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Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023
Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023

The AgriScot Business Skills competition which assesses individuals’ awareness of agri-business issues is open for entries.


Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

15 September 2023
Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

15 September 2023

Reports have been made of some vessels, paddle boarders and kayakers getting close to these animals and potentially causing a disturbance to them.


Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

14 September 2023
Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

14 September 2023

A revised pay offer made to school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout has been rejected, leading to action in Aberdeenshire and Moray.


Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023
Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023

Farming Union NFU Scotland has joined calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping to boost Scottish sales.


Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

14 September 2023
Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

14 September 2023

Overall population figures and the number of households have risen in Aberdeenshire, Moray and Aberdeen City new Census data reveals.


Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

14 September 2023
Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

14 September 2023

A Holyrood committee wants to hear from workers in the north-east and Moray in the oil and gas industry ahead of its inquiry into a Just Transition.


Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

13 September 2023
Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

13 September 2023

A six-month trial that will introduce cheaper and simpler fares on ScotRail services will get underway from Monday, October 2.


Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023
Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023

Seed potato exports to NI restart from September 30 but Gordon MP told by DEFRA that exports not discussed with EU since March.


Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

11 September 2023
Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

11 September 2023

Alison Argo will step down as secretary/treasurer of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society in November as two new appointments are announced.


Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

10 September 2023
Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

10 September 2023

Pro-active action by officers saw millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs recovered, between April and June 2023.


Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

10 September 2023
Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

10 September 2023

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over England and Wales then move north and north-east into Northern Ireland and parts of northern Scotland.


Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

07 September 2023
Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

07 September 2023

A combination of increasing demands along with a reduction in officers and staff is having a detrimental effect on Police Scotland’s performance.


New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023
New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration in the country.


Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023
Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.


Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023
Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023

A company developing a power source for tractors that runs on hydrogen is one of 12 innovators who have received a share of £11 million in funding.


Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023
Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023

Quality Meat Scotland has released an updated assessment of the economic contribution of Scotland’s red meat supply chain to the Scottish economy.


Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023
Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023

Alan Hutcheon who is also non-executive director of ANM Group has been elected president of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland.


Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

05 September 2023
Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

05 September 2023

UNISON has written to COSLA to say it is preparing to close 1868 schools across Scotland when over 21,000 members go on strike later this month.


NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023
NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023

The farming union identifies five key areas for agriculture to take priority as Parliament returns and the Programme for Government is published.


Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

04 September 2023
Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

04 September 2023

Golfers Callum Scott (Nairn) and Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) have been selected for Scotland at the World Amateur Team Championship events in Abu Dhabi.


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