Lifetime SNP member and former Banff councillor dies
A former councillor described as a "faithful servant" for Banff has died at the age of 96.
Eilidh Whiteford
Calls for progress on tackling violence against women
Pressure is growing on the Home Office to make progress with former MP Eilidh Whiteford’s bill to tackle violence against women.
Western Isles MP has chance to follow in Eilidh Whiteford’s footsteps
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil is inviting constituents to get in touch with ideas for a new law after securing a top slot in the private members' bill ballot.
Blackford acknowledges big responsibility of new role
Ian Blackford has revealed he was encouraged to stand for the SNP Westminster leadership by former Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford.
Ian Blackford unveils SNP front-bench team at Westminster
Highland MP Drew Hendry has been made the SNP's energy spokesman in Ian Blackford's front-bench team.
Stuart Donaldson: I’ll be back, politics is in my blood
Ousted north-east MP Stuart Donaldson today vowed to return to politics in the future, declaring: "It's in my blood".
A look back on the careers of some of the defeated SNP candidates
The SNP suffered a massive loss in the north-east corner of Scotland while Liberal Democrat Jamie Stone ended the party's chance for a hat-trick in the Highlands.
General Election 2017: SNP suffer major losses in the north-east
The SNP experienced a heavy defeat today as the Conservatives almost swept the board in the north-east.
Fraserburgh Flower Shops opens its doors… And gets an unexpected VIP guest
A north-east flower shop was opened twice yesterday after a VIP dropped in for a surprise visit.
First Minister visits Fraserburgh charity to kick-start general election campaign
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the north-east yesterday to launch the SNP's campaign in Fraserburgh.
One killed or seriously injured every two months: Shock figures show cost of north-east danger road
Shock figures have revealed someone is killed or seriously injured every two months on a 12-mile country road.
SNP makes Peterhead power station pledge and call for carbon capture scheme
The SNP has launched a campaign to protect Peterhead Power Station as the question of the facility's future continues to loom over the town.
Alex Salmond draws battle lines as north-east prepares to go to the polls
The former first minister has come out fighting as the nominations closed for the upcoming general election amid rumours his north-east seat may be at risk.
Whiteford reminds fishermen how Tories previously “sold out” the industry
The SNP's Banff and Buchan candidate Eilidh Whiteford last night hit back at her Conservative opponents.
May admits energy bills could still go up despite flagship price cap pledge
Theresa May has defended her planned cap on energy prices but admitted electricity and gas bills could still go up.
Sturgeon: “No confusion” over the SNP’s fishing policy
There is "no confusion" over the SNP's fishing policy, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted.
VIDEO: Sturgeon and Whiteford show off their archery skills during visit to Turriff’s May Day event
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Banff and Buchan candidate Eilidh Whiteford on the campaign trail today. The pair enjoyed a visit to the Turriff May Day event and showed off their archery skills. Earlier in the day she joined her predecessor Alex Salmond in Insch.
North-east MP’s bill receives royal assent
A north-east MP's bill aimed at tackling violence against women has received royal assent.
Tories take aim in battle for north-east fishing votes
The Scottish Conservatives say fishing communities will “not be fooled" by SNP general-election candidates who try to keep them onside by signing a Brexit pledge.
SNP MPs accused of hypocrisy for signing fishing pledge
SNP MPs have been accused of "hypocrisy" on Europe after signing a pledge that would protect fishermen by keeping Scotland out of the EU.
Whiteford facing Tory candidate she knows from school days at General Election
Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford will face an oil and gas consultant she has known since her school days in the fight to keep her seat at the general election, The Press and Journal can reveal.
Transmission charges costing Peterhead Power Station
An MP yesterday slammed transmission charges which are putting jobs at Peterhead Power Station at risk.
London auction for Fettercairn Jewel will be “great loss” to Scotland
It would be a "great loss" to Scotland if treasures from a north-east estate are allowed to leave the country, an MP has said.
North-east Waspi women descend on parliament
North-east campaigners joined others from across the UK yesterday in protesting the accelerated increase of the women's retirement age.
Whiteford commends constituent’s bravery as domestic violence bill clears Commons
A north-east MP, who has campaigned to help end violence against women, has dedicated her efforts to a constituent who was raped.
Theresa May urges MPs to back Whiteford bill and stamp out violence against women
Theresa May has urged her backbenchers to support a north-east MP's fight to help stamp out violence against women.
Emma Watson backs Whiteford’s violence against women bill
Actress, Emma Watson, has thrown her support behind a north-east MP's crusade to help stamp out violence against women.
North-east takes lion’s share of £8m fishing boost
The north-east has netted a £4million-plus boost to the economy in the latest round of EU and Scottish Government fisheries funding.
Scottish MPs write to business secretary over deep concern for future of Peterhead Power Station
Scottish MPs have written to the UK business secretary expressing "deep concern" about the future of Peterhead power station.
Read the letter SNP MPs sent to the CEO of Clydesdale Bank
An excerpt from the letter that SNP MPs Angus Robertson, Eilidh Whiteford, Callum McCaig and Stuart Donaldson have jointly written to the chief executive of the Clydesdale Bank.
SNP demands summit with bank bosses after closures shock
North-east politicians have demanded a summit with Clydesdale Bank bosses, amid plans to close 40 branches across Scotland.
North-east MP’s violence against women bill clears first hurdle
A north-east MP's bill, aimed at helping to stamp out violence against women, has moved a step closer to becoming law.