Moray school estate will crumble if money is not invested
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RAF Lossiemouth jets scrambled in response to ‘unidentified aircraft’
Jets from RAF Lossiemouth have been scrambled this morning following reports of an unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace.
Former Moray cinema finds new lease of life as a wellness centre
A former Moray cinema has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into a wellness centre.
New bench unveiled in Lossiemouth to commemorate Armistice Day
A new bench was unveiled in a Moray town to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.
Outdoor charity aims to keep moving by winning P&J minibus competition
A north-east outdoor adventure charity which helps youngsters across the region reach their full potential is hoping to win a new minibus with the Press and Journal.
Aberdeenshire woman becomes first female in scotch whisky to be inducted into Hall of Fame
An Aberdeenshire woman has become the first female in the Scotch whisky industry to be inducted into the Whisky Magazine's Hall of Fame.
A96 dualling Fochabers route is met with mixed reaction from community leaders
A contentious scheme to dual an important road in Moray, via Fochabers, has divided opinion among community leaders.
Moray school estate will crumble if money is not invested
Moray Council has been warned to plough more investment into schools to stop buildings deteriorating.
Moray whisky company wins accolades at prestigious packaging awards
A Moray whisky company has been recognised for its portfolio of exclusive single malt whiskies at the Spirits Business 2018 Design and Packaging Masters.
Forres group hold positive talks with Transport Scotland over A96
An A96 dualling campaign group calling for more involvement in the decision making process for the new route has held positive talks with transport chiefs.
North-east rail investment costing £200 million will speed up journey times by only two minutes
A promised £200 million rail investment between the north-east and central belt would only speed up journey times by two minutes.
Bank closure fight reaches final battle as representatives from Bank of Scotland meet locals
Bank bosses have been told Moray communities will fight tooth and nail against their proposed branch closures.
Moray man tried to slash tyres of tradesmen’s van who tried to offer him help
A Moray man, who tried to slash the tyres of a van belonging to tradesmen who tried to help him, has avoided a prison sentence.
Moray entrepreneurs offered support to develop new products and processes
Moray entrepreneurs have been encouraged to sign up to a programme that will help them improve the speed and success of their new product and process development.
Speyside community plans to create a star to shine brightly from village hall
A Moray community hopes its new Christmas decorations will inspire others to help create a star to shine through the darkness.
Moray MP criticises health board for long wait for orthopaedic appointments
A Moray MP has called on NHS Grampian to urgently improve its orthopaedic services after a resident was told he would have to wait ten months to see a consultant.
NHS Grampian creates special team to deal with potential Brexit impact
NHS Grampian has prepared a special task force composed of key members of the health board’s leadership to deal with the potential impact of Brexit.
Moray care home receives adequate inspection report but urged to give residents more drink options
A Moray nursing home received an adequate inspection report but staff were urged to supply residents with more drink options.
Offshore worker avoids jail after ‘revenge porn’ threat
A Moray oil worker who threatened to publish “revenge porn” featuring his former girlfriend has been spared a prison sentence.
Man charged over reckless Moray tack attacks
A man has been charged by police in connection with the tack attacks that have blighted a Moray community for months.
Boris Johnson warns Brexit deal could sink Scottish fishing industry
Former foreign secretary and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson has warned the EU will not stop until it has “worked out a way to plunder the waters of Scotland for their fish”.
Man charged after tacks left on two roads in Moray
A man has been charged in relation to alleged culpable and reckless conduct after a number of tacks were left on the road in the Moray area.
Report to be drawn up to determine whether Moray Council dredger is a ‘white elephant’
Moray councillors have demanded a report to determine whether the local authority's dredger is a “white elephant” amid reports it has not moved for at least three months.
Sale of Moray town hall heads to court as community back proposals
The sale of a Moray town hall to a private developer has been backed by both the local authority and the community but the final decision will be made by a court.
Free parking campaign to return in Elgin to help give business boost to shops
Free parking in Elgin town centre will return at the weekend for the festive period.
Theatre group in Moray ready for pantomime starring performers with learning difficulties
A cast of performers comprised entirely of adults with learning difficulties from Moray are preparing to step into the spotlight for a pantomime.
Scuba instructor relives failed attempt to save rookie diver who died off Moray coast
A scuba diving instructor has relived the moment a rookie diver suffered a panic attack 40ft beneath the North Sea and died.
Festive revellers in Moray told to ‘Ask for Angela’ at bar to escape unsafe situations
A code word has been launched by police in Moray in an attempt to keep revellers safe during the festive period.
Growth deal for Moray hailed as potential ‘game changer’ at Scottish Parliament showcase
Moray’s bid for a £200 million growth deal to fund large-scale projects across the region has been described as a potential “game changer” for communities.
Banks pressed to retain cash points for Moray communities after branch closures
Bank bosses have been urged to retain cash points in in Moray towns affected by branch closures.
Calls to move taxis off Elgin High Street to make way for more blue badge spaces
Calls have been made to move a taxi rank in a Moray town centre to free up spaces for disabled motorists.
Scotrail appeals for traders to take up spots at train stations
Scotrail has issued an appeal for businesses to open up new shops and cafes at its train stations.
Repairs on building in Moray town centre that was on brink of collapse to continue until 2020
Repairs to a Moray town centre shop that was on the brink of collapse are now expected to continue until summer 2020.
