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Bid to build three more turbines off A96

Planning application submitted by renewables developer.

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

Recently opened cinema has nesting boxes built into its roof.

‘Absolutely crazy’ - Distillery opposes hydrogen plant despite firm’s claim facility will help whisky industry

Plans to build a hydrogen plant are being opposed by a distillery despite claims the facility will benefit it.

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Coastal town’s 35-year-old weather record is broken

The record for the warmest May 1 in UK history - set in Lossie in 1990 - was broken today.

Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

Full power has been switched on at Ocean Winds’ new Moray West offshore windfarm.

Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

A community has said a resounding “No” to proposals to build a biogas generation plant nearby.

New platform opens up sea view to everyone

Ramps were previously installed for those who find accessing the top of the sea defences difficult.

More than 160 object to proposed Speyside hydrogen plant in ‘region of natural beauty’

Concerns expressed over plans to build hydrogen plant on Speyside.

Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

Dallas Community Development Trust has applied to Moray Council planning to revive a derelict site in the village.

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Moray extended into weekend

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Moray has been extended into the weekend.

‘Eco footprint half the UK average’ - MSPs research The Park for parliament

The visitors will compare measures at The Park with the Buildings Bill and Climate Change Plan.

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

A replacement Sanctuary will open later this month.

‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

Nathan Rhind sailed for the Antarctic on the RRS Sir David Attenborough AKA Boaty McBoatface.

Moray recycling centre to completely shut at weekends

Change to come into effect next month.

Moray ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for Moray and the Highlands.

‘Surely better ways to spend funding’ - HIE invests over £150k on paving

HIE have repeatedly spent taxpayers’ money on clean-ups after illegal stays by travellers.

Environment

Bid to build three more turbines off A96

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

‘Absolutely crazy’ - Distillery opposes hydrogen plant despite firm’s claim facility will help whisky industry

‘Absolutely crazy’ - Distillery opposes hydrogen plant despite firm’s claim facility will help whisky industry

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Coastal town’s 35-year-old weather record is broken

Coastal town’s 35-year-old weather record is broken

Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

Residents’ petition voices fears about controversial biogas plant plans

New platform opens up sea view to everyone

New platform opens up sea view to everyone

More than 160 object to proposed Speyside hydrogen plant in ‘region of natural beauty’

More than 160 object to proposed Speyside hydrogen plant in ‘region of natural beauty’

Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Moray extended into weekend

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Moray extended into weekend

‘Eco footprint half the UK average’ - MSPs research The Park for parliament

‘Eco footprint half the UK average’ - MSPs research The Park for parliament

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

Moray recycling centre to completely shut at weekends

Moray recycling centre to completely shut at weekends

Moray ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Moray ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

‘Surely better ways to spend funding’ - HIE invests over £150k on paving

‘Surely better ways to spend funding’ - HIE invests over £150k on paving

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