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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

National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

20 March 2025
National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

20 March 2025

A national guide has named a Moray village as one of the best places to live in Scotland


‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

19 March 2025
‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

19 March 2025

There were congratulations aplenty for a remarkable local lady when she celebrated her 100th birthday.


Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

18 March 2025
Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

18 March 2025

An innovative Moray business has helped themselves to a double scoop of success at a major awards ceremony.


Village road due to close due to council works

16 March 2025
Village road due to close due to council works

Village road due to close due to council works

16 March 2025

The council are due to close a local road to undertake tree work.


Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

14 March 2025
Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

14 March 2025

The Princess Royal is set to visit three north-east communities when she heads to Scotland next month.


Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

13 March 2025
Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

13 March 2025

The future shape of a community sports hub project is taking centre stage as part of a community consultation.


‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

12 March 2025
‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

12 March 2025

A Scottish Government has been slammed for his “tone deaf” response to dealing with Moray’s seagull problem.


Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

12 March 2025
Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

12 March 2025

A charity that helps people grappling with suicidal feelings and mental health issues has been handed a cash boost.


Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

11 March 2025
Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

11 March 2025

Councillors are hoping to break a wall of silence from the Scottish Government over a proposed Moray wind farm development.


Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

11 March 2025
Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

11 March 2025

The Scottish Government is to be urged to do more to help local councils tackle the scourge of seagulls.


Rail links boost from local stations to central belt call

11 March 2025
Rail links boost from local stations to central belt call

Rail links boost from local stations to central belt call

11 March 2025

More rail links with the central belt are “vital”, a local MSP has urged.


Organisers make difficult decision to cancel annual Moray event

11 March 2025
Organisers make difficult decision to cancel annual Moray event

Organisers make difficult decision to cancel annual Moray event

11 March 2025

Festivities celebrating the proud maritime heritage of a Moray town have had to be put on ice for this year.


Magical fairy walk soars in popularity as crowds flock to Moray village

11 March 2025
Magical fairy walk soars in popularity as crowds flock to Moray village

Magical fairy walk soars in popularity as crowds flock to Moray village

11 March 2025

Fairies and all things magical have made a home for themselves on a walk near a Moray village.


Cullen skink success is just ‘soup-er’ for Moray chefs

11 March 2025
Cullen skink success is just ‘soup-er’ for Moray chefs

Cullen skink success is just ‘soup-er’ for Moray chefs

11 March 2025

A local café owner and a competitive newcomer were the big winners at a major food championships


MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

10 March 2025
MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

10 March 2025

The former defence secretary was welcomed to a Moray town last weekend during her visit to the region.


Sinkholes repairs to see through route shut through Moray town

09 March 2025
Sinkholes repairs to see through route shut through Moray town

Sinkholes repairs to see through route shut through Moray town

09 March 2025

Long awaited repairs on a major through route in a Moray town are set to begin,


MP welcomes pledge to back Scottish fisheries sector by Prime Minister

08 March 2025
MP welcomes pledge to back Scottish fisheries sector by Prime Minister

MP welcomes pledge to back Scottish fisheries sector by Prime Minister

08 March 2025

A commitment to support the Scottish fisheries industry from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been wlecomed.


Major investment to see iconic motoring brand dealership coming to Moray for first time

08 March 2025
Major investment to see iconic motoring brand dealership coming to Moray for first time

Major investment to see iconic motoring brand dealership coming to Moray for first time

08 March 2025

Plans for Moray’s very first MG car dealership have been announced as part of a major investment package.


Start of repairs to A96 bridge after months of delay welcomed by local MP

06 March 2025
Start of repairs to A96 bridge after months of delay welcomed by local MP

Start of repairs to A96 bridge after months of delay welcomed by local MP

06 March 2025

Repair work to an A96 bridge after months of delay has been welcomed by a north-east MP.


Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

06 March 2025
Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

06 March 2025

Residents near the site of a proposed biogas plant had the chance to air their views on the project at a public meeting.


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