North-east work coaches join national drive to get 500,000 jobless back to work

DWP work coaches across the north-east are forming part of a drive to get 500,000 cross the country back to work by the end of June.

Selected Moray homes to receive HIE survey on life in the Highlands

HOMES will be chosen at random to take part in the survey.

Praise for Covid vaccine staff in Moray

Pre-Christmas push saw jab targets met.

SPONSORED CONTENT: A time for reflection with Harper Macleod

A partner in the family law team at Harper Macleod, reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with the turnover of a new year.

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Salmon fishing season set to return to River Spey

THE return of the salmon fishing season on the River Spey is set to be celebrated in style.

Pictures: Foggie's open second bar in Elgin

ELGIN bar Foggies is set to open a second premises tomorrow after the great success of the first.

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Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

THERE was a return to native shores for a Buckie man as he prepares for a fundraising expedition to Rockall.

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

A BUCKIE man who has helped raise over £2 million for a cancer charity has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's new year honours list.

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

A GROUP of senior BCHS students who have banded together to help vulnerable people in the local area are to be honoured by the Scottish Parliament.

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

STARTING a new job hard enough, doing so in the midst of a pandemic adds an extra dimension of challenge.

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UK urges Putin to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine tensions or risk serious sanctions

Technology minister Chris Philp urged Russia to peacefully work out a solution amid fears that an invasion could happen in February.

Thousands could be in line for motor insurance refund from Tesco Bank

More than 120,000 customers were affected by a mistake from the lender.

Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

The long-running dispute over rosters remains deadlocked, with weekend walkouts planned until June.

Government exams chief: 2022 exam changes will not advantage more able pupils

No standardisation model will be used to decide grades, says Ofqual’s chief regulator.

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Powerlifter Graeme Reid matches his own Scottish record to make British championships podium

Reid won gold at the Commonwealth

Forres and Nairn welfare football league issue appeal for clubs to get involved in new season

New campaign set to kick off in April, unbeaten Elgin Thistle won the league last year.

A fresh start for Forres Mechanics says new manager Steven MacDonald

Former player MacDonald was swiftly appointed following Gordon Connelly's resignation last night.

Strong Forres Harriers' cross country performance at Insch

Second place for Michael Bishenden and Bruce Evans.

Forres Mechanics shock as manager Gordon Connelly quits after just six games in charge

A change in Connelly's personal circumstances led to his decision to leave with his assistant MacDonald taking over.

Elgin City reaction to their win over Kelty Hearts from goal hero Hester and boss Price — Hester moved on to 12 goals for the campaign with a deadly double in front of a 531 crowd.

Kane Hester shoots down Kelty Hearts with Elgin City double — Only a second league defeat of the season for the league leaders

Matty's loving his Tough introduction to Highland League football at Keith — Ex-Cove youngster netted Maroons' winner at Clach on Saturday.

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HSPC Feature Property: 6 Strone and The Barn Drumnadrochit

Rarely available so close to Loch Ness, viewing is essential to appreciate the location of these quirky properties.

Alison Watt exhibition comes to Inverness

One of the UK's best painters is showing an exhibition in Inverness from January until April.

Cats need your help

A cat charity in Inverness needs volunteers to help continue their vital work.

QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

Across Scotland, people are coming together to celebrate and pay tribute to Robbie Burns tonight, many from their own homes.

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Danny John-Jules heads to Aberdeen to star in stage thriller The Da Vinci Code at His Majesty’s Theatre

The star is best known for his role of Cat in Red Dwarf and Dwayne Myers in Death in Paradise plays Sir Leigh Teabing.

Winter magic of Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker returns

Updates to the show demonstrate 'commitment to drive anti-racism in ballet, and to ensure it remains relevant today and for the future'

Inverness finalist in BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022

Saffron is a music student at Sabhal Mor Ostaig

A touch of Magic comes to His Majesty's Aberdeen

Olivier award-winning comedy favourites, Mischief will bring their West End hit to Aberdeen from Wednesday, February 2 to Saturday 5.

Omid Djalili February date postponed

His latest show 'waxes lyrical about life'

The Paul McKenna Band's Highland dates — 'We’re so pleased to be hitting the road again after all the plans that were put on hold due to the pandemic'

Folk at the Salmon Bothy's live events return — Portsoy-based group Folk at the Salmon Bothy has announced a number of upcoming live events as recent Covid restrictions ease.

Burns Supper will be waiting – after the poetry — ArtyNess by Barbara Henderson

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North-east work coaches join national drive to get 500,000 jobless back to work

Selected Moray homes to receive HIE survey on life in the Highlands

Praise for Covid vaccine staff in Moray

SPONSORED CONTENT: A time for reflection with Harper Macleod

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Salmon fishing season set to return to River Spey

Salmon fishing season set to return to River Spey

Pictures: Foggie's open second bar in Elgin

Pictures: Foggie's open second bar in Elgin

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Row erupts over Buckie public toilet provision

Changes proposed to keep public cash in Moray

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

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Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

Fundraiser aims for wild swim first during week on Rockall

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

MBE for Buckie man who's raised millions for cancer charity

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

Buckie High community larder team lauded by parliament

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

Communities at the heart of new Inspector's policing vision

NATIONAL NEWS

UK urges Putin to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine tensions or risk serious sanctions

UK urges Putin to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine tensions or risk serious sanctions

Thousands could be in line for motor insurance refund from Tesco Bank

Thousands could be in line for motor insurance refund from Tesco Bank

Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

Government exams chief: 2022 exam changes will not advantage more able pupils

Government exams chief: 2022 exam changes will not advantage more able pupils

SPORT

Powerlifter Graeme Reid matches his own Scottish record to make British championships podium

Forres and Nairn welfare football league issue appeal for clubs to get involved in new season

Forres and Nairn welfare football league issue appeal for clubs to get involved in new season

A fresh start for Forres Mechanics says new manager Steven MacDonald

A fresh start for Forres Mechanics says new manager Steven MacDonald

Strong Forres Harriers' cross country performance at Insch

Strong Forres Harriers' cross country performance at Insch

Forres Mechanics shock as manager Gordon Connelly quits after just six games in charge

Forres Mechanics shock as manager Gordon Connelly quits after just six games in charge

Elgin City reaction to their win over Kelty Hearts from goal hero Hester and boss Price

Kane Hester shoots down Kelty Hearts with Elgin City double

Matty's loving his Tough introduction to Highland League football at Keith

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SPONSORED CONTENT: A time for reflection with Harper Macleod

HSPC Feature Property: 6 Strone and The Barn Drumnadrochit

HSPC Feature Property: 6 Strone and The Barn Drumnadrochit

Alison Watt exhibition comes to Inverness

Alison Watt exhibition comes to Inverness

Cats need your help

Cats need your help

QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

WHAT'S ON

Danny John-Jules heads to Aberdeen to star in stage thriller The Da Vinci Code at His Majesty’s Theatre

Winter magic of Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker returns

Winter magic of Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker returns

Inverness finalist in BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022

Inverness finalist in BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022

A touch of Magic comes to His Majesty's Aberdeen

A touch of Magic comes to His Majesty's Aberdeen

Omid Djalili February date postponed

Omid Djalili February date postponed

The Paul McKenna Band's Highland dates

Folk at the Salmon Bothy's live events return

Burns Supper will be waiting – after the poetry

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