Cyclist dies following incident on Moray road
A 79-year-old male cyclist has died following an incident on the B9040 road between Hopeman and Lossiemouth at the weekend.
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Police following a ‘positive line of inquiry’ in Elgin sex assault investigation
Police carried out additional patrols in Elgin at the weekend after a woman was sexually assaulted.
Forres event gives school pupils valuable insight into world of work
A Forres primary school dedicated an entire week to learning about the world of work.
Women’s Land Army played a vital part in the Second World War
They were a pivotal part of the Second World War and proved instrumental in the campaign to keep Britain digging for victory.
Forres skatepark campaigners need community input to carry on
Campaigners, who plan to build a skatepark in a Moray town, have launched an online survey to garner local support and input.
Moray MP welcomes measures to protect local small businesses
Moray's MP has welcomed steps being taken to protect small businesses locally against the scourge of late payments.
Steelworks commence on delayed Elgin primary school construction
The steel frame for a long-delayed Elgin primary school has been put in place, as construction continues on the new build.
Moray Coastguard volunteers visit local schools to promote drowning prevention
Moray Coastguard volunteers visited several north-east primary schools to promote drowning prevention week.
Plans to create trampoline park on site of former pork factory in Buckie lodged
A derelict former pork factory in Buckie could be about to undergo a radical make-over, with plans submitted to transform the site into a trampoline park.
Police look for potential clues as they investigate Elgin park sexual assault
Police investigating a sexual assault at a popular Elgin park cordoned-off the area on Saturday afternoon as they canvassed for evidence.
Cyclist taken to hospital following medical emergency on busy Moray road
A busy Moray road was yesterday closed as an ambulance helicopter was scrambled to deal with a medical emergency.
Biblical Gardens volunteer greenhouses saved after Moray Council makes u-turn on development plans
A popular Elgin tourist attraction that is looked after by a group of dedicated volunteers will continue to thrive, after Moray Council scrapped plans to sell off the land next door.
MSP backs call for Moray grass-cutting review
A Highlands and Islands MSP has backed calls for a review of Moray Council's decision to reduce grass-cutting in public places.
Busy Moray road shut due to traffic incident
UPDATE: 12.51pm- The road has now been re-opened following a medical emergency involving a cyclist. Emergency services are at the scene of a busy Moray road that has been shut due to a traffic incident. The B9040 between Hopeman and Lossiemouth has been closed off until further notice while the incident is dealt with.
Historic Moray hospital could become care home for veterans
A historic Moray hospital deemed surplus to requirements by NHS Grampian could be revived as a care home for the region's elderly veterans.
Moray nursery commended by First Minister for teaching children outdoors
A Moray nursery school which teaches youngsters in the great outdoors has been presented with a top award from the First Minister.
Moray Council could become latest local authority to declare climate change emergency
Moray Council has been urged to form a "climate change group" to drive forward environmentally-friendly policies.
Elgin road closed as new footbridge installed ahead of Moray Sports Centre opening
An Elgin road was shut yesterday as a new footbridge leading to Moray Sports Centre was installed.
Dash-cam appeal as police continue to investigate Elgin sexual assault
Police have issued a dash-cam appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted in an Elgin park.
Thunderstorms forecast across north of Scotland
Heavy rainfall expected as thunderstorms roll in across the north and north-east of Scotland this weekend.
Former RAF medic hangs up charity tin after helping to raise £500,000 for Help for Heroes
A tireless armed forces fundraiser is finally hung up her collection tin after helping to raise £500,000 over the past decade.
Tales of riots and forgotten superstitions to be unearthed during new walking tours in Moray fishing community
Forgotten tales of riots and the deep-rooted superstitions of a Moray fishing community will be brought to the fore once again during a summer walking tour.
Headstone inspections get under way at Moray cemeteries
Headstones at cemeteries across Moray are being inspected to protect the public from being harmed.
Comic-Con hosted in Moray high school to promote reading to children arriving after the summer
Stormtroopers patrolled at a Moray school yesterday as comic book villains stalked the halls.
Children blighted by Chernobyl disaster tour north-east lifeboat during respite visit to escape radiation
The nuclear fallout from the Chernobyl disaster may currently be more popularly in known for a dramatised version of the explosion.
Buckie man fractured grandad’s cheekbone after all-day ‘blackening’ wedding party
An offshore worker who viciously attacked a granddad in front of his crying granddaughter was yesterday spared prison - after the court heard he was in a state of confusion having attended a drink-fuelled "blackening".
Warning Moray communities may be asked to take on even more as council faces up to further £19million of budget cuts
Moray Council must find another £20million of cuts before 2021 - with communities warned they will have to take on even more responsibilities.
Meet the woman charged with attracting talented people to Moray
A new Highlands and Islands Enterprise manager charged with attracting talented people to Moray has been appointed.
RAF Lossiemouth man becomes first man to run the NE250 on foot
An officer from RAF Lossiemouth has become the first person ever to run the entire NE250 route.
Funding boost for NE250 tourist trail aims to push scheme to next level with overseas exposure
A driving route, created to promote the north-east, has received a funding boost to maintain the momentum from its opening season.
Diverse galleries open up for Moray School of Art’s annual degree show
Aspiring artists in Moray have taken centre stage a major new showcase of their work from the past academic year.
Pride and joy as Buckie teenagers unveil new Cullen skiff
The sound of pipes filled the Cullen air yesterday as the Artemis set out on her maiden voyage in the harbour.