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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

‘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.


Car show hail ‘fantastic’ first Cars and Coffee Day and enthusiasts flock to sun-drenched event

10 April 2025
Car show hail ‘fantastic’ first Cars and Coffee Day and enthusiasts flock to sun-drenched event

Car show hail ‘fantastic’ first Cars and Coffee Day and enthusiasts flock to sun-drenched event

10 April 2025

Vintage vehicle enthusiasts have responded in style to a car show’s drive for entries.


‘Amazing’ Princess Anne makes huge impression on community groups

09 April 2025
‘Amazing’ Princess Anne makes huge impression on community groups

‘Amazing’ Princess Anne makes huge impression on community groups

09 April 2025

A royal visitor brought some glamour to two stalwart community groups when she paid them a visit today.


Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success at top awards

08 April 2025
Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success at top awards

Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success at top awards

08 April 2025

The stage is set for food and drink businesses to vie for top honours in a premier industry awards.


Princess Anne set to visit Moray today

08 April 2025
Princess Anne set to visit Moray today

Princess Anne set to visit Moray today

08 April 2025

The Princess Royal is coming to three north-east communities while she visits Scotland.


New city centre locations beckon for businesses displaced by shopping centre closure

08 April 2025
New city centre locations beckon for businesses displaced by shopping centre closure

New city centre locations beckon for businesses displaced by shopping centre closure

08 April 2025

Five forced to vacate a major shopping centre when it closed have been found new town centre locations thanks to a grant scheme.


A two-car accident has seen one person taken to hospital

08 April 2025
A two-car accident has seen one person taken to hospital

A two-car accident has seen one person taken to hospital

08 April 2025

A motorist has been taken to hospital in the aftermath of as two-car smash.


Search dog sniffs out illegal tobacco stocks as Trading Standards hail successful enforcement campaign

08 April 2025
Search dog sniffs out illegal tobacco stocks as Trading Standards hail successful enforcement campaign

Search dog sniffs out illegal tobacco stocks as Trading Standards hail successful enforcement campaign

08 April 2025

A sniffer dog has been helping smoke out supplies of illegal tobacco.


Two BBs among first to be awarded King’s badges and prizegiving evening honours year of achievement

08 April 2025
Two BBs among first to be awarded King’s badges and prizegiving evening honours year of achievement

Two BBs among first to be awarded King’s badges and prizegiving evening honours year of achievement

08 April 2025

It was a historic occasion for two young lads when a Boys’ Brigade Company handed out their annual awards.


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