Author Profile: Alan Beresford

The community turned out in force to witness switch-on of a local town’s Christmas lights.

High school kids hand cancer charity cash boost

High school kids hand cancer charity cash boost

A cancer charity has been handed a three-figure boost thanks to the efforts of local high school students.

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

More clarity is needed concerning wind development planning decisions, a Highlands and Islands MSP has urged.

Guest brings sweet dreams to SWI group

Guest brings sweet dreams to SWI group

There was a sweet taste to a local SWI group’s recent meeting.

Attempted primary school break-in leaves roof damaged

Attempted primary school break-in leaves roof damaged

An attempted break-in has left the roof of a primary school damaged.

Songs for the season at community Christmas carol service

Songs for the season at community Christmas carol service

All are invited to come along and enjoy a forthcoming community Christmas carol service.

Public meeting to discuss controversial library closure plans

Public meeting to discuss controversial library closure plans

A public meeting at the end of this week is to focus on plans to save Cullen library from closure.

MSP demands ‘get tough’ policy over bus pass abuse

MSP demands ‘get tough’ policy over bus pass abuse

Tougher punishments for those abusing the under-11 bus pass scheme are needed, an MSP has demanded.

MSP launches re-election bid at ‘pivotal time’ for north-east constituency

MSP launches re-election bid at ‘pivotal time’ for north-east constituency

A north-east MSP has spoken passionately about securing a fair deal for rural and coastal communities.

Local roadworks for the coming week

Local roadworks for the coming week

A number of roadworks are due to get under way in Buckie.

POLITICS: Communities ‘continue to reel’ after cruel budget blows

POLITICS: Communities ‘continue to reel’ after cruel budget blows

In his latest column, Seamus Logan MP looks at how the recent budget has hit local communities.

More people in Moray and across Scotland are claiming benefits, new figures show

More people in Moray and across Scotland are claiming benefits, new figures show

There has been an overall rise in the number of people claiming benefits, new year-on-year figures have revealed.

New faces and stalwarts celebrated at High School

New faces and stalwarts celebrated at High School

There have been new faces at the chalk face at Buckie High while some stalwarts have headed for well-deserved retirement.

Rural healthcare concerns raised by local MSP

Rural healthcare concerns raised by local MSP

The Scottish Government is set to be grilled on rural healthcare provision by a north MSP

Festive fun ahead at town’s Christmas Kracker

Festive fun ahead at town’s Christmas Kracker

Excitement is growing as a major Christmas extravaganza is due to kick off in a Moray town this weekend.

Festive sparkle set to shine in local communities

Festive sparkle set to shine in local communities

Christmas lights are set to sparkle when they are switched on in two local communities.

Royal honour hailed by dedicated volunteer groups

Royal honour hailed by dedicated volunteer groups

Two community groups have been celebrating winning the top UK award for voluntary service.

Major award shortlist for Moray women’s football team skipper

Major award shortlist for Moray women’s football team skipper

A Moray women’s football team captain is eyeing some silverware off the pitch after being shortlisted for a major award.

Boxes of Christmas delight heading for Eastern Europe

Boxes of Christmas delight heading for Eastern Europe

Shoeboxes full of the joy of Christmas are set to wing their way to one of the poorest nations in Europe.

MSP calls for ‘urgent U-turn’ on Family Farm Tax

MSP calls for ‘urgent U-turn’ on Family Farm Tax