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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

Campaign to drive out bad parking hailed as cops hammer home message

27 March 2025
Campaign to drive out bad parking hailed as cops hammer home message

Campaign to drive out bad parking hailed as cops hammer home message

27 March 2025

Drivers parking badly in a Moray town were in for a shock when local cops went out to lay down the law.


‘Heart-breaking’ state of Moray school sees plea for help to Education Secretary

26 March 2025
‘Heart-breaking’ state of Moray school sees plea for help to Education Secretary

‘Heart-breaking’ state of Moray school sees plea for help to Education Secretary

26 March 2025

The woes afflicting a crumbling Moray secondary school have seen an appeal to the Education Secretary to intervene.


Plans to expand rural tourist site get thumbs up from planners

26 March 2025
Plans to expand rural tourist site get thumbs up from planners

Plans to expand rural tourist site get thumbs up from planners

26 March 2025

Expansion plans for a rural Moray tourism site have been given the green light.


‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

26 March 2025
‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

26 March 2025

A care worker has opened up about the dark days of lockdown on the fifth anniversary of the Covid pandemic.


Chopper lands at Moray park to deal with 'medical matter'

25 March 2025
Chopper lands at Moray park to deal with 'medical matter'

Chopper lands at Moray park to deal with 'medical matter'

25 March 2025

An air ambulance was called to a Moray town yesterday evening.


Dedicated volunteers hail ‘boost’ after presentation of highest royal award

25 March 2025
Dedicated volunteers hail ‘boost’ after presentation of highest royal award

Dedicated volunteers hail ‘boost’ after presentation of highest royal award

25 March 2025

A Moray group have been celebrating after being presented with the voluntary sector equivalent of an MBE


Missing woman sparks police appeal for help

25 March 2025
Missing woman sparks police appeal for help

Missing woman sparks police appeal for help

25 March 2025

Police in Moray are appealing for help to trace a missing Lossiemouth woman.


New race set to get under starter’s order as marathon event eyes April return

23 March 2025
New race set to get under starter’s order as marathon event eyes April return

New race set to get under starter’s order as marathon event eyes April return

23 March 2025

The chance to take part in a 20-mile race will be available for the first time when a popular marathon returns next month.


North-east ice cream firm is cream of the crop after national trophy triumph

23 March 2025
North-east ice cream firm is cream of the crop after national trophy triumph

North-east ice cream firm is cream of the crop after national trophy triumph

23 March 2025

A family-run firm in Aberdeenshire have that cool winning feeling after triumphing in a prestigious national contest.


Roadworks round-up for the week ahead

23 March 2025
Roadworks round-up for the week ahead

Roadworks round-up for the week ahead

23 March 2025

Catch up with planned local roadworks for the coming week.


Jazz and the Bard set to share the spotlight in Choral Union spring concert

23 March 2025
Jazz and the Bard set to share the spotlight in Choral Union spring concert

Jazz and the Bard set to share the spotlight in Choral Union spring concert

23 March 2025

Shakespeare’s birthday is due to take on a jazz feel thanks to a local choral union group’s concert plans.


Moray families with wartime Polish roots asked to share stories ahead of ‘big gathering’ for exhibition

22 March 2025
Moray families with wartime Polish roots asked to share stories ahead of ‘big gathering’ for exhibition

Moray families with wartime Polish roots asked to share stories ahead of ‘big gathering’ for exhibition

22 March 2025

The stories of Poles who came to the north-east during World War II are to feature in a special exhibition.


Keeper wears brother’s gloves in cup final after horrific career-ending crash

21 March 2025
Keeper wears brother’s gloves in cup final after horrific career-ending crash

Keeper wears brother’s gloves in cup final after horrific career-ending crash

21 March 2025

An award in memory of an inspirational coach and manager has been presented to a courageous women’s team goalkeeper.


Time to get the running shoes as international music festival unveils new Sunday fun run event

20 March 2025
Time to get the running shoes as international music festival unveils new Sunday fun run event

Time to get the running shoes as international music festival unveils new Sunday fun run event

20 March 2025

There will be the chance to get the running shoes on as part of a Moray music festival this summer.


National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

20 March 2025
National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

National guide names Moray village as a prime place to live in Scotland

20 March 2025

A national guide has named a Moray village as one of the best places to live in Scotland


‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

19 March 2025
‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

‘It’s just fate’ - 100-year-old feels ‘very lucky’ to celebrate landmark birthday

19 March 2025

There were congratulations aplenty for a remarkable local lady when she celebrated her 100th birthday.


Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

18 March 2025
Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

Family-run ice cream parlour ‘over the moon’ with awards triumph

18 March 2025

An innovative Moray business has helped themselves to a double scoop of success at a major awards ceremony.


Village road due to close due to council works

16 March 2025
Village road due to close due to council works

Village road due to close due to council works

16 March 2025

The council are due to close a local road to undertake tree work.


Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

14 March 2025
Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

Moray visit for Princess Anne unveiled as three local communities await senior royal

14 March 2025

The Princess Royal is set to visit three north-east communities when she heads to Scotland next month.


Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

13 March 2025
Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

Have your say on bold community sports hub plans to transform local football park

13 March 2025

The future shape of a community sports hub project is taking centre stage as part of a community consultation.


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