Four Moray schools being classed ‘unsustainable’
Fresh doubts have been raised about the future of four primary schools in Moray after they were described as “unsustainable”. Read More
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Public hearing will decide fate of furniture showroom
A Moray businessman is preparing for his firm’s “D-Day” as its vision of expanding on a new site is due to be decided.
Could Buckie High be next in line for new secondary school?
Buckie could be next in line in Moray for a new secondary school – and could be joined by a new primary school too.
More than 1,000 litres of diesel stolen during raid at Moray quarry
More than 1,000 litres of diesel have been stolen during a night time raid at a Moray quarry.
Four Moray schools being classed ‘unsustainable’
Fresh doubts have been raised about the future of four primary schools in Moray after they were described as “unsustainable”.
Man will ‘never drive lorries again’ after death crash
A lorry driver has been banned from the roads for 30 months for causing a horrific crash which killed a pensioner.
Chipper owner had sex with underage girl in shop
The owner of an Elgin fish and chip shop has admitted having sex with an underage teenager.
VIDEO: Elgin’s prison-themed nightclub set to become flats… And this is what it looks like now
Almost two decades’ worth of pigeon droppings and mess have been scraped from the floor of a fire-ravaged Moray nightclub as plans to revive it as a block of flats gather pace.
VIDEO: North weather warning as south of border basks
Weather warnings have been put in place across the north and north-east today as forecasters predict heavy rain and thunder showers.
MSP suggests hospital become training centre
Moray’s biggest hospital has been put forward as a potential centre for rural education to solve repeated staffing crises.
Fake row leads to whisky giant pulling rare bottles
Rare bottles of whisky from a Speyside distillery have been taken off display following concerns they could be fake.
DJ jailed for sex attacks on man and woman with Down syndrome
A DJ has been jailed for five years for sex attacks on a man and woman who have Down syndrome.
MP predicts ‘fight’ to keep paediatric services
NHS Grampian has been asked for guarantees that overnight care for children will return following staffing shortages.
Council hit by shortage of teachers
Moray Council has found it is far shorter of teachers than expected as pupils return following the holidays.
Caravan site owners say holiday home stays put
The owners of a popular holiday park have vowed not to move an “unauthorised” caravan on their site – even if they are ordered to.
Woman left bloodied and bruised after brutal street attack
A Moray woman attacked while walking home alone at night believes only the arrival of police during the assault prevented her from receiving more serious injuries.
End of an era as furniture store set to close doors for last time as recession bites
The stark “Closing Down Sale” sign spelled out in huge letters on sheets of paper blocking out the windows of Third Brothers furniture store will have come as a shock to many.
Councillor fears A96 dualling could take years longer than planned
A Moray councillor has expressed fears that his own three–year-old granddaughter will have grandchildren by the time the A96 dualling in the area is complete.
Elgin landmark deemed unsafe for doors open day
A cherished Elgin landmark which has been closed to the public since 2003 will not be allowed to take part in this year’s Doors Open Day.
First batch of distance learning teachers ready to start in Moray classrooms
The first group of Moray teachers who trained through a distance learning scheme will start in the area’s classrooms this month.
Firefighters across north forced to use mobiles after radio communication cut for whole weekend
Firefighters across the north of Scotland had to use mobile phones to communicate with control room staff after radio communications were cut for an entire weekend.
Young Forres footballers make first trip overseas to build twin town links
It is more than just a game.
Optimism for Forres’ future despite end of piping championship run
A Moray town’s run of hosting the European Pipe Band Championships is to come to an end after the announcement that next year’s event will be the last in the town.
Colours of Cluny given two funding awards
A Forres light show which was hailed a success last year has been given two major funding awards to support this year’s event.
Police clamp down on drivers using mobile phones in Moray
Dozens of drivers in Moray have been charged by police about being caught using their mobile phones while at the wheel.
Fears ‘rubbish’ dumped at Moray port will attract fly-tippers
Fears have been raised that bin bags stuffed with building materials dumped at a Moray harbour will spark a spate of fly-tipping.
Moray children requiring overnight hospital treatment to be taken to Aberdeen or Inverness
A staffing crisis at Moray’s biggest hospital means children needing overnight care will have to be taken to Aberdeen or Inverness.
Car rolls from Moray harbour wall “after handbrake left on”
Emergency services were called to a north-east beauty spot after a car rolled from a harbour wall and was left with its front end dangling into the sea.
Burghead art group prepare for biggest annual show
A group of Moray artists are hosting their third exhibition, as they look to showcase their work to a wider audience.
Major recruitment drive underway as first job advertised at RAF Lossiemouth
The £100 million plan to get RAF Lossiemouth ready for the arrival of a fleet of Poseiden spy planes has got off the ground as the search begins for candidates to fill the first vacancy.
Moray Council aims to boost region’s earnings from vast forests
Under-utilised parts of Moray’s vast woodland have been earmarked as a way to boost the region’s economy.
Tree conservationist that helped plant 180,000 trees to receive award from Prime Minister
A Moray conservationist who has devoted more than two decades to preserving some of Scotland’s most historic trees will receive a personal award from the Prime Minister today.
