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Political pressure cranked up ahead of first meeting of new Moray Council

MSP wants Labour to help "lock out the Tories" as Conservatives urge councillors to respect "will of the electorate.

Deeside mansion is most expensive home on the market

One of Scotland's most spectacular homes has gone on the market as the most expensive residential property currently on the market.

Nestrans secure half-a-million-pound boost for north-east walking and cycling projects

Five projects will be taken forward including a hub for bike repairs, quiet routes signage and adult cycle training.

Scottish Rugby launches partnership with Aberdeenshire schools.

The new education partnerships sees 17 Aberdeenshire secondary schools participating.

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Aberdeenshire well-represented in food and drink awards shortlist

Local companies and producers dominate the shortlist of regional food and drink awards.

Aberdeenshire groups share in National Lottery funding boost

A community hall, a local advice hub and a former north-east railway station are all recipients of much needed support.

Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

A proposal to convert Macduff's old Royal British Legion building into flats has been withdrawn.

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Findochty's amazing Grace wows Keep Scotland Beautiful garden judges

ALL is rosy in the garden for a Findochty Primary pupil after her entry bloomed in a Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) challenge.

Teddy Bear Group in desperate plea for help

A SPECIALISED Buckie pre-school playgroup for children with additional support needs have made a desperate plea for permanent accommodation.

Schools review to prioritise Buckie

BUCKIE is to be one of the initial priorities of a wide-ranging review of Moray Council's future education provision.

BCHS student petition urges action against 'curfew on hunger'

NO curfew on kids' hunger – that is the passionate plea behind a petition created by a Buckie Community High School student.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Two arrested after police officer hit by van in Merseyside

A police officer was taken to hospital and is in a stable condition after a van was said to have been driven at him.

Inflation soars to highest on record after hike in energy prices

April’s inflation figures are thought to be the highest for 40 years.

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada’s culture during tour of country

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were welcomed by prime minister Justin Trudeau when they arrived in Canada.

Tory MP remains in custody following arrest on suspicion of rape

Met Police said officers received a report in January 2020 relating to alleged sexual offences committed in London between 2002 and 2009.

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SPORT

Competitive weekend cricket sees Methlick take on Dunecht and Stonehaven

Methlick 2nds played twice over the weekend in two highly competitive games which resulted in exciting and tense finishes.

Senior triples success for McIntosh team at the Garioch

Harry McIntosh wins the Garioch Indoor Bowling Senior Triples for the sixth time in eight years.

PICTURES: Dufftown crowned Elginshire Cup champions after shootout win over Forres Thistle

THE cup final ended 2-2 at Logie Park before Dufftown won 5-3 on penalties.

Talented Buckie swimmers make a big splash at national finals

BUCKIE swimmers made a splash when they headed to Glasgow recently for a national competition.

Dufftown and Forres Thistle meet at Logie Park in North Region junior football's Elginshire Cup final — Top two sides in their group face off in Forres.

Scotland hero Colin Hendry heads up Keith charity football match — Scotland v England match will also be testimonial to Moray football 'legend' Gogs Younie.

Aberdeenshire pupil (14) wins Run Garioch design contest — A student at Banff Academy pupil has won a design competition which was run by the event.

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LIFESTYLE

Nairn paddleboarder starts new business after being inspired by New Zealand trip

A TRIP to New Zealand has provided a Nairn woman with the inspiration to start up a business teaching people paddle boarding in a local beauty spot.

Award hope for green effort in Nairn

Nairn charity Green Hive have been shortlisted for an award recognising their work for the environment, and the public can vote for them.

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

Our photographers have been out on the street capturing the best moments of Invernessian nightlife.

Yoga group takes a leap for LGBT+ inclusion

The Highland Yoga Collective has partnered with lgbt+ sports inclusion charity Leap to create more opportunities in the Highlands.

Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

Hundreds of eager athletes are set to take on a monster mission this weekend when the inaugural Loch Ness Challenge gets under way.

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LISTEN: An Interview with Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery at this year's Ullapool Book Festival

Next on our Dispatches from Ullapool is the multi-talented and newly appointed Edinburgh Makar, poet and playwright Hannah Lavery.

