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Honey bees like the buzz around Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Honey bees like the buzz around Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Honey bees like the buzz around Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

02 September 2023

ONE million bees in Scottish Parliament gardens.


Uber-style Moray bus app m.connect has "real difference to the people living here", says Cabinet Secretary

Uber-style Moray bus app m.connect has "real difference to the people living here", says Cabinet Secretary

Uber-style Moray bus app m.connect has "real difference to the people living here", says Cabinet Secretary

31 August 2023

THE "tireless work" of the "outstanding team" behind the m.connect project has been praised during the service's "official launch".


Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

30 August 2023

12 papers offering expert advice and analytical support to help consider future policy options available for Scotland have been published.


Views sought on water cremations

Views sought on water cremations

Views sought on water cremations

25 August 2023

The public is being asked for views on alkaline hydrolysis (water cremations), burials, funeral director licensing and funeral sector inspections.


Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

23 August 2023

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.


Views sought on Scottish snare trap ban

Views sought on Scottish snare trap ban

Views sought on Scottish snare trap ban

23 August 2023

The use of snare traps could be banned as part of new plans to protect vulnerable wildlife and promote sustainable wildlife management.


Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

23 August 2023

Up to £1250 is being made available to help farmers consider health and welfare interventions that improve cattle and sheep performance.


Call for "real action" for Moray maternity campaigners ahead of minister's Dr Gray's visit

Call for "real action" for Moray maternity campaigners ahead of minister's Dr Gray's visit

Call for "real action" for Moray maternity campaigners ahead of minister's Dr Gray's visit

17 August 2023

PUBLIC Health Minister Jenni Minto will meet with campaigners at Dr Gray's next week.


Summer tour for local MSP

Summer tour for local MSP

Summer tour for local MSP

15 August 2023

THIRTY communities in five days for MSP.


New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

14 August 2023

Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology to small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new measures.


334 Moray households impacted by bedroom tax

334 Moray households impacted by bedroom tax

334 Moray households impacted by bedroom tax

08 August 2023

THE policy reduces housing benefits for tenants deemed to have too large a home for their needs.


Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

04 August 2023

Delays in post-Brexit border controls on animal and plant products imported from the EU will 'anger and appal' the sector says Union president.


Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

01 August 2023

THE NHS, the lack of progress dualling the A96 and the cost of living crisis have all featured largely on Moray MP Douglas Ross's annual surgery tour.


Moray MSP raises concerns ahead of whisky tax increase

Moray MSP raises concerns ahead of whisky tax increase

Moray MSP raises concerns ahead of whisky tax increase

31 July 2023

THE UK Government’s new alcohol duty system comes into force tomorrow, with the average bottle of whisky now taxed at 75%.


Farming: MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

Farming: MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

Farming: MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

27 July 2023

MP Richard Thomson has raised concerns that trade agreements risks allowing eggs produced overseas to lower welfare standards into the country.


New intensive care model unveiled for the highest risk pre-term babies

New intensive care model unveiled for the highest risk pre-term babies

New intensive care model unveiled for the highest risk pre-term babies

26 July 2023

A new intensive care model for the highest risk pre-term babies will focus on three sites in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.


EXCLUSIVE: A96 review further delayed but Elgin bypass pledge 'cast iron' says First Minister Humza Yousaf

EXCLUSIVE: A96 review further delayed but Elgin bypass pledge 'cast iron' says First Minister Humza Yousaf

EXCLUSIVE: A96 review further delayed but Elgin bypass pledge 'cast iron' says First Minister Humza Yousaf

24 July 2023

AN update on A96 dualling has been delayed again, First Minister Humza Yousaf revealed, calling Elgin and Keith bypass pledges "cast iron".


Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

20 July 2023

Scotland’s rural economy is set to be severely hit by Free Trade Agreements negotiated between the UK and non-EU trading partners, the SNP has warned.


Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

19 July 2023

I felt a weight of responsibility to represent the audience's concerns and not to let ministers and civil servants off the hook


Douglas Ross tops list of hours worked in second jobs among all MPs

Douglas Ross tops list of hours worked in second jobs among all MPs

Douglas Ross tops list of hours worked in second jobs among all MPs

18 July 2023

MR Ross has worked a total of 3,940 hours in additional roles since 2019, an investigation has revealed.


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