Over 20 firms linked to Aberdeen’s oil and gas technology and innovation sector visited the Home of the UK Submarine Service, meeting some of the men and women responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear-powered submarines.
Month: October 2019
FAKE NEWS?CHECK THIS TAX CLAIM OUT
As the Fraser of Allander Institute explains: “As a result of the nine year council tax freeze in Scotland, council tax north of the border for the average band D house is now some 14 per cent lower in real terms in 2019-20 than it would have been had it kept pace with inflation.”
TRUMP’S IRISH GOLF RESORT TO DOUBLE IN SIZE
Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort to build a new ballroom/function room, leisure facilities and 53 more holiday homes at a cost of €38 million.
HOW WELL IS YOUR CHILD DOING AT SCHOOL?
INVESTIGATION: Data from the 2018-19 school year, revealed through freedom of information requests to Scottish councils, has heightened concerns over multi-level teaching and links to deprivation levels in schools, despite education secretary, John Swinney, arguing such data did not exist.
CCTV appeal following bus assault
Police in Glasgow have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their inquiries in connection with an assault that took place on the A1 (Glasgow to Balloch) First Bus service.
OLDER PEOPLE’S MALNUTRITION WEEK
“I would urge anyone who has concerns about someone, perhaps an older relative, friend or neighbour, to have a conversation with them about their food intake and appetite and encourage them to seek advice from their health care professional.”