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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

Alan Beresford

Harbour nightwatch set for the chop as council stand by decision to axe service

29 April 2025
Harbour nightwatch set for the chop as council stand by decision to axe service

Harbour nightwatch set for the chop as council stand by decision to axe service

29 April 2025

A council’s decision to axe a harbour nightwatch service to save cash has been reaffirmed.


Return to roots for midwife duo as new opportunities await

29 April 2025
Return to roots for midwife duo as new opportunities await

Return to roots for midwife duo as new opportunities await

29 April 2025

Two midwives have returned to their roots after leaving their posts in the Granite City.


Senior cricket beckons again for community club after years in reserve league

28 April 2025
Senior cricket beckons again for community club after years in reserve league

Senior cricket beckons again for community club after years in reserve league

28 April 2025

A step back up to the senior league is eagerly being awaited by a community cricket club.


Roadworks set to run over the coming week

27 April 2025
Roadworks set to run over the coming week

Roadworks set to run over the coming week

27 April 2025

Moray Council and other agencies are due to carry out a variety of roadworks locally this coming week.


Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

25 April 2025
Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

25 April 2025

A community has said a resounding “No” to proposals to build a biogas generation plant nearby.


Family-run shellfish producers set create 12 jobs as new venture unveiled

24 April 2025
Family-run shellfish producers set create 12 jobs as new venture unveiled

Family-run shellfish producers set create 12 jobs as new venture unveiled

24 April 2025

A new shellfish processing plant is set to breathe new life into the site of a former seafood firm.


Meet Richmond the Rock snake as fairy walk sprinkles its magic at village harbour

23 April 2025
Meet Richmond the Rock snake as fairy walk sprinkles its magic at village harbour

Meet Richmond the Rock snake as fairy walk sprinkles its magic at village harbour

23 April 2025

A Moray village’s hugely popular fairy walk has been seeking pastures new - at the local harbour!


The sky’s the limit for life-saving fundraiser duo

22 April 2025
The sky’s the limit for life-saving fundraiser duo

The sky’s the limit for life-saving fundraiser duo

22 April 2025

Two daring volunteers are set to take a leap of faith in aid of a life-saving organisation.


‘Exceptional’ community group revel in highest voluntary award for making ‘real impact’

21 April 2025
‘Exceptional’ community group revel in highest voluntary award for making ‘real impact’

‘Exceptional’ community group revel in highest voluntary award for making ‘real impact’

21 April 2025

A team of dedicated community volunteers have been presented with a prestigious honour in recognition of their efforts.


Plans lodged to transformed fire-damaged home into terrace

21 April 2025
Plans lodged to transformed fire-damaged home into terrace

Plans lodged to transformed fire-damaged home into terrace

21 April 2025

New life could be breathed into a house left semi-derelict by fire.


Latest stage of rally race to restrict access to two forests

20 April 2025
Latest stage of rally race to restrict access to two forests

Latest stage of rally race to restrict access to two forests

20 April 2025

Access to two wooded areas is to be restricted due to a rally taking place.


Community donations boost for village hall volunteers

19 April 2025
Community donations boost for village hall volunteers

Community donations boost for village hall volunteers

19 April 2025

Volunteers at a village hall are hailing two generous donations from a local community group.


Upward trend in benefits claims continues for second month in a row

16 April 2025
Upward trend in benefits claims continues for second month in a row

Upward trend in benefits claims continues for second month in a row

16 April 2025

February’s year-on-year rise in benefits claimants in Moray has continued into March, it has emerged.


Safety drive targets ‘devastating’ road accident fatalities as hundreds of drivers stopped by police

16 April 2025
Safety drive targets ‘devastating’ road accident fatalities as hundreds of drivers stopped by police

Safety drive targets ‘devastating’ road accident fatalities as hundreds of drivers stopped by police

16 April 2025

A police campaign to tackle casualties on the roads has already scored a considerable number of successes.


Grandad’s memory inspires RNLI fundraiser to tackle Mile a Day challenge

16 April 2025
Grandad’s memory inspires RNLI fundraiser to tackle Mile a Day challenge

Grandad’s memory inspires RNLI fundraiser to tackle Mile a Day challenge

16 April 2025

Fond memories of a sadly missed grandad have inspired a young woman to get her walking shoes on for charity.


Mosque windows smashed in ‘vandalism’ attack

15 April 2025
Mosque windows smashed in ‘vandalism’ attack

Mosque windows smashed in ‘vandalism’ attack

15 April 2025

A popular place of worship has been vandalised for the third time.


War memorial centenary honoured by local community during special service

15 April 2025
War memorial centenary honoured by local community during special service

War memorial centenary honoured by local community during special service

15 April 2025

The centenary of a memorial honouring a town’s war fallen has been honoured.


Praise for seafood firm’s success as MP pays a visit

15 April 2025
Praise for seafood firm’s success as MP pays a visit

Praise for seafood firm’s success as MP pays a visit

15 April 2025

A trip to a premier seafood producer was on the cards for a north-east MP recently.


Road closures to come into force for major music festival

15 April 2025
Road closures to come into force for major music festival

Road closures to come into force for major music festival

15 April 2025

A major music festival will see a number of roads closed near the event for public safety.


Road closures and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

13 April 2025
Road closures and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

Road closures and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

13 April 2025

Scottish Water are set to close a residential road this week to conduct repairs.


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