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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

Helicopter to fly by to help replace harbour navigation light

12 June 2025
Helicopter to fly by to help replace harbour navigation light

Helicopter to fly by to help replace harbour navigation light

12 June 2025

Replacing an ageing harbour navigation light is going to need some help from the air in what is sure to present an unusual spectacle.


‘Distressing’ undug grave blunder blamed on IT ‘error’

12 June 2025
‘Distressing’ undug grave blunder blamed on IT ‘error’

‘Distressing’ undug grave blunder blamed on IT ‘error’

12 June 2025

A technical blunder forced a family to wait while their loved one’s grave was dug.


Tributes paid to victims of ‘deeply tragic’ fatal car crash

12 June 2025
Tributes paid to victims of ‘deeply tragic’ fatal car crash

Tributes paid to victims of ‘deeply tragic’ fatal car crash

12 June 2025

The aftermath of a fatal car crash has seen tributes paid to the victims.


Health day shines spotlight on drink, drugs and online safety for P7 kids

12 June 2025
Health day shines spotlight on drink, drugs and online safety for P7 kids

Health day shines spotlight on drink, drugs and online safety for P7 kids

12 June 2025

The many dangers lurking online were among the themes covered in a special health event for P7 youngsters.


Top beach water quality awarded applauded

10 June 2025
Top beach water quality awarded applauded

Top beach water quality awarded applauded

10 June 2025

A top accolade awarded awarded to a local beach has been welcomed by the local MP.


Two-car crash sees major route closed as emergency services in attendance

10 June 2025
Two-car crash sees major route closed as emergency services in attendance

Two-car crash sees major route closed as emergency services in attendance

10 June 2025

Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of a Moray road following a car accident.


P7 youngster has Holyrood ringing with laughter in bid for national joke telling trophy

09 June 2025
P7 youngster has Holyrood ringing with laughter in bid for national joke telling trophy

P7 youngster has Holyrood ringing with laughter in bid for national joke telling trophy

09 June 2025

A witty P7 youngster has had MSPs rolling in the aisles with laughter as part of a national joke-telling contest.


Retained firefighters set to unveil community mental health garden

08 June 2025
Retained firefighters set to unveil community mental health garden

Retained firefighters set to unveil community mental health garden

08 June 2025

A mental health garden created by a crew of retained firefighters is set to be unveiled soon.


Roadworks spell closure for two roads during week ahead

08 June 2025
Roadworks spell closure for two roads during week ahead

Roadworks spell closure for two roads during week ahead

08 June 2025

Two local roads are set to shut to allow roadworks to get underway.


Special sign honours 30-year commitment to community from fireworks group

07 June 2025
Special sign honours 30-year commitment to community from fireworks group

Special sign honours 30-year commitment to community from fireworks group

07 June 2025

A group’s three-decade commitment to a village community has been honoured.


Nurseries handed dramatic lifeline as council U-turns on closure plans in face of massive backlash

06 June 2025
Nurseries handed dramatic lifeline as council U-turns on closure plans in face of massive backlash

Nurseries handed dramatic lifeline as council U-turns on closure plans in face of massive backlash

06 June 2025

A dramatic U-turn has handed four closure-threatened nurseries a last-minute lifeline.


Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

05 June 2025
Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

05 June 2025

There has been an enthusiastic welcome to updates on plans to create a community sports hub.


Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

05 June 2025
Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

05 June 2025

A further invitation has been extended to the transport secretary to see first hand the chaos being caused by a long-running roadworks project.


Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

04 June 2025
Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

04 June 2025

The water quality at three Moray beaches has been graded as excellent by Scotland’s environment agency.


Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

04 June 2025
Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

04 June 2025

A public meeting on the future of crumbling secondary school is set to require pre-registration to attend.


Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

03 June 2025
Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

03 June 2025

A public meeting this evening (Tuesday) is set to highlight the progress being made to create a community sports hub.


Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

02 June 2025
Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

02 June 2025

A football club’s efforts to help tackle climate change have been praised as a new round of funding is unveiled.


It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

02 June 2025
It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

02 June 2025

A primary school pupil’s jokes have seen her land a slot in the final of a national competition.


Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

20 May 2025
Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

20 May 2025

A generous donation has seen two schools install life-saving anti-allergic reaction kits.


Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

18 May 2025
Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

18 May 2025

An end to sewer repair work will see a residential load reopen.


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