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Bancon Homes officially launches new development in Mintlaw

People

Mr Stevenson says the UK Governments proposed immigration system will not deliver the skilled staff needed for the farming, food and drink industries across the North-east.

Banff and Buchan MSP slams Tory immigration plans

Politics

Aberdeenshire MSP Gillian Martin had been critical of Aberdeenshire Councils outrageous arrangements.

North-east MSP welcomes fairer family leave for councillors

People

No further police action is required.

No criminality established in Peterhead sexual assault claim

Crime

New regulator to help keep our children safe online

People

Consultation on future Aberdeenshire library services continues

People

Data shows big cut in HGV traffic through Aberdeen following AWPR opening

Traffic and Travel

Witness appeal after sexual assault in Peterhead

Crime

Each interview is anonymous, will last fourto sixminutes and will ask questions such as journey purpose, method of travel and influencing factors.

On-street surveys to take place in towns across Aberdeenshire

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The new play area within the park has helped increase visitor numbers.

Visitor numbers up at Aden Country Park

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Data shows big cut in HGV traffic through Aberdeen following AWPR opening

Traffic and Travel

David Duguid MP with UK Transport Secretary Grant Schapps.

Banff and Buchan MP to meet Transport Secretary over axed north-east air link

Traffic and Travel

The proposals come following an extensive review of the network and travel habits in the area

Aberdeenshire and Moray timetable consultation

Traffic and Travel

The safety campaign encourages passengers to take care at stations, 'including staying behind the yellow lines when trains are moving.

Scotrail urges you to ‘Watch Yourself’ when travelling by train

Traffic and Travel

Sergeant Dominic Doyle and Jodi Gordon, partner at Cycle Law Scotland, launch the #LightUp campaign.

New campaign reminds all road users to #LightUp

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No criminality established in Peterhead sexual assault claim

Crime

The incident happened around 9.20pm on Sunday, February 16

Witness appeal after sexual assault in Peterhead

Crime

The incident took place around 11.40pm on Saturday, February 8

Man charged following attempted murder in Peterhead

Crime

Violence reduction campaign in North East

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Storm Ciara: 11 of the most shocking photos of the damage left in its wake

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Banff and Buchan MSP slams Tory immigration plans

Politics

David Duguid says Aberdeenshire Council, like many others across the country, has been left with no option by the SNP government but to raise council tax in order to continue to provide basic services

SNP left Aberdeenshire ‘no option’ but to increase council tax

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Mr Duguid said his constituents were not interested in endless political arguments on this issue.

Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Minister's comments on Broadband

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Mr Stevenson says as a cherished public service for the past 70 years, MSPs must do all they can to ensure our health service is properly funded

Banff and Buchan MSP urges north-east MSPs to back record health funding

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People More People >>

Bancon Homes officially launches new development in Mintlaw

People

Aberdeenshire MSP Gillian Martin had been critical of Aberdeenshire Councils outrageous arrangements.

North-east MSP welcomes fairer family leave for councillors

People

While children want to speak to their parents about online dangers, a survey has shown that only 35 per cent of parents have taken the time to do so in the last 12 months.

New regulator to help keep our children safe online

People

Peterhead Library will hold a drop-in session on Monday, February 24 from 2pm to 7pm.

Consultation on future Aberdeenshire library services continues

People

Each interview is anonymous, will last fourto sixminutes and will ask questions such as journey purpose, method of travel and influencing factors.

On-street surveys to take place in towns across Aberdeenshire

People