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Politics: Supporting our older generations is vital for society

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam assesses how the ageing population can be assisted.

Donated benches will help Huntly patients stay active by gardening

A PAIR of unique benches are set to improve the lives of Huntly hospital patients, after local community groups came together to have them built.

“Final masterplan” for Mosstodloch approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

The plan sets out the development of the village over the next two decades.

POLITICS: Flooding is likely to be Scotland’s biggest climate adaptation challenge

In her latest column MSP Gillian Martin looks at the proposed National Flood Resilience strategy and the continuing countdown to the General Election.

Politics: Individual volunteering efforts are crucial for our communities

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson details how he highlighted the work of local volunteers in Parliament.

Politics: Closure of banking and essential services is a concern

In his latest column, MSP Douglas Lumsden looks at the impact of closures on communities.

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

Moving onto new pastures

POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the change in leadership within the SNP and the changes it signals.

POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks at the aftermath of the English local elections and the SNP’s own leadership change.

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam focuses on the need for better rail links in the north-east.

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses RBS branch closures and a visit to Holyrood by campaigners for WASPI women.

POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

MP Richard Thomson’s latest column discusses the ongoing fight for compensation for WASPI women and the outcomes of the Post Office Horizon enquiry.

Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam outlines the work being done to keep speech and language services going in Aberdeenshire.

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin updates on the action taken by police to halt anti-social behaviour in Ellon.

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Politics: Supporting our older generations is vital for society

Donated benches will help Huntly patients stay active by gardening

Donated benches will help Huntly patients stay active by gardening

“Final masterplan” for Mosstodloch approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

“Final masterplan” for Mosstodloch approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

POLITICS: Flooding is likely to be Scotland’s biggest climate adaptation challenge

POLITICS: Flooding is likely to be Scotland’s biggest climate adaptation challenge

Politics: Individual volunteering efforts are crucial for our communities

Politics: Individual volunteering efforts are crucial for our communities

Politics: Closure of banking and essential services is a concern

Politics: Closure of banking and essential services is a concern

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

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