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Andrew Bowie: Britain’s special relationship with United States is no myth – no matter what protesters claim
It is a fact that most politicians in this country are obsessed with American politics.
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard accused of ‘running scared’ after ducking meeting with Aberdeen city’s nine suspended councillors
An invitation to dinner at an Aberdeenshire curry house is the unlikely source of a fresh row for Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.
‘Outstanding police leader’ named Scotland’s new Chief Constable
The next Chief Constable of Police Scotland has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
Ten ‘revenge porn’ cases every week in first year of new Scottish legislation
Police Scotland received more than 10 “revenge porn” complaints a week in the first year of tough new legislation coming in to force - but over half of these were dropped.
Ramsay Jones: Boris Johnson’s dog-whistle jokes on what Muslim women wear are no longer a laughing matter
I had my first brush with Boris 12 years ago. It was in Bournemouth at the Conservative Party Conference, and David Cameron’s first as leader.
North-east Conservative councillor under fire for online burka posts
A north-east Conservative councillor has issued a fresh apology after becoming embroiled in a burka row.
Union blasts RGU over ‘jobs for the boys’ appointment of new principal
The Robert Gordon University’s new principal was immediately thrust into the centre of a fresh row last night after a leading trade union branded his appointment an example of “jobs for the boys”.
Maree Todd: The Scottish Government is changing life chances for young people
Next week will mark one year since the Scottish Government’s baby box scheme was rolled out across the country.
Calls made for ‘urgent’ review of subject choices in Scottish schools
Calls have been made for an “urgent” review of subject choices in Scottish schools amid claims the country’s educational reputation is being “squandered”.
Transport secretary urged to resolve delay to cheaper Orkney ferry fares
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson is facing demands to outline how he will resolve a dispute that has delayed the introduction of cheaper fares on ferries to Orkney.
Calls for new ‘whisky tax’ to boost the coffers of an independent Scotland
Whisky producers should face extra taxes in an independent Scotland in order to boost the public purse, a leading economist has said.
Concern as police officer numbers fall in the north-east
Concerns have been raised about a drop in the number of “bobbies on the beat” in the north-east after new figures showed the region lost 27 police officers in a year.
Ministers urged to act on ‘scandalous’ bed-blocking increase
Campaigners have urged the Scottish Government to act on bed blocking after figures revealed it has risen by 10% in a year.
Theresa May recognises ‘iconic importance’ of Scotch whisky amid Brexit fears
Prime Minister Theresa May has spoken of the “iconic importance” of Scotch whisky as she vowed to fight to safeguard vital protections for the sector.
Brexit debates at north-east show
Visitors to the Turriff Show yesterday were keen to discuss Brexit and the affects it will have on agriculture in the north-east.
First Minister urged to invest in the NHS in the north-east of Scotland
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has been urged to make a firm commitment to investing in the NHS in the north-east of Scotland following problems with the service.
Councils expected to have new powers over bus services as part of proposed transport bill
Draft legislation has been published which the Scottish Government claims will give new powers over bus services.
US ambassador to UK jets into north-east to visit key industries
The American ambassador to Britain jetted into the north-east yesterday to visit key industries in advance of Brexit.
Future of Scotch whisky and Stornoway black pudding an ‘obstacle’ to Brexit deal
A failure to agree on the future of special protections for famous goods such as Scotch whisky and Stornoway black pudding could be holding up the UK’s Brexit deal.
Delight as Scottish ministers vow to keep free bus passes for over-60s
Free bus passes for over-60s have been spared the axe – and the scheme will now be extended to cover family members accompanying a disabled child.
NHS Grampian preparing to seize Brexit recruitment opportunities
NHS Grampian is preparing to seize a “Brexit opportunity” to boost recruitment efforts across the region.
Dozens of angry teachers in north and north-east condemn Primary 1 tests as ‘cruel nonsense’
Furious teachers from the north and north-east have told Scottish ministers that controversial Primary 1 tests are “cruel nonsense” and “completely inappropriate”.
North-east population drops as thousands leave area
The population of the north-east fell last year after more than 20,000 people moved away and far fewer arrived to make the region their home.
Scottish Government insists it has ‘absolutely no plans’ to merge NHS boards
The Scottish Government has again been forced to deny that it is plotting to merge health boards covering Grampian, Tayside and the Highlands and islands.
Crisis-cash applications continue to rise in the north-east
Crisis-cash applications are still growing in the north-east - but the number of struggling families seeking emergency grants fell in the Highlands and Moray last year.
Ambulance crews fail to meet response target in almost 40% of life threatening cases
Shock new figures show that ambulance crews are failing to meet their target response time in almost 40% of “life threatening” call-outs in the north and north-east.
Young people in care later ‘fall through cracks’
Too many young people in care are “falling through the cracks” when they reach adulthood, research will warn.
Another 100 companies reported for fleecing north of Scotland customers with ‘rip-off’ charges
Another 100 companies have been accused of fleecing customers across the north of Scotland with excess delivery charges.
UK and Scottish ministers told to stop bickering over broadband
MPs have told the UK and Scottish governments to stop bickering over broadband provision and get on with delivering investment.
Projects worth £1.5billion delayed or over-budget in north and north-east
Major projects worth a combined total of £1.5 billion are currently delayed or running over budget in the north and north-east, it has emerged.
Scottish MPs visit soft fruit farms amid escalating labour crisis
Scottish MPs have witnessed the escalating labour crisis facing soft fruit farms after a fact-finding mission to local producers yesterday.
Five injuries every day at mental health units in north and north-east
Concerns have been raised after it emerged an average of almost five people are injured every day in mental health units in the north and north-east.
