At this time of unprecedented change in our everyday lives, it is heartening to see people in our communities are showing such kindness and compassion to others.
These good news stories are the ones we hold onto as we deal with the stresses and strains, worries and losses that coronavirus is bringing to our world.
We have launched a new feature to celebrate those people who have stepped up to the mark during this ongoing struggle that is affecting everyone in society in ways we have never seen before in peacetime.
An Elgin man says he is humbled to have been among those nominated in our Community Champions feature.
A Moray man who suffers from a chronic lung disease has been hailed as a Community Champion for his selfless actions during the coronavirus pandemic.