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‘Honour and privilege’ - MP looks back on his first year since being elected

One year ago today, the SNP’s Seamus Logan was elected as Aberdeenshire North and Moray East MP. He has written about his first year in the role.

‘It’s a deep privilege’ - A year in the life of Moray’s MP

Moray MP Graham Leadbitter has looked back at the 12 months since he election to Westminster.

‘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.

‘Horrifying’ sexual assault figures rank Moray worst in Scotland

Moray has been ranked as Scotland’s worst area for sexual assaults for the third year in a row, “horrifying” new figures have revealed.

A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

A further 556 were seriously injured as political pressure mounts on the Scottish Government to deal with this ‘life and death’ issue.

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.

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”.

Should councillors’ expenses cover ‘coffee mornings, quiz nights and funerals’?

Councillors have debated whether their expenses should cover travel to events like coffee mornings, quiz nights, funerals and Highland games.

‘Together, we will continue to fight for a fairer, greener Moray’ - council opposition group unveil new co-leader

The new co-leader of a council political grouping has said she is “honoured” to take on the mantle.

Health Secretary blasted for ‘shocking’ failure to back future of secure mental health ward

Ongoing uncertainty around the future of a mental health ward has been heavily criticised.

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

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‘Scandalous’ plan to scrap A96 dualling opposed by 76 per cent of public

The public have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to scrap full dualling of the A96, according to a government report.

Health Secretary refuses to rule out closure of Ward 4 mental health unit

Health Secretary Neil Gray has said he “can’t give any firm commitments” about stopping the closure of Elgin’s under-threat mental health ward.

Health Secretary warns that NHS Grampian escalation will mean ‘difficult decisions’

Scotland’s Health Secretary has defended the decision to place NHS Grampian one step away from direct government control, during a visit to Moray.

Elgin mum says having C-section at Dr Gray’s was ‘such a relief’

A first-time mum who gave birth at Dr Gray’s Hospital by caesarean said it was “such a relief” to avoid a long journey to Aberdeen while in labour.

Councillor leaves Conservative Party for Reform UK

A councillor has announced today she’d be joining Nigel Farage’s right-wing political party.

Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

The former Scottish Conservative leader faced calls to leave as some committee members branded his virtual attendance ‘farcical’.

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‘Honour and privilege’ - MP looks back on his first year since being elected

‘It’s a deep privilege’ - A year in the life of Moray’s MP

‘It’s a deep privilege’ - A year in the life of Moray’s MP

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

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

‘Horrifying’ sexual assault figures rank Moray worst in Scotland

‘Horrifying’ sexual assault figures rank Moray worst in Scotland

A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

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

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

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

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

Should councillors’ expenses cover ‘coffee mornings, quiz nights and funerals’?

Should councillors’ expenses cover ‘coffee mornings, quiz nights and funerals’?

‘Together, we will continue to fight for a fairer, greener Moray’ - council opposition group unveil new co-leader

‘Together, we will continue to fight for a fairer, greener Moray’ - council opposition group unveil new co-leader

Health Secretary blasted for ‘shocking’ failure to back future of secure mental health ward

Health Secretary blasted for ‘shocking’ failure to back future of secure mental health ward

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

‘Scandalous’ plan to scrap A96 dualling opposed by 76 per cent of public

‘Scandalous’ plan to scrap A96 dualling opposed by 76 per cent of public

Health Secretary refuses to rule out closure of Ward 4 mental health unit

Health Secretary refuses to rule out closure of Ward 4 mental health unit

Health Secretary warns that NHS Grampian escalation will mean ‘difficult decisions’

Health Secretary warns that NHS Grampian escalation will mean ‘difficult decisions’

Elgin mum says having C-section at Dr Gray’s was ‘such a relief’

Elgin mum says having C-section at Dr Gray’s was ‘such a relief’

Councillor leaves Conservative Party for Reform UK

Councillor leaves Conservative Party for Reform UK

Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

Douglas Ross convenes Education Committee from Caribbean

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