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‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

Proud families and staff celebrated the achievements of Forres Academy’s pupils during its annual awards ceremony.

‘Vibrant’ Celtic music festival countdown begins with plenty to offer all the family

An upcoming music festival is set to offer something for all the family over its weekend run.

Roadworks set close a number of local streets in the week ahead

Drivers are being urged to avoid a number of local roads which are due this coming year.

War veteran: ‘New school site will affect my mental health’

A War Veteran’s Cottages resident claims construction of the new Forres Academy will trigger PTSD

Year of achievement in the spotlight at high school’s prizegiving

A year of achievement was honoured at a secondary school’s annual prizegiving ceremony.

Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

Fire services are continuing to battle a wildfire that is measuring nearly six miles.

Car drives through window of charity shop on Elgin High Street

The incident is believed to have occurred at around midday on Saturday (June 28) with a red Fiat 500 having driven into the Oxfam shop.

Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed

Emergency services are continuing to battle wildfires in the Highlands and Moray.

Hit and run driver went through red light and collided with a guide dog

London-based academic failed to stop after collision.

Woman fined after nearly causing road crash while overtaking

Sophie Norrie appeared at Banff Sheriff Court facing a charge in connection with the incident.

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Wildfires in the Highlands and Moray have closed a number of roads with flames said to be rising up to 50ft in the air.

Fundraising appeal success will make a ‘big difference’ to community snooker hall

A hugely successful fundraiser looks set to transform a popular snooker hall.

Council Leader says Free School Meals pilot ‘forced upon us by announcement’

The Scottish Government announced a new pilot program in Moray before Moray Council had agreed it, a meeting has heard.

Speyside High celebrates strong community and academic gains

Ten years in charge for headteacher Patricia Goodbrand.

We try the brand new all-electric bus service from Inverness to Aberdeen

A brand new all-electric bus service has gone live, boasting single adult tickets starting from as little as £3.60.

Offender jailed for stand-off with armed police and harassing ex-partner

Repeat offender jailed after stand-off on residential street.

Douglas Ross warns someone could die in gull attacks if action is not taken

Douglas Ross has claimed people could lose their lives as a result of gull attacks if action is not taken to address the “growing problem”.

New Lossiemouth headteacher praises dedication of pupils

‘You should be extremely proud of your achievements’.

Hollywood star Matt Damon spotted ahead of major movie filming in Moray

Hollywood star Matt Damon has been caught on camera leaving a Moray set linked to a major new film.

Princess Royal presents RDA Forres and Nairn with King’s Award

HRH The Princess Royal visited Muiryhall to present Forres, Nairn and District Riding for the Disabled with the King’s Aawrd for Voluntary Service