Nicola Sturgeon told to ‘get on with the day job’ by MPs and UK Government
Nicola Sturgeon has been told to focus on the economy, transport and schools rather than "obsessing" over independence.
Colin Clark MP
Tory MP accuses Lib Dems of ‘putting North Sea jobs at risk’
North-east MP Colin Clark has accused the Liberal Democrats of “putting North Sea jobs at risk” after senior party figures spoke out against hydrocarbons in the ongoing debate around climate change.
Ministers told to ‘force’ banks to provide local branches
Banks should be "forced" to provide local branches, a powerful group of MPs has advised.
Nicola Sturgeon’s aviation U-turns should ‘set alarm bells ringing’ in north-east
Nicola Sturgeon's airline tax break U-turn and shift in support for Heathrow expansion should “set alarm bells ringing” in the north-east, an MP has said.
Climate change debates should ‘deeply concern the north-east oil and gas industry’
The north-east oil and gas industry should be "deeply concerned" by some of the language used in the climate change debate, an MP has said.
MP calls for seasonal agricultural workers’ scheme to be expanded
A seasonal agricultural workers' scheme should be expanded to help Scottish soft fruit farms, a Tory MP has said.
Blackdog residents call for a community bus
Council leaders are considering alternative proposals that could return some form of bus service to an Aberdeenshire village.
Disabled benefit claimants to be offered ‘virtual reality Jobcentre walkthrough’
Benefit claimants with autism will soon be able to use an app to take a “virtual reality Jobcentre walkthrough”.
Petition to bring back Aberdeen-Gatwick flight now has thousands of signatures
A petition to re-instate a popular flight between Aberdeen and London has reached almost 1,300 signatures.
Blackdog residents urge rethink on bus stops as they feel ‘caged in’
Residents living in a small north east village claim they are being “kept like prisoners” after their only bus stop was demolished during AWPR works.
Scheme to transform rural transport links in north-east town
A scheme is underway to transform transport links between Inverurie and its rural outskirts.
Man caught using a drone just feet above haul-out zone at Forvie
Police are investigating claims of wildlife harassment at a north-east nature reserve.
MP calls for urgent action over unsafe AWPR crossing
A north-east MP has renewed calls to improve safety on a “terrifying” crossing used by schoolchildren.
Fresh calls for A96 to be dualled along existing route
Fresh calls have been made for transport chiefs to scrap plans to change the route of a major north-east road.
Aberdeenshire farmer confirms no other animals tested had mad cow disease
The farmer at the centre of the latest BSE case discovered in the UK has confirmed none of the other animals slaughtered and tested had been carrying the deadly disease.
Chancellor will not increase oil taxes, claims Tory source
Chancellor Philip Hammond is not expected to put up oil taxes in the Budget, The Press and Journal can reveal.
North-east MP warns that A96 dualling plans will cause ‘deep concern and anxiety’ as routes are debated
A north-east politician has urged transport bosses to address “deep concern and anxiety” among residents about planned routes for the A96 dualling project around Inverurie.
First Minister says ‘no legal basis’ to suspend Alex Salmond following sexual harassment claims
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is “no legal basis” to suspend Alex Salmond from the SNP, following accusations of sexual harassment.
Politicians show support for Aberdeen Airport despite it being found ‘worst’ in UK
Politicians have spoken out in support of Aberdeen Airport after it was rated the worst in the UK for the fourth year running.
Politician urges safety measures as route to Tipperty bus stop is in darkness with no footpath
Urgent calls have been made for street lighting and footpaths to be installed along a new stretch of the AWPR to allow locals to safely catch a bus.
Granite City stages a big bounce-back as employment rates soar again
Aberdeen’s workforce has officially “bounced back” to near-record levels after plummeting during the oil and gas crash.
Demand for apology as community chief quits in Twitter row
A community stalwart has been urged to publicly apologise over offensive posts on Twitter after quitting two senior posts in the row.
Two candidates announced for Inverurie by-election
The identity of two of the candidates at the upcoming Inverurie by-election has been revealed.
North-east MP warns region could be £500million out of pocket despite rates increase
A north-east MP has warned the region could miss out on £500million of business rates and council tax revenue during the next five years.
VIDEO: Electric bikes spark pedal power
Electric bikes will soon be delivering low carbon shopping in Inverurie in a project organised by Aberdeenshire Council, Inverurie Business Association and Nestrans.
By-election date set for Inverurie
The date of the by-election for the Aberdeenshire council seat vacated by Colin Clark MP has been announced.
Property firm to demolish office block to avoid huge new business rates bill
The owners of a modern, multi-million pound office block have taken a drastic step to avoid the rising business rates - demolishing it.
Gordon MP to step down as Aberdeenshire councillor after defeating Alex Salmond in Westminster election
A by-election will be held in Aberdeenshire after an MP officially stepped down as a councillor.