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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

‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

10 February 2025
‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

‘Souper’ world championships set to draw cooks from near and far for annual contest

10 February 2025

It’s time to for ladles at the ready as a prestigious world food championships draws near.


Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

09 February 2025
Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

Family fun ahead as panto gets ready to tell iconic fairytale

09 February 2025

A classic tale is set to take to the stage when the curtain goes up on a Moray town’s panto.


Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

09 February 2025
Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

Road closures have been scheduled for two local roads this week

09 February 2025

Two roads in the local area are set to be closed for part of the week ahead.


Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

08 February 2025
Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

08 February 2025

A local village is set to see work begin on Monday to combat the effects of coastal erosion.


Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

07 February 2025
Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

07 February 2025

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.


No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

07 February 2025
No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

No help in sight from Holyrood as town’s roadworks misery looks set to roll on

07 February 2025

An MSP has blasted the Transport Secretary’s “lack of interest” in helping solve long-running roadworks misery in a Moray town.


Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

07 February 2025
Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

Emergency business support grant scheme launched for firms hit by shopping centre closure

07 February 2025

Businesses affected by the sudden closure of a Moray shopping centre are being encouraged to apply for an emergency grant.


‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

07 February 2025
‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

‘We won’t stop!’ - Farmers send emphatic message at family farm tax protest

07 February 2025

A famers’ protest against the new family farm tax has been backed by two local MPs.


Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

06 February 2025
Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

Town square revamp plans take centre stage at drop-in session

06 February 2025

Local people had a chance to have their say on plans to revamp a section of a Moray town square.


MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

05 February 2025
MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

MSP set to highlight Union Bridge roadworks saga at Holyrood

05 February 2025

The “never-ending” roadworks in a Moray town are to be raised in the Scottish Parliament this week.


Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

03 February 2025
Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

Communities urged to have their say on future of local schools

03 February 2025

Two drop-in consultations are set to give communities a say on the future of their local schools.


Road closures set to hit three local roads

02 February 2025
Road closures set to hit three local roads

Road closures set to hit three local roads

02 February 2025

Closures are set to affect three local roads.


Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

02 February 2025
Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

Community step up to back major Christmas lights extravaganza

02 February 2025

The future of the biggest festive lights switch-on event in Moray after looks to be on a firmer footing as the community rallies round.


Crafty times bring fun for SWI group

02 February 2025
Crafty times bring fun for SWI group

Crafty times bring fun for SWI group

02 February 2025

Local SWI members enjoyed a spot of crafts at their recent monthly meeting.


Farming community ‘united’ against controversial family farm tax

31 January 2025
Farming community ‘united’ against controversial family farm tax

Farming community ‘united’ against controversial family farm tax

31 January 2025

The farming community is presenting a united front against the farm tax, an MSP has warned.


Human cost of shopping centre collapse sees support team swing into action

30 January 2025
Human cost of shopping centre collapse sees support team swing into action

Human cost of shopping centre collapse sees support team swing into action

30 January 2025

A dedicated team have bene working hard to help deal with the human cost of the St Giles Centre closure.


Police probe motorbike theft

28 January 2025
Police probe motorbike theft

Police probe motorbike theft

28 January 2025

The theft of a motorcycle has seen police launch an appeal for information.


‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

28 January 2025
‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

28 January 2025

A local MSP has slammed First Minister John Swinney of trying to “sabotage” the Scottish fishing industry.


Major funding boost for Moray metal galvanising firm

26 January 2025
Major funding boost for Moray metal galvanising firm

Major funding boost for Moray metal galvanising firm

26 January 2025

A local firm has secured a six-figure funding boost to help with a multi-million upgrade programme.


Child poverty campaign backed by north-east MP

26 January 2025
Child poverty campaign backed by north-east MP

Child poverty campaign backed by north-east MP

26 January 2025

A local MP has backed a campaign to help end child poverty across the north-east and further afield.


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