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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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Photos from bygone days: Moray dredger of old at work

10 November 2025
Photos from bygone days: Moray dredger of old at work

Photos from bygone days: Moray dredger of old at work

10 November 2025

Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos from past days.


North-east communities vow ‘We will remember them!’ as war fallen commemorated

10 November 2025
North-east communities vow ‘We will remember them!’ as war fallen commemorated

North-east communities vow ‘We will remember them!’ as war fallen commemorated

10 November 2025

The war fallen were honoured as communities across the north-east came together for Remembrance Sunday.


Finishing touches being put to town’s upcoming day of festive fun for all

10 November 2025
Finishing touches being put to town’s upcoming day of festive fun for all

Finishing touches being put to town’s upcoming day of festive fun for all

10 November 2025

The festive season is set to get under way in style in a Moray town with a Christmas extravaganza.


Roads set to close for Moray town’s fun-filled family festive extravaganza

09 November 2025
Roads set to close for Moray town’s fun-filled family festive extravaganza

Roads set to close for Moray town’s fun-filled family festive extravaganza

09 November 2025

Some roads in a Moray coastal town are set to close as a Christmas family fun day takes place.


‘We will remember them!’ - communities gather to honour the war fallen on Remembrance Sunday

09 November 2025
‘We will remember them!’ - communities gather to honour the war fallen on Remembrance Sunday

‘We will remember them!’ - communities gather to honour the war fallen on Remembrance Sunday

09 November 2025

Banffshire communities vowed “We will remember them!” at Remembrance Sunday services to commemorate the war fallen.


Moray village set to get the ball rolling on series of festive celebrations

08 November 2025
Moray village set to get the ball rolling on series of festive celebrations

Moray village set to get the ball rolling on series of festive celebrations

08 November 2025

A community Christmas recycle event is set to kick off a village’s series of festive events.


‘Incredibly high’ standard hailed as high school Young Musician competition celebrates 30th anniversary

08 November 2025
‘Incredibly high’ standard hailed as high school Young Musician competition celebrates 30th anniversary

‘Incredibly high’ standard hailed as high school Young Musician competition celebrates 30th anniversary

08 November 2025

Talented students a Moray secondary school battled it out recently to be crowned Young Musician of the Year.


‘Amazing response’ to festive shoebox appeal hailed as showing ‘true spirit of Christmas’

07 November 2025
‘Amazing response’ to festive shoebox appeal hailed as showing ‘true spirit of Christmas’

‘Amazing response’ to festive shoebox appeal hailed as showing ‘true spirit of Christmas’

07 November 2025

Generous donations to a festive appeal are set to put a smile on the faces of people in an Eastern European nation this Christmas.


‘Amazing’ high school bake-off hailed as TV celebrity judge adds star quality to closely contested competition

07 November 2025
‘Amazing’ high school bake-off hailed as TV celebrity judge adds star quality to closely contested competition

‘Amazing’ high school bake-off hailed as TV celebrity judge adds star quality to closely contested competition

07 November 2025

Winning a bake-off challenge proved to be a piece of cake for a pair of secondary school students.


Drivers warned of delays following A96 smash

06 November 2025
Drivers warned of delays following A96 smash

Drivers warned of delays following A96 smash

06 November 2025

Motorists face delays on the A96 following an accident.


New council depute leader set to bring ‘energy and fresh perspective’ to the role

06 November 2025
New council depute leader set to bring ‘energy and fresh perspective’ to the role

New council depute leader set to bring ‘energy and fresh perspective’ to the role

06 November 2025

A young Moray councillor has been unveiled as the local authority’s new depute leader.


Award glory for local councillors as prestigious national honours head north

06 November 2025
Award glory for local councillors as prestigious national honours head north

Award glory for local councillors as prestigious national honours head north

06 November 2025

Two top local government awards have been won by a duo of Moray councillors.


Historic disused church to be converted into home as plans get thumbs up

05 November 2025
Historic disused church to be converted into home as plans get thumbs up

Historic disused church to be converted into home as plans get thumbs up

05 November 2025

A disused Moray church is set to enjoy a new lease of life as a home.


‘You helped make this a reality’ - booklet to thank supporters of unique Polish exhibition

04 November 2025
‘You helped make this a reality’ - booklet to thank supporters of unique Polish exhibition

‘You helped make this a reality’ - booklet to thank supporters of unique Polish exhibition

04 November 2025

All those who played a role in making a unique commemorative exhibition happen are being recognised in a new booklet.


Determination pays off as antique barometer finally returns ‘back to town where it belongs’ after years in storage limbo

04 November 2025
Determination pays off as antique barometer finally returns ‘back to town where it belongs’ after years in storage limbo

Determination pays off as antique barometer finally returns ‘back to town where it belongs’ after years in storage limbo

04 November 2025

It was full steam ahead for home port for an antique memento from a Moray town’s maritime history.


Photos from bygone days: Flooding and flowers from days of yore

03 November 2025
Photos from bygone days: Flooding and flowers from days of yore

Photos from bygone days: Flooding and flowers from days of yore

03 November 2025

Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos from past days.


Personal tragedy spurs musician to pen ‘emotional’ tribute song now set to be taught in Polish schools

03 November 2025
Personal tragedy spurs musician to pen ‘emotional’ tribute song now set to be taught in Polish schools

Personal tragedy spurs musician to pen ‘emotional’ tribute song now set to be taught in Polish schools

03 November 2025

Polish kids are set to learn a song created in Scotland to honour their compatriots who came to Scotland during the war.


Road closures ahead as communities get ready to honour war dead on Remembrance Sunday

02 November 2025
Road closures ahead as communities get ready to honour war dead on Remembrance Sunday

Road closures ahead as communities get ready to honour war dead on Remembrance Sunday

02 November 2025

Remembrance Sunday commemoration events are to lead to the temporary closure of a number of roads.


‘The sky’s the limit’ for ‘fantastic’ high school as new headteacher outlines bold vision for the future

02 November 2025
‘The sky’s the limit’ for ‘fantastic’ high school as new headteacher outlines bold vision for the future

‘The sky’s the limit’ for ‘fantastic’ high school as new headteacher outlines bold vision for the future

02 November 2025

A Moray secondary school’s new headteacher has outlined a very positive outlook for its future.


Local radio station veterans urged to sign up for special 50th anniversary celebrations

01 November 2025
Local radio station veterans urged to sign up for special 50th anniversary celebrations

Local radio station veterans urged to sign up for special 50th anniversary celebrations

01 November 2025

The clock is ticking for veterans for a former local radio station to sign up for a milestone anniversary celebration.


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