Gillian Tebberen for Aberdeen North

03/01/2025

A surge in the number of people caught bringing knives to Aberdeen sheriff courts is “worrying in the extreme” according to a North East MSP.

Incidents of knife possession at Aberdeen soared from 12 in 2022 to 46 in the first three quarters of 2024.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service says it “takes the safety of all court users very seriously.”

Liam Kerr MSP said: "Staff, witnesses and victims of crime need to feel safe when they come to court.

"It is good the safeguards are there, and plainly staff are doing a very good job at stemming the tide.

"But it’s difficult for them because the SNP don’t properly resource the courts, don’t sufficiently get the message out that it is unacceptable and they will be caught, and don’t make sure that there are serious consequences for those who try it.

“The Scottish Conservatives would make sure our courts service has the resources they need and aggressively target those who put peoples’ safety at risk."

01/01/2025

A very Happy New Year to all! 🥳

06/12/2024

A massive thank you to everyone involved in the organisation of the village Christmas tree and the fantastic turn out from the community. 🎅🏻🎄🎶

Tiny Tots Two’s Group
The Village Hotel
Edwards Blinds and Interiors
Singing for Fun Kingswells

27/11/2024

🌲Sadly Kingswells Community Council recently disbanded and there was not going to be a Christmas tree this year. Christmas is not the same in the Village about one.

So I decided to ask a few locals if they wanted to help me get one, and Voila! It arrived today.

On Sunday, the lights will be switched on, the Community Centre will provide hot drinks and the Choir will lead Carols. Community in action!

🎄🌲🔔🎅🎶🌟

10/11/2024

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24/10/2024

⚠️ We've been receiving reports of people impersonating King's Church Aberdeen, asking for personal data, bank transfers, Zoom meeting codes and similar information.

King's Church Aberdeen is not making any calls of this kind. Please do not engage with these calls and block the caller's numbers.

Spread the word to protect our community!

 

24/10/2024

It was fantastic to canvass for our excellent by-election candidate Iain Sutherland for Fraserburgh & District with Russell Findlay and Tim Eagle MSP. Remember to vote on 7th Nov 🗳️

24/10/2024

New leader of the Scottish Conservatives Russell Findlay has underlined his commitment to safeguard key industries including oil and gas, fishing and farming on a visit to the North East.

Mr Findlay met representatives from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) and Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPFA) at Fraserburgh Harbour.

During his meeting with SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald, and SPFA chief executive Ian Gatt CBE, Mr Findlay emphasised the importance of the sector to the North East economy and Scotland’s food security.

He also stressed his determination to work with fisheries organisations to push for tailored policies that help to strengthen the sector.

It follows industry concerns on the SNP’s future plans on spatial squeeze and the prospect of Labour giving EU fishing boats long-term access to UK waters as part of a new post-Brexit deal when the current agreement is up for renegotiation in 2026.

Fraserburgh Harbour Board also gave Mr Findlay a tour of the port to discuss its £278 million masterplan.

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “It was great being in Fraserburgh to discuss the importance of fishing to the economic prosperity of Aberdeenshire and beyond.

“The industry has a critical role in our food security and has benefitted from being out of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Going forward, those involved in the industry must be listened to as future policy is shaped.

“I am fully committed to supporting the long-term future of the Scottish fleet and the North East communities that it supports.”

Mr Findlay also met Offshore Energies UK OEUK in Aberdeen to outline his desire to protect the sector amid industry fears over the Labour government’s tax hikes, as well as theirs and the SNP’s opposition to new oil and gas licences.

As part of his visit to the oil capital, he also spoke to Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce on issues including rates relief and the future of the city centre and in Aboyne, he met bosses from AJC Homes.

The Scottish Conservative leader added: “It was informative and interesting to meet those with such knowledge, passion and ambition for the industries that power the North East economy, to the benefit of Scotland and the rest of the UK.

“Gripped by ideology, the SNP in Edinburgh and Labour in London both seem hell-bent on destroying Scotland's world-leading energy sector.

“The Scottish Conservatives will always stand up for the North East, which plays a key role in Scotland’s energy security, tourism and food production.”

23/10/2024

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24/09/2024

Elaine Kirby chosen to contest November 7 vote.

20/09/2024

The Press and Journal reports on the SNP's "Scottish Languages Bill" and picks up my significant concern that Doric will lose out.

Not on my watch it won't!!

18/09/2024

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11/09/2024

Police are appealing to find an 82-year-old woman who was last seen in Aberdeen.

Alice Mitchell was in the Forrit Brae area of Bucksburn at around 11pm on Monday.

She is described as being around 5ft 1 tall , slim built and with short grey hair.

It is unknown what she is wearing though it may be a black bomber style jacket or a cream jumper with a zip at the front.

Read the full article here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0cjbch0

09/09/2024

The Scottish Conservatives need to embrace change & get ready to serve the people of Scotland. We need a united party where the best talent is realised. I have listened carefully to all the candidates & pleased to support Russell Findlay for leader.

06/09/2024

SCOTLAND'S health secretary has hit back against North East warnings over GP practices “in crisis”.