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Moray Council — Early proposals have been lodged with Moray Council for 450 pupil school, a housing development and a serviced school site.

Moray councillors consider plans for a new 450-pupil primary school in Elgin

Moray councillors have backed plans for the construction of a new primary school and housing development in Elgin.

By Michelle Henderson

Threaplands director Ben Laing has seen monthly bills rocket.

Elgin garden centre warns of looming recession as inflation hits fresh 40-year high

A Moray garden centre says it is “pretty sure” a recession is looming as UK inflation hit double digits for the first time in decades.

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GALLERY: Inverness Gin is just the tonic – were you there at the launch?

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Scotland’s smallest distillery is aiming for bigger things as it launched its latest product, Inverness Gin.

Carrie Findlay leaving court.

Woman threw stone through ex’s kitchen window after he didn’t answer door

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A woman threw stones through her ex's kitchen window after going round to see him but discovering he wasn't there.

Traffic issues are the main concern for councillors giving their views on two major developments in Elgin.

Opportunity missed – Could Elgin’s ditched western link road solve the town’s traffic woes?

Traffic issues are the main concern for councillors over proposals for a new housing development and schools in Elgin.

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The alleged attempted robbery occurred at this Lochalsh Road store

Brave mum on school run rugby-tackled screwdriver-wielding shop raider, jury told

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A school-run mum tackled a screwdriver-wielding man to the floor as he allegedly attempted to rob a local shop, a court has been told.

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

David Wilson dressed as Dracula, and Shellie Baxter, feature in our nostalgic Slains Castle gallery. Picture by Colin Rennie

Slains Castle gallery: Look back at nights out in Aberdeen’s horror-themed pub over the years

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Carrie Findlay leaving court.

Woman threw stone through ex’s kitchen window after he didn’t answer door

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Up to 100 homes could be built on the former Cordyce School site.

Housebuilder unveils plan for homes at former Cordyce School site

By Kirstie Topp, Local Democracy Reporter 0

Aberdeen transfer latest

Aberdeen confirm loan signing of Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarkson
August 6, 2022
Aberdeen closing in on loan deal for Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarkson
August 5, 2022
Shayden Morris aiming high after finally completing move to Aberdeen
August 4, 2022
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Aberdeen complete signing of winger Shayden Morris on four-year deal
August 4, 2022
Aberdeen closing in on Fleetwood Town winger Shayden Morris – and deal could be sealed before St Mirren clash
August 3, 2022
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Aberdeen transfer target Connor Ronan admits he hopes to remain at Wolves this season
August 2, 2022
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Crime & Courts

Woman threw stone through ex’s kitchen window after he didn’t answer door

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Brave mum on school run rugby-tackled screwdriver-wielding shop raider, jury told

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Cake row caused teen to slash brother across forehead with knife

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Brenda Page and Renee MacRae murder trials to be televised

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Woman ‘clawed’ partner’s face during Valentine’s Day row over drinking

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Environment

A bag of Carngorms Connect venison, on sale at RSPB Loch Garten.

The forest restoration group saving habitats ‘one sausage at a time’

By Kieran Beattie 1

Slopefield Allotments in Aberdeen

Scotland needs more allotments to feed itself in these uncertain times, says Highlands academic

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Mirjam with a giant polypore mushroom she foraged. Yum!

My big fat foraging diary: Week 2 of only eating foraged/homegrown food

By Mirjam Brady-Van den Bos 0

Inverness, Highlands & Islands

Transport

Temporary traffic lights and cones along with a sign reading "When red light shows wait here"

Amey takes over management of north-east trunk roads from Bear

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scotrail strike action

Disruption to ScotRail services in the north and north-east likely to last five days this week

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An artist's impression of what Aberdeen's Low Emission Zone signs could look like once installed.

Is your street in the Aberdeen Low Emission Zone? Find out here

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Readers' Ombudsman

Readers Ombudsman: Just another story you’ll ignore because it has a really dull headline
August 11, 2022
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Readers’ Ombudsman: Charting the way forward to ensure trust in journalism
July 28, 2022
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Readers’ Ombudsman: Many hands make lighter work of keeping local councils honest
June 30, 2022
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Coca-Cola goes head to head with supermarket colas in the latest Battle of the Brands.

We compare king of pop Coca-Cola against four supermarket brands in the ultimate cola taste test

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