Minister says campaigners made ‘compelling’ case for Lossiemouth bridge funding
Tourism minister Fiona Hyslop praised campaigners for making a "compelling case" to persuade the government to replace an important Moray footbridge.
Richard Lochhead
Demand at food bank charity in Moray continues to rise with increasing numbers of working families needing help
Referrals to a north-east food bank have soared to their highest levels - with an increasing amount of people in work seeking aid.
Job loss warnings as politicians and businesses condemn Donald Trump’s 25% whisky tariff
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday branded a 25% hike in duty on whisky heading for America "profoundly worrying" amid job fears in the north of Scotland.
Trial to boost Moray ambulance cover by ensuring crews are not called to emergencies elsewhere
Ambulance bosses have been urged to make permanent a trial aimed at improving cover in Moray by stopping sending crews to calls elsewhere.
Nursery children in Moray aided on quest against litter louts by special equipment for tiny hands
A small army of eco-warriors in Moray have been armed with the tools to try and finally claim victory over the scourge of discarded rubbish.
Fears Brexit demands in Westminister are delaying progress on multi-million pound Moray growth deal
Fears have been raised that “turmoil” in the corridors of Westminster is delaying ambitious regeneration plans in Moray.
Calls to ‘bust a gut’ to ensure new footbridge at Moray beauty spot is open for next year’s summer
A rallying call has been issued for “all hands on deck” to ensure access to a Moray beauty spot is restored in time for next year’s summer season.
‘Ecstatic celebration’ as Scottish Government confirms it will pay for repair of Lossiemouth bridge
The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund the repair or replacement of a seaside Moray bridge.
Concerns put to Transport Scotland as A96 dualling route in Moray is progressed
Transport officials responsible for drawing upgrade plans for one of the north-east’s busiest roads have travelled its length to inspect progress.
NHS Grampian announces maternity services to be downgraded at Dr Gray’s – again
Health bosses have been forced to downgrade maternity services at a Moray hospital due to staffing shortages for the second time in less than 18 months.
New Kesson Court development in Elgin is opened by Scottish writer’s daughter
The daughter of a celebrated Moray poet has opened a new social housing development named in honour of her mother.
Richard Lochhead learns about group’s work during Elgin men’s shed visit
A Moray MSP has met with members of Elgin and District Men's Shed.
Scottish Government minister brands excess delivery charges ‘madness’ after watching lorries drive past homes to deliver elsewhere for free
A Scottish Government minister has branded delivery charge anomalies in the north as “madness” after visiting homes near postcode boundaries.
Moray MSP takes rip-off delivery charges fight to FedEx
A Moray MSP who has been campaigning against rip-off delivery fees has taken his fight to delivery giant FedEx.
Army offers support to help restore access to Moray beach cut off by bridge closure
Moray-based Army troops have offered their support to ensure Lossiemouth’s East Beach bridge can reopen as soon as possible.
Moray MSP says local issues must be understood to try and reduce national drug deaths total
A north-east MSP is to hold talks with a drug action group to try and understand an increase in the number of deaths from the substances.
MSP invites government officials to Moray for crunch parcel talks
Richard Lochhead MSP has written to the UK Government as part of his campaign to end unfair delivery charges.
Moray celebrates after securing £65 million for its Growth Deal
Moray’s economy is set to be transformed as the region celebrates securing £65 million for its Growth Deal.
Anger as disability assessment centre closes in Moray
Disabled people in Moray are facing round-trip of 100 miles after the region's only assessment centre was shut down.
Fears that race for Downing Street could hold up confirmation of Moray growth deal
Fears have been raised that the imminent shake-up of the UK Government could delay confirmation of a £200 million funding boost for Moray.
Train shortage blamed for improvement delays on Aberdeen to Inverness line
ScotRail has blamed a shortage of older diesel trains for delays rolling out promised improvements to the Aberdeen to Inverness line.
NHS Grampian warns ‘significant investment’ is needed to restore Moray hospital to full strength
NHS Grampian has backed a vision to restore services at Moray’s largest hospital while warning it will only be possible with “significant additional investment”.
Rail boss to be pressed on ensuring service improvements are on track for Moray
Complaints about the reliability of services and the shortage of seats on commuter services through Moray are to be taken to Scotland’s rail boss.
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.
Golf club in Moray takes ownership of derelict water tower to ease burden on finances
A Moray golf club has taken possession of a derelict eyesore that has proved a drain on the resources of members.
Moray’s biggest town to be put back on the map after being left off A9 road signs
Moray’s biggest town has been put back on the map after it was temporarily taken off during a revamp of road signs.
Public encouraged to have say about future uses of former Moray hospital
Residents in a Moray town have been encouraged to have their say about how a former hospital in their community could be used in the future.
Living wage boost for employees at Moray mill
Johnstons of Elgin has committed to paying all employees the recommended “living wage” from the beginning of next month.
Cash machine operator in Moray town brands situation ‘a disgrace’ while struggling to keep ATM stocked up
A Moray businessman has branded the banking situation in the town as a “disgrace” after it was left cashless for days.
North and north-east colleges face financial deficits, new report warns
Several north and north-east colleges are forecasting deficits over the next five years, according to a report warning further education faces a widening funding gap.
Map launched to show extent of ‘rip-off’ delivery charges in north and north-east
Parts of the north and north-east where shoppers are most regularly hammered by excessive delivery charges will be mapped out to emphasise the scale of the problem.
Public talks scheduled to learn lessons from wildfires in Moray
Talks have been arranged in Moray to discuss the many concerns sparked by massive wildfires in the region.