Hundreds march through Moray town centre to oppose maternity unit downgrade
Hundreds of protesters have marched together in a show of solidarity against the looming downgrade of Moray’s only maternity unit.
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Moray MP gives helping hand to pensioners
Moray MP Douglas Ross has helped raise £200 for a local pensioners group.
Moray MP praises investment on rural communities
A Moray MP has praised the efforts of a local business continuing to invest in rural communities following a visit to a sawmill in the region.
CCTV in Moray town has not worked for ‘several months’
Residents fear that police are being hindered in their efforts to catch criminals due to CCTV cameras being out of action in a Moray town.
Turbines to continue causing traffic misery along A96 despite protests
An energy firm has ruled out transporting huge turbine parts overnight despite protests from motorists left frustrated by traffic delays.
Additional checks for health workers after NHS data breach
Health workers have been ordered to carry out additional checks before sending out confidential information, following a data breach at NHS Grampian.
Calls for action at danger junction in Moray whisky country
Roads bosses will investigate road safety at a Speyside junction after concerned locals branded it “a danger”.
NHS Grampian under fire after sending patient’s private data to MP
NHS Grampian has come under fire after accidentally sending a patient’s confidential records to an MP.
Moray’s senior Conservatives have slammed Scottish Government’s ‘unfair’ treatment of council
Moray’s three most senior Conservatives have slammed the SNP Scottish Government for its “unfair” treatment of Moray Council.
Moray woman meets MP to raise awareness of her incurable condition
A Forres woman who suffers from an incurable auto-nervous disease met with MPs at Westminster to raise awareness about her condition.
Number of spy planes ‘should be doubled’ at Lossiemouth
Lossiemouth’s submarine-hunting aircraft should double in number to defend against the increasing Russian threat, MPs have recommended.
Summer drought for Moray residents being warned about their water use
Moray residents have been urged to use water “wisely” due to concerns that the region is experiencing a drought.
Moray footpath could re-open by late August
A coastal path hit by a landslip could be reopened by late August.
Moray MP Douglas Ross meets Usain Bolt
He is known for running the lines at football matches across Europe.
Moray growth deal will get the green light says MP after meeting Chancellor
The Moray growth deal will get the green light, Moray MP Douglas Ross has said following a meeting with the Chancellor.
MP claims that anti-crash technology being fitted to RAF jets is ‘inadequate’
Fears have been raised that anti-crash systems due to be fitted to fast jets at RAF Lossiemouth are “inadequate”.
Council accused of ‘pouring cash down the drain’ with £48k interest costs on scrapped Elgin road scheme
Moray Council has been accused of “pouring cash down the drain” after it emerged it will be charged nearly £50,000 in interest for money it held for 15 years.
Moray MP claims he has been ‘blacklisted’ from campaigning for A96 cycle path
The First Minister has been urged to intervene in a row over whether a cycle path on the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road exists.
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.
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.