Inverurie driving instructor lifts lid on reasons behind six-month wait for tests
Inverurie and District Driving School Association says practical tests are currently not available in the area with learners facing waits of up to six months.
Scottish politics
SNP transport chief warned failure to dual A96 will be her ‘lasting legacy’
The senior politician came under renewed pressure at Holyrood over the future of the project to dual between Aberdeen and Inverness.
Inverness MSP Fergus Ewing says SNP will ‘throw kitchen sink and campervan’ at him if he stands for election against them
The nationalist veteran, who could run as an independent at the next Holyrood contest, was brutal about his party’s failure to deliver A9 dualling on BBC Debate Night in the Highland capital.
Orkney and Shetland MP says Russia travel ban is ‘badge of honour’
Alistair Carmichael has been added to a list of politicians banned by Putin's regime for supporting Ukraine.
Exclusive: Say hello to the Lord of Torry as Michael Gove takes on new Aberdeen title
The former senior Conservative MP admits his choice could divide people with locals either "scunnered or pleased".
North East MSP Maggie Chapman told to apologise for Supreme Court ‘attack’ in Aberdeen speech
The Faculty of Advocates says it's "dismayed" at Ms Chapman describing the court as "bigoted".
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Nicola Sturgeon will quit Holyrood at 2026 election
Exclusive: Two Aberdeenshire Tories reveal how ‘in-fighting’ – and a drink with Nigel Farage – drove them to Reform party
Union calls for Aberdeen City Council to LOSE government funding in fire and rehire row
Aberdeenshire superpylon campaigner brands £250 discount a ‘mockery’
Exclusive: Jobs ‘at risk’ if Chancellor fails to fast-track Aberdeenshire energy scheme
Reform UK deputy praises BrewDog founder James Watt in north-east charm offensive
Tell us what YOU think of the NHS in Grampian, Highland and the islands
NHS Grampian faces upheaval in hunt for new chief executive – what happens next?
North Sea windfall tax to end in 2030 as Aberdeen becomes ‘clean capital’
More than 130 Robert Gordon University staff at risk of axe – why is there no emergency cash?
NHS Grampian has no policy in place for trans staff using changing rooms
Debate: Should Donald Trump be welcomed for Balmoral visit?
How is Robert Gordon University funded as principal warns of ‘major threat’ to sector?
John Swinney admits Scottish troops could be sent to Ukraine in ‘peacekeeping’ role
NHS Grampian’s interim chief to retire from under-pressure health board
Cruise ship tax could help make Aberdeen a ‘leading visitor destination’
Cairngorm mountain railway: Funicular returns after 18 months out of action
Aberdeenshire campaigners ‘not being listened to’ over super-pylons scheme
Robert Gordon University principal warns underfunding is ‘major threat’
Keir Starmer FAILS to repeat pledge that Aberdeen-based GB Energy will cut bills by £500
Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles health boards face axe in Labour plan to ‘fix’ NHS
Huge £137,045 pay rise to be shared by Moray councillors defended as ‘fair’ to improve democracy
4 key questions as A96 dualling consultation closes today
Cairngorm railway: John Swinney responds to inquiry demand over ‘fiasco’ costing taxpayers millions
