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Douglas Ross explains ‘difficult vote’ on Assisted Dying Bill

A politician has described the assisted dying bill as ‘one of the most difficult’ he has had to make.

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Moray’s representative in the Scottish Parliament will vote for the Assisted Dying Bill on Tuesday.

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

The Tories have selected a former councillor to lead their challenge in a north-east Holyrood seat.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new north Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

Free bus passes should be removed from those who commit acts of anti-social behaviour while using them.

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

A former Keith woman has been unveiled as the latest candidate to the Moray seat at Holyrood.

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

Harriet Cross finished the marathon in three hours 21 minutes, beating the previous record by more than half an hour.

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

A teenager who lost both his legs in a car crash was invited to Westminster by his local MP.

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

A MSP has written to the Health Secretary after NHS Grampian confirmed there would be a 13-month delay to a urological unit.

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

Grilled by your questions, an MSP has shared his views on a variety of topics, including Donald Trump, his love of seafood, and gender-based politics.

New payment support will assist pensioners

A Scottish Government decision to extended eligibility for the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) to more local authority areas has been welcomed.

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not be a candidate at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

Calls from business leaders in the north-east urging the UK Government to commit to the Acorn CCS project have been welcomed.

‘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.

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Douglas Ross explains ‘difficult vote’ on Assisted Dying Bill

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new north Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new north Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

New payment support will assist pensioners

New payment support will assist pensioners

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

‘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

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