REVIEW: 'A very welcome Diversion'

At its best this performance was powerful and engaging

REVIEW: world-class concert from the Dudok Quartet

Quartet's various styles of bow inform their stylistic approach to the music of different periods

LISTEN: Canadian writer Ian Williams at his first Ullapool Book Festival

In our fourth episode of Dispatches from Ullapool we chat to Canadian writer Ian Williams, who was among the guests at Ullapool Book Festival 2022.

REVIEW: It's been murder without Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend

The sun shone on Ross-shire's crime (writing) capital as the book festival returned

REVIEW: The Riot Of Resolis – for remembering our past and planning the future — An ingenious full-length play celebrates a crime in Cromarty's own history

REVIEW: Cromarty Crime Weekend – talk from Ian Rankin — Getting inside a crime legend's head, planning a death on Murder Island

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Which local news topics are most important to you?

Political pressure cranked up ahead of first meeting of new Moray Council

Deeside mansion is most expensive home on the market

Nestrans secure half-a-million-pound boost for north-east walking and cycling projects

Scottish Rugby launches partnership with Aberdeenshire schools.

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Aberdeenshire well-represented in food and drink awards shortlist

Aberdeenshire well-represented in food and drink awards shortlist

Aberdeenshire groups share in National Lottery funding boost

Aberdeenshire groups share in National Lottery funding boost

Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

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North-east MP urges Pension Credit uptake

WATCH: massed pipe bands on march at Gordon Castle

SPONSORED CONTENT: Way To Work is just the job for employers and candidates

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Findochty's amazing Grace wows Keep Scotland Beautiful garden judges

Findochty's amazing Grace wows Keep Scotland Beautiful garden judges

Teddy Bear Group in desperate plea for help

Teddy Bear Group in desperate plea for help

Schools review to prioritise Buckie

Schools review to prioritise Buckie

BCHS student petition urges action against 'curfew on hunger'

BCHS student petition urges action against 'curfew on hunger'

NATIONAL NEWS

Two arrested after police officer hit by van in Merseyside

Two arrested after police officer hit by van in Merseyside

Inflation soars to highest on record after hike in energy prices

Inflation soars to highest on record after hike in energy prices

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada’s culture during tour of country

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada’s culture during tour of country

Tory MP remains in custody following arrest on suspicion of rape

Tory MP remains in custody following arrest on suspicion of rape

SPORT

Scottish Rugby launches partnership with Aberdeenshire schools.

Competitive weekend cricket sees Methlick take on Dunecht and Stonehaven

Competitive weekend cricket sees Methlick take on Dunecht and Stonehaven

Senior triples success for McIntosh team at the Garioch

Senior triples success for McIntosh team at the Garioch

PICTURES: Dufftown crowned Elginshire Cup champions after shootout win over Forres Thistle

PICTURES: Dufftown crowned Elginshire Cup champions after shootout win over Forres Thistle

Talented Buckie swimmers make a big splash at national finals

Talented Buckie swimmers make a big splash at national finals

Dufftown and Forres Thistle meet at Logie Park in North Region junior football's Elginshire Cup final

Scotland hero Colin Hendry heads up Keith charity football match

Aberdeenshire pupil (14) wins Run Garioch design contest

LIFESTYLE

Nairn paddleboarder starts new business after being inspired by New Zealand trip

Award hope for green effort in Nairn

Award hope for green effort in Nairn

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

Yoga group takes a leap for LGBT+ inclusion

Yoga group takes a leap for LGBT+ inclusion

Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

WHAT'S ON

LISTEN: An Interview with Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery at this year's Ullapool Book Festival

REVIEW: 'A very welcome Diversion'

REVIEW: 'A very welcome Diversion'

REVIEW: world-class concert from the Dudok Quartet

REVIEW: world-class concert from the Dudok Quartet

LISTEN: Canadian writer Ian Williams at his first Ullapool Book Festival

LISTEN: Canadian writer Ian Williams at his first Ullapool Book Festival

REVIEW: It's been murder without Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend

REVIEW: It's been murder without Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend

REVIEW: It's been murder without Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend

REVIEW: The Riot Of Resolis – for remembering our past and planning the future

REVIEW: Cromarty Crime Weekend – talk from Ian Rankin