Author Profile: Alan Beresford

Kids urged to make best of Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Moray schools

THERE is still time for Moray pupils to score a discount on their school meals thanks to a government scheme.

Post-Brexit 'internal market' fears for north-east farming industry

Post-Brexit 'internal market' fears for north-east farming industry

CONCERN is growing in the agricultural industry over plans by the UK government for a post-Brexit “internal market”.

Public views sought on removal of Moray phone boxes

Public views sought on removal of Moray phone boxes

A CONSULTATION is under way into the proposed removal of a further 13 public payphones in Moray.

Science role for Halcro Johnston after Tory reshuffle

Science role for Halcro Johnston after Tory reshuffle

HIGHLANDS and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed the Scottish Conservatives’ new spokesman on science.

Buckie florist's shuts after positive Covid test

Buckie florist's shuts after positive Covid test

A BUCKIE flower shop has closed temporarily after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

Buckie Cricket Club tribute to train crash victim

Buckie Cricket Club tribute to train crash victim

BUCKIE Cricket Club have paid a heartfelt tribute to former player Chris Stuchbury, one of the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash.

Stevenson urges young jobseekers to apply for new Job Start Payment

Stevenson urges young jobseekers to apply for new Job Start Payment

A NEW benefit to help young people who have been unemployed for six months has been welcomed.

Jags bring cash cheers for Buckie care homes

Jags bring cash cheers for Buckie care homes

RESIDENTS at three Buckie care homes will have even more reason to cheer on Buckie Thistle this season.Thistle

Hoping for a bumper harvest of common sense as Aberdeen revellers hurt the coronavirus cause

Hoping for a bumper harvest of common sense as Aberdeen revellers hurt the coronavirus cause

THE cycle of nature – and human stupidity –continued heedless of Covid-19.

Clock ticking for Postcode Lottery funding

Clock ticking for Postcode Lottery funding

TIME is running out for local charities and good causes impacted by Covid-19 to apply for up to £20,000 in funding.

Parents urged to apply for childcare costs boost

15 August 2020

Parents urged to apply for childcare costs boost

15 August 2020

TAX-free childcare boost for north families.

Priority Covid testing for teachers hailed

Priority Covid testing for teachers hailed

COVID testing for teachers announcement welcomed by MSP Stevenson.

Council launch recruitment drive for Covid support teachers

Council launch recruitment drive for Covid support teachers

RECRUITMENT for 20 new Covid support teachers for Moray’s schools has begun.

Conservative councillors welcome toilets U-turn

Conservative councillors welcome toilets U-turn

TWO Moray Conservative councillors have welcomed a pledge to reopen some public toilets in the region.

Local welcome for exam results decision

Local welcome for exam results decision

Moray's education committee chairwoman has welcomed the decision to raise thousands of exam grades across Scotland

Stevenson backs charity campaign on free TV licences

Stevenson backs charity campaign on free TV licences

AGE Scotland's campaign to restore free TV licences for the over-75s has been backed by a local MSP.

Ross hails government support for Moray businesses

Ross hails government support for Moray businesses

Government support for Moray firms during the lockdown has been welcomed by the region's MP.

Aberdeen Covid concerns claim Buckie classic car show as organisers pull the plug

Aberdeen Covid concerns claim Buckie classic car show as organisers pull the plug