North-east politician hails cash injection aiming to boost education in region
An MSP has welcomed funding aimed at tackling the attainment gap across the region.
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North-east MSP praises blood scheme
A north-east MSP has praised an initiative which promotes sports participants working together to promote blood donation.
North-east MSPs welcome grant for low income families
North-east MSPs have welcomed a new grant for low income families.
New figures show living in rural communities can help you live longer
A north-east MSP has welcomed new figures showing the benefits of living in rural communities.
North-east MSP pays tribute to veterans in parliament
A north-east MSP has paid tribute to those who have served in the armed forces.
Scheme will boost health and fitness of north-east fishermen
A scheme aimed at boosting the health of the north-east fishing industry has officially launched.
Report shows decline in number of teenagers drinking in Scotland
A north-east MSP has welcomed a new report which shows a decline in drinking among teens in Scotland.
More than 85% of road workers have been target of verbal or physical abuse
An north-east MSP has condemned figures that show more than 85% of roads workers have been subject to verbal or physical abuse.
MSP slams RBS for dividend pay out while shutting north-east branches
An MSP has slammed the Royal Bank of Scotland for paying out dividends despite closing branches in the north-east.
Portsoy Boat festival’s 25th anniversary welcomed
Celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of a traditional boat festival have been welcomed in parliament by a north-east MSP.
North-east MSP slams Government on Brexit fisheries legislation
Fishermen risk fresh betrayal under the latest Brexit Bill amendments an MSP has claimed.
North-east council accused of trying to ‘tax the dead’ after plans to increase burial charges by more than £200
Aberdeenshire Council has been accused of trying to “tax the dead” after plans were revealed to increase burial charges.
Medical centre steps in to rescue Aberdeenshire village post office
A North-east medical centre has stepped in to save a village post office service.
Praise for NHS Grampian hospitals as A&E waiting times target met at beginning of month
A health board has met its hospital waiting times target for the first week of the month.
MP makes appeal to NHS Grampian over plan to axe North-east drop-in clinics
A North-east MP has written to the chief executive of NHS Grampian following the decision to scrap clinic checks for babies and toddlers across the region.
North-east local heroes to attend opening of Scottish Parliament session
Local heroes have been selected to attend the opening of the Scottish Parliament's new session.
Election 2016: Stewart Stevenson delighted to be back for another term
SNP stalwart Stewart Stevenson has held on to the Banffshire and Buchan Coast constituency by a comfortable majority.