Police warn rural crime in Moray could be linked to ‘serious and organised’ gangs
Warnings have been issued that rural crime in Moray can often have links to “serious and organised” gangs outside the region.
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Bill for replacement footbridge in Lossiemouth could stretch to £1 million
The project to replace a vital Moray footbridge sealed-off for months amid safety concerns could stretch to £1 milllion, it has been revealed.
Council moves forward with attempts to bring 25-year saga of Moray ‘eyesore’ home to a close
Hopes have been raised that the 25-year saga of a large north-east family home that has been reduced to a shell could soon be entering its final stages.
Apple pressing takes centre stage in attempts to encourage communities to grow own food in Moray
An event showcasing opportunities for locals to grow their own food has been held in Moray.
Candidates in Moray by-election challenged on ‘vision’ for region
Candidates competing for election to Moray Council have been challenged on how they would counteract looming budget cuts.
Fears declining population in Moray could put off businesses
Concerns have been raised that a decline in the size of Moray's workforce could begin to harm businesses’ efforts to attract talent to the region.
Bridge in Moray closed amid safety concerns
A Moray bridge has been closed due to safety concerns after damaged was reported on one side of the structure.
Options narrowing for campaigners fighting to keep Moray museum open
Campaigners fighting for the future of a Moray attraction fear options are narrowing to keep the doors open.
Moray pond to be dredged and cleared of debris
A Moray pond will be dredged to ensure it remains attractive for wildlife.
Book Week Scotland events come to libraries across Moray
Libraries across Moray will host a series of events next week to celebrate reading.
New design chosen for overhaul of worn-out Buckie park
The community-chosen new design for the renovation of Buckie’s Ian Johnston park has been unveiled by delighted councillors.
Search begins to replace council boat at Moray harbour due to expensive repairs fears
Moray Council has begun the search for a new pilot boat for its largest port due to fears the current vessel will soon need expensive repairs.
Policy to be drawn up to regulate sex entertainment venues in Moray
Moray Council will look to more strictly legislate all forms of "sexual entertainment" by introducing a new licensing system for future business ventures.
Family of tragic Moray teen to deliver lifesaving training to all the region’s secondary students
A Moray charity formed following the death of a teenager has been appointed to deliver lifesaving skills in the region’s schools.
Electric bus service in Moray expanded to fill gap left by commercial operators
Bus services are poised to return to a Moray community more than two years after a commercial operator pulled out.
Council blacksmith praised for repairing vandalised Moray war memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday
The blacksmith who repaired an Elgin war memorial that had been repeatedly vandalised has been thanked for ensuring it has been repaired in time for the weekend’s Remembrance Service.
Plans for new £10million railway bridge in Moray pushed back five years despite traffic fears
Plans to build a new £10 million bridge in Elgin have been pushed back five years amid hopes the upgraded A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road will stop traffic in the town grinding to a halt.
Free parking to return in Moray town for Christmas shopping
Free festive parking will be introduced once again in Elgin in an attempt to boost footfall in the town centre.
Street closure trial outside Moray school to improve road safety poised to be extended
A trial to shut streets outside a Moray school to improve safety is poised to be extended.
Warnings £10m bridge is needed to cope with Moray town’s expansion
Warnings have been made that Moray’s biggest town could grind to a halt without a new £10 million bridge to cope with a population boom.
Investigation launched after explosives found in Moray recycling centre by vigilant staff
An investigation has been launched after vigilant staff at a Moray recycling centre averted potential disaster after spotting two boxes packed with explosives.
Pleas for Scottish Government to intervene to try and keep Moray museum open
The Scottish Government has been urged to examine possible solutions to keep a Moray attraction open.
Hopes mentoring programme in schools will address education inequality in Moray
A new mentoring programme has been launched at two Moray secondary schools to cancel out education inequality in the region.
Calls to invest more in Moray’s sports programme as funding pledged for future years
Moray Council has committed funding to continue to run sports sessions for the next three years.
Education bosses in Moray admit literacy and numeracy rates need to be better – but argue statistics are flawed
Education bosses in Moray have admitted that literacy and numeracy rates in the classroom need to be improved.
VIDEO: Moray recycling centre closed and bomb squad called after ‘device’ found
A recycling centre in Moray has been sealed off by police after a suspected explosive device was found inside the building.
Future of Moray museum hangs in the balance after closure decision is delayed
The future of a Moray museum remains in the balance after a decision about whether to shut the attraction was delayed.
Fears proposed 5% to increase services run by Moray Council could be a ‘hard sell’
Concerns have been raised that a 5% increase to charges of all Moray Council services could be a “hard sell”.
Business plan for new tourism agency in Moray wins approval – paving way for ballot of firms
Proposals to create a new tourism agency in Moray, which will be funded by businesses, has been approved – paving the way for a ballot involving firms throughout the region.
Community takeover bid of Dufftown landmark wins approval
Dufftown and District Community Association is to be the new owner of the town’s iconic clock tower.
Usage doubles at Moray Leisure Centre as facility’s turnaround continues
Joining a region-wide membership scheme and a £500,000 gym revamp has been credited for usage of an Elgin sports centre doubling.
Hopes former rose garden in Moray town could be revitalised as orchard for community
A neglected former rose garden in a Moray town is poised to be revitalised as an orchard.