Tailbacks caused after two crashes on busy Scottish roads
Part of a busy road in Moray has been closed after a crash near a castle.
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Police launch inquiry after Moray man goes missing
Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of a man from Forres.
Hidden attractions poised to throw doors open for visitors in Moray
Buildings in Moray that are ordinarily sealed off from everyday eyes throughout the year are poised to welcome hundreds of visitors tomorrow.
Forres road closed in both directions following two vehicle collision
An ambulance has been called following a two vehicle collision on the A940 road, near to Grantown Road, just outside Forres. The road has been closed in both directions at the moment. Two people are thought to be injured, although it is unknown at the time how serious they have been hurt. More to follow.
Moray housebreaker jailed for traumatising elderly victim
A Moray man has been jailed for two years for ransacking a pensioner's home as she slept.
Pitch Perfect festival brings music and fun to Forres
There were plenty of fun and games at Mosset Park on Saturday when the first annual Pitch Perfect festival entertained big crowds.
Music and beer festival aims to become biggest day out in Forres’ annual calendar
A new beer and music festival, which takes place in Forres today, has ambitions of becoming the biggest day out in the town’s annual calendar.
Moray man repeatedly shouted ‘Tommy Robinson’ while being hauled into police van
A Moray man who shouted “racially” motivated abuse while being led away by police has been sentenced to unpaid work.
Archaeological dig at Moray monument to discover evidence of an ancient hillfort
Archaeologists have descended on one of Moray’s most famous hills to dig up more evidence of a Bronze Age fort.
Distillery gets five-star recognition in 20th anniversary year of revival
A Moray distillery that lay dormant for more than a decade has now gained five-star approval from Visit Scotland.
Work begins on £100k vision to restore neglected Moray loch
Overgrown and neglected for more than a decade, a former fishery in Moray could be about to be given a new lease of life.
Walkers set out on mission to attract 100-mile event to Moray
Long distance walkers in Moray are striding out in a bid to secure an event for the region that could attract hundreds of participants.
Pensioner sex beast jailed for raping and sexually abusing a woman with learning difficulties
A pensioner yesterday admitted raping and sexually abusing a woman with learning difficulties at a home in Inverness-shire.
Top floral prize at national awards for Moray in bloom group
Spectacular floral displays in a Moray town have scooped two awards at a national ceremony.
Moray community reaches out over A96 upgrade plans
A Moray community council has issued a rallying cry to residents to ensure their voice is heard in a major roads project.
Sale of rare Moray single malt to raise more than £500,000 for charity
Bottles of an “incredibly rare” Moray single malt will be sold to mark the 20th anniversary of a distillery and raise more than £500,000 for charity.
Temporary closure order issued for Moray hospital
A Moray hospital plagued with staffing issues is being forced to temporarily close, forcing the transfer of its current patients.
Nearly 1,000 cyclists cross the north-east to Ride the North
Nearly 1,000 cyclists have pounded roads, paths and tracks across the north-east as part of one of the country’s most scenic sporting challenges.
Arts festival to shine a light on Moray’s finest local produce
Some of Moray’s finest food and drink will take centre stage at an arts festival next month.
‘Sinister’ Moray man had over 30 photos of terrified Tesco worker on laptop
A former military man built up a secret stash of photographs of a supermarket worker and tried to follow her home.
Review of community hospitals in Moray to examine how services can be retained amid mounting staffing and budget pressure
A review will be carried out of all community hospitals in Moray in order to draw up plans to retain services amid mounting staffing and budget pressures.
Moray growth deal could bring more affordable housing to the region
A Scottish Government minister has claimed that the Moray growth deal could bring more affordable housing to the region.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead impressed by Forres sustainability company
A Forres-based company that helps organisations to become more sustainable has been praised by a Moray MSP for its “cutting edge” ideas.
New life to be breathed into discontinued Moray distillery
It has been decades since a single bottle of whisky flowed from the stills at Moray’s historic Dallas Dhu distillery.
Relief as controversial dual A96 option through Moray is axed
Rural Moray residents breathed a sigh of relief last night as road bosses scrapped proposals to route a new dual carriageway through their quiet community.
Blood donor in Moray hits out at being made to travel to Aberdeen or Dundee to donate
Blood donors in the north claim they have been told their donations are no longer needed after a service was pulled from the region.
Day centre for adults with learning disabilities in Moray to shut for two months due to staff shortages
A Moray day centre for adults with learning disabilities has been forced to close due to staff shortages.
Teen, 17, charged over ‘destruction’ of Moray school which left council with repair bill of more than £10,000
A Moray secondary school has been trashed in a “mindless” vandalism spree.
No plans to close under-threat Moray hospital
Health chiefs have insisted there are no plans to close a community hospital in Forres despite the outstanding staffing issues.
Decision to be made about the future of under-threat Forres hospital in November
Plans are being drawn up for the future of a Forres hospital which could be closed.
Vandal trashed farm then scrawled his own name in graffiti at scene
A vandal who wreaked havoc at a Moray farm was caught after he daubed his own name in graffiti at the scene.
Unexploded WW2 bomb found at Moray farm
A controlled explosion had to be carried out yesterday following the shock discovery of a Second World War artillery shell on a Moray farm.