Gritters struggle to cope as whiteout conditions brings north-east commuters to a halt
Whiteout conditions across the north-east caused havoc yesterday morning as winter continues to bite.
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A96 closed between Fochabers and Keith because of heavy snow
The A96 is closed in Moray because of heavy snow this morning.
‘Better than sex’ haggis-flavoured ice cream from Moray leaves MPs in stitches
Haggis-flavoured ice cream from a Moray ice cream parlour described as "better than sex" left MPs in stitches after it was raised in the House of Commons.
Moray MP welcomes moves to end roundabout confusion
A controversial Moray roundabout that confuses road users due to its lack of visible signage could be improved after Transport Scotland agreed to liaise with the local authority.
Speyside ice cream store launches new twist on Scottish favourite for Burns Night
An experimental Speyside ice-cream shop has launched its own twist on a Scottish delicacy to celebrate Burns Night.
Traditional music concerts on Speyside unveil biggest-ever line-up
A concert series on Speyside devised to showcase traditional music from across Scotland has unveiled its biggest ever line-up.
Rescue crews said caller did ‘right thing’ following false alarm on River Spey
Emergency services who were called to a false alarm following reports of someone being in trouble in the River Spey have stressed the caller “did the right thing”.
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.
One of Scotland’s premier fiddle players to perform in Fochabers
One of Scotland's most gifted fiddlers will be performing with his band at the final Arc Session of the year.
Preferred route for A96 dualling through Moray to be unveiled next month
The final decision on a major upgrade to Moray’s busiest road will be unveiled early next month.
Fochabers artist charts children’s journeys in new exhibition
A Moray artist has unveiled a new exhibition documenting the lives of some of the first teenagers of the new millennium.
Police clamp down on ‘extremely disappointing’ drink drivers
A man has been charged after being caught behind wheel while allegedly four times the drink-drive limit.
Legendary Speyside musician to be celebrated at special concert
A Speyside musical stalwart will step on stage for a concert to celebrate the impact he has made on the region.
Fochabers Men’s Shed revamped to make it more accessible
The Fochabers Men’s Shed has become a cherished part of the Moray community.
35-year-old who died in tragic A98 crash named by police
A man who died in a serious crash on Friday evening on the A98 Fochabers to Cullen road has been named by police as 35-year-old Stuart Smith.
Appeal for information after motorcycle and three cars collide on Moray road
Police have issued an appeal for information after a "serious" crash involving a motorbike and three cars on a north-east road tonight.
North-east road closed after “serious” crash between motorbike and car
A north-east road has been closed following a "serious" crash between a car and a motorcycle.
Drone footage reveals hidden patches of ‘alien’ invading plans
Drones have been sent high into the sky above Speyside to locate have huge hidden patches of potentially dangerous invading plants.
Fochabers firm launches campaign to challenge preconception that Scottish flowers are not as ‘perfect’ as Dutch
A Speyside visitor attraction has urged Scottish florists to buy local buds amid fears there could be a shortage after Brexit.
Extension at Moray school will bring all pupils under one roof
School pupils in Moray have been given their first look inside their new £2million extension.
Moray high school pupils bring winning soup recipes to life at Baxters
Pupils from a Moray high school saw their souped-up recipes become a reality when they visited one of the region’s most well-known factories.
Moray mum saw flames ‘twice as high as a car’ in roadsize blaze
A Moray mum saw flames twice the height of a car after she stopped to help at the scene of a vehicle blaze near Fochabers.
Watch flames engulf vehicle on a Moray road
Fire crews sped onto the scene where fire burned through a vehicle outside Fochabers.
Firefighters battle flaming car
A vehicle has caught on fire in Moray while it was still being driven.
North-east teacher wants pupils to learn about modern day genocides
A Moray head teacher wants to shine a light on hidden genocides that continue to blight the world.
Students tasked with creating imaginative recipes for Speyside soup giant
School pupils on Speyside have been tasked by a soup giant to dream up fresh healthy-living recipes.
Moray councillor takes U-turn on speeding regulation
A Moray councillor is demanding action to crackdown on motorists speeding through the region’s motorists.
Theatre group gets help from Speyside soup giant’s legacy to create performing arts workshop
The legacy of the head of a soup empire’s friendship with a Moray theatre company will help the group flourish for years to come.
Gordon Castle Highland Games celebrates most popular year yet
Thousands of visitors descended on Speyside yesterday for the most popular Gordon Castle Highland Games to date.
Let the games begin for one-day spectacular in Fochabers this weekend
From caber tossing to parkour athletes, Highland dancing to Indian runner ducks; the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair has plenty to offer visitors going along to the event this Sunday, May 20.
Fochabers Games visitors invited to take part in national project celebrating Scotland
A giant egg-shaped pod will appear at the Castle Gordon Highland Games in Fochabers this weekend when the National Trust for Scotland invites locals to tell the nation what they love about Scotland.
North-east to sizzle as hottest part of Scotland this weekend
The north-east is expected to sizzle as the hottest part of Scotland this weekend.