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‘Flames through the roof’: 40 firefighters tackle ‘significant’ blaze at Highland primary school

Firefighters have managed to save around 80% of a school building after a blaze broke out this morning.

Cameron Matthew, NHS Grampian's deputy chief officer in the acute sector, warns efforts to catch up on the backlog of treatment put on hold during the pandemic is reliant on 'exhausted' staff making use of the next two months of lockdown

NHS Grampian: ‘Stretched’ ARI staff need continued lockdown to treat non-Covid patients

The next two months of lockdown will be essential to keep NHS Grampian afloat, as “exhausted” staff work to treat patients put on hold in the pandemic.

by Alastair Gossip

Councillor Ryan Houghton said the plan would ensure climate change was a key consideration for the councils thousands of employees going forward.

From hydrogen bin lorries to wildflower meadows: Aberdeen City Council’s plan to tackle climate change

Detailed plans behind a £100 million pledge from Aberdeen City Council to tackle climate change have come to light.

by Alastair Gossip

Tavish Scott, chief executive of the SSPO.

Picture supplied by Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

‘Bureaucracy, paperwork and delays’: Brexit ‘confusion’ has resulted in £11m losses for Scottish salmon farmers

New figures reveal Scottish salmon farmers have seen losses plunge by £11 million as firms incur costs of hundreds of thousands of pounds a month due to Brexit “confusion”.

by David McPhee

Moray MSP Richard Lochhead at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.

Dr Gray’s Hospital: Concerns of ‘sense of drift’ in maternity restoration timetable

NHS Grampian has been urged to set a timetable to restore maternity services at Dr Gray’s Hospital amid concerns about the number of women giving birth elsewhere.

by David Mackay

Police and fire launch joint probe into blaze at Invergordon school

A joint investigation has been launched after a fire at a primary school this morning.

by Callum Main

Moray residents have been urged to take a Covid test with an expansion of asymptomatic testing in the area

Sheltered Moray residents mixing households drove spike in Covid cases, expert claims

February 27, 2021

New website launched to support Highland tourism post Covid

February 27, 2021

Construction equipment worth £5,000 stolen from site in Tornagrain

February 26, 2021

New funding to help bring Aberdeen University collections to life online

New funding helps bring renowned Aberdeen University collections online

February 26, 2021

Thank you for the music: How online group sessions have conquered lockdown loneliness

February 26, 2021

Councils still await information about Scottish Government B&B grants more than a month after scheme launched

February 26, 2021

Alison Sainsbury and Nerys Cameron in the quiet room.

Quiet spaces set up to give Covid jabs to vulnerable people in north-east

February 25, 2021

Lavender the badger is being taken care of my the Scottish SPCA.

Baby badger being looked after by Inverness rescue centre

February 25, 2021

Coronavirus: The key numbers

Covid vaccine in Scotland: Track the rollout progress with these charts
February 23, 2021
Coronavirus in Scotland – track the spread in these charts and maps
February 23, 2021
Coronavirus in Scotland – here are the key demographics
January 17, 2021

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Aberdeen

A medical marvel: Aberdeen’s history with the MRI scanner in modern medicine

February 27, 2021

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The 5-star hotel has raised £2400 for Hope for Tomorrow to help support cancer patients in the north.

Dornoch hotel raises £2400 to help support mobile cancer care

February 27, 2021

We Art Our Heroes: Entries flooding in for Covid art project

February 26, 2021

Politics

Anas Sarwar named new leader of Scottish Labour Party

Anas Sarwar has been named leader of the Scottish Labour Party.

by Callum Main

Salmond says Sturgeon broke ministerial code

Alex Salmond has accused Nicola Sturgeon of breaking the ministerial code as he demanded the resignations of a series of top government and SNP officials.

by Calum Ross

Former first minister Alex Salmond prepares to give his opening statement to the committee.

Alex Salmond claims Nicola Sturgeon has ‘failed’ Scotland

Alex Salmond says Nicola Sturgeon and senior officials have “failed” Scotland and left the nation facing a “dark and dangerous” day.

by Calum Ross

Regional Breakdown: Three new Covid deaths in the north-east among 27 recorded across Scotland

A further three people across the north-east have died in the past 24 hours after testing positive for Covid.

by David Walker

Live updates: Alex Salmond at Holyrood inquiry amid conspiracy claims

The former first minister and SNP leader is appearing at Holyrood as part of an inquiry into the government’s handling of sexual harassment complaints about him.

by Gregor Aiken