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Fishing sector petition urges ministers to scrap Highly Protected Marine Areas

Fishing sector petition urges ministers to scrap Highly Protected Marine Areas

Fishing sector petition urges ministers to scrap Highly Protected Marine Areas

16 June 2023

Scotland’s seafood sector has launched a campaign against plans to ban fishing and harvesting in at least 10 per cent of the country’s waters.


Scotland sees fourth wildfire warning in three weeks

Scotland sees fourth wildfire warning in three weeks

Scotland sees fourth wildfire warning in three weeks

15 June 2023

Members of the public are being cautioned that even the smallest fire can spread with great speed and intensity and can devastate large areas.


Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

14 June 2023

Within minutes, life-affirming warmth becomes life-threatening fury.


Low Carbon Fund cash boost for Spey Bay recycling firm Gray's

Low Carbon Fund cash boost for Spey Bay recycling firm Gray's

Low Carbon Fund cash boost for Spey Bay recycling firm Gray's

14 June 2023

A £1.9 million business expansion project is under way in Spey Bay that will create nine well-paid jobs and cut waste and carbon emissions.


New snorkel trail invites you to Dive In the Moray Firth

New snorkel trail invites you to Dive In the Moray Firth

New snorkel trail invites you to Dive In the Moray Firth

14 June 2023

A new self-led snorkel trail featuring accessible sites to explore along the Moray Firth coast will be officially unveiled at Macduff Aquarium.


Vape recycling service launches in Elgin

Vape recycling service launches in Elgin

Vape recycling service launches in Elgin

11 June 2023

VAPES contain lithium batteries and plastic that can cause harm to the local environment.


Eddie Gillanders: Scottish Government are "dilly-dallying" over farming policy

Eddie Gillanders: Scottish Government are "dilly-dallying" over farming policy

Eddie Gillanders: Scottish Government are "dilly-dallying" over farming policy

08 June 2023

MORE action needed on future farming policy.


Groyne repairs to ensure Burghead harbour stays operational

Groyne repairs to ensure Burghead harbour stays operational

Groyne repairs to ensure Burghead harbour stays operational

02 June 2023

HARBOUR gets crucial breakwater repairs.


Spirit of support for mountain rescue heroes

Spirit of support for mountain rescue heroes

Spirit of support for mountain rescue heroes

02 June 2023

SINGLE malt whisky backs mountain emergency service.


Wind farm base powers massive jobs boost for Buckie

Wind farm base powers massive jobs boost for Buckie

Wind farm base powers massive jobs boost for Buckie

30 May 2023

AN historic boost to the economy of Buckie was unveiled as construction work got under way on a new wind farm operations base.


Last chance to sign petition asking for Keith Blackhillock II substation rethink

Last chance to sign petition asking for Keith Blackhillock II substation rethink

Last chance to sign petition asking for Keith Blackhillock II substation rethink

30 May 2023

A PETITION protesting a major planned substation outside Keith is ending tomorrow.


Left Field: Local skills and training are key to future benefits

Left Field: Local skills and training are key to future benefits

Left Field: Local skills and training are key to future benefits

24 May 2023

Column: Building skills for the futre.


Water issue at Cooper Park pond is resolved

Water issue at Cooper Park pond is resolved

Water issue at Cooper Park pond is resolved

20 May 2023

THE water level in the pond was low due to a broken section of pipe.


WATCH: Aberlour residents battle flood water

WATCH: Aberlour residents battle flood water

WATCH: Aberlour residents battle flood water

14 May 2023

VIDEOS taken by Aberlour residents show them defending their properties from flood water.


Council will 'continue maintenance as scheduled' following Aberlour flood

Council will 'continue maintenance as scheduled' following Aberlour flood

Council will 'continue maintenance as scheduled' following Aberlour flood

14 May 2023

MORAY Council will stick to scheduled maintenance plans after flash flooding "overwhelmed" areas of Aberlour, a spokesperson has confirmed.


Opinion: Small fishing communities are under threat from Highly Protected Marine Areas

Opinion: Small fishing communities are under threat from Highly Protected Marine Areas

Opinion: Small fishing communities are under threat from Highly Protected Marine Areas

05 May 2023

MORAY Councillor who represents fishing community speaks out on controversial marine protection policy.


Oasis of calm is resplendent ahead of Coronation of King Charles III

Oasis of calm is resplendent ahead of Coronation of King Charles III

Oasis of calm is resplendent ahead of Coronation of King Charles III

04 May 2023

HOW does your Coronation garden grow?


Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

17 April 2023

The chief executive of a spaceflight firm due to launch satellites has left the company.


'Put people before profit' urges Buckie Just Transition meeting

'Put people before profit' urges Buckie Just Transition meeting

'Put people before profit' urges Buckie Just Transition meeting

21 March 2023

PEOPLE before profit – that was the resounding message from a Buckie meeting spotlighting the Just Transition process from oil to renewables.


Just Transition and cost of living crisis to take centre stage at Buckie meeting

Just Transition and cost of living crisis to take centre stage at Buckie meeting

Just Transition and cost of living crisis to take centre stage at Buckie meeting

09 March 2023

COMMUNITY groups, a range of activists and individuals are set to come together discuss Just Transition and the cost of living crisis.


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