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Boost for food bank as theatre group draw inspiration from new show’s message of kindness and compassion

The message of kindness and compassion from theirs latest production has inspired a theatre group to support a local food bank.

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

HOLYROOD VIEW Douglas Ross on A96 works and success for Single Malt protection.

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Moray Council is now taking orders for brown bin permits after a further price rise.

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.

Politics: North-east area needs long-term strategy

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam’s latest column outlines the need for a long-term plan for the region.

Politics: Scottish Government will continue to campaign for WASPI women

In her first column of the new year, MSP Gillian Martin focuses on the WASPI campaign and the decision to not compensate the women.

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

Politics: We must act now to protect our local libraries from closure

In her latest column, Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam outlines her concerns about libraries potentially being closed.

Politics: Under threat libraries are vital community hubs

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin outlines her concerns over the proposal to close libraries in Aberdeenshire.

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Honour viewed as the equivalent to an MBE.

Politics: Carer Support Payment will provide vital assistance to families

In her latest column, Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin welcomes the national rollout of the Carer Support Payment.

Politics: Preparation is key when dealing with worst of winter disruption

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam is urging residents to be prepared for the winter months.

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.

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Boost for food bank as theatre group draw inspiration from new show’s message of kindness and compassion

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Politics: North-east area needs long-term strategy

Politics: North-east area needs long-term strategy

Politics: Scottish Government will continue to campaign for WASPI women

Politics: Scottish Government will continue to campaign for WASPI women

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Politics: We must act now to protect our local libraries from closure

Politics: We must act now to protect our local libraries from closure

Politics: Under threat libraries are vital community hubs

Politics: Under threat libraries are vital community hubs

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Politics: Carer Support Payment will provide vital assistance to families

Politics: Carer Support Payment will provide vital assistance to families

Politics: Preparation is key when dealing with worst of winter disruption

Politics: Preparation is key when dealing with worst of winter disruption

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

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

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