Author Profile: Alan Beresford

Fun activities for lockdown Easter

WITH Easter just around the corner and the kids on holiday, keeping them entertained can be a challenge.

Parklands residents get pumped up at virtual gym

Parklands residents get pumped up at virtual gym

RESIDENTS at a Buckie care home are punching above their weight when it comes to home workouts.

Crown Estate cash boost for Spey Bay projects

Crown Estate cash boost for Spey Bay projects

TWO environmental projects at Spey Bay have been awarded a cash boost of almost £35,000.

Moray development plans are 'leaving Buckie behind'

Moray development plans are 'leaving Buckie behind'

BUCKIE is being "left behind" by plans to drive forward the development of Moray, two local councillors have claimed.

Diamond day of celebrations for Buckie couple

Diamond day of celebrations for Buckie couple

THERE was a diamond day in store for a Buckie couple when they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Kayakers spark River Spey rescue effort

Kayakers spark River Spey rescue effort

AN emergency rescue effort was sparked yesterday (Sunday) after two kayakers got into difficulties in the River Spey

Mentoring programme for young unemployed due to restart

Mentoring programme for young unemployed due to restart

A PROGRAMME to support young people who need a bit of help getting into the job market is due to restart in April.

Stephen shines spotlight on varied world of work in financial services during Moray talk

Stephen shines spotlight on varied world of work in financial services during Moray talk

THE wide and varied opportunities available to young people in the financial services sector took centre stage at a Moray virtual talk.

Year of Covid helps Church 'cross the Rubicon'

Year of Covid helps Church 'cross the Rubicon'

THE year of pandemic has heralded the dawn of a new era for churches they must work hard to seize.

Easter holiday coastal safety campaign launched

Easter holiday coastal safety campaign launched

COASTGUARDS are warning those planning to go anywhere near the coast or beaches over the Easter period to be on their guard.

Steep rise in fish landings at Buckie Harbour

Steep rise in fish landings at Buckie Harbour

THERE was a large increase in the landings at Buckie Harbour over the course of the week.

Ollie hopes to slither way to loving new home

Ollie hopes to slither way to loving new home

THERE'S a beautiful stripy corn snake just ready to slither his way into his new home in our latest Pet of the Week feature.

Runrig's farewell concert set to air on BBC Alba

Runrig's farewell concert set to air on BBC Alba

RUNRIG fans will be able to enjoy the band's farewell concert at Stirling Castle when it airs on BBC Alba next weekend.

Halcro Johnston welcomes new dog attack legislation

Halcro Johnston welcomes new dog attack legislation

NEW legislation that will provide greater protection to farm animals at risk from attacks from dogs has been welcomed.

Get repeat prescriptions in time for Easter, urge NHS

Get repeat prescriptions in time for Easter, urge NHS

ORDER your repeat prescriptions in time for Easter, the NHS is urging those who take regular medication.

Four per cent pay rise for NHS Scotland hailed

Four per cent pay rise for NHS Scotland hailed

PLANS to deliver a four per cent pay rise for NHS workers in Scotland has been welcomed.

Organ donation law set to change as people urged to share their donation decision

Organ donation law set to change as people urged to share their donation decision

WITH changes to the organ donation law due to come into force this Friday NHS Grampian has urged people to make time to share their donation decision.

Lockdown rules ease on places of worship

Lockdown rules ease on places of worship