Lifeboat launched to help vessel in trouble off Moray coast
A north-east lifeboat has been launched following reports of a vessel in trouble off the Moray coast.
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Mine host at Dalmore distillery serves up new exhibition highlighting wartime spirit
A new exhibition will shed light on the little-known story of a Scottish distillery that was taken over by the US Navy during the First World War.
Nearly 100 people pack dementia-friendly ‘boogie in the bar’ in Moray
Nearly 100 people have attended a dementia-friendly disco in Moray to encourage sufferers to stay active for longer.
Flooded Moray residents at ‘wit’s end’ after waste pours into homes for third time in two weeks
Frustrated residents of Buckie are demanding action after their homes were flooded with raw sewage three times in just two weeks.
Fire crews called following flooding reports in Moray town
Emergency crews have been called to a Moray town following reports of flooding.
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew help stricken trawler
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew were called into action to help a stricken trawler for the first time since their counterparts in Peterhead were suspended.
Calls to have ‘plan B’ for when Moray Council dredger is out of action
Demands have been made to have a “plan B” for when Moray Council’s beleaguered dredger is not capable of going to sea.
Lifeboat called to help broken down vessel off Moray coast
The lifeboat at Buckie has been launched to help a vessel in trouble off the coast. It was dispatched at around 9.15pm to help a broken down boat off the coast north of the town. A Coastguard spokeswoman said the lifeboat crew are working to tow the boat to safety.
Concerns remain about education service for disadvantaged people in Moray
Concerns remain about the direction of a Moray Council education service following a return visit by inspectors.
First look at statues proposed to create ‘gateway’ into Moray town
Designs to reflect the seafaring heritage of a Moray town in a “gateway” to the community have gone on display for the first time.
Marine scientist highlights new book and play about ‘unique time capsule’ SS Explorer
John Dunn recalls the time when he used to work as a marine scientist on the SS Explorer, travelling from Aberdeen into the frozen wilderness of the Arctic Circle.
Family travelling around UK while spending just £10 per day arrive in north-east in 1960s campervan
A family touring the UK in a rickety old campervan, while spending just £10 a day on food and fuel, have arrived in the north-east.
Fishing, shipbuilding and links to Scandinavia inspire sculpture entries for Moray town
A Moray town’s fishing and shipbuilding heritage as well as links to Norway will be depicted by artists competing to design a “gateway” into the community.
Warning as expired flares dumped outside Buckie coastguard station
A warning has been issued about safely disposing of expired coastal flares after a box of the devices was dumped on the doorstep of a Moray coastguard station.
Student draws up vision for north-east ruin to transform it into tourist attraction
A Moray student believes a neglected roadside ruin in the north-east has the potential to be transformed into a leading tourist attraction.
Buckie man to be sentenced after admitting bigamy charge
A Buckie man who took a new wife in an Inverness ceremony on Christmas Eve whilst he was already married will be sentenced on May 30.
Woman in court accused of endangering life in Moray supermarket car park
A Moray woman has appeared in court charged with endangering the life of another person in a supermarket car park.
Much-loved fundraising walk along Moray coast returns for 20th anniversary
A popular fundraising walk along the Moray coastline will return next month after last year’s event was cancelled following the death of two organisers.
Historic access to Moray port will be preserved after repair works
Moray Council has pledged to continue to allow access to a popular harbour pier once repairs have been completed.
Moray Council’s beleaguered dredger returns to the action after six months tied up
Moray Council’s beleaguered dredger has returned to operation after being tied up at a harbour for six months.
Drunk driver in Moray caused T-bone crash with innocent motorist he branded ‘stupid’
A Moray motorist who caused a T-bone collision with another car while drunk behind the wheel branded the innocent bystander caught up in the crash as "stupid".
Police charge man after £100,000 jewellery theft in Moray
A 30-year-old man has been charged after more than £100,000 of property was stolen from a Moray home.
Fisherman who died after falling overboard into North Sea named locally
A well-known creel fisherman has died after falling overboard and spending almonst an hour in icy North Sea waters.
Fisherman has died in Aberdeen hospital after being rescued from sea
A north-east man has died after spending almost an hour in the icy North Sea.
North-east firefighter urges others to follow in her footsteps
A north-east firefighter is urging others to fellow in her footsteps and join the service.
Family ‘devastated’ after sentimental jewellery stolen during break-in at Moray home
Police issued an appeal for help after jewellery worth a low six-figure sum was stolen from a Buckie home.
Moray Council’s former dredger, which was sold for scrap seven years ago, still operating while its replacement sits idle
The commissioning of Moray Council’s beleaguered dredger has been questioned after it emerged its predecessor is still operating – seven years after being sold for scrap.
‘Use it or lose it’ cash warning for Moray town
A “use it or lose it” warning has been issued about more than £40,000 available for community projects in a Moray town.
Moray fire fighter bows out from fundraising with final £9,000 donation
Firefighters in Moray have donated £9,000 to charity after running a series of fundraisers throughout the year.
Documents ‘missing’ following sudden closure of Moray legal firm
Clients of a Moray solicitor that suddenly closed have been told that their documents including wills and title deeds have gone missing.
Moray school closed after sickness epidemic hits teachers and students
Hundreds of school pupils in Moray were sent home early yesterday after a sickness epidemic spread through staff.
Disruption at Moray school hit by illness to continue into second day
Hundreds of school pupils in Moray were sent home early yesterday after a sickness epidemic spread through staff.