Moray community six miles from nearest cash point sets sights on securing new ATM
Campaigners in a Moray town have targeted securing an ATM under a new scheme after three years of cash struggles for shoppers, tourists and businesses.
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Education courses instead of fines may soon be introduced for speeding offences in Scotland
A north-east MP has welcomed news that speed awareness courses may be introduced in Scotland as an alternative to prosecutions.
Care concerns in Moray following firm’s withdrawal from communities
Concerns have been raised about the future of healthcare in a Moray town following the withdrawal of care packages by a provider.
Bowling club becomes unlikely new home for post office in Moray village
A bowling club has become the unlikely home for a post office in a Moray village.
Fears Brexit demands in Westminister are delaying progress on multi-million pound Moray growth deal
Fears have been raised that “turmoil” in the corridors of Westminster is delaying ambitious regeneration plans in Moray.
Warning of looming crisis on Moray’s roads unless maintenance spending increases
Cash-strapped Moray Council has been warned its roads are a "ticking time bomb".
Assurance that NHS is ‘doing all it can’ to restore services to Moray hospital
Concerns about changes to maternity procedures in Moray have been reinforced to NHS Grampian.
Praise for volunteers as scenic Moray viewpoint made accessible for all
A team of volunteers have been praised after spending hundreds of hours toiling to make a picturesque Moray viewpoint available to all.
NHS Grampian announces maternity services to be downgraded at Dr Gray’s – again
Health bosses have been forced to downgrade maternity services at a Moray hospital due to staffing shortages for the second time in less than 18 months.
The race to succeed Ruth Davidson – runners and riders
Jackson Carlaw will take over as interim Scottish Tory leader while party officials draw up plans for a leadership contest to replace Ruth Davidson.
Anger after Moray Council buys bin lorry that needs separate van to follow it
Moray Council has been accused of “wasting scarce taxpayer funds” on buying a bin lorry that needs a separate van to follow it.
Scotland Office minister believes whisky will become more important to UK after Brexit – but concerns remain for industry
A UK Government minister has insisted whisky will only become more important to the country’s economy after Brexit – despite the industry still awaiting the answers to key questions about how Scotland’s national drink will continue to be exported.
Fears that drains in Moray are unable to cope with storm surges – even if they are cleared regularly
Flash flooding in Moray’s biggest town has sparked concerns the local drainage system is unable to cope with downpours – even if they are cleaned regularly.
Roads closed after torrential rain causes floods and landslips in Moray for second day
Torrential rain caused flash flooding and landslips across Moray amid warnings that the worst may still be to come.
Flash floods in Moray leave town centre traders fighting the tide
Flash flooding hit towns and villages across Moray yesterday amid intense thunder and lightning storms.
Bus firm pulls out of Moray routes after cash subsidy pot runs dry
Concerns have been raised about the negative impact of a popular bus service being axed in Moray’s largest town.
Fears grow that Moray model aeroplane group could be victims of tightening of drone flying rules
An model aeroplane group in Moray is concerned they could be forced to give up their hobby or face hefty bills after being caught up in a crackdown on drones.
Calls for closure of bridge to Moray beach must be treated as crisis for community
The army's support in helping a Moray community rebuild a popular footbridge has been ruled out at a taskforce meeting.
Openreach admits it must do more to improve internet speeds in Moray
Engineers have acknowledged that more needs to be done to improve internet connection in Moray.
Army offers support to help restore access to Moray beach cut off by bridge closure
Moray-based Army troops have offered their support to ensure Lossiemouth’s East Beach bridge can reopen as soon as possible.
Restrict new drivers to help save lives, argues road collision expert
An expert in road collisions has called for tighter restrictions on new drivers to help save lives across the north of Scotland.
Moray charity helped to extend reach of service to support families struggling with costs of newborns
A north-east charity aimed at helping struggling families with newly-born children, has received a boost to expand its activities.
Moray MP to host Facebook chat on restrictions for young drivers
Moray MP Douglas Ross is to host a live Facebook discussion next week with road safety experts on his proposal for a Scottish Graduated Driving licence.
Moray MP calls for council to let community groups borrow ‘redundant’ grass-cutting equipment
Moray Council should be loaning their grass-cutting equipment to local community groups who are taking it upon themselves to maintain public areas, according to a local MP.
Scotrail offers answers to Moray train travel complaints
Scotrail has responded to complaints about the rail service between Inverness and Aberdeen after receiving a letter from Moray's MP.
Moray Growth Deal ‘imminent’ as deputy prime minister visits the region
A deal that aims to rejuvenate and revitalise Moray with a huge cash boost is very close to being announced, the region's MP has claimed.
Moray MP connects with local fibre business
A visit to a local internet data business proved a worthy connection for Moray's MP.
North-east MP backs introduction of ‘graduate driving licence’ to Scotland to increase road safety
A north-east MP is supporting the introduction of a graduate driving licence in Scotland to try and improve road safety.
Praise for efforts to control spread of hogweed in Moray
Work to control the spread of a hazardous plant in Moray has been praised by the region’s MP.
Lossiemouth pupils praised in House of Commons for showing support for youngsters in disadvantaged countries
Pupils at Hythehill Primary School in Lossiemouth have been praised for their efforts in calling for better education for youngsters in disadvantaged countries.
Petition to reinstate grass cutting services across Moray is supported by more than 400 in less than a day
Hundreds of angry residents across Moray have signed a petition calling for publicly-funded grass cutting in parks to be reinstated.
Moray MP welcomes measures to protect local small businesses
Moray's MP has welcomed steps being taken to protect small businesses locally against the scourge of late payments.