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Free bus passes for young people scheme is praised

The success of the free bus passes for young people scheme has been hailed by a MSP.

Scottish Tory leadership debate held in village hall

The three candidates in the running to become Scottish Conservative leader have met at a village hall.

Warning government spending cuts will be devastating for north-east area

A MSP has warned that the cuts coming under the Labour government will be profound for public services in the north-east.

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.

MP to back Tom Tugendhat for Conservative leadership race

An MP has outlined who she will be backing in the Conservative leadership race.

‘Douglas Ross asked me to step aside’ - Candidate rejects Scottish Tory leader’s ‘inaccurate’ claims

A politician in the crossfire of a heated leadership contest has confirmed that then-Moray MP Douglas Ross asked her to stand aside as a candidate.

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.

Funding to reduce NHS waiting times is welcomed

The announcement of £30 million by the Scottish Government to reduce NHS waiting times has been welcomed.

Concern raised over ambulance waiting times

Increasing ambulance waiting times have been highlighted as a problem.

Energy debate sees MP push for investment in north-east

MP Seamus Logan has put a strong case to the new UK Government for investment in the north-east during a House of Commons debate on energy.

Empty home service that helped widower ‘start to fully grieve’ axed

A council-funded scheme which helps “reduce anti-social behaviour and create more affordable housing” is being scrapped.

Call is made for electricity pylon compensation scheme to support homeowners

The Scottish Government has been urged to set up a compensation scheme for homeowners whose properties have been devalued from a pylon development.

Big job ahead but new MP Logan vows he’s up for the challenge

There is a big job of work to do - that was the verdict from Aberdeenshire North and Moray East’s (ANME) new MP Seamus Logan.

MP meets farming representatives at New Deer Show

Aberdeenshire North and Moray East MP Seamus Logan visited New Deer Show where he met with the local NFU Scotland branch.

Petition is supported calling for A90 Toll of Birness junction to be made into roundabout

New Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross has backed a petition calling for the A90 Toll of Birness junction to be made into a roundabout.

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Politics: NHS funding will provide vital lifeline for communities

Free bus passes for young people scheme is praised

Free bus passes for young people scheme is praised

Scottish Tory leadership debate held in village hall

Scottish Tory leadership debate held in village hall

Warning government spending cuts will be devastating for north-east area

Warning government spending cuts will be devastating for north-east area

Politics: Unsung heroes go above and beyond for their communities

Politics: Unsung heroes go above and beyond for their communities

MP to back Tom Tugendhat for Conservative leadership race

MP to back Tom Tugendhat for Conservative leadership race

‘Douglas Ross asked me to step aside’ - Candidate rejects Scottish Tory leader’s ‘inaccurate’ claims

‘Douglas Ross asked me to step aside’ - Candidate rejects Scottish Tory leader’s ‘inaccurate’ claims

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

Funding to reduce NHS waiting times is welcomed

Funding to reduce NHS waiting times is welcomed

Concern raised over ambulance waiting times

Concern raised over ambulance waiting times

Energy debate sees MP push for investment in north-east

Energy debate sees MP push for investment in north-east

Empty home service that helped widower ‘start to fully grieve’ axed

Empty home service that helped widower ‘start to fully grieve’ axed

Call is made for electricity pylon compensation scheme to support homeowners

Call is made for electricity pylon compensation scheme to support homeowners

Big job ahead but new MP Logan vows he’s up for the challenge

Big job ahead but new MP Logan vows he’s up for the challenge

MP meets farming representatives at New Deer Show

MP meets farming representatives at New Deer Show

Petition is supported calling for A90 Toll of Birness junction to be made into roundabout

Petition is supported calling for A90 Toll of Birness junction to be made into roundabout

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