MORAY MP Douglas Ross has urged local MSPs to back Scottish Conservative calls to scrap the “dangerous” Hate Crime Act.
THE public is being urged to look out for signs of their personal information being misused as identity theft scams rise.
CHARITIES across the north-east are being invited to apply for funding to help develop and deliver short breaks and services for carers.
NEW figures lay bare the true cost of crime to the high-street in the face of an alarming rise in theft and violence.
THERE has been some good news for OAPs with the announcement that the state pension has gone up by 8.5 per cent.
A LEADING veterinary charity has named seven things in the home that could be fatal when within paws’ reach.
THE Scottish Government’s decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions has been hailed.
PROJECTS supporting disadvantaged children and young people could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers’ Company.
HOUSEHOLDS in the north-east and across Scotland are recycling more than ever, new figures have revealed.
A LEADING veterinary charity has named the top seven mistakes pet owners make – which could see them breaking the law.
ICONIC band Wet Wet Wet have announced an Aberdeen date as part of their 2025 UK tour.
PLANS for a Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance have been unveiled.
THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for dog owners to keep their dog on a lead when enjoying the countryside.
THE number of young people in work, training or further study three months after the end of the school year has hit a record high of 95.9 per cent.
CHANGES to a key Scottish Government benefit will see around 20,000 people able to access money to help with food shopping costs for the first time.
THE Scottish Child Payment helped the families of more than 327,000 children at the end of December last year, official statistics have shown.
FOOD bank support charity Trussell Trust has claimed that Universal Credit in Scotland is having "devastating"consequences.
THE number of young people needing help with managing money has doubled since 2019, charity Citizens' Advice has reported.
THE Scottish SPCA is urgently seeking homes for four XL bully type dogs in their care.
THE Scottish SPCA is looking for volunteers across the north of Scotland to help the animals in their centres.