Moray man banned from driving after being caught drunk behind the wheel and carrying knuckle dusters
A Buckie man was caught drink driving - with a pair of knuckle dusters in his top.
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An Elgin man banned from driving after taking fake anxiety tablets
An Elgin man was yesterday banned from the roads for over three years after taking fake anxiety tablets before driving.
Community vows to fight closure of last bank standing in Moray town
A Moray community has vowed to fight proposals to close the final bank left in its town.
Youngsters in Moray taking leading role in fight to cure diabetes
Campaigners in Moray have pledged cash for two research projects to help create a brighter future for youngsters with a potentially deadly disease.
North-east pension pot has £15 million invested in arms companies
A pension pot for north-east council workers has nearly £15 million invested in arms companies, it has emerged.
Award-winning movie shot in Moray town returns for screening
An award-winning film that was shot in a Moray town and used locals as actors will be screened there for the first time.
Enforcement action taken in conservation areas as council vows to get tough on unauthorised developments
Moray Council has vowed to get tough on illegal developments after authorising enforcement action against homeowners who have “ignored” planning rules.
Children’s ward at Elgin hospital moved to accommodate increase in winter elderly admissions
The children’s ward at an Elgin hospital has been stripped bare and moved to accommodate more elderly admissions as the service heads into its busiest season.
Keith blaze destroys linen warehouse at town’s business park
A major fire that ripped through a Moray business park has almost completely destroyed a linen packing warehouse.
Call for Moray Council to shut down libraries instead of Elgin Community Centre
A controversial call has been made for Moray Council to consider shutting down libraries to save money rather than abandon Elgin Community Centre.
Bank of Scotland to close branches in Keith and Lossiemouth
Two banks in Moray have been slated for closure in the latest wave of cuts to town centres.
Man reported missing from Elgin traced safe and well
A man reported missing from his home in Elgin has been traced safe and well. Police have confirmed that 48-year-old Alistair Bowie has now been found.
Changing attitudes to Brexit in north-east, report claims
Pro-Brexit sentiment in the north-east is dwindling with a majority now in favour of a referendum on the outcome of negotiations with the EU, a new report has claimed.
Council tells Scottish Government to throw out wind farm expansion plans
Moray Council has moved to officially object to proposals to expand a wind farm on Speyside - but backed the giant Moray West offshore plan.
Huge blaze hits historic Moray business hub
A major fire ripped through a historic business park in the heart of a Moray community last night.
Traffic calming measures to ease ‘rat run’ fears in 380-home Elgin masterplan
Moray Council has taken the step of making roads in Elgin “less attractive” to drivers in an attempt to prevent a massive new housing development becoming a “rat run”.
Firefighters extinguish large blaze at business park
Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a business park in Moray.
Parking clampdown launched in Elgin ahead of Christmas rush
Police in Moray have launched a crackdown on motorists ignoring parking restrictions in the run-up to Christmas.
Benromach Distillery given go-ahead for expansion
Benromach Distillery in Forres has been given permission to build 11 new cask warehouses in an effort to keep pace with demand for its whisky.
Moray man stole licence plates before raiding Huntly service station
A Moray man raided car wash facilities at a Huntly service station after stealing licence plates from a Lossiemouth garage.
Fresh recruitment drive in Moray to push down teacher vacancies
A fresh recruitment drive for teachers has been launched in Moray in order to drive down the amount of vacancies in the region.
Firefighters tackle large blaze at business park
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a business park in Moray.
Appeal for information after crash on A95 between Ballindalloch and Cromdale
Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A95 between Ballindalloch and Cromdale.
Moray distillery and visitor centre given top Quality Assurance award
A Moray distillery and visitor centre has been given a five-star rating from VisitScotland.
Special markings on RAF jet to mark major milestone
Special markings now adorn the side of a fighter jet to celebrate the fact that Typhoons operated by the RAF have now passed the 500,000 flying hours mark.
Demolition plans approved for roof of dangerous Moray town centre building
Part of the roof of a Moray town centre building is poised to be demolished in an attempt to make it safe.
Owner of Moray bar destroyed in fire is ‘ready to rock’ with plans to reopen it
The owner of a Moray bar that was destroyed in a fire has revealed he is now “ready to rock” to try and resurrect his livelihood.
Objection to be lodged by Moray Council over controversial Speyside windfarm
Government officials have been told they must not allow the expansion of a Speyside windfarm for fear it would have a catastrophic impact upon some of Moray’s finest landscapes.
Moray’s local armed forces renew their rivalry as they square off in a Remembrance Sunday friendly match
Two of Moray’s local armed forces renewed their rivalry as they competed in a hard-fought football match.
Buckie play park dream becomes a reality as it officially opens
Three mums who led a £60,000 campaign to bring their local park back to life celebrated its official opening at the weekend.
Sand portraits created at beaches around the north-east to remember fallen WW1 heroes
Beaches across the north became canvases yesterday in a special commemoration for Scottish heroes who died in the First World War.
Fundraising concert held for family who lost home in Lossiemouth beach bar fire
A benefit concert was held on Saturday night in Lossiemouth to help fundraise for the local family who lost their home during the Beach Bar blaze two months ago.