Campaigners ‘reassured’ about long-term staffing plan for Moray hospital
Health campaigners in Moray are “reassured” that there are long-term plans in place to reduce the reliance on junior doctors in the region.
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Chancellor says UK Government is aiming for ‘progress’ on Moray Growth Deal
A UK Government minister has insisted they want to “make progress” on a multi-million pound bid for funding for Moray.
Hopes that meeting could resolve Moray coastal path closure
Talks have been arranged regarding the reopening of a popular coastal path which was closed off amid safety fears following a landslip.
Stevenson: leaked paper shows Tories want to trade away fishing
An SNP politician claims a leaked paper shows the Tories want to “trade away our fishermen’s rights” in Brexit negotiations.
Plans being formed for next chapter in Moray hospital’s future – but NHS says it is not moving out
A Moray community is preparing itself to step in to safeguard a hospital building if the NHS decides to move out.
Funding adventure for closure-threatened charity in Moray
A closure-threatened outdoor adventure charity has been given a £10,000 cash boost.
Final ‘piece of the jigsaw’ in place to build new secondary school in Moray
The growing population of Lossiemouth will benefit from a new secondary school after councillors gave final approval for a £42 million build.
Royal Mail unable to deliver post to Moray homes on ‘health and safety grounds’ – despite people already living in them
The Royal Mail is refusing to deliver to Moray residents living on a newly-built estate on health and safety grounds.
Construction begins on RAF Lossiemouth upgrade as UK response to increasing ‘Russian threat’
The north-east has become “integral to national security” as UK bids to combat the increasing threat posed by an aggressive Russia.
Lossiemouth prepares for a fleet of P8 Poseidon aircrafts
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson in Moray as he cut the turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
PM tells RBS to consult before further cuts and closures
Prime Minister Theresa May has told RBS to think about communities before taking decisions to cut services or close branches during PMQS.
Victory for unfair delivery charge campaigners as legal threats issued
Campaigners against unfair delivery charges have hailed threats of legal action against offenders by the advertising watchdog as a victory - but called for further action to follow.
Closure of tourist road is pushed back to avoid clash with Speyside whisky festival
The closure of a vital tourist route into Moray has been delayed amidst fears it would clash with a major festival.
Prostate cancer survivor says routine screening is needed
A prostate cancer survivor has vowed to continue campaigning for routine tests for the disease, despite the body responsible for screening ruling out the measure.
RAF Lossiemouth revamp moves a step closer
Firms are being scrambled to bid for the £100million contract for the overhaul of a north-east military base.
Wedding couples set to lose Mansion House Hotel deposits
Dozens of couples could be unable to claim back deposits for weddings booked at a recently bankrupt hotel - because their cash was used to keep the struggling business afloat.
Fears Speyside could become encircled in ‘ring of iron’ amid wind farm ‘saturation’
A Moray business owner fears tourists will desert Speyside amid concerns his firm will soon become encircled in a “ring of iron”.
One last attempt to be made to preserve autism services in Moray
A final meeting will be held next week in an attempt to preserve autism services in Moray.
Passengers call for rethink over ‘steep steps’ on north-east bus
A multimillion-pound fleet of new buses has come under fire amid accusations their steps are too steep for some passengers to get up.
‘Scottish Government must shift focus from Central Belt to help cash-strapped north-east councils’
Moray councillors will meet Finance Secretary Derek Mackay today to press for a new formula to calculate funding for local authorities.
Tiny Speyside school receives personal cook book message from Theresa May
A class of school pupils from a tiny school on Speyside have had their spirits raised after receiving a personal message from the Prime Minister.
Government must deliver ‘proper Brexit’, May told by Rees-Mogg
Theresa May has been warned that her concessions to Brussels will only be acceptable to Tory Eurosceptics if she delivers a “proper Brexit”.Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the influential European Research Group of Tories, said the Government had given away too much in a “very unsatisfactory” agreement.
Action on excessive delivery charges taken by Amazon
A customer has been given compensation after being hit with an excessive delivery charge while shopping on Amazon.
Call for urgent talks over loss of overnight care at children’s ward
NHS bosses are facing mounting pressure to come up with long-term plans for the children’s ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital which has been closed due to recruitment problems.
Another blow for Moray hospital after pressure tells on consultants
Children’s services at Moray’s biggest hospital have been further scaled back after it emerged just three consultants were responsible for round-the-clock care.
NHS Grampian to buy land for new Keith Health Centre
Campaigners fighting for a replacement health centre in a Moray town are rejoicing after NHS Grampian agreed to enter talks to buy land for a new building.
Theresa May hears the case for a unique Brexit deal for the fishing industry
Prime Minister Theresa May listened to Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid make the case for a unique Brexit deal for the fishing industry during a Downing Street meeting.
Elgin opticians calls for more relaxed immigration rules after struggling to recruit
Calls have been made to relax immigration rules for skilled staff coming to work in Scotland following recruitment problems at a Moray opticians.
Amazon in pledge to refund rip-off delivery charges
The boss of online retail giant Amazon has pledged to refund customers who have been misled over excess delivery charges.
Campaigners hopeful of compromise amid review of Moray wood paths
Campaigners fighting to retain popular woodland tracks in a Moray forest are hopeful a compromise may have been agreed.
Politician backs Aberdeen surgeon’s call for prostate cancer screenings
Fresh calls have been made for the NHS to carry out routine screening for prostate cancer, after a north-east surgeon spoke out in favour of the potentially life-saving scheme.
Fresh staffing blow hits Moray hospital
Health chiefs have warned there could be further problems with the children’s ward at Moray’s biggest hospital after a staff member resigned.