FOCHABERS fire station is set to become the first in Moray to host an event promoting greater understanding of the menopause.
BBC Alba will kick off the new year in bold fashion with the launch of Harris Tweed-based drama, An Clò Mòr.
BUCKIE Harbour had the quietest possible week on the fish landings front in the run-up to new year with no vessels taking their catches ashore.
AS the curtain comes down on 2022, many people will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money.
WITH new year just around the corner, vet charity PDSA has issued advice to help pets through the fireworks displays which often accompany the bells.
THE cost of living crisis did not stop folk in Fochabers and surrounding communities backing their local firefighters' charity Christmas collections.
A CHILD welfare charity is urging people to donate their unwanted gifts and help raise funds.
GAELIC short-film festival FilmG has announced a record-breaking year with the most-ever film entries in its 15-year history.
THE joyful sounds of Christmas were to be heard at Cluny Primary when the school held its Christmas concert.
THERE was a warm welcome at Findochty Primary for the return of the school nativity play.
POLICE Scotland has a new tool at its disposal to assist in investigating bike thefts and returning lost and stolen cycles to their rightful owners.
A LEADING rural insurer is warning to people to beware of the signs of frozen pipes and take steps to avoid potentially steep repair bills.
THE new year is set to see a bold new chapter unfold for 1st Buckie Company Boys' Brigade.
NORTH-east residents who smoke are being urged to make a fresh start by quitting and winning in the new year.
THE impact of free bus travel for people aged under 22 has been hailed by North East Green MSP Maggie Chapman.
SOME of the darkest nights of the year have been lent a lot of festive cheer and sparkle thanks to Christmas lights displays.
Moray MP Douglas Ross reflects on our first post-pandemic restrictions Christmas.
A NEW BBC Alba documentary gives an insight into the life of 10-year-old international fashion model Alanna who swaps Barra for bustling Barcelona.
A TOTAL of five boats landed their catches at Buckie Harbour in the week leading up to Christmas.
VIEWERS are being invited to spend Christmas Day with Peter MacQueen (Gàrradh Phàdruig) and Coinneach MacLeod in Nollaig sa Bhothaig.