NHS Highland must take urgent action to tackle series of challenges
NHS Highland must make urgent changes to deal with its “complex” problems, including a failure to make multi-million pound savings, staff shortages and bullying.
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City council gives Peacock Visual Arts grant of more than £30,000 – after slashing its funding earlier in year
Aberdeen council bosses have given thousands in funding to a city charity - after cutting their budget earlier this year.
Councillors recommended to grant almost £160,000 for enterprise project relocation
Aberdeenshire councillors have been asked to award £160,000 of funding to allow a north-east enterprise to relocate.
Moray plans to reduce cost of school day for parents and carers
Moray Council’s children and young people’s committee confirmed yesterday that further work will be carried out to tackle the cost of the school day.
Granite Noir and Scapa Fest receive funding boost
A north-east crime writing festival is celebrating after receiving a significant cash boost to support its growth.
Burghead Community Hall shortlisted for possible £15,000 windfall
A hall in a Moray village could be given a £15,000 upgrade after being short-listed for a funding prize.
Aberdeen co-leader urges Sturgeon to fully fund flagship care pledge
Aberdeen co-leader Jenny Laing has warned Nicola Sturgeon that the SNP's flagship pledge to scrap council charges for social care like meals on wheels must be funded properly.
School funding allocations revealed
Hundreds of schools will see their budgets boosted by more than 10% next year, while many others will get the minimum increase.
Local MP appeals to Westminster for ‘vital’ bridge repair funds
The UK government has been urged to intervene to help Aberdeenshire repair its stricken roads network.
Regions receiving biggest rise in school funding revealed
The East Midlands and the South West are among the biggest winners out of a government boost to school funding.
Primary pupils to stage ‘business breakfast’ to discuss jobs after funding boost
Toddlers will enjoy new toys and primary school pupils will host their own "business breakfast" after receiving grants from a local housing firm.
Funding pledge leaves schools where they were 13 years ago – report
A major pledge to boost school coffers will reverse recent budget cuts, but leave schools where they were 13 years ago, according to a respected economic think tank.
‘Postcode lottery’ for children with special needs
Children with special educational needs are facing a “postcode lottery” of support, ministers have warned.
Foundation leaps to help solve mystery of declining salmon numbers
A £50,000 grant will support a first-of-its-kind study working to explain the plight of Scotland's iconic wild salmon.
Prison family service slashed after funding cuts
One area to be praised by inspectors was the prison's family centre services - but yesterday it was revealed these have since been slashed due to funding cuts.
Moray LEADER provides funding boost to seven new projects
More than £500,000 of Moray LEADER funds has been allocated to seven new projects.
Danger Scotland could be ‘short-changed’ by UK Government fund to replace EU cash
Northern Scotland is in danger of being "short-changed" by the UK Government after European Union funding ceases, an MP has claimed.
Stonehaven’s beach boardwalk to receive £250,000 refurbishment
Stonehaven’s popular beach boardwalk will undergo a £250,000 transformation after receiving funding from the Scottish Government.
Fraserburgh bowling club secures funding boost
A north-east bowling club has secured funding to repair its precious green.
Inverness playgroup to close its doors after 30 years
An Inverness playgroup that has run for 30 years has become a casualty of the Scottish Government's new childcare pledge.
Councillors agree £75,000 funding for surveys
Councillors have agreed to spend £75,000 to spruce up Peterhead town centre.
No more Super Saturdays for the Broch after funding blow
Fraserburgh's Super Saturday events have been axed after councillors decided to pull funding.
Scrabster funding pledge could land the north of Scotland a major cash windfall
A new multi-million funding pledge to upgrade a Highland harbour near the Dounreay nuclear site could bring a profits windfall to the area.
NHS Grampian suffers following £239m shortfall over last decade
MSPs were told yesterday that funding for NHS Grampian has been £239million short of its official target over the last decade.
North-east firms awarded share of £6million Scottish government funding
Two Aberdeenshire firms will be receiving a six-figure sum from Scottish Government and European Union funding.
University chief: why my roots give me a special reason to make higher education more accessible
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my return to Aberdeen has been to start a programme of visits to schools across the north-east.
Northern Scotland will lose £320 million in EU funding post Brexit
Northern Scotland would have benefited from more than £320 million in European Union funding over the next eight years had the UK not voted Leave, new analysis has revealed.
Budding artists invited to create prominent feature for a Moray town
It will greet locals and visitors to the coastal town for many years to come.
Fraserburgh mental health support group faces bleak future due to funding difficulties
A mental health support group could be facing a bleak future due to its struggles to meet running costs.
Flybe concedes rebel investor’s request
Shares in beleaguered Flybe received a boost yesterday after the regional airline agreed to a rebel shareholder’s “valid” request for a general meeting.
NHS Grampian funding £7.7 million short of target
Funding for NHS Grampian will be £7.7 million short of its official target in the forthcoming financial year, official figures have revealed.
SPONSORED: Businesses invited to explore their funding options
With a focus on accelerating growth and diversification across the region, companies of all sizes are being encouraged to explore their options to diversify, innovate, invest in their businesses and expand.