AS a new year begins, here is a look back at some of The Northern Scot's front page stories from 2023.
AN Elgin grandmother who has devoted 40 years of her life to charity work has received a British Empire Medal in King Charles' New Year's honours list
DESPITE an influx of more than 1200 new patients in recent years, the number of GPs working in Moray has not increased significantly.
THE festive spirit was in full swing at Burghead Primary School as students put on two unforgettable school concerts for the community.
CHEST, Heart & Stroke Scotland are seeking donations and volunteers ahead of their opening.
A GROUP of over 55s from Moray got in the festive spirit making handmade tree decorations at a fun, free craft afternoon at Duffus Village Hall.
FIRE crews rushed to tackle a blaze at an Elgin residential property yesterday (Tuesday).
THE service will will run between 8pm into the early hours of the morning on December 22 and 23 and is part of the Moray Festive Policing Plan.
THE Hopeman actor and director, has been recognised for her recent short film focused on women's safety and the fears associated with walking alone.
AN innovative local shopkeeper has reflected being named green hero of the year last year.
THE Scottish Greens have selected Draeyke van der Horn as their candidate at the next UK general election.
MORAY MP Douglas Ross has slammed the SNP-Green government for continuing to preside over a “shameful” decline in Scottish education.
AN investigation into the decision to close Hopeman and Burghead doctors surgeries is set to take place, Moray health campaigners have confirmed.
MORAY has experienced an increase in injuries as the region grapples with icy winter weather.
RESIDENTS of Elgin's Chanonry Road are struggling with hazardous icy conditions that have left many of the street's elderly residents distressed.
KOMPASSION Kombucha secured The World's Best Kombucha Rookie Brewery award at a prestigious global competition.
DESPITE the freezing cold weather hundreds turned out on Saturday for Keith's Christmas event.
St. Andrew’s Day celebrations were well underway at Milnes High School on Friday, with a whole school event to mark the day.
FAMILIES have loved this year's Moray Family Learning Festival.
POLICE are appealing for information following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Forres.