Teacher numbers fall in Highlands and islands over the last year
The number of teachers working in Highland schools has fallen by 88 over the last year, according to Scottish Government figures.
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Shamed Aberdeen councillor declines to comment on whether he will quit after sexual assult conviction
A disgraced councillor has refused to comment on whether he will resign from his post after being found guilty of sexual assault.
Hopes are high that revamp of historical Elgin cottage will get the go-ahead at council meeting
A dilapidated cottage in a scenic area of Moray could be revitalised if funding is approved at a council meeting this week.
Stonehaven family living ‘nightmare’ due to flood works
An Aberdeenshire family claim they are in a “living nightmare” as they watch their home becoming transformed into a building site.
Moray Council appeal for help to flush out perpetrators of vandalism of Buckie toilets
Buckie and District Community council has launched a social media appeal for the public to report sightings of vandalism of the town’s public toilets.
New reduced opening hours for Moray libraries as council cuts costs
Revised opening hours of four of Moray’s libraries will come into effect from November 4.
Moray council warns of rogue traders patrolling community
Residents of Moray have been urged to be vigilant of rogue traders offering to resurface driveways.
Emergency repairs carried out at Findochty harbour
Emergency repairs have been carried out at a Moray harbour to make the steps to the pontoons safe.
Local firms in the frame for Union Terrace Gardens work
More than 70 firms from across the north-east want to get involved in the project to transform Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens.
Historic Aberdeen road restored to former glory 16 months after unpopular tarmac repair
A historic Aberdeen road has finally been restored to its former glory 16 months after the council provoked fury by carrying out a temporary repair using tarmac.
New app to help young people in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council has adopted a new app to help young people make their voices heard.
Aberdeen City Council adopts guidelines on anti-semitism
Aberdeen City Council has unanimously backed moves to adopt the international guidelines on anti-semitism.
Project to remember impact of World War I on Bridge of Don is hailed by council
A community project documenting the impact of World War I on a part of Aberdeen has received recognition.
Plea to help councils cope with multi-billion pound debt burden
Councils in the north and north-east are now in billions of pounds of debt – with the amount owed to the Treasury soaring by almost 50% in less than a decade.
Lack of funds for twenty’s plenty zones spark safety fears
Aberdeen City Council have admitted they don’t have the funds to fix decaying road signs in the city, sparking safety fears.
Donald Cameron MSP claims Western Isles is being starved of cash
Ministers have been accused of starving Western Isles Council of cash after it received the worst financial settlement of any Scottish local authority while facing a rising rates bill.
Bus crashes into glass shelter in centre of Aberdeen and sends huge shards smashing onto pavement
A bus crashed into a shelter in the centre of Aberdeen yesterday afternoon and sent thick shards of broken glass onto the pavement.
Bus crashes into glass shelter in centre of Aberdeen and sends huge shards smashing onto pavement
A bus has crashed into a shelter in the centre of Aberdeen this afternoon and sent thick shards of broken glass onto the pavement.
Aberdeen charity fears closure if council budget cuts go ahead
Charity workers are preparing to protest against the "catastrophic" cuts which could be made by Aberdeen City Council today.
Aberdeen road turned into ‘sandpit’ by cash-strapped council
A cash-strapped city council has turned a road into a “sandpit” according to local residents.
Licensing board decides against disability training for north-east taxi drivers
Plans to provide drivers with more training in Aberdeen have been put on hold by councillors.
Council takes action to protect high-rise residents from the threat of fire
Aberdeen City Council has taken decisive action to ensure that residents living in tenements are protected against fire.
Footbridges providing the stepping stones for village walkers to explore
Footbridges on a scenic north-east path are being rebuilt after being damaged by Storm Frank.
Residents fear they will never return to family home after repair hurdles
Bucksburn residents have hit out after being displaced from their home for nearly a year, with a flock of pigeons preventing them from returning.
Just 25% of bin lorries in northern Scotland have technology recommended after Glasgow’s 2014 tragedy
Just a quarter of bin lorries in the north of Scotland are equipped with the life-saving technology recommended in the wake of the Glasgow bin lorry crash.
Free car parking plans in Fort William go ahead after vote win
Lochaber councillors’ pleas for fairness over free car parking charges for Fort William residents in the run up to Christmas found favour with councillors at yesterday’s full council meeting in Inverness.
North-east councillors warn of ‘serious financial challenges ahead’ following budget proposals
North-east councillors have warned “serious financial challenges” lie ahead following the finance secretary’s budget proposals yesterday.
Council ‘failed unreasonably’ to provide care for Aberdeen resident
A Scottish Government watchdog has ruled that a council "failed unreasonably" to provide suitable respite care for a city resident.
Western Isles Council looking at developing a fleet of ferries ‘more in keeping’ with the west coast
The Scottish Government is looking at developing a fleet of ferries that is “more in keeping” with the west coast, says a council after meeting ministers.
Social workers could be drafted in to keep casualty departments moving during winter in Aberdeen
Social workers could be drafted in to keep casualty departments moving during winter, while weekly bed-checks could be carried out at care homes.
VIDEO: Safety fears as bus edges behind oblivious pedestrian on Aberdeen street
Fresh calls have been made to ban vehicles from a partly-pedestrianised Aberdeen street after a video emerged showing a bus creeping up behind an oblivious young woman.
Aberdeen councillor highlights Lang Stracht safety fears
An Aberdeen councillor is warning that the changes being made to a major city road could make it more dangerous.