Angry clashes at Holyrood over Cambridge Analytica
A consultant for the SNP met the controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica in the run up to the last Holyrood elections, the First Minister has revealed.
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Sturgeon refuses to name consultant who met Cambridge Analytica for SNP
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to reveal who the SNP consultant was that met with controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica.
New campaign aims to end ‘evil’ illegal puppy farming
Animal charities, trading standards and the Scottish Government have joined forces to launch a new campaign aimed at bringing an end to the “evil” puppy farming business.
Aberdeen university scheme offers up free rooms to poorest students
A university has launched a scheme to attract students from poorer backgrounds.
100-year-old North-east care home resident enjoys new weekly workout regime
A North-east centenarian has been reaping the benefits of a new healthy initiative - by lifting weights and getting active.
New Chinese publication of classic Muriel Spark novel announced
A new edition of Muriel Spark’s classic novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is being published in China with a foreword penned by Scotland’s First Minister.
New Chinese publication of classic Muriel Spark novel announced
A new edition of Muriel Spark’s classic novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is being published in China with a foreword penned by Scotland’s First Minister.
New Chinese publication of classic Muriel Spark novel announced
A new edition of Muriel Spark’s classic novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is being published in China with a foreword penned by Scotland’s First Minister.
Proclaimers hit encouraging Scots to be lifesavers
A new drive to encourage Scots to learn live-saving CPR skills has been launched to the tune of The Proclaimers’ most famous hit.
Initiative set to help improve job prospects for those in the North-east
A multi-media pound scheme to improve employability in the North-east was being rolled out today.
Call to finance chief over claims of Aberdeen’s £1.6m shortfall
Aberdeen city council chiefs have called for a meeting with Finance Secretary Derek Mackay over claims taxpayers have lost out on £1.6 million.
Council claims Aberdeen left out of pocket … Holyrood says authority got £3.2m extra
Aberdeen council chiefs are at loggerheads with the Scottish Government amid claims the city’s taxpayers have lost out on £1.6 million of funding.
No role for Scottish Government on migration committee, minister insists
A UK Government minister has rejected a call for Scotland to be given a seat on the expert committee which advises on immigration.
More than 5,000 Scots wait longer than target time for cancer care in five years
More than 5,000 Scots have waited longer than the target time to start cancer treatment in the last five years within the “struggling” NHS, a leading has charity said.
Greens to force Holyrood vote on scrapping council tax
Green MSPs are to hold a vote in Holyrood in a bid to get the Scottish Government to scrap the “outdated unfair” council tax system.
First foundation installed for pioneering offshore wind project
A giant floating crane has successfully installed the first of the foundations for an offshore wind farm that will be home to the world’s most powerful turbines.
Childcare minister unable to give figure on number of staff working in sector
Scotland’s childcare minister was unable to tell MSPs how many people are currently working in the industry.
Government report shows nuisance calls on the rise – with Aberdeen among UK’s worst
Almost eight in 10 Aberdeen households are fighting back against nuisance phone calls – but the number of such calls remain high, a new report suggests.
Tax changes behind dip in number of landlords in Aberdeen, but first-time buyers are in luck
Tax changes have been blamed for driving landlords out of the property market, especially in Aberdeen.
Highest standard of fire safety extended to all homes
Fire and smoke alarm regulations will be changed to ensure all homes have the highest level of protection following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Decision to close Aberdeen school destroyed in fire last year won’t be called in by Scottish Government
Council plans to close an Aberdeen school badly damaged in a fire will not be called in by the Scottish Government.
Watch: Mark McDonald – ‘I am not coming back to parliament to antagonise anybody or upset anybody’
Shamed former childcare minister Mark McDonald has insisted he does not want to “antagonise or upset” anyone with his return to Holyrood.
A&E waiting times performance improves, despite the Beast From The East
Accident and emergency staff in Scotland treated almost nine out of 10 patients within the target time in the week that the Beast From The East hit Scotland.
Aberdeen boss facing 300% business rates hike in appeal for decisive action
An Aberdeen company director facing a business rates increase of 300% has called on national and local government to stop pointing the finger at one another.
Scottish Brexit bill faces second test at Holyrood
The Scottish Government’s alternative Brexit legislation faces its second stage at Holyrood later.
Mobile coverage boost planned for 4G blackspots
More than a dozen areas in Scotland with no access to 4G coverage Scotland have been identified in a £25 million project to improve mobile connectivity.
Museum of Childhood reopens after £200,000 revamp
A museum dedicated to the history of childhood has reopened following its first makeover in 30 years.
Aberdeen tops Scotland list for school exclusions
More pupils have been excluded from schools in the Granite City than from any other area of Scotland over the past year.
Aberdeen FC chiefs’ delight as Kingsford stadium plan not called in by Holyrood
Dons chiefs have overcome a key hurdle in their bid to build a £50 million stadium on the outskirts of Aberdeen.
First Minister calls on Mark McDonald to stand down as MSP
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it would be appropriate for the Scottish Government’s former childcare minister to stand down as an MSP after a series of sleaze allegations were made against him.