needed as industry transitions

Politics: Oil and gas sector expertise will be needed as industry transitions

Politics: Oil and gas sector expertise will be needed as industry transitions

12 February 2024

In his latest column, MP David Duguid outlines that the oil and gas sector will have a crucial role to play in future.


Concerns raised over Aberdeenshire Council's decision to cut out-of-school care

Concerns raised over Aberdeenshire Council's decision to cut out-of-school care

Concerns raised over Aberdeenshire Council's decision to cut out-of-school care

12 February 2024

MSP Gillian Martin has written to the local authority after it announced plans to close provided out-of-school care by July this year.


Call for lorry regulations to be updated as new innovations introduced

Call for lorry regulations to be updated as new innovations introduced

Call for lorry regulations to be updated as new innovations introduced

11 February 2024

MP David Duguid has called for UK regulations to be updated regarding lorry trailers.


New figures detailing attacks on north-east ambulance crews raise concern

New figures detailing attacks on north-east ambulance crews raise concern

New figures detailing attacks on north-east ambulance crews raise concern

08 February 2024

Ambulance workers in Grampian reported being attacked more than 90 times while on duty over the past five years, according to new figures.


Aberdeenshire residents encouraged to participate in Scottish Government food consultation

Aberdeenshire residents encouraged to participate in Scottish Government food consultation

Aberdeenshire residents encouraged to participate in Scottish Government food consultation

08 February 2024

People have been encouraged to engage with the consultation on the Scottish Government’s Good Food Nation Plan.


Concerns raised over rise in north-east teachers leaving the profession early

Concerns raised over rise in north-east teachers leaving the profession early

Concerns raised over rise in north-east teachers leaving the profession early

07 February 2024

A North East MSP has raised concerns that high workloads and classroom violence are causing teachers to quit the profession.


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