MSP suggests hospital become training centre
Moray’s biggest hospital has been put forward as a potential centre for rural education to solve repeated staffing crises.
Fake row leads to whisky giant pulling rare bottles
Rare bottles of whisky from a Speyside distillery have been taken off display following concerns they could be fake.
MP predicts ‘fight’ to keep paediatric services
NHS Grampian has been asked for guarantees that overnight care for children will return following staffing shortages.
Council hit by shortage of teachers
Moray Council has found it is far shorter of teachers than expected as pupils return following the holidays.
Caravan site owners say holiday home stays put
The owners of a popular holiday park have vowed not to move an “unauthorised” caravan on their site – even if they are ordered to.
Woman left bloodied and bruised after brutal street attack
A Moray woman attacked while walking home alone at night believes only the arrival of police during the assault prevented her from receiving more serious injuries.
End of an era as furniture store set to close doors for last time as recession bites
The stark “Closing Down Sale” sign spelled out in huge letters on sheets of paper blocking out the windows of Third Brothers furniture store will have come as a shock to many.
Police clamp down on drivers using mobile phones in Moray
Dozens of drivers in Moray have been charged by police about being caught using their mobile phones while at the wheel.
Fears ‘rubbish’ dumped at Moray port will attract fly-tippers
Fears have been raised that bin bags stuffed with building materials dumped at a Moray harbour will spark a spate of fly-tipping.
Moray children requiring overnight hospital treatment to be taken to Aberdeen or Inverness
A staffing crisis at Moray’s biggest hospital means children needing overnight care will have to be taken to Aberdeen or Inverness.
Car rolls from Moray harbour wall “after handbrake left on”
Emergency services were called to a north-east beauty spot after a car rolled from a harbour wall and was left with its front end dangling into the sea.
Moray Council aims to boost region’s earnings from vast forests
Under-utilised parts of Moray’s vast woodland have been earmarked as a way to boost the region’s economy.
Tree conservationist that helped plant 180,000 trees to receive award from Prime Minister
A Moray conservationist who has devoted more than two decades to preserving some of Scotland’s most historic trees will receive a personal award from the Prime Minister today.
Driver that weaved into oncoming traffic has licence revoked on medical grounds
A retired offshore worked who swerved in front of traffic on a busy Moray road has had his driving licence revoked on medical grounds.
Pedal to the metal for Moray car show after new venue found
A Moray car show under threat after the council ordered organisers to find a new venue at the last minute has been saved.
Moray man slams thief who stole £10,000 antique watches – after being offered one for sale
A retired antiques dealer has revealed he only realised his prized collection of watches had been stolen after he was offered one for sale.
Moray pupils celebrate outstanding exam results
A Moray teenager has been inspired by the work of his grandmothers to pursue a career in medicine.
Battalion of young soldiers storm Moray castle on medieval adventure
A battalion of Moray children armed with medieval swords and shields have stormed a castle.
Classic car show thrown off course after council tells them to find new home
Preparations for a popular car show have been thrown into chaos after Moray Council told them to find a new home – just weeks before the event.
Future of Speyside primary school in doubt after all the pupils leave
A tiny Speyside school will not reopen after the summer, after the last few pupils moved elsewhere.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following A96 crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after being knocked off his bike in Moray.
Two-vehicle crash blocks A96 in Moray
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash on Moray’s busiest road.
International flavour for return of Speyside highland games to traditional home
One of Speyside’s most popular highland games has returned to its traditional intimate home on the banks of the great river.
Moray high street in the running to be named Scotland’s most beautiful
Two Moray town centres are going head-to-head to be named the most beautiful in the country.
Notorious roundabouts first in line for Elgin’s £30million transportation makeover
A £30million plan to relieve traffic gridlock in Elgin could take a major step forward this week.
Moray river inspired art exhibition using innovative technique
An innovative painting technique has been used to capture one of Moray’s most beautiful but ferocious natural features.
Police forces pledge support for Moray group’s artificial pitch dream
Scores between rival police forces will be settled on the pitch to boost a Moray group’s campaign to take control of a football pitch.
Hundreds back petition calling for new furniture store next to Moray’s busiest road
Nearly 1,000 people have backed the pleas of a Moray firm to be allowed to create a new £3.5million base on the outskirts of Elgin.
Elgin businesses band together to promote street as home of independent trade
A campaign is being launched to promote one of Elgin town centre’s most historic thoroughfares as a cradle for independent businesses.
Air traffic controller admits causing horrific Moray smash – but keeps licence
An air traffic controller at RAF Lossiemouth who caused a horrific crash on a Moray road has been allowed to keep his driving licence.
Campaign calls for recognition of Moray’s hidden gems
An MSP wants Moray’s historical treasures officially recognised in a list of the region’s top archaeological sites.
Driver had ‘no time’ to avoid horror crash when car crossed carriagways
A mum-of-two who was seriously injured in a horror crash in Moray had no time to take avoiding action, a court has heard.
