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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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Benefits claims continue on upward trend

15 May 2025
Benefits claims continue on upward trend

Benefits claims continue on upward trend

15 May 2025

Benefits claims have risen again, continuing a trend from earlier in the year.


Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

15 May 2025
Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

15 May 2025

Bakery treats for just 1p are up for grabs thanks to a popular community store.


Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

15 May 2025
Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

15 May 2025

A group of volunteer life-savers are to be hailed by the Scottish Parliament.


Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

15 May 2025
Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

15 May 2025

A family-run marine rigging firm have tasted national award glory at the third time of asking.


‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

14 May 2025
‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

14 May 2025

An appeal to help repair an iconic statue has been backed inn style by the local community.


Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

14 May 2025
Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

14 May 2025

Long-running roadworks misery is set to continue for a further two months, it has been revealed.


More free school meals on the menu as council makes progress with primary school provision

14 May 2025
More free school meals on the menu as council makes progress with primary school provision

More free school meals on the menu as council makes progress with primary school provision

14 May 2025

Councillors have been updated about the progress of free school meals to primary pupils.


More delays as plans to rebuild crumbling school booted further down the road

14 May 2025
More delays as plans to rebuild crumbling school booted further down the road

More delays as plans to rebuild crumbling school booted further down the road

14 May 2025

It will be November at the earliest before the fate of refurbishment plans for a deteriorating secondary school is known.


Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

12 May 2025
Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

Conservatives unveil local farmer to contest north-east Holyrood seat

12 May 2025

The Tories have selected a former councillor to lead their challenge in a north-east Holyrood seat.


Men’s shed striding forward thanks to hard work and community support

12 May 2025
Men’s shed striding forward thanks to hard work and community support

Men’s shed striding forward thanks to hard work and community support

12 May 2025

A men’s shed group have been working hard to transform a disused building into their new home.


Three roads to be closed this weeks as roadworks planned

11 May 2025
Three roads to be closed this weeks as roadworks planned

Three roads to be closed this weeks as roadworks planned

11 May 2025

Three local roads are scheduled for closure over the coming week due to roadworks.


Highland Games fun ahead as annual extravaganza set to return to castle

11 May 2025
Highland Games fun ahead as annual extravaganza set to return to castle

Highland Games fun ahead as annual extravaganza set to return to castle

11 May 2025

Fun for all the family is on the cards when an annual Highland Games gets under way soon.


Time for dad to saddle up as fundraising cycle challenge beckons in aid of playgroup

10 May 2025
Time for dad to saddle up as fundraising cycle challenge beckons in aid of playgroup

Time for dad to saddle up as fundraising cycle challenge beckons in aid of playgroup

10 May 2025

Dad prepares to saddle up to raise cash for developmental playgroup.


Runners ready to tackle brand new race as 23-mile challenge beckons

08 May 2025
Runners ready to tackle brand new race as 23-mile challenge beckons

Runners ready to tackle brand new race as 23-mile challenge beckons

08 May 2025

Runners are getting ready for starter’s orders at a brand new distance race this weekend.


80th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe honoured as communities mark VE Day

08 May 2025
80th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe honoured as communities mark VE Day

80th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe honoured as communities mark VE Day

08 May 2025

The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II - VE Day - is being celebrated today by local communities large and small.


‘I was too busy to be scared’ - care home podcast throws spotlight on World War II memories as VE Day approaches

07 May 2025
‘I was too busy to be scared’ - care home podcast throws spotlight on World War II memories as VE Day approaches

‘I was too busy to be scared’ - care home podcast throws spotlight on World War II memories as VE Day approaches

07 May 2025

Care homes residents have been sharing their memories of World War II and VE Day in a fascinating new podcast.


Charities set for cash bonus as community gets ready to mark VE Day anniversary

07 May 2025
Charities set for cash bonus as community gets ready to mark VE Day anniversary

Charities set for cash bonus as community gets ready to mark VE Day anniversary

07 May 2025

A VE Day event is set to hand a cash boost to a number of charities.


‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

07 May 2025
‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

‘Get tough’ demand as MSP calls for removal of bus passes for those committing anti-social behaviour acts

07 May 2025

Free bus passes should be removed from those who commit acts of anti-social behaviour while using them.


Air Commodore welcomed as new Lord Lieutenant following hand-over ceremony

07 May 2025
Air Commodore welcomed as new Lord Lieutenant following hand-over ceremony

Air Commodore welcomed as new Lord Lieutenant following hand-over ceremony

07 May 2025

There was a warm welcome when a new Lord Lieutenant took up his post.


Popular on-demand bus service unveils launch of new phase offering more choice

06 May 2025
Popular on-demand bus service unveils launch of new phase offering more choice

Popular on-demand bus service unveils launch of new phase offering more choice

06 May 2025

The second stage of an on-demand bus service is being rolled out.


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