Travel websites urged to tighten measures on north-east holiday bookings
Travel websites are continuing to advertise hundreds of holiday rentals in the north-east – despite strict travel restrictions designed to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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Budget: Kate Forbes told not to ‘waste’ cash on independence referendum preparations
Kate Forbes has been warned not to "waste" taxpayers' money on another independence referendum.
Sepsis warning as number of cases rises in north-east
The number of people suspected of contracting sepsis in the north-east has risen to record levels in recent years.
24 north-east dog owners convicted under dangerous dog legislation in past two years
A woman mauled by a dog has called for tougher laws after it emerged dozens of animals have been dealt with under legislation brought in to protect the public from harm in recent years.
North-east MP joins campaign to tackle loneliness
A north-east MP has given his support to a national campaign designed to tackle loneliness this winter.
Coronavirus: Calls for ‘test and release’ policy to be introduced in Scotland
A north-east MP has joined growing calls for a "test and release" policy to be introduced in Scotland.
Union connectivity review: North-east councils will go straight to Westminster for cash
Frustrated north-east councils will appeal directly to Westminster for cash to improve roads and rail, after SNP ministers in Holyrood snubbed the initiative.
Activists slam delay for flood prevention project in north-east town
Campaigners have said a north-east town “deserves much better” after it emerged there will be a delay on a section of a multi-million-pound flood prevention project.
Boris Johnson likened to Henry VIII in fiery Commons exchange
Boris Johnson's approach to Scotland has been likened to a Henry VIII military campaign, with accusations the prime minister is out to "destroy" the devolved settlement.
Boris Johnson: Scottish Tories defend PM after ‘devolution disaster’ gaffe
Boris Johnson's aides and allies have rushed to downplay reports the prime minister does not believe in the Scottish Parliament or devolution.
‘Relief’ for north-east as Chancellor extends furlough scheme
North-east business leaders have spoken of their "relief" after the furlough scheme was extended.
North-east Conservative MPs silent over why they voted against giving free school meals to poor children
Two north-east Conservative MPs who voted against plans to extend free school meals to poor families over the winter today declined to comment when asked to explain their reasons.
Minister urged to meet north-east health chiefs over flu vaccine issue
The Scottish Government's health minister has been urged to meet local chiefs in the north-east over issues with this year's flu vaccination programme.
North-east MP welcomes government support for north-east businesses
A north-east MP has said the support the UK Government has given businesses in the region is "hugely welcome".
Scott Begbie: Head’s not exactly clear on Nicola’s alcohol ban
Nicola Sturgeon has lost me a bit with the no booze inside at all, no food inside after 6pm, but out you go and freeze your bits off if you fancy a pint and a takeaway burger at an outside table up to 10pm.
TSB confirm plans for special advisor to help north-east residents set to lose their local branch
Politicians have urged TSB to ensure their customers have face-to-face access to staff - warning they should not move from "bricks to clicks" entirely.
‘Utter disgrace’: Scottish Government could turn down free port plan
Trade minister Ivan McKee has said it is "possible" Holyrood will decline Rishi Sunak's free port offer, despite interest from councils and harbour authorities across Scotland.
Winter economy plan: Rishi Sunak aiming to save jobs and businesses from Covid second wave
Mr Sunak warned he "cannot save every job" and "cannot save every business", but promised to throw money behind roles that can be kept going "through the difficult winter months".
Indyref2: Keir Starmer agrees if SNP win majority they have mandate for referendum
Keir Starmer has repeated his belief that the SNP "will have a mandate" for an independence referendum if they win a majority at Holyrood, setting him on a collision course with Scottish Labour colleagues.
Rescue workers praised as north-east train crash site handed back to Network Rail
The work of rescuers at last month's fatal north-east train crash has been praised as police handed control of the site back to Network Rail.
Boris Johnson guilty of ‘gross breach of ministerial code’ after admission Brexit plan breaks the law
Boris Johnson's plan to redraw the boundaries of last year's EU withdrawal agreement "does break international law", a Cabinet minister has admitted.
North-east MP praises Army’s Scottish Covid-19 testing boost
A north-east MP has highlighted the role of the British Army in providing 100,000 tests across Scotland since the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Boris Johnson: We will learn the lessons from Stonehaven rail tragedy
Boris Johnson has pledged to "learn the lessons" from the Stonehaven rail crash and implement any changes recommended by safety watchdogs.
BT confirms decision to close Aberdeen base
Communications giant BT has confirmed it is set to leave Aberdeen in a matter of months - leaving more than 100 jobs under threat.
Video: UK stands in silence for victims of Stonehaven train crash
Passengers and rail staff from across the UK today held a one-minute silence in honour of the three north-east men who lost their lives in the Stonehaven train tragedy.
North-east businesses shaken by coronavirus lockdown left devastated by flooding
Business owners in Stonehaven have spoken of the devastation wreaked by floodwater, as stormy weather took its toll.
North-east councillor resigns from national park job over Twitter row
A north-east councillor has quit a top national park role for suggesting an MP should be hung from a bridge.
SNP councillor reported to standards watchdog over suggestion Andrew Bowie should be ‘dangled’ from a bridge
An Aberdeenshire councillor is facing a standards investigation after engaging in comments online that suggested north-east MP Andrew Bowie should be strung up from a bridge.
North-east MP hopes for return of night train
A north-east MP has said the return of a cross-country night train "can't come fast enough".
Oil and gas experts to give evidence to MPs on Covid-19 impact
Representatives from the oil and gas sector are to give evidence to MPs next week over issues including the impact of Covid-19.