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Battery energy storage scheme near Elgin sparks dozens of objections

Among them are Heldon community council which states community concerns about transportation, noise and fire.

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

Rocks from a coastal town are assisting scientists to develop equipment which could enable astronauts to investigate the surface of the moon.

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Moray Council is aware of traveller encampments at Forres Enterprise Park and Plasmon playing fields.

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Scotland’s gamekeepers have urged a rethink on incoming muirburn licensing restrictions in the wake of this week’s massive wildfires.

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

An investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

Much of the 111-person audience at a meeting to discuss designs for the new Forres Academy were outraged.

Dog owners and parents warned over ‘poisonous’ algae in park pond

The council have been warned to keep parents and pets away from a pond’s water.

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

The tide is turning in the battle against major wildfires which have raged in the Highlands and Moray in recent days, firefighters have said.

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

Several key roads remained closed on Monday lunchtime amid major wildfires in the Carrbridge and Dava areas.

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

Tireless fire crews and others battling raging wildfires have been hailed for their efforts - as further video of the scale of the blazes emerges.

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

A 1AM police update urges residents in the Forres and Elgin areas to keep windows and doors closed amid smoke from raging wildfires in the region,

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

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.

New Moray homes in running for a Scottish Design Award

North Whins Terrace was completed last August.

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

A member of social media group Forres New Academy Forum has set out a list of criticisms of plans for the new school.

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Travellers have been staying on the Plasmon playing fields between Macdonald Drive and Burdsyard Road for a fortnight.

Extinction Rebellion targets Moray broker over fossil fuel ties

Howden urged to stop underwriting new oil, gas, and coal projects.

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Battery energy storage scheme near Elgin sparks dozens of objections

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

Dog owners and parents warned over ‘poisonous’ algae in park pond

Dog owners and parents warned over ‘poisonous’ algae in park pond

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

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

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

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

New Moray homes in running for a Scottish Design Award

New Moray homes in running for a Scottish Design Award

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Extinction Rebellion targets Moray broker over fossil fuel ties

Extinction Rebellion targets Moray broker over fossil fuel ties

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