Food bank use in Moray on the rise as Tory cuts are blamed
Food bank use in Moray has risen by almost 20% in the last year with the UK government’s welfare cuts to blame, according to a local MSP.
Richard Lochhead
Petition launched to reverse Moray bank closure amid fears region has been hit hard enough already
A petition has been launched in a Moray town in an attempt to persuade bank bosses to reverse a controversial decision to axe its local branch.
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.
Anxious Elgin mum told she would have to wait up to seven months to find out if she had cancer
An anxious Elgin mum was told she would have to wait up to seven months to find out if she had cancer.
Recruitment boost allows some maternity services to return to Moray hospital
Health bosses yesterday revealed fewer pregnant mums will need to travel to Aberdeen to give birth following the recruitment of new doctors at the hospital in Elgin.
Rise in cost of financial assistance to students in Scotland
A record number of students are receiving financial assistance from the Scottish Government, according to a report.
Sparkle of Moray teen who lost battle with cancer on Christmas Day will inspire festive cards
The sparkle of a Moray teenager will continue to be spread this year on Christmas cards inspired by the youngster.
Moray village still waiting for mobile phone improvements nearly a year after new mast installed
Twelve months after a telecoms giant installed a massive new mast in Moray its benefits have still to be felt by the region.
Moray Council accused of breaching privacy of snooped-on employee
Moray Council has been accused of breaching the privacy of employees after personal details about a worker were left open for her colleagues to see on a shared computer system.
Moray MSP to meet UK Government over rip off delivery fees
A Moray MSP’s campaign to end rip-off parcel delivery charges has stepped up a gear with a meeting arranged to discuss the issue with the UK Government.
Independent team of experts to review improvements being made at Moray hospital
An independent team of health experts is due to visit Moray this week to help drive forward attempts to restore services at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
Cards inspired by tragic north-east student launched in Moray to end gender-based violence in universities
Cards aimed at ending gender-based violence in Scottish universities and colleges have been launched in Moray.
A96 dualling co-creation group to have their case heard in government
A campaign group who demanded that Transport Scotland give locals a larger say in the creation of a new dual carriageway through Moray will have their case heard at the Scottish Government.
New Elgin ambulance trial to reduce pressure on local paramedics
The Scottish Government has announced plans to improve ambulance cover in Moray.
Fochabers Men’s Shed revamped to make it more accessible
The Fochabers Men’s Shed has become a cherished part of the Moray community.
Volunteers help clear Spey Bay beach as part of national campaign
Volunteers braved the rain and harsh winds to help clear litter from a Moray beach as part of a national campaign.
RAF to make shock return to north-east air base six years after it was shut
The air force is poised to make a surprise return to a Moray military base – six years after moving out.
Scotrail abandons services in north and north-east amid staff shortage crisis
Staff shortages caused chaos for train passengers as Scotrail had to scrap services across the north and north-east yesterday morning.
Moray council opens doors to fund teaching applications from across world to drive down vacancies
Moray Council has thrown its doors open to the rest of the world in an attempt to drive down teaching vacancies in the region.
Lochhead ‘raring to go’ as he takes cabinet post vacated by shamed MSP Gillian Martin
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead says he is “raring to go” as the Scottish Government’s new minister for further education after the first choice for the post was axed on the day she was to be appointed.
Richard Lochhead to make ministerial return
Richard Lochhead is to return to the Scottish Government’s ministerial team after more than two years away from the front benches.
Hatchery to increase production on Speyside in attempt to save next year’s angling season
Production at a north-east salmon hatchery will double in an attempt to save next year’s angling season on one of Scotland’s most famous rivers.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead impressed by Forres sustainability company
A Forres-based company that helps organisations to become more sustainable has been praised by a Moray MSP for its “cutting edge” ideas.
More Moray medical graduates needed to fix hospital understaffing problems
A Moray MSP has called on more local students to think about a career in medicine following research that shows that medical graduates are more likely to return to their home areas to live and work.
UK Government criticised as ‘out of touch’ over excess delivery charges concerns
The UK Government has been criticised as “out of touch” for failing to introduce legislation to prevent customers in the north of Scotland being ripped-off with excess delivery fees.
Moray gulls force despairing visitors to cut holidays to the region short
Despairing visitors to Moray have cut holidays to the region short in an attempt to escape the through-the-night shrieks from gulls.
NHS Grampian preparing to seize Brexit recruitment opportunities
NHS Grampian is preparing to seize a “Brexit opportunity” to boost recruitment efforts across the region.
Moray MSP calls for a transport study to improve tourism in Speyside
Thousands already make their way to the heart of the Scottish whisky industry each year but the Scottish Government is being urged to make Moray more visitor friendly.
Children’s ward downgrade is latest blow to Moray hospital
A Moray hospital’s children’s ward will now be closed at weekends as the health service’s recruitment woes continue to affect services.
Campaigners ‘disappointed’ following talks about Moray maternity service
NHS Grampian has been criticised for leaving “unanswered questions” following a public meeting about the downgrade of Moray’s maternity unit.
Another 100 companies reported for fleecing north of Scotland customers with ‘rip-off’ charges
Another 100 companies have been accused of fleecing customers across the north of Scotland with excess delivery charges.
Scottish Government urged to ‘handcuff’ graduate doctors to work in country’s NHS
Calls have been made to “handcuff” doctors to working in Scotland in an effort to ease the nation’s recruitment crisis.