Politics

A new £10 million pound scheme created by the Scottish Government to help seafood processors was welcomed by Stewart Stevenson.

Almost 10,000 people, including more than 4700 health care staff, have so far come forward to offer the NHS in Scotland their skills and expertise.

Dr Catherine Calderwood confirmed her resignation after being pictured breaking guidelines for staying at home.

Those at highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus began to receive deliveries of essentials in a scheme organised by Aberdeenshire Council.

Gillian Martin and Stewart Stevenson have lent their backing to efforts to avoid adding extra pressure on hospitals during the pandemic

A additional funding of £15 million will help support GP Practices dealing with extra pressures during Covid-19.

Ministers have laid an order in the Scottish Parliament to revoke the statutory duty, allowing local authorities to focus on the pandemic response.

Stewart Stevenson welcomed the announcement that rent payers are to be given extra measures to protect them during the pandemic.

David Duguid has welcomed new measures announced by the UK Chancellor

Legislation brought before parliament confirms 100 per cent rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin is urging blood donors to keep their regular appointments during the coronavirus outbreak.

Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures

You must stay at home except for the most essential trips

Deputy First Minister John Swinney updated the Scottish Parliament this afternoon on the impact on Scottish education.

Gillian Martin has highlighted the case of Flowerpots Nursery who operate in Turriff and Newmachar

The SNP/Labour and Communities opposition group presented their budget at yesterday's meeting of the Full Council.

Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop outlined the actions being taken including a package of measures worth £2.2 billion from April 1.

The funds will go to those most affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced.

Aberdeenshire's budget has been agreed with the council tax rise being used to support a £55million loan to tackle bridge and road network repairs.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid offered his support to the first community responses to the crisis in the north-east.