John Swinney’s first year in power – from NHS crisis to A96 dualling failures
We take a look at the first minister's highs and lows across the north and north-east after 12 months in power, while he prepares for next year’s Holyrood election.
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Man, 68, taken to hospital after A96 Aberdeenshire crash
The incident happened on the Aberdeen to Inverness road, south of Pitmachie, shortly before noon.
Fergus Ewing slams ‘misguided’ SNP plan to cut speed limit on main roads out of Inverness
The SNP rebel turned his ire against the Scotland-wide proposal for a 10mph speed limit drop for car drivers on single carriageway roads, which covers much of the A96 and A9.
Tailbacks on A96 after crash at Craibstone roundabout
Two lanes are blocked heading eastbound towards Aberdeen.
One casualty taken to hospital after two-vehicle A96 crash near Huntly
Two more people were treated by paramedics at the scene.
Driver who died in A96 lorry crash named as family pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ Aberdeenshire grandad
Keith Looseley's family say 'his loss is felt deeply'.
Crashes on the A96
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John Swinney’s first year in power – from NHS crisis to A96 dualling failures
Man, 68, taken to hospital after A96 Aberdeenshire crash
Fergus Ewing slams ‘misguided’ SNP plan to cut speed limit on main roads out of Inverness
Tailbacks on A96 after crash at Craibstone roundabout
One casualty taken to hospital after two-vehicle A96 crash near Huntly
Driver who died in A96 lorry crash named as family pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ Aberdeenshire grandad
A96 closed at Huntly following crash involving car and lorry
A96 reopens after Inverness crash near Barn Church Road
Tailbacks on A96 near Inverurie after collision between car and tractor
Forres driver accused of killing Elgin motorcyclist in A96 crash
Part of A96 in Elgin to close for fatal crash reconstruction
Forres pensioner banned after crash left woman wheelchair-bound
One in hospital after early morning A96 crash between Keith and Fochabers
Worries 400 new homes for Culloden could put strain on services beyond Inverness community
Police investigate ‘historic collision’ on the A96 north of Insch
Readers react: Our poll shows almost 90% oppose speed limit drop on A9 and A96
Driver in hospital after being cut from A96 crash vehicle
Section of A96 closed all weekend due to roadworks north of Huntly
Burst water main in Elgin causes A96 disruption and affects water supply to homes
Two people taken to hospital after A96 crash at Kinellar
Forres pensioner’s careless driving left woman wheelchair-bound
Watch: Shocking footage shows lucky escape for driver as lorries collide on A96
Union Bridge in Keith closes as £500k repair work to cause A96 delays
Man, 40, who died after collision with ambulance on the A96 named
