The Scottish Government has urged public bodies across the north and north-east to put town centres first when considering new investment decisions.
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Deer management blueprint published
A new blueprint for deer management on Scotland's forest estate was launched by Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse yesterday.
Surge in domestic violence and fatal accidents in north-east
Domestic violence and fatal road accidents have risen sharply across the north-east.
Health Minister urged to rescue woman trapped in hospital
Health Secretary Alex Neil has been urged to step in to help solve the carers crisis in the Highlands.
Slight increase in Grampian superbug cases
NHS Grampian has bucked a national trend and reported a slight increase in superbug outbreaks during the first three months of this year.
Row over soaring cost of antidepressants
The cost of prescribing antidepressants in Scotland soared by £10million in the last year.
Tories blame court closures for delays
The number of criminal cases resolved within a target time dropped by 10% after a string of court closures, it has been claimed.
The number of C.diff superbug infections acquired by patients in hospital has fallen to its lowest level on record, new figures published today show.
Business for Scotland argues case for £3.5billion “dividend”
Research by a pro-independence business body has suggested that a Yes vote in September could deliver a £3.5billion "dividend" for Scotland.
Air gun regulations to be scrutinised
A group of MSPs will hold an inquiry into a controversial proposal for a new licensing regime for air guns.
Thousands of bees removed from Holyrood
Visitors to the Scottish Parliament got a shock today when they were confronted by thousands of bees.
A £200,000 fund aimed at helping to attract international visitors to Scotland has been launched by Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing.
Highland man appointed veterans’ champion
A Highland man has been appointed Scotland's first veterans commissioner.
Labour MSPs fear delays for new maternity hospital
A north-east MSP is demanding a timescale for the construction of the new maternity hospital and cancer centre in Aberdeen.
Thomson calls for outright ban on legal highs
A north-east campaigner has called for an outright ban on all so-called legal highs.
Just 76 overseas servicemen register for referendum
Just 76 overseas-based military personnel have reportedly registered to vote in the independence referendum in the north and north-east.
Sugar intake reccomendations could be slashed
The Scottish Government are "considering" proposals that would see dietary energy intake recommendations reduced by a half.
GP practices “creaking” under growing workload
North-east GP practices are "creaking" under the growing workload caused by ageing patients and a growing population.
Seals to get extra protection on Scottish coast
Nearly 200 areas are to be set aside to give seals get extra protection around the Scottish coast.
MSPs investigate land purchase rights
A group of MSPs are investigating the merits of plans to give communities the right to purchase land.
A group of MSPs are investigating the merits of plans to give communities the right to purchase land. Holyrood’s local government committee wants people to set out the pros and cons of a proposed bill
‘More work needed on graduated driving licences’
A north road safety campaigner has been told there are no plans to bring forward restricted driving licences for young motorists in the immediate future.
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell is pregnant with her second child and will be the first Scottish minister to give birth while in office.
Cash incentives not answer to shortage of rural GPs
Golden handshakes are failing to cure the rural GP crisis, according to the Scottish health secretary.
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Police agree to stop non-consensual searches of youngsters
Police Scotland has agreed to stop the controversial practice of searching youngsters after a senior officer branded it "fairly indefensible".
The Referendum Debate: Results of audience polls from last night’s AECC debate
The Referendum Debate: Swinney slates Yes trolls who launch online attacks
Finance Secretary John Swinney has condemned “nutters” who denigrate people online simply because they disagree with their political opinions.
New powers to let councils recover costs of building repairs
Councils will be able to recover the costs of repairing dangerous buildings thanks to the efforts of a Highland Labour MSP.
The Referendum Debate: North-east business leaders vote against independence
North-east business leaders delivered a resounding verdict against Scottish independence after a special debate in Aberdeen last night.
City bypass plans go on display
Detailed plans for the £745million Aberdeen bypass will go on display to the public from next week.
In Pictures: The Referendum Debate at the AECC
See pictures from tonight’s Press and Journal sponsored event, “Stick or Twist – The Referendum Debate” featuring Danny Alexander and John Swinney.