Valuable artefacts held in council museum’s collections could go under the hammer
Historical artefacts held in Moray Council’s vast museum collection could go under the hammer to raise money to keep the attraction running.
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MSP wants to tax empty land in Moray to raise £300,000 a year for extra homes
An MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a new levy to generate more than £300,000 for housing projects in Moray.
Moray children inspired to choose engineering and science careers by RAF
Hundreds of Moray school children have sampled what life is like supporting the country’s frontline air defence.
Visitors to get to look behind closed doors at Moray event
Fans of Moray’s most historic and scenic buildings will have a rare chance for a peek inside on “doors open day” at the weekend.
Moray councillor: ‘I own up over my unpaid council tax bill’
A Moray councillor racked up hundreds of pounds in unpaid council tax bills - at a time when the local authority is in a financial crisis.
Hundreds of members of staff subjected to violence every year in Moray schools
Pupil support, classroom assistants and playground supervisors have been subjected to more than 300 attacks in the last year.
Plans to expand the view from Nelson Tower
A group of Moray volunteers, who maintain a monument named after Admiral Lord Nelson, are planning to create a new glass viewing platform at the top of the structure.
New images released of proposed £11.5million primary school in Elgin
A new £11.5million primary school in Moray’s biggest town has moved another step closer.
Moray port poised for massive jobs boost following award of wind farm contract
A Moray port is preparing to capitalise on a jobs boost following the award of a contract for a massive offshore wind farm.
Ribbon cut following £4.6million refurbishment of Buckie school
Moray children have cut the ribbon to officially open a £4.6million refurbishment of their school.
Profitable bus service renewed but Moray Council rules out running more routes
Moray Council has warned that it can not roll out publicly-funded buses across the region – despite its only current service running a profit.
Former Moray councillor denies child porn charges
A former Moray councillor has denied possessing and distributing indecent photographs of children.
Lasers could be used to scare off gulls
Lasers could be the latest weapon to be deployed in Moray in the war against menacing gulls.
Calls to investigate more publicly-funded buses in Moray after sole service nets ‘phenomenal profit’
Fresh calls have been made for publicly-funded bus routes to be rolled out across Moray to protect lifeline links after it emerged the only current service nets the council a “phenomenal” profit.
Moray urged to get behind bid to land “tens of millions” for region
A rallying call has been issued for Moray residents to throw their weight behind an ambitious bid to attract funding to the region.
Whisky and baking taste award success
The makers of one of the world’s most revered single malt whiskies and a family-run bakery took the top honours at the Moray Chamber of Commerce (MCC) annual business awards last night.
Moray firm’s vision for huge expansion next to A96 secures MP backing
A Moray firm’s vision for a £3.5million expansion has secured further backing.
Warning homes are in short supply as Moray sales continue to increase
Moray’s property sector is creaking under pressure as families wanting to escape the busy life continue to push up prices.
Urgent repairs approved for Elgin landmark to keep transfer hopes alive
Essential work to prevent an Elgin landmark crumbling towards a “catastrophic failure” has been approved.
Primary school put in lockdown following reports of gunman in tree
A primary school was locked down yesterday following reports of a gunman in the area.
Wildfowlers in Moray warned by-laws may be more restrictive than permit system
Warning shots have been fired over calls to introduce by-laws to manage wildfowling at a Moray nature reserve.
Former Moray secondary school could be knocked down for homes
School buildings that have lain dormant in Moray for nearly 20 years could be bulldozed to make way for new homes.
Project will bid to create stronger ties between Moray’s tourism industries
A new initiative could be set up in Moray to create stronger links between the region’s tourism businesses.
Morgan Sindall in £2m Moray school work deal
Builder Morgan Sindall has been appointed by Moray Council to carry out a £2million extension and refurbishment project at Milne’s Primary School in Fochabers.
Council denies schools in Moray may close
Senior councillors have insisted a review that classed four Moray primary schools as “unsustainable” has nothing to do with possible closures.
‘Timetable change will hit parents’ pockets’
Changing the secondary school timetable in Moray could cost families hundreds of pounds extra a week for childcare, it has been revealed.
Cash offer fails to entice council tenants to move
Increased incentives, designed to persuade council house tenants in Moray to downsize, have failed to boost housing stock.
Bridge closures reignites calls for Elgin crossing
Campaigners have called for a new railway bridge in the west of Elgin as the town braces itself for overnight closures on a “vital” route.
Public views urged on cuts to residential speed limits
An initiative has been launched in Speyside to determine whether motorists should slow down in residential streets.
Women’s Aid says domestic abuse on rise in Moray
New figures have revealed a continuing rise in domestic abuse in Moray during the past five years.
Promoting Moray key in recruitment crises
Talks have been held in a desperate attempt to end a recruitment crisis blighting Moray Council and the NHS.
Public hearing will decide fate of furniture showroom
A Moray businessman is preparing for his firm’s “D-Day” as its vision of expanding on a new site is due to be decided.