Motorists hit with 24-mile detour to allow essential repairs on vulnerable north-east bridge
Motorists will face a 24-mile detour for two weeks to allow essential repairs to be carried out on a vulnerable Donside bridge.
Richard Lochhead MSP
New rural delivery service launched as Moray MSP Richard Lochhead prepares for government talks
A new parcel delivery service charging a flat fee across the north was hailed as “a potential game changer” for a “disgraceful situation”.
Campaigners against ‘rip off’ delivery charges meet with advertising chiefs
A north-east MSP expressed dismay that retailers who impose unfair delivery charges do not appear to be getting the message.
New website launched by Highland Council to tackle high delivery charges
Residents across the Highland region have experienced unfair delivery surcharges for a number of years.
Community cash for hosting wind farms branded ‘inconsistent’ by MSPs
Communities are often being left with just the “crumbs off the table” if they do not strike a hard bargain to host windfarms, MSPs warned yesterday.
Grampian politicians join forces to save 18th century bridge
Two politicians have demanded a long-term solution to protect a vulnerable historic bridge.
Scottish Government want seat at whisky trade talks with US after Brexit
The Scottish Government will demand to be involved at “all stages” of post-Brexit trade talks with the US to ensure the £922 million whisky market is protected.
Health secretary hears ‘powerful case’ for protecting Moray health services
Health Secretary Shona Robison has heard a “very powerful case” from local campaigners battling to safeguard maternity and children’s units in Moray.
Moray health campaigners take their battle to Holyrood
Campaigners battling to protect vital maternity services in Moray will today take their message to the heart of Holyrood.
Nicola Sturgeon reveals plans for summit to tackle excessive delivery charges
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that a summit will be held next month to draw up fresh plans for action to tackle “unfair and excessive” delivery charges.
eBay promises to ‘clamp down’ on unfair surcharges for deliveries in the north
Online retail giant eBay has pledged to take action to clamp down on “absurd and excessive” surcharges on goods delivered to the north of Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon wants quick solution after Dr Gray’s Hospital suspends overnight admissions
Nicola Sturgeon has called for a speedy solution to the recruitment issues which have led to the suspension of overnight admissions to the children’s ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
Richard Lochhead meets NHS to discuss Dr Gray’s paediatric issues
A MSP has held “constructive” talks with health bosses about recruitment issues on the children’s ward at Moray’s biggest hospital.
Mothers are “snubbed” and flowerless on Mothering Sunday
Moray mums could be left disappointed on Mother’s Day after it emerged fresh flowers are among items retailers will not deliver to parts of the north and north-east.
Call for “backbone” in Brexit battle over fisheries control
Fishing leaders have called for “political backbone” to be shown in Brexit talks to try to regain full control of stocks and access to waters.
Moray family praised by Nicola Sturgeon for ‘crucial role’ in mortuary shake-up
A brave Moray family’s “crucial role” in securing an overhaul of mortuary services across Scotland has been hailed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Nicola Sturgeon warns of Brexit impact on Scotch whisky exports
Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Brexit will lead to a “completely unnecessary” five-fold increase in red tape for the whisky sector
Scots paying an “astonishing” £36.3million more each year in delivery charges
Scots are paying £36.3million more than the rest of the UK for “extortionate” delivery charges, it has been revealed.
MSP calls for “draconian” school cuts to be ditched
Moray Council should ditch “draconian” cuts to vulnerable children with specialist needs or risk putting off new teachers from seeking work in the region.
Forres pupil wins MSP’s Christmas card competition
A pupil’s charming drawing of a family of gingerbread people has won Richard Lochhead MSP’s Christmas card competition.
Cyclist spearheads campaign calling for Moray cycle route to be completed
A keen cyclist is leading the campaign for a cycle path between Fochabers and Elgin to be completed, in order to make Moray’s roads safer for bike users.
Moray nurse warns that proposed changes could put lives at risk
A north-east nurse has raised fears that changes to the way staff are managed could lead to delays in providing life-saving care.
Calls for further consultations on the future of Longmore Hall
A Moray councillor yesterday called for the public to have their say on a “vital” community asset threatened with closure after a council blunder left it out of a budget consultation questionnaire.
MSP urges more should be done to attract medical consultants to the north
An MSP is continuing his campaign to ensure incentives are offered to attract medical consultants to Moray.
Summer reprieve for Aberlour from roadworks
Traders along a Speyside high street which has been plagued by roadworks for much of the past year will receive a reprieve from the disruption over the summer months.
Moray’s MSP to take on gruelling cycle challenge to raise funds for cancer
A Moray politician will be swapping people power for pedal power to raise funds for a cancer charity.
North-east politicians reward youngster for Christmas card
Two north-east politicians visited a school in Elgin yesterday to reward a youngster for her design skills.
North-east country park to host Seedy Sunday festival
The management team at a north-east country park have been awarded a slice of a £50,000 grant to fund a food festival.
Moray MSP backs traders’ fight against roadworks
Moray's MSP has demanded answers over the timing of major roadworks which traders in a Speyside village fear will wreck their livelihoods.
Public urged to attend A96 dualling exhibitions
Moray residents will have the chance to make their voices heard next week on plans to upgrade the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen to a dual carriageway.
Dr Gray’s to reinstate pain clinic and recruit new consultant
The pain clinic at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin will be restored by the end of this year, ending a 130-mile ordeal for patients.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead visits new health centre in Forres
Moray's MSP has hailed the qualify of care on offer at the region's newest health centre.