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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’

Douglas Ross explains ‘difficult vote’ on Assisted Dying Bill

A politician has described the assisted dying bill as ‘one of the most difficult’ he has had to make.

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

The Tories have selected a former councillor to lead their challenge in a north-east Holyrood seat.

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Moray’s representative in the Scottish Parliament will vote for the Assisted Dying Bill on Tuesday.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

The MP for Moray West has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

Cash hub opens in town that has been ‘shamefully abandoned by big banks’

A new banking facility has opened in a coastal town.

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

Free bus passes should be removed from those who commit acts of anti-social behaviour while using them.

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

A former Keith woman has been unveiled as the latest candidate to the Moray seat at Holyrood.

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

Harriet Cross finished the marathon in three hours 21 minutes, beating the previous record by more than half an hour.

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

A unanimous decision was reached to define ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the legislation as biological sex.

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.

Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

A business improvement district and councillors have reacted after its bid for a new term failed.

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

A Moray councillor has announced his plan to stand in the Scottish Parliament election - representing a seat across the Highland border.

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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Douglas Ross explains ‘difficult vote’ on Assisted Dying Bill

Douglas Ross explains ‘difficult vote’ on Assisted Dying Bill

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

‘We all deserve dignity’ - Why Moray’s MSP will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Cash hub opens in town that has been ‘shamefully abandoned by big banks’

Cash hub opens in town that has been ‘shamefully abandoned by big banks’

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

SNP unveil latest candidate to fight for Holyrood seat

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

North-east politician smashes record to become fastest female MP in London Marathon history

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

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