Moray solar company boss to tackle government policy changes with energy minister
A Moray renewable energy expert will meet a UK Government minister to discuss policy changes that could have a huge impact on the industry.
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Save our banks battle continues as MP takes it to Westminster
The battle to save two of Moray's banks from closure will now reach London, as the region's MP takes the cause to Westminster.
Local Tories split over crucial Brexit vote
Moray Conservative MP Douglas Ross has confirmed that he will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal tonight citing concerns about its impact on fishing.
Moray MP secures meeting for local energy firm with government ministers
Moray MP Douglas Ross has secured a meeting between a Forres-based energy firm and UK Government ministers.
Moray MP calls local bin collection system chaos
Moray MP Douglas Ross has contacted the local authority to air his concerns about the new bin collection system following complaints from his constituents.
Moray MP seeks meeting with NHS Grampian and Health Secretary to discuss Dr Gray’s
Moray MP Douglas Ross is looking for a meeting with health chiefs in the coming weeks to discuss ongoing problems at Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin.
CCTV now back in action after months of being switched off in Moray town
Crime-busting CCTV cameras in a Moray town are now working after months of sitting inactive and stripped of power.
Meeting to be held to discuss anti-social behaviour in a Moray town
Residents have been invited to air their views about anti-social behaviour blighting a Moray town at a public meeting.
Concerns that Moray could become over saturated with windfarms following influx of applications
Concerns have been raised over the detrimental impact increasing numbers of wind farms could have on the Moray landscape.
Moray MP calls for more help in fight for region’s vital services
An SNP politician has been urged to use his party influence to help save vital services throughout Moray.
Increasing threat from Russia leads to busiest year since 2015 for north-east RAF crews
RAF Lossiemouth crews tasked with protecting the UK from Russian intruders have had their busiest year since 2015.
Hopes raised Moray village divided by busy road could finally get footpath to replace muddy verge
Hopes have been raised that a footpath may finally be installed in a Moray village divided by a busy road.
Funding boost helps life-saving charity in Moray place order for new boat
A group of north-east lifesavers have secured a massive funding boost in order to allow them to continue saving lives at sea.
Moray MP’s Christmas card competition winners go on display at Elgin Library
Elgin Library is the venue for a display of Christmas cards designed by local children
Moray MP Ross urges May to reveal Brexit debate date
Moray MP Douglas Ross has urged Theresa May to make clear when the Commons will have its say on her Brexit deal.
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.
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.
Defence minister fires warning shot to bank over Moray closure
The UK Government’s defence minister has joined the fight to save a closure-threatened Moray bank.
Winner announced for Moray textile competition
An Elgin woman has won a top prize in a competition celebrating 13 years of the Keith Kilt and Textile Centre.
School meals wrangle sees Moray politicians embroiled in food fight
The leader of Moray Council has hit out at the region's MP for what he has called "outrageously false claims" that the authority sourced just 16 percent of its food for school meals from Scotland.
Meeting held in Lossiemouth as locals look to fight back against bank closures
Lossiemouth locals gathered yesterday to discuss their fightback against the planned closure of their last permanent bank.
Conservative councillor takes Moray message to 10 Downing Street
Conservative group leader on Moray Council, Tim Eagle paid a visit to Westminster on Monday where he attended a reception at 10 Downing Street hosted by the Prime Minister.
Bank of Scotland to close branches in Keith and Lossiemouth
Two banks in Moray have been slated for closure in the latest wave of cuts to town centres.
Lessons should be learned from Moray hospital’s staffing issues
A Highlands MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure lessons are learned from the staffing shortages that led to the downgrading of Moray’s maternity unit.
Construction work reveals scale of transformation at north-east air base
The huge steel frame taking shape at RAF Lossiemouth reveals for the first time the scale of the operation underway.
Eye appointment waiting times in Moray are nearly double the target
NHS Grampian has been accused of failing patients awaiting eye treatment in Moray after it was revealed waiting times are nearly double the target.
Consultation in January to decide future of day centre for adults with learning disabilities in Moray
A Moray day centre for adults with learning difficulties will now be closed until the end of the year after being temporarily shut due to staffing issues since August.
Moray hospital to be shut down after being deemed ‘financially unsustainable’
A hospital which closed due to staffing shortages may not open again - after it was deemed “financially unsustainable”.
Government says Moray growth deal is ‘important’ to whole UK
A £200 million bid from Moray to deliver an economic boom to the region is being prioritised by the UK Government due to its contribution to the country’s economy.
Anti-gravity treadmill for patients suffering illnesses puts MP through his paces
Moray MP Douglas Ross may be one of the region’s political heavyweights but yesterday he was lighter on his toes as he tried out a gravity-defying treadmill.
Tourism tax backed in Moray to generate £800k per year for under-pressure services
Moray Council’s governing administration has backed a tourism tax for the region in an attempt to bolster investment in under-pressure services.
Hopes raised for ‘sustainable solution’ to ease landslip fears on Moray coast
Campaigners in Moray pressing for a popular cycle path to be fully repaired have been given fresh hope their dreams will be realised.