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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

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Family fun ahead as gala weekend set to roll round a week early

09 July 2025
Family fun ahead as gala weekend set to roll round a week early

Family fun ahead as gala weekend set to roll round a week early

09 July 2025

A much-loved gala weekend will be rolling round a week early this year.


Granite City date unveiled for legendary Welsh rockers’ new tour

09 July 2025
Granite City date unveiled for legendary Welsh rockers’ new tour

Granite City date unveiled for legendary Welsh rockers’ new tour

09 July 2025

Aberdeen is set to welcome an iconic Welsh rock band as part of their national tour.


Appeal after thieves target hairdresser’s shop

08 July 2025
Appeal after thieves target hairdresser’s shop

Appeal after thieves target hairdresser’s shop

08 July 2025

Police are appealing for information after a hairdreser’’s was broken into.


‘Wonderful beach’ unveiled as one of top 50 in the UK as new guide published

07 July 2025
‘Wonderful beach’ unveiled as one of top 50 in the UK as new guide published

‘Wonderful beach’ unveiled as one of top 50 in the UK as new guide published

07 July 2025

Two north-east beaches have been unveiled as two of the best in the UK, according to the latest edition of a prestigious guide.


New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

07 July 2025
New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

07 July 2025

A summer festival is set to return with a new, extended format later this month.


Circus thrill and spills for all the family as summer tour heads north

06 July 2025
Circus thrill and spills for all the family as summer tour heads north

Circus thrill and spills for all the family as summer tour heads north

06 July 2025

The big top is set to pitch up at three local towns as part of a famous circus’s tour of Scotland.


Don’t cold shoulder community groups, former councillor urges secondary school

06 July 2025
Don’t cold shoulder community groups, former councillor urges secondary school

Don’t cold shoulder community groups, former councillor urges secondary school

06 July 2025

A secondary school has been urged not to sideline provision for community groups.


People will ‘suffer really badly’ if community hub runs out of cash

05 July 2025
People will ‘suffer really badly’ if community hub runs out of cash

People will ‘suffer really badly’ if community hub runs out of cash

05 July 2025

A community hub is demanding equal funding treatment from Moray Council as they face a potential cash crisis in less than a year.


Scottish singer set for a second stint at community radio station

04 July 2025
Scottish singer set for a second stint at community radio station

Scottish singer set for a second stint at community radio station

04 July 2025

A well-know Scottish performer is set to return to a community radio station.


Popular park pond set for essential drainage investigation work

03 July 2025
Popular park pond set for essential drainage investigation work

Popular park pond set for essential drainage investigation work

03 July 2025

Work to probe the causes of drainage problems at a popular pond are set to start.


‘Frantic call’ sparks mad dash to pluck pup from path of raging wildfire

03 July 2025
‘Frantic call’ sparks mad dash to pluck pup from path of raging wildfire

‘Frantic call’ sparks mad dash to pluck pup from path of raging wildfire

03 July 2025

A mad dash was in store for a local MSP to pluck his new puppy from the threat of an advancing wildfire.


‘Growth, renewal and community spirit’ hailed as mental health garden declared open

02 July 2025
‘Growth, renewal and community spirit’ hailed as mental health garden declared open

‘Growth, renewal and community spirit’ hailed as mental health garden declared open

02 July 2025

A reclaimed piece of wasteland has been transformed into a mental health garden.


Centenary celebrations organisers ‘would love to hear’ what town hall means to local folk

02 July 2025
Centenary celebrations organisers ‘would love to hear’ what town hall means to local folk

Centenary celebrations organisers ‘would love to hear’ what town hall means to local folk

02 July 2025

An appeal for photos and memories to help celebrate the centenary of a town hall has been launched.


Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

02 July 2025
Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

02 July 2025

Simple steps could help prevent a major wildfire, a senior fire service officer has advised.


‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

01 July 2025
‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

01 July 2025

Senior fire officer has praised the crews who have been tackling four major wildfires.


Two car crash near bridge on A96

01 July 2025
Two car crash near bridge on A96

Two car crash near bridge on A96

01 July 2025

A two-car crash earlier today saw police in attendance.


‘Our world needs more young people like our award winners’ - high for school’s prizewinning achievers

30 June 2025
‘Our world needs more young people like our award winners’ - high for school’s prizewinning achievers

‘Our world needs more young people like our award winners’ - high for school’s prizewinning achievers

30 June 2025

Young people at a local secondary school have been lauded for their year of achievement at a special ceremony.


Volunteer appeal as battle continues to contain wildfires

30 June 2025
Volunteer appeal as battle continues to contain wildfires

Volunteer appeal as battle continues to contain wildfires

30 June 2025

Volunteers have been urged to step forward and help fight wildfires.


‘Phenomenal school community’ praised at annual prizegiving ceremony

30 June 2025
‘Phenomenal school community’ praised at annual prizegiving ceremony

‘Phenomenal school community’ praised at annual prizegiving ceremony

30 June 2025

A school’s prizegiving ceremony has provided the chance to highlight a year of hard work and achievement.


‘Vibrant’ Celtic music festival countdown begins with plenty to offer all the family

29 June 2025
‘Vibrant’ Celtic music festival countdown begins with plenty to offer all the family

‘Vibrant’ Celtic music festival countdown begins with plenty to offer all the family

29 June 2025

An upcoming music festival is set to offer something for all the family over its weekend run.


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