Trump’s golf resort warned it may never host elite tournament
Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort may never host The Open or the Ryder Cup if it goes ahead with plans for 500 homes at the site, it has been claimed.
Ambulance crews miss response target in 90% of Turriff emergencies
Ambulance crews are missing their target response time in 90% of life-threatening emergencies in a north-east town.
Northern Scots slow to land top jobs at Holyrood
Charles Kennedy would no doubt have had a few choice words to say about those in power today, be it on Theresa May’s bungling of Brexit or Donald Trump’s daily diatribes.
Police take another 89 witness statements in hunt for Alistair Wilson’s killer
Detectives probing the unsolved murder of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson are still interviewing potential witnesses every few days.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to investigate Orkney ferry concerns
Fresh concerns about disabled access on a temporary replacement ferry to Orkney will be investigated by Nicola Sturgeon.
Nicola Sturgeon gives flu vaccine pledge amid shortage fears
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged that anyone needing a flu jab will receive one without delay, following reports of stock shortages.
Minister claims taxpayers being ‘held to ransom’ over AWPR opening
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has claimed that the consortium building Aberdeen’s delay-hit bypass is now holding north-east taxpayers to “ransom”.
Teacher pay row warning for north and north-east
Teaching unions have warned that pupils in the north-east and Highlands will suffer unless John Swinney meets their pay demand.
Hospitals in the north have 539 fewer beds than five years ago
Hospitals in the north and north-east have 539 fewer beds that they did five years ago, according to official statistics.
Five-star treatment at the luxurious Stobo Castle
Unmistakable twinges of envy can be detected on the ruffled faces of friends and family after informing them that you are off for a break at Stobo Castle.
Aberdeen council boss bills taxpayers for almost 100 hotel nights in Aberdeen
The top council official in Aberdeen has been asking taxpayers to pay thousands of pounds so she can routinely stay overnight in city hotels, it can be revealed.
Scottish ministers did not ‘sign off’ contract for delay-hit Aberdeen bypass
Scottish Government ministers did not sign-off the £745million contract to build Aberdeen’s delay-hit bypass, it has emerged.
Nicola Sturgeon challenged over the timing of second independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon has said she must wait to find out what unfolds at Westminster over the “next few weeks” before considering the timing of a second independence referendum.
SNP seek to take advantage of Westminster’s Brexit turmoil
Politically, the SNP will feel it has much to gain from the latest Brexit crisis to engulf Westminster.
Bitter row erupts over alleged ‘xenophobic’ remark by north-east MSP
A furious war of words erupted last night over claims a north-east MSP used language that could "stoke xenophobia".
Minister says work is ‘flat out’ to save CairnGorm Mountain season
A Scottish Government minister has insisted that officials and agencies are working “flat-out” to resolve issues at CairnGorm Mountain.
Dozens of safety incidents reported at crumbling schools across Scotland
Collapsed ceilings, leaking roofs and falling fences have been recorded among 19 safety failings at north and north-east schools in the last two years.
Claim that Angus Robertson was made aware of Alex Salmond conduct concerns
Former Moray MP Angus Robertson was told about concerns relating to the conduct of Alex Salmond, it has been claimed.
MSP raises concerns over ongoing shortage of a life-saving allergy medicine
Health chiefs in Scotland have been urged to act amid growing concerns about an ongoing shortage of a life-saving medicine for severe allergic reactions.
Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort could be hit with £5million housing bill
Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort could be hit with a £5million bill for new affordable housing if its plans for 500 homes are approved.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to ‘explore all avenues’ to protect north jobs
Nicola Sturgeon has said that agencies are “exploring all possible avenues” to protect threatened fish feed jobs in the north.
Police helicopter could be used to help mountain rescuers
Mountain rescuers will be supported by a police helicopter in certain circumstances after they claimed that their lives were being put at risk.
AWPR contractors invited to explain delays to MSPs
Contractors building the delay-hit Aberdeen bypass have stated that construction will be completed next month.
Scottish ministers keen to progress lucrative Islands Deal
A Scottish Government minister has said that he hopes a multi-million-pound growth deal with Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles can been struck as “quickly as possible”.
Concerns raised over drop in police numbers across Scotland
Concerns have been raised over a drop in the number of police officers covering the north and the north-east.
Fresh delays hit Haudagain work and new Inverness prison
Fresh delays have hit a dozen major projects – including the new Inverness prison and work to finally end gridlock at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.
Fresh change at top of Robert Gordon University as vice-principal departs
A vice-principal of Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has left his position – just weeks after the controversial departure of the institution’s high-profile boss.
Call to use Budget boost to end ‘short-changing’ of NHS Grampian
The Scottish Government was under pressure last night to use new health cash to finally end under-funding of NHS Grampian.
Row over Tory claim that the SNP has ‘given up’ on the north-east
A row erupted last night over a senior Conservative’s claim that the SNP has “given up” on the north-east and misses the likes of Alex Salmond and Angus Robertson.
Budding doctors will study medicine after taking part in Aberdeen University initiative
Budding doctors from rural communities and disadvantaged backgrounds have been given the chance to study medicine after joining a pilot scheme at Aberdeen University.
Nicola Sturgeon is ‘absolutely determined’ to save tax-free flights from the north
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that the Scottish Government remains “absolutely determined” to safeguard tax-free flights from the Highlands and islands.
Battle to complete delay-hit AWPR before the end of the year
Contractors are battling to get the Aberdeen bypass open before the end of the year after it was was confirmed that the project has been hit by yet another delay.