Former footballer denies dealing in cocaine

FOOTBALLER on trial accused of drug dealing.

Buckie ex-pat sheds light on old photo

LIGHT has been shed on an old photo published online in the Northern Scot – thanks to a reader in the USA.

Moray distillery wants more warehouses

Glenfarclas seeks extra storage space.

CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

HNM APP

Plans for 10 new homes in Urquhart

Decision expected next Tuesday.

Free bus travel scheme for under-22s unveiled

ALL young people in Scotland under the age of 22 will be eligible for free bus travel from January 31 next year, it has been announced.

Danger warning as Sepa issues 15 flood alerts

Moray expected to be among worst affected areas as thunder and heavy rain forecast.

NATIONAL NEWS

Adam Peaty leads praise of Team GB 200m relay gold medallists

Tom Dean, James Guy, Matthew Richards and Duncan Scott brought home the 4x200m freestyle with a dominant performance.

Lifeboat crews’ role in migrant rescues is humanitarian work – RNLI boss

Mark Dowie said he felt compelled to comment after volunteers reported being heckled for bringing migrants to safety.

Charles and PM to attend dedication ceremony for new UK Police Memorial

The open-air memorial in Staffordshire has been designed by Walter Jack.

What the papers say – July 28

The Wednesday papers splash on quarantine developments and Government plans to tackle crime.

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SPORT

Pitch condition forces Highland League side Fort William to play all matches away from home

Claggan Park was deemed unplayable at an emergency league management committee meeting on Sunday.

WATCH: Highland League returns to action

FOOTBALL is back.

Highland League round-up: All the action from the opening day

Buckie and Locos hit five on opening day.

Today's the day for the big kick-off to the Highland League season

A tasty Moray coast derby and an Aberdeenshire Cup final dress rehearsal are among the opening games.

Forres golfer Matty Wilson wins Northern Amateur Championship title at Moray Golf Club's five-day open

Both handicap titles stay in Lossiemouth as David Finlay and James Campbell win for home club.

Moray Golf Club clean sweep of five-day open is on after James Campbell wins high handicap — Campbell defeated club-mate Chris MacKenzie to clinch the Ross Anderson Trophy.

Buckie United maintain 100 per cent start to Moray welfare football league at Cullen — Elgin Golden Oldies and Tomintoul have yet to get off the mark at the bottom.

Home golfers stay on course for Moray Golf Club's five-day open titles — Semi-finals under way this morning with all three finals this afternoon.

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LIFESTYLE

LISTEN: The latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast focuses on Moray Way bikepacking trip

Over two sun-soaked days, John Davidson joins friends on a bikepacking trip on the Moray Way route, and talks e-bikes, adventure plans and ice cream!

NICKY MARR: Sad goodbye to beloved family car

We scrapped our car this week, Mr Marr and me. It failed its MOT (again) and we had reached that point of it being foolish to spend any more.

Don’t race through life and miss the important stuff

John Dempster shares his view.

City Seen Flashback: memories from an Inverness summer night in 2017

Are you all enjoying the summer days? This week we bring to you memories from the warm July nights of 2017 in the Highland capital.

Cattle help keep history alive

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has hired a noisy new conservation team.

Read more lifestyle news

WHAT'S ON

Return for Scottish Opera's Young Company

Scottish Opera’s Young Company, a training programme for 17 to 23 year olds, is back performing live outdoors.

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Artist's exhibition celebrating the islands inspires a mini-festival of events

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Plans made by the band in advance keep the releases coming

Private jet is band's promise for support

The reward band plans for their biggest support – when they make it!

Under Canvas tour's last week

Music, entertainment, food and 'engagement activities' for all ages shared around the North

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500 — Barbara Henderson chooses some books to escort you on your journey

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors — Tranquility is set to hold its first open day on August 15 with the return of the popular gunfights.

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east — The All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre is to visit Aberdeenshire on the Scottish tour of its new outdoor, interactive and family focused production.

Read more What's On news

Former footballer denies dealing in cocaine

Buckie ex-pat sheds light on old photo

Where in Moray?

Moray distillery wants more warehouses

CORONAVIRUS STATS

HNM APP

Plans for 10 new homes in Urquhart

Plans for 10 new homes in Urquhart

Free bus travel scheme for under-22s unveiled

Free bus travel scheme for under-22s unveiled

Danger warning as Sepa issues 15 flood alerts

Danger warning as Sepa issues 15 flood alerts

MOST READ

Forres technology firm to create 18 new jobs to support fast growth

Plans submitted for new Lossiemouth bridge

NATIVE CONTENT: Business support, just the job

NATIVE CONTENT: Business support, just the job

NATIONAL NEWS

Adam Peaty leads praise of Team GB 200m relay gold medallists

Adam Peaty leads praise of Team GB 200m relay gold medallists

Lifeboat crews’ role in migrant rescues is humanitarian work – RNLI boss

Lifeboat crews’ role in migrant rescues is humanitarian work – RNLI boss

Charles and PM to attend dedication ceremony for new UK Police Memorial

Charles and PM to attend dedication ceremony for new UK Police Memorial

What the papers say – July 28

What the papers say – July 28

SPORT

Pitch condition forces Highland League side Fort William to play all matches away from home

WATCH: Highland League returns to action

WATCH: Highland League returns to action

Highland League round-up: All the action from the opening day

Highland League round-up: All the action from the opening day

Today's the day for the big kick-off to the Highland League season

Today's the day for the big kick-off to the Highland League season

Forres golfer Matty Wilson wins Northern Amateur Championship title at Moray Golf Club's five-day open

Forres golfer Matty Wilson wins Northern Amateur Championship title at Moray Golf Club's five-day open

Moray Golf Club clean sweep of five-day open is on after James Campbell wins high handicap

Buckie United maintain 100 per cent start to Moray welfare football league at Cullen

Home golfers stay on course for Moray Golf Club's five-day open titles

LIFESTYLE

LISTEN: The latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast focuses on Moray Way bikepacking trip

NICKY MARR: Sad goodbye to beloved family car

NICKY MARR: Sad goodbye to beloved family car

Don’t race through life and miss the important stuff

Don’t race through life and miss the important stuff

City Seen Flashback: memories from an Inverness summer night in 2017

City Seen Flashback: memories from an Inverness summer night in 2017

Cattle help keep history alive

Cattle help keep history alive

WHAT'S ON

Return for Scottish Opera's Young Company

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Private jet is band's promise for support

Private jet is band's promise for support

Under Canvas tour's last week

Under Canvas tour's last week

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east

Top 25 Days Out

Pentland Ferries

Inveraray Jail

Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

In Your Element

25 Great Places to Eat

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

Café Sia, Broadford

OldByreSkye

25 Great Places to Stay

Bracken Lodges, Loch Tay

Evelix Pods Dornoch

Garth Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey

Crown Hotel, Callander

Everything Wedding

Gordon's Cater Hire

Humanist Association Scotland

Royal British Legion, Nairn