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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

Time to let the hair down as classic panto tale triumphs

14 February 2025
Time to let the hair down as classic panto tale triumphs

Time to let the hair down as classic panto tale triumphs

14 February 2025

There was panto fun to be had in a Moray town when an iconic fairy-tale took to the stage.


Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

13 February 2025
Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

13 February 2025

A Moray student’s inspiration idea to help boost butterfly populations has won him a four-figure prize.


Funding to combat gender-based violence in Moray

13 February 2025
Funding to combat gender-based violence in Moray

Funding to combat gender-based violence in Moray

13 February 2025

Tow Moray groups who support victims of gender-based violence are set to receive a cash boost from the Scottish Government


New support grants scheme for Scottish farmers unveiled

12 February 2025
New support grants scheme for Scottish farmers unveiled

New support grants scheme for Scottish farmers unveiled

12 February 2025

Flexible new grants for farmers have been unveiled by the Scottish Government.


Police probe A98 incident which left car damaged

12 February 2025
Police probe A98 incident which left car damaged

Police probe A98 incident which left car damaged

12 February 2025

The police are asking for help in tracing a white truck following an incident on the A98.


Play park group hail car show charity calendar cash boost

12 February 2025
Play park group hail car show charity calendar cash boost

Play park group hail car show charity calendar cash boost

12 February 2025

Sales of charity calendars have handed a play park group a boost to their coffers.


Storm damage closes pier at local harbour

12 February 2025
Storm damage closes pier at local harbour

Storm damage closes pier at local harbour

12 February 2025

Storm damage has closed a pier at a Moray harbour.


‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

10 February 2025
‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

10 February 2025

It’s time to for ladles at the ready as a prestigious world food championships draws near.


Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

09 February 2025
Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

09 February 2025

A classic tale is set to take to the stage when the curtain goes up on a Moray town’s panto.


Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

09 February 2025
Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

09 February 2025

Two roads in the local area are set to be closed for part of the week ahead.


Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

08 February 2025
Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

08 February 2025

A local village is set to see work begin on Monday to combat the effects of coastal erosion.


Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

07 February 2025
Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

07 February 2025

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.


No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

07 February 2025
No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

07 February 2025

An MSP has blasted the Transport Secretary’s “lack of interest” in helping solve long-running roadworks misery in a Moray town.


Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

07 February 2025
Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

07 February 2025

Businesses affected by the sudden closure of a Moray shopping centre are being encouraged to apply for an emergency grant.


‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

07 February 2025
‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

07 February 2025

A famers’ protest against the new family farm tax has been backed by two local MPs.


Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

06 February 2025
Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

06 February 2025

Local people had a chance to have their say on plans to revamp a section of a Moray town square.


MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

05 February 2025
MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

05 February 2025

The “never-ending” roadworks in a Moray town are to be raised in the Scottish Parliament this week.


Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

03 February 2025
Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

03 February 2025

Two drop-in consultations are set to give communities a say on the future of their local schools.


Road closures set to hit three local roads

02 February 2025
Road closures set to hit three local roads

Road closures set to hit three local roads

02 February 2025

Closures are set to affect three local roads.


Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

02 February 2025
Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

02 February 2025

The future of the biggest festive lights switch-on event in Moray after looks to be on a firmer footing as the community rallies round.


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