Politics

This week the Prime Minister announced a review into the health of the news media, including the regional and local press.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday) to celebrate the centenary of women having the right to vote in the UK.

Hundreds of driving tests across Scotland today (Monday) and tomorrow have been cancelled due to strike action by examiners over the new test and working patterns.

Local SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson assisted at the formal launch of Compass Point last week.

An independent panel is being set up to provide expert advice to ensure the Scottish Government’s named person service is workable.

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson has welcomed the UK Supreme Court ruling allowing Scotland to set a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has used his maiden speech to ask why an area so rich with industry and entrepreneurs is saddled with “one of the slowest broadband speeds in the country”.

A former Peterhead South & Cruden councillor has been honoured by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for his service to the community and the Scottish National Party.

International trade with developing countries will benefit the north east of Scotland, according to a local MP.

The group of experts that helped devise important legislation that could improve the lives of thousands of women and girls across the country have released a joint statement calling for swift action from the UK Government.

Two North-East MSPs have accused the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of twice ignoring a letter sent calling for assurances for farmers in future post-Brexit trade deals.

An innovative Aberdeenshire Council scheme which encourages people to become teachers has received a major award at a recent ceremony.

A petition against a second Scottish independence referendum is to be debated at Westminster next month after more than 200,000 people signed it.

An MSP has launched a collaborative project for students at college in the North East to create a film around the dangers of social media including sexting and revenge porn.

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin will call on the Scottish Government for a response on the increase in incidents recorded involving young people and sexting.

The Scottish Government has revealed it will continue to support businesses in the North-East with continued transitional relief for office spaces.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has pledged to make the most of a new opportunity to stand up for his north-east constituency after securing a place on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

Following a run of 19 sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Alex Salmond is refusing to rule out an early return to the stage.