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The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation described the outcome of the annual December Fisheries Council, which concluded in the early hours of Wednesday, as ‘challenging but acceptable for the fishing fleet’.

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson has welcomed a report which hails a “rejuvenation” of European interest in CCS (Carbon, Capture and Storage) technology in the North-East of Scotland.

Transport Scotland has announced that new sections of the delayed Aberdeen bypass will open on Wednesday morning.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has thanked stakeholders and the public who attended the recent consultation events hosted across the north-east.

The Scottish Parliament has promised to maintain the disability benefits currently available from the Department of Welfare and Pensions (DWP).

ScotRail’s new timetable starts on Sunday, December 9 and the train operator is asking customers to take a minute to check their journey for any changes.

A North East MP was given fresh assurances that the UK Government will get “the best deal” for fishermen in his constituency after Brexit.

North-east MSP Peter Chapman has urged Derek Mackay to “listen” to the farming industry ahead of the Scottish budget next week.

Scottish Conservative politicians have held talks with north east skippers and industry leaders to discuss the EU withdrawal agreement and the impact on the sector.

Christmas is all about twinkling lights and sparkle, and a Dyce carvery is set to prove the point as it launches the ultimate festive treat… GLITTER GRAVY.

Plans for underground energy cabling linking Scotland with Norway will be brought before North-east councillors on Tuesday.

Aberdeenshire councillors have been issued with a stark warning over an end to free parking in Peterhead town centre.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed a “clear and resolute” stance from the Prime Minister in a letter to Scottish Conservative MPs on fishing and Brexit.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced plans for the UK’s first carbon capture project by mid 2020s at an energy summit in Edinburgh.

The UK Government has been urged to make the North-East a main hub for Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) after an action plan was revealed to develop Britain’s first scheme to capture emissions.

A decision on the future of recycling and waste services in Aberdeenshire will now be made at the start of the New Year, to allow extra time to take residents’ views into account.

The Scottish Affairs Committee is to hold a one-off evidence session on the Fisheries Bill on Wednesday, January 9 with prominent stakeholders in the Scottish fishing industry and Scottish and UK fisheries Ministers.