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Alan Beresford


Chief Reporter with The Banffshire, Alan Beresford has been with the Banffshire Advertiser for over 20 years, joining the paper in 2003. He covers news and some sport from Buckie and the surrounding area

Disco fever set for north-east kids charity fundraising ball

24 January 2025
Disco fever set for north-east kids charity fundraising ball

Disco fever set for north-east kids charity fundraising ball

24 January 2025

The sounds of the 70s and 80s are set to help a north-east children’s charity raise much-needed cash.


Stay safe as Storm Éowyn hits, urges search and rescue charity

23 January 2025
Stay safe as Storm Éowyn hits, urges search and rescue charity

Stay safe as Storm Éowyn hits, urges search and rescue charity

23 January 2025

Stay safe during Storm Éowyn, a national search and rescue charity is urging


Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

23 January 2025
Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

Almost 23,000 north-east WASPI women ‘betrayed’ by Labour, says north-east MSP

23 January 2025

A north-east MSP has demanded the UK Labour government stick to its promise to compensate WASPI women.


Public meeting to call for volunteers to help save major Moray festive event

22 January 2025
Public meeting to call for volunteers to help save major Moray festive event

Public meeting to call for volunteers to help save major Moray festive event

22 January 2025

The biggest community festive event in Moray could fold if more volunteers are not found.


Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

22 January 2025
Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

Serious concerns over rural healthcare provision prompt call for ‘creative thinking’

22 January 2025

A north MSP has called for innovative thinking in order to combat the challenges facing rural healthcare provision.


Public views sought on dial-a-bus service changes

20 January 2025
Public views sought on dial-a-bus service changes

Public views sought on dial-a-bus service changes

20 January 2025

The public will have the chance to air their views on changes to a popular Moray bus service.


Locals urged to air their views on town centre viewpoint seating plans

20 January 2025
Locals urged to air their views on town centre viewpoint seating plans

Locals urged to air their views on town centre viewpoint seating plans

20 January 2025

Plans to introduce public seating at a viewpoint in a Moray town are now out for public consultation.


Animal charity unveil new pet match adoption system

19 January 2025
Animal charity unveil new pet match adoption system

Animal charity unveil new pet match adoption system

19 January 2025

Scotland’s main animal welfare charity has launched a new pet adoption system.


Road closures ahead for two local roads

19 January 2025
Road closures ahead for two local roads

Road closures ahead for two local roads

19 January 2025

Road closures have been scheduled to take place locally this week.


Granite City date for superstar’s Bring It UK tour

19 January 2025
Granite City date for superstar’s Bring It UK tour

Granite City date for superstar’s Bring It UK tour

19 January 2025

A major dancehall crossover singer is takin g his UK tour to Aberdeen soon.


Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

19 January 2025
Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

Changing times and new challenges for Highlands and Islands MSP

19 January 2025

Last year was one of many changes for one prominent Highlands and islands MSP.


North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

19 January 2025
North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

North MP raises farm tax concerns during Westminster debate

19 January 2025

Farmers’ concerns regarding plans to change agricultural inheritance tax are not being listened to, says a north-east MP.


Could you learn how to save a life? - Community session aims to make a difference

19 January 2025
Could you learn how to save a life? - Community session aims to make a difference

Could you learn how to save a life? - Community session aims to make a difference

19 January 2025

A local community are being offered the chance to learn some life-saving skills at a free session.


New report highlights major safety concerns on ‘death trap’ north-east artery route

18 January 2025
New report highlights major safety concerns on ‘death trap’ north-east artery route

New report highlights major safety concerns on ‘death trap’ north-east artery route

18 January 2025

A new report has highlighted a number of serious safety blackspots on a major north road artery route.


‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

16 January 2025
‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

16 January 2025

A local MSP is set to demand that the Scottish Government stops “abandoning” rural healthcare services.


Shopping centre closure sees call for meeting with Deputy First Minister

15 January 2025
Shopping centre closure sees call for meeting with Deputy First Minister

Shopping centre closure sees call for meeting with Deputy First Minister

15 January 2025

A local MSP is hoping to meet with the Scottish Deputy First Minister in the wake of the possible loss of up to 100 jobs in Moray.


Nursery and primary school registrations now open

15 January 2025
Nursery and primary school registrations now open

Nursery and primary school registrations now open

15 January 2025

Parents have until January 24 to register their children for primary school or nursery.


‘No intention’ to reintroduce lynx into the wild, MP told

15 January 2025
‘No intention’ to reintroduce lynx into the wild, MP told

‘No intention’ to reintroduce lynx into the wild, MP told

15 January 2025

There are no plans to reintroduce the lynx into the wild in Scotland, a local MP has been told.


Crash leaves 78-year-old in serious condition

15 January 2025
Crash leaves 78-year-old in serious condition

Crash leaves 78-year-old in serious condition

15 January 2025

Police are seeking witnesses to a two vehicle crash near Buckie.


Distillery praised for Community Hub cash

15 January 2025
Distillery praised for Community Hub cash

Distillery praised for Community Hub cash

15 January 2025

A Moray distillery is being toasted after raising cash for a local Community Hub.


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