Torry Raac campaigners react after SNP minister talks in Aberdeen
SNP housing minister Paul McLennan visited Balnagask on Friday to meet Torry Raac campaigners, and speak to the P&J, for the first time since the crisis unfolded.
Scottish politics
Could £20 million pot of cash help Torry Raac residents out of a financial black hole?
The Scottish Government launched a £20m housing fund for the north-east in 2016 as part of the 10-year City Region Deal - but it has never been spent.
Aberdeen jobs warning as anger grows at Grangemouth refinery closure
Union leader Roz Foyer sets out the need for a ‘new industrial revolution’ to save north-east jobs in an interview with the P&J’s politics podcast, The Stooshie.
Fergus Ewing slams ‘misguided’ SNP plan to cut speed limit on main roads out of Inverness
The SNP rebel turned his ire against the Scotland-wide proposal for a 10mph speed limit drop for car drivers on single carriageway roads, which covers much of the A96 and A9.
Holiday home tax could double in Green plan for Cairngorms National Park
The Green party wants Holyrood to adopt plans for a charge as high as 16% on second homes purchased in communities such as Braemar and Aviemore.
Is the university funding crisis spreading to North East Scotland College?
Students are being turned away from places at Nescol because of a lack of funding at a time of rising demand.
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Do the Lib Dems really have a hope of beating SNP’s Kate Forbes?
Raigmore among NHS Highland hospitals reporting sewage leaks in wards
SNP Aberdeenshire councillor challenged MP Stephen Flynn as she thought it would be ‘good for women’
RGU lecturers to strike this month in fight against ‘alarming’ job cuts
Ex-Tory Highland Councillor picked to fight Kate Forbes for Lib Dems at Holyrood election
Aberdeen SNP MP Stephen Flynn secures Holyrood nomination and warns city at a ‘crucial crossroad’
Aberdeen council workers back strikes over ‘fire and rehire’ threat
Blueprint revealed to save North Sea industry and secure Aberdeen’s future
Readers react: Our poll shows almost 90% oppose speed limit drop on A9 and A96
Debate: Do you agree with SNP plan to cut speed limit to 50mph on single-carriageway roads?
Moray-based MSP Douglas Ross to make fresh bid for Westminster after general election failure
Exclusive: Taxpayer bill revealed for 50mph speed limit plans on A9 and A96 single-carriageway
Inverurie breast cancer survivor describes ‘relief’ at finally getting NHS reconstruction after four-year wait
How veteran Highland nationalist Fergus Ewing went from SNP royalty to rebel outcast
SNP ministers accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over Aberdeen City Council’s ‘fire and rehire’ row
Fears north-east rail pledge will be delayed after SNP ‘erase’ 2026 target date
Highland veteran Fergus Ewing won’t stand for SNP at next election – but may run as an independent
GB Energy shouldn’t be sold as ‘saviour’ to oil and gas industry, says union chief
Final A96 dualling response revealed as delays drag on
Highland and Grampian health boards still using decades old X-ray and MRI scanners
