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Court approval sought for bus drop-off area on Common Good land

Court approval sought for bus drop-off area on Common Good land

Court approval sought for bus drop-off area on Common Good land

23 January 2025

Councillors have agreed to seek a court order allowing them to build a bus drop-off area on Common Good land.


Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

23 January 2025

A north-east MSP has demanded the UK Labour government stick to its promise to compensate WASPI women.


Councillor apologises for ‘bunch of w*****s’ comment after losing vote

Councillor apologises for ‘bunch of w*****s’ comment after losing vote

Councillor apologises for ‘bunch of w*****s’ comment after losing vote

23 January 2025

A councillor with nearly 30 years of experience has apologised over an outburst prompted by losing a vote.


Moray Council agrees to cut Cloddach Bridge funding over ‘uncertainty’

Moray Council agrees to cut Cloddach Bridge funding over ‘uncertainty’

Moray Council agrees to cut Cloddach Bridge funding over ‘uncertainty’

22 January 2025

Councillors have agreed to slash planned spending plans on roads, education and leisure projects - including the Cloddach Bridge.


Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

22 January 2025

A north MSP has called for innovative thinking in order to combat the challenges facing rural healthcare provision.


Moray Council refuses to back Elgin BID in vote

Moray Council refuses to back Elgin BID in vote

Moray Council refuses to back Elgin BID in vote

21 January 2025

Moray Council will not back Elgin BID (Business Improvement District) in a coming vote to decide whether the business group will continue.


Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

19 January 2025

Last year was one of many changes for one prominent Highlands and islands MSP.


North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

19 January 2025

Farmers’ concerns regarding plans to change agricultural inheritance tax are not being listened to, says a north-east MP.


Tribute paid in House of Commons to Sir Jim Walker – ‘A community-minded man who strived to do right’

Tribute paid in House of Commons to Sir Jim Walker – ‘A community-minded man who strived to do right’

Tribute paid in House of Commons to Sir Jim Walker – ‘A community-minded man who strived to do right’

14 January 2025

Moray shortbread-maker’s life and achievements are hailed in UK Parliament.


Moray shopping centre shock closure to be brought up at Holyrood

Moray shopping centre shock closure to be brought up at Holyrood

Moray shopping centre shock closure to be brought up at Holyrood

14 January 2025

The imminent closure of a Moray shopping centre is to be brought before the Scottish Parliament this week.


Former councillor reflects on unexpected year of change after stunning General Election victory

Former councillor reflects on unexpected year of change after stunning General Election victory

Former councillor reflects on unexpected year of change after stunning General Election victory

11 January 2025

2024 opened the door to a new and unexpected world for a new north-east MP.


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

09 January 2025

Ambulance crews and patients were left facing two hour turnaround times at Dr Gray’s Hospital recently, it has been revealed.


Elgin and Keith to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

Elgin and Keith to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

Elgin and Keith to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

09 January 2025

But goods vehicles could see the speed limit increase on single and dual carriageways by 10mph.


Call for joint effort to tackle St Giles Centre closure blow

Call for joint effort to tackle St Giles Centre closure blow

Call for joint effort to tackle St Giles Centre closure blow

09 January 2025

The closure of a major Moray shopping centre has seen local political representatives express their shock at the news.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


MSP welcomes 2025 with hope for a ‘positive’ new year

MSP welcomes 2025 with hope for a ‘positive’ new year

MSP welcomes 2025 with hope for a ‘positive’ new year

01 January 2025

Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Douglas Ross takes a look ahead to what 2025 holds.


‘Phone call changed my life’, MSP recalls as he reflects on year gone by

‘Phone call changed my life’, MSP recalls as he reflects on year gone by

‘Phone call changed my life’, MSP recalls as he reflects on year gone by

01 January 2025

A Buckie-based MSP talks about the bolt out of the blue that was to change his life.


SFF sound warning over fishing industry future in the new year

SFF sound warning over fishing industry future in the new year

SFF sound warning over fishing industry future in the new year

29 December 2024

Radical new approaches need to be adopted to avoid the Scottish fishing industry being crushed, a fishermen’s organisation has warned.


MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

26 December 2024

It has been a busy yet rewarding year for a local MSP as the challenges of 2025 await.


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