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‘Serious risk’ to village facilities as council plans to pass on ‘huge’ costs

24 April 2025
‘Serious risk’ to village facilities as council plans to pass on ‘huge’ costs

‘Serious risk’ to village facilities as council plans to pass on ‘huge’ costs

24 April 2025

A council plan to make a village group pay for the maintenance of a 130-year-old hall could force community facilities like public toilets to close.


Council to rule on petition urging changes at fatal crash site

24 April 2025
Council to rule on petition urging changes at fatal crash site

Council to rule on petition urging changes at fatal crash site

24 April 2025

Calls to improve the safety of a road where two teenagers died last year are set to be considered by councillors.


‘Immense pleasure’ to give awards to community stalwarts

22 April 2025
‘Immense pleasure’ to give awards to community stalwarts

‘Immense pleasure’ to give awards to community stalwarts

22 April 2025

Hard-working volunteers have been recognised with awards for going “above and beyond” for the community.


Why did business owners vote down Elgin BID?

21 April 2025
Why did business owners vote down Elgin BID?

Why did business owners vote down Elgin BID?

21 April 2025

Businesses who rejected Elgin BID “couldn’t speak freely or be listened to”, a cafe owner has said.


Knife brought into Mortlach Primary School

18 April 2025
Knife brought into Mortlach Primary School

Knife brought into Mortlach Primary School

18 April 2025

Police officers have confirmed they attended a primary school after a knife was brought to the site.


Nearly a mile of tailbacks on the A96 as access route closed

18 April 2025
Nearly a mile of tailbacks on the A96 as access route closed

Nearly a mile of tailbacks on the A96 as access route closed

18 April 2025

Drivers were stuck in nearly a mile of queuing traffic on the A96 caused by the closure of an access route for manhole repairs.


Town’s ‘dream’ café and cinema project ‘better than we imagined’

16 April 2025
Town’s ‘dream’ café and cinema project ‘better than we imagined’

Town’s ‘dream’ café and cinema project ‘better than we imagined’

16 April 2025

A community which turned a “derelict” shop into a cinema and café has celebrated the building’s official opening - which was “like a dream”.


‘Hugely challenging’ - Shortbread firm makes loss despite rising sales

15 April 2025
‘Hugely challenging’ - Shortbread firm makes loss despite rising sales

‘Hugely challenging’ - Shortbread firm makes loss despite rising sales

15 April 2025

A shortbread company has warned of an “ever-tightening squeeze” on profits after reporting a six-figure loss despite a growth in sales.


Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

15 April 2025
Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

15 April 2025

New data shows that NHS Grampian has been ranked bottom in mainland Scotland for five key measures.


New St Giles Centre liquidators want ‘meaningful way forward’ for town

14 April 2025
New St Giles Centre liquidators want ‘meaningful way forward’ for town

New St Giles Centre liquidators want ‘meaningful way forward’ for town

14 April 2025

The company behind the St Giles Centre has officially entered liquidation.


Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

11 April 2025
Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

11 April 2025

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.


Elgin BID voted down after 15 years

11 April 2025
Elgin BID voted down after 15 years

Elgin BID voted down after 15 years

11 April 2025

A business organisation has narrowly failed to win another five-year term, after the local council refused to vote in favour of it.


Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

09 April 2025
Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

09 April 2025

A Moray councillor has announced his plan to stand in the Scottish Parliament election - representing a seat across the Highland border.


World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

03 April 2025
World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

03 April 2025

New analysis has revealed that a world-famous whisky region had the country’s fewest daily binge drinkers.


Murderer Nat Fraser a no-show at mother’s funeral

03 April 2025
Murderer Nat Fraser a no-show at mother’s funeral

Murderer Nat Fraser a no-show at mother’s funeral

03 April 2025

Twice-convicted murderer Nat Fraser did not attend his mother’s funeral, it is understood, despite reports he would released from jail for the event.


Care-experienced Moray teen named as national inspiration

01 April 2025
Care-experienced Moray teen named as national inspiration

Care-experienced Moray teen named as national inspiration

01 April 2025

A care-experienced Moray 19-year-old has been celebrated for her “incredibly positive” influence on other young people.


Banff cabin crew member saves football legend’s life during mid-air heart scare

31 March 2025
Banff cabin crew member saves football legend’s life during mid-air heart scare

Banff cabin crew member saves football legend’s life during mid-air heart scare

31 March 2025

A cabin crew member from Banff has saved the life of a “true legend” of football, after his “heart went into overdrive” during a flight.


A96 reopens after five-vehicle crash saw drivers stuck in ‘heavy’ traffic

28 March 2025
A96 reopens after five-vehicle crash saw drivers stuck in ‘heavy’ traffic

A96 reopens after five-vehicle crash saw drivers stuck in ‘heavy’ traffic

28 March 2025

Drivers are being warned to avoid a vital trunk road after a crash involving five vehicles.


Medieval abbey celebrates ‘wonderful’ upgrade

25 March 2025
Medieval abbey celebrates ‘wonderful’ upgrade

Medieval abbey celebrates ‘wonderful’ upgrade

25 March 2025

A nearly 800-year-old monastery has celebrated a “wonderful” upgrade.


‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

24 March 2025
‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

24 March 2025

Health workers have marked a half-decade since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.


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