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Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

In his latest monthly column, Seamus Logan reflects on the impact of fuel bill rises and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment for many pensioners

Politics: Living in rural areas has unique challenges for residents

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam highlights the issues faced by people living in rural areas.

Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin outlines this year’s Programme for Government

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Politics: NHS funding will provide vital lifeline for communities

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam welcomes £30 million of NHS funding.

Politics: Unsung heroes go above and beyond for their communities

In her latest column, Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin puts a spotlight on the community work done by individuals.

Politics: Families can get assistance through support payments

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin outlines the various support payments families are able to access.

Politics: Scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners is betrayal of trust

In her latest column, Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam assesses the UK Government’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments for pensioners.

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.

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Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

Politics: Living in rural areas has unique challenges for residents

Politics: Living in rural areas has unique challenges for residents

Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

Politics: NHS funding will provide vital lifeline for communities

Politics: NHS funding will provide vital lifeline for communities

Politics: Unsung heroes go above and beyond for their communities

Politics: Unsung heroes go above and beyond for their communities

Politics: Families can get assistance through support payments

Politics: Families can get assistance through support payments

Politics: Scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners is betrayal of trust

Politics: Scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners is betrayal of trust

Politics: Supporting our older generations is vital for society

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

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