Covid tiers: Parts of Scotland at level four as nation nears 5,000 deaths
Scotland is on the verge of passing the “sombre and deeply distressing” milestone of 5,000 Covid deaths, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
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Covid-19 travel restrictions to be put into law in Scotland this week
Travel restrictions designed to stop the spread of Covid-19 from higher prevalence areas in Scotland will be become law this week, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Opposition politicians renew calls for public inquiry into care homes ‘scandal’
Calls are growing for a public inquiry to be held into the discharge of dozens of Covid-19-positive patients into care homes from hospitals across Scotland.
North-east MSPs question watchdog’s decision to keep disciplinary reports private
A watchdog accused of “burying bad news” about dodgy carers is to start publishing reports again.
Transport Secretary refuses to guarantee full repayment from Prestwick sale
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has refused to say if the Scottish Government will be repaid in full from the future sale of Prestwick Airport.
Stonehaven rail crash: Tragedy contributed to spike in cancelled operations for NHS Grampian
The Stonehaven rail crash and stormy weather led to NHS Grampian cancelling dozens of operations in the summer, it has emerged.
New figures show NHS Grampian only health board in Scotland missing cancer treatment times target
New figures show NHS Grampian is the only health board in Scotland to miss a government guideline for cancer treatment times.
Airport bosses and ministers hold talks over coronavirus testing pilot scheme
Talks have taken place with the aviation sector over a pilot scheme to test passengers arriving at airports for coronavirus, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has told MSPs.
Scottish Government has no record of how many people have brought coronavirus into Scotland
The Scottish Government has no record of how many people have brought coronavirus into Scotland since quarantine restrictions were first introduced, it has been revealed.
Politicians react to new lockdown rules for Aberdeen
Politicians have reacted to the news of a new lockdown for Aberdeen city, with pubs and restaurants ordered to close.
Calls to halt ‘heartless’ BT job cuts in Aberdeen
Communications giant BT has been urged to "invest in the city" amid fears more than 100 jobs could go in Aberdeen.
New study reveals Aberdeen among areas hardest hit by Brexit
Aberdeen is among the areas which has been hit hardest by the Brexit vote, according to a new study.
Border skirmish: Nicola Sturgeon fails to rule out quarantine for people travelling from rest of the UK to Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has said introducing quarantine for people coming to Scotland from England is being considered, as she raised fears Boris Johnson was letting the coronavirus “circulate” south of the border.
‘Give Doctors more cash to help mental health treatment reach children’, urges north-east MSP
Doctors need more cash to bring an end to “appalling” delays for children accessing mental health treatment, a senior politician has said.
Warnings over ‘two-tier’ phone coverage in north-east
Just 44.6% of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine towns and villages have 4G Coverage, compared to 100% in Aberdeen North and 96.1% in Aberdeen South
Big rise in need for crisis grants in Aberdeen branded ‘appalling’
The number of people awarded crisis grants in the city has risen by 9%, new figures have revealed.
Smacking Ban: Overdue reform – or a step too far?
In the Scottish Parliament a ban on smacking was overwhelmingly backed in principle. MSPs voted in favour of a bill to give children the same protection from assault as adults.
NHS Grampian tops chart for number of cancelled operations
NHS Grampian had the most cancelled operations for non-clinical reasons in the country, according to new figures.
Delays in chronic pain treatment for patients in north-east
Patients in the north-east are waiting longer than 18 weeks after referral for chronic pain disorders according to new figures.
Aberdeen MSP’s fears over new organ donation rules
A change in the law to boost organ donation is a step closer – but a senior politician believes there could be a “scandal” without careful wording.
UK income tax divide slammed by north-east MSP
A north-east MSP has accused the Scottish Government of having “run out of ideas” in the wake of its latest budget.
Former bank in north-east town to become business hub
A former high-street bank in a north-east town is to become a hub for small businesses.
North-east residents ‘sick and tired’ of train disruptions
Politicians have hit out at rail chiefs saying commuters are “sick and tired” of the disruptions – after a week of travel delays.
‘Real answers’ on AWPR demanded by north-east MSP
The public deserve “real answers” over the AWPR project, a north-east MSP said today.
Bridge problems ‘could delay opening of Aberdeen bypass’
Substantial problems to a major bypass bridge could delay the opening of the entire project, an MSP has claimed.
NHS Grampian misses raft of waiting time targets
NHS Grampian has missed a number of key targets according to a new report – including waiting times for children’s mental health.
More than 120 teaching post vacancies still to be filled in north-east
More than 120 teaching posts have still to be filled across the north-east, new figures reveal.
MSP: Transport secretary should ‘stop dithering’ over Aberdeen bypass opening date
The transport secretary should “stop dithering” and set a realistic date for opening the AWPR, according to a senior MSP.
Scottish Government ‘not in control’ of Aberdeen bypass project says MSP
A north-east MSP has accused the Scottish Government of losing control of the Aberdeen bypass project after questions were raised about the scale of recent repairs.
North-east MSP calls for protection of Bennachie during A96 upgrade
A north-east MSP has called for the protection of Bennachie while upgrades to the A96 are planned.