Salmond vows to ‘vigorously’ defend himself as he denies sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has said he will “vigorously” defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.
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Scottish independence will be better planned than Brexit, Sturgeon insists
Nicola Sturgeon has said Scottish independence will be better planned than Brexit.
Aberdeen nursery extension to cost £1.8 million
Plans to extend a nursery at an Aberdeen school will cost around £1.8 million, it has emerged.
Residents living in homes owned by Aberdeen University told to move out by February
Aberdeen University will now proceed with its original plan to sell the houses, which were acquired in 2008 when it bought over the Rowett Institute.
North-east postmaster tells of ‘vital’ service
A north-east postmaster has revealed how staff are providing a “vital” service stopping residents being scammed out of their savings.
Trump Organisation to pay Scottish Government £225,000 in legal bills
The business is being forced to fork out around £225,000 after losing its fight against the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) being built off the coast of Aberdeen.
Public inquiry to be held into death of man in police custody
A public inquiry has been announced into the death of a man in police custody.
Appeal to upgrade a major north-east road to end bottleneck
A north-east councillor has urged ministers to upgrade a major road in the region.
£11 million forked out to cover mental heath staff shortages in north-east
Health bosses in the north-east have been forced to fork out millions of pounds to cover staff shortages in mental health services across the region.
Thousands of north-east pupils hit by flu vaccine shortage
Flu vaccines for thousands of north-east children will be delayed – due to a national supply shortage.
£950,000 boost for NHS Grampian ahead of winter
NHS Grampian will receive almost £1 million to help tackle seasonal pressures this winter.
Home Office insists there are ‘no plans’ to decriminalise possession of drugs
The Home Office has insisted it has “no plans” to decriminalise the possession of drugs – despite a second Westminster committee now calling for this.
North-east MSP welcomes additional care funding
A north-east MSP has welcomed the announcement of more funding for young people in Aberdeen who have experienced the care system.
North-east firms receive £78m in business rates relief
North-east business owners have received more than £78 million in business rates relief over the past year, a new report has revealed.
Dozens of jobs face axe at wind farm tower firm
A renewable energy firm in Argyll and Bute has announced it will cut up to three-quarters of its workforce, despite recording pre-tax profits of £7.1 million last year.
Anger over increase in fatal car crashes on north-east roads
A north-east MSP has hit out at the Scottish Government after new figures revealed a rise in the number of fatal crashes.
Scottish Government slammed in Aberdeen Art Gallery cash row
Aberdeen City Council’s co-leader has hit out at the Scottish Government for failing to support the £34.6 million revamp of Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Brexit consent from Holyrood should be withheld, says Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has recommended consent from Holyrood for the new Brexit deal should be withheld.
‘Desperate need’ for cash to repair north-east bridges
Aberdeenshire Council leader Jim Gifford made the comment after the Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg branded the Scottish Government’s use of taxpayers’ money as “wasteful”.
House of Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg wades into north-east bridge row
THE Scottish Government has been criticised for failing to provide a local authority with the funds to deal with a “bridge crisis”.
Big step in north-east street’s rebirth
Plans to breathe new life into a town's street have taken a major step forward.
Aberdeen MSP’s praise for £27 million travel funding
An Aberdeen MSP has welcomed the news that Aberdeen is to benefit from a £27 million fund.
What you need to know about the Scotland-wide ban
The Transport (Scotland) Bill passed its third and final stage in Holyrood last Thursday.
Aberdeen councillors vow to push for new funding deal
Council bosses today vowed to keep fighting for a fairer funding deal for Aberdeen – after a move to discuss the issue at a meeting of all local authorities was thrown out.
Nicola Sturgeon declares SNP ‘winning the case for independence’
Nicola Sturgeon has declared that the SNP is “winning the case for independence” as she revealed more detail about plans for Scotland to have a second vote on leaving the UK.
Sturgeon announces plans for new legal powers to help domestic abuse victims
New powers could be given to the police and courts in Scotland to remove those suspected of domestic abuse from the homes of anyone at risk, the country’s First Minister has announced.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
North-east action group calls for review of A96 dualling plans
Campaigners have called for an urgent transport strategy review to be carried out over plans to dual a major road.
Have your say on plans for tourist tax in Aberdeen
Council leaders in the city have long called for the powers to be devolved from Holyrood to allow them to introduce a levy.
Independent Scotland could be an investment magnet, Nicola Sturgeon to say
An independent Scotland could be a “magnet for global investment”, thanks to its unique position between the UK and the EU, Nicola Sturgeon will say.