Concerns voiced over Moray harbours costs

A MORAY councillor has voiced concerns over the levels of costs and missed funding opportunities for Moray's council-run harbours.

Greens propose new deal for onshore wind power in Scotland

ARIANE Burgess believes that a new deal could create hundreds of supply chain jobs across the country, including in Moray.

Wildlife in Moray: Name this species of bird

Find the answer here.

ELECTION 2021: Second Indyref 'height of irresponsibility'

Scotland needs clarity and recovery, not Indyref 2, says the Liberal Democrat candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast Alison Simpson.

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New cases, rolling rate & case rate

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Extinction Rebellion to protest off Findhorn beach tomorrow

Call for action timed a day ahead of Joe Biden's climate change summit

Keith woman (21) who stamped on relative's head to be sentenced

CERYS Bewick pleaded guilty to the assault.

Tourist group puts Cullen on the map

AS the lockdown rules ease, Cullen businesses have been handed a welcome boost in the shape of a brand new town guide and map.

NATIONAL NEWS

Johnson ‘proud’ to be PM as Queen marks 95th birthday privately

The milestone falls within the two-week period of royal mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh so the event will be low-key, with no photograph expected.

Clothing and fuel price hikes put inflation back on the rise

Clothes discounting was still unseasonably high, the ONS said

Boris Johnson told Sir James Dyson he would ‘fix’ tax issue

The entrepreneur is said to have lobbied the Prime Minister after being unable to get assurance from the Treasury on overseas staff working in the UK.

Boris Johnson hails English withdrawal from Super League as ‘right result’

Those behind the new competition have said they will consider ‘the most appropriate steps to reshape the project’.

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SPORT

Turriff United manager Dean Donaldson raids former club Keith to sign goalkeeper David Dey

Dey (23) was at Keith for five years but Turriff paid an undisclosed fee for his services.

Forres Mechanics on the brink of signing ex-Ross County defender

Mechanics are also chasing a loan deal with Elgin City.

Highland Pool Tour set to be named after world champion

Tribute paid to top player who passed away last month

SPFL says European Super League would be financially catastrophic for football

SPFL are against competition.

Elgin City could be missing three key defenders for visit to unbeaten leaders Queen's Park tonight

Manager Gavin Price forced into a defensive reshuffle for vital promotion match.

Forres Mechanics will take part in the next Highland League season after opting out of the ill-fated 2020-21 campaign — The vast majority of the Cans squad will stay, with boss Charlie Rowley on the trail of new faces.

Four players set to leave Keith FC — Goalkeeper Greg Simpson among three players made available for transfer at Kynoch Park.

Buckie Rovers launch volunteers appeal as club eye return to action — WITH the summer holding the prospect of the return of Junior football, Buckie Rovers have launched an appeal to get more volunteers on board.

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LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

This sourdough pizza recipe creates the perfect thin and crispy base.

You can make bread that’s best in world

Baker James Morton says two of his great loves – sourdough and beer brewing – are both microbiological wonders.

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

This week Jamie Harris tries It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Nicky discusses the struggles of coping with lockdown.

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking to the lochs of Caithness for a calmer kayaking experience

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The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson discovers her forthcoming release has a partner set in the same Scottish island chain

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark exhibition, British Art Show 9 will open at Aberdeen Art Gallery on July 10 and run until October.

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Thursday, April 29 will be a big day in Alford as the Grampian Transport Museum opens for the 2021 season.

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

The Climate Tales competition has been announced as part of the COP 26 event.

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

The show has been moved to April 2022, the second time the date has been changed.

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland — The show which celebrates everything to do with the Scottish outdoors from farming to environmental stories returns to our screens.

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience — For the first time in 16 months, the Empire Theatre at Eden Court will host an audience.

Fresh date for Ross-shire gig by Toploader — A new date for Dancing in the Moonlight stars Toploader's Strathpeffer Pavilion gig has been announced.

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Concerns voiced over Moray harbours costs

Greens propose new deal for onshore wind power in Scotland

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ELECTION 2021: Second Indyref 'height of irresponsibility'

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Extinction Rebellion to protest off Findhorn beach tomorrow

Extinction Rebellion to protest off Findhorn beach tomorrow

Keith woman (21) who stamped on relative's head to be sentenced

Keith woman (21) who stamped on relative's head to be sentenced

Tourist group puts Cullen on the map

Tourist group puts Cullen on the map

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Local climber showcases Moray crag in short film

Moray man placed on Sex Offenders Register

NATIONAL NEWS

Johnson ‘proud’ to be PM as Queen marks 95th birthday privately

Johnson ‘proud’ to be PM as Queen marks 95th birthday privately

Clothing and fuel price hikes put inflation back on the rise

Clothing and fuel price hikes put inflation back on the rise

Boris Johnson told Sir James Dyson he would ‘fix’ tax issue

Boris Johnson told Sir James Dyson he would ‘fix’ tax issue

Boris Johnson hails English withdrawal from Super League as ‘right result’

Boris Johnson hails English withdrawal from Super League as ‘right result’

SPORT

Turriff United manager Dean Donaldson raids former club Keith to sign goalkeeper David Dey

Forres Mechanics on the brink of signing ex-Ross County defender

Forres Mechanics on the brink of signing ex-Ross County defender

Highland Pool Tour set to be named after world champion

Highland Pool Tour set to be named after world champion

SPFL says European Super League would be financially catastrophic for football

SPFL says European Super League would be financially catastrophic for football

Elgin City could be missing three key defenders for visit to unbeaten leaders Queen's Park tonight

Elgin City could be missing three key defenders for visit to unbeaten leaders Queen's Park tonight

Forres Mechanics will take part in the next Highland League season after opting out of the ill-fated 2020-21 campaign

Four players set to leave Keith FC

Buckie Rovers launch volunteers appeal as club eye return to action

LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

You can make bread that’s best in world

You can make bread that’s best in world

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

WHAT'S ON

The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience

Fresh date for Ross-shire gig by Toploader

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