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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

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Runners at the ready as popular ultramarathon races on the horizon

20 July 2025
Runners at the ready as popular ultramarathon races on the horizon

Runners at the ready as popular ultramarathon races on the horizon

20 July 2025

Runners will be getting under starter’s orders soon at two popular ultramarathon races


Road closure and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

20 July 2025
Road closure and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

Road closure and roadworks round-up for the week ahead

20 July 2025

One road road closure and a number of roadworks are set to run over the coming week in the area.


Downpours don’t deter determined anglers as they raise four-figure sum for cancer charity

19 July 2025
Downpours don’t deter determined anglers as they raise four-figure sum for cancer charity

Downpours don’t deter determined anglers as they raise four-figure sum for cancer charity

19 July 2025

A group of anglers braved foul weather to boost the coffers of a cancer charity.


Summer jobs ‘stepping stone to life-long skills’ as benefits claims continue to rise

19 July 2025
Summer jobs ‘stepping stone to life-long skills’ as benefits claims continue to rise

Summer jobs ‘stepping stone to life-long skills’ as benefits claims continue to rise

19 July 2025

Jobseekers are being urged to consider the benefits of seasonal roles as benefits claims figures rise again.


All the fun of the fair set to roll into town this coming week

19 July 2025
All the fun of the fair set to roll into town this coming week

All the fun of the fair set to roll into town this coming week

19 July 2025

All the fun of the fair is set to return to a local town this coming week.


‘Residents are at the heart of everything we do’ - care home rated ‘very good’ by inspectors after recent visit

19 July 2025
‘Residents are at the heart of everything we do’ - care home rated ‘very good’ by inspectors after recent visit

‘Residents are at the heart of everything we do’ - care home rated ‘very good’ by inspectors after recent visit

19 July 2025

Inspectors have boosted a care home’s quality rating following a recent inspection.


‘The very best of kindness and courage’ - furry fundraiser brings four figure boost to lifeboat crew

16 July 2025
‘The very best of kindness and courage’ - furry fundraiser brings four figure boost to lifeboat crew

‘The very best of kindness and courage’ - furry fundraiser brings four figure boost to lifeboat crew

16 July 2025

A spot of ‘dogged’ fundraising has seen a volunteer lifeboat crew handed a four-figure donation.


More than 60,000 homes and businesses to benefit from gigabit broadband access project rollout

15 July 2025
More than 60,000 homes and businesses to benefit from gigabit broadband access project rollout

More than 60,000 homes and businesses to benefit from gigabit broadband access project rollout

15 July 2025

A major boost to broadband provision has been unveiled that will benefit tens of thousands of households.


Tree maintenance works given the go ahead at three local parks

14 July 2025
Tree maintenance works given the go ahead at three local parks

Tree maintenance works given the go ahead at three local parks

14 July 2025

Tree maintenance works is set to take place soon in three Moray parks.


Annual exhibition awaits for art group with over 100 works set to go on show

13 July 2025
Annual exhibition awaits for art group with over 100 works set to go on show

Annual exhibition awaits for art group with over 100 works set to go on show

13 July 2025

A group of local artists are getting ready to unveil the fruits of their labour over the last year at their annual exhibition.


Roadworks round-up for the coming week

13 July 2025
Roadworks round-up for the coming week

Roadworks round-up for the coming week

13 July 2025

Installing new broadband connections and repairing a damaged water pipe are among the roadworks scheduled for the local area this coming week.


Community centre looking to bright and bold future at heart of local area

12 July 2025
Community centre looking to bright and bold future at heart of local area

Community centre looking to bright and bold future at heart of local area

12 July 2025

A dedicated team of volunteers are getting ready to drive forward plans to put their hall at the centre of their local community.


Major roadworks due to get under way on A96

11 July 2025
Major roadworks due to get under way on A96

Major roadworks due to get under way on A96

11 July 2025

Motorists are being warned of major resurfacing works due to start this coming weekend.


Grab your piece of a town’s popular past at charity auction

10 July 2025
Grab your piece of a town’s popular past at charity auction

Grab your piece of a town’s popular past at charity auction

10 July 2025

This Saturday see people offered the chance to grab their very own piece of a town’s former thriving shopping area.


Stepping up for mental health is taking farm worker on charity trek across Scotland

10 July 2025
Stepping up for mental health is taking farm worker on charity trek across Scotland

Stepping up for mental health is taking farm worker on charity trek across Scotland

10 July 2025

A farm worker raising funds for an agricultural charity is also using the challenge to put mental health firmly in the spotlight.


North-east has ‘got it all’ says MP as he hails award-winning beaches

10 July 2025
North-east has ‘got it all’ says MP as he hails award-winning beaches

North-east has ‘got it all’ says MP as he hails award-winning beaches

10 July 2025

The north-east has “got it all” for tourists, an MP has stated.


‘No excuses’ for further delays to key bridge repair project as contractors agree to work through weekends

10 July 2025
‘No excuses’ for further delays to key bridge repair project as contractors agree to work through weekends

‘No excuses’ for further delays to key bridge repair project as contractors agree to work through weekends

10 July 2025

Contractors working on a much-delayed bridge repair project are to start working at weekends to get it finished.


‘Frankly it’s overwhelming’: Scottish champion powerlifter lifts British title at first time of asking

10 July 2025
‘Frankly it’s overwhelming’: Scottish champion powerlifter lifts British title at first time of asking

‘Frankly it’s overwhelming’: Scottish champion powerlifter lifts British title at first time of asking

10 July 2025

A powerlifter has been left “overwhelmed” after being crowned the strongest woman in Britain


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.


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