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Alan Beresford


Chief Reporter with The Banffshire, Alan Beresford has been with the Banffshire Advertiser for over 20 years, joining the paper in 2003. He covers news and some sport from Buckie and the surrounding area

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Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

05 June 2025
Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

Transport secretary visit ‘least community deserve’ after year of bridge roadworks hell

05 June 2025

A further invitation has been extended to the transport secretary to see first hand the chaos being caused by a long-running roadworks project.


Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

05 June 2025
Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

Community turn out in force to back bold sports hub project

05 June 2025

There has been an enthusiastic welcome to updates on plans to create a community sports hub.


Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

04 June 2025
Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

04 June 2025

The water quality at three Moray beaches has been graded as excellent by Scotland’s environment agency.


Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

04 June 2025
Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

Public meeting on school’s future set to be be ticket only

04 June 2025

A public meeting on the future of crumbling secondary school is set to require pre-registration to attend.


Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

03 June 2025
Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

Meeting to shine a light on community sports hub progress

03 June 2025

A public meeting this evening (Tuesday) is set to highlight the progress being made to create a community sports hub.


Photos from bygone days: Days of the fishing at village harbour

02 June 2025
Photos from bygone days: Days of the fishing at village harbour

Photos from bygone days: Days of the fishing at village harbour

02 June 2025

Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos from past days.


Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

02 June 2025
Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

02 June 2025

A football club’s efforts to help tackle climate change have been praised as a new round of funding is unveiled.


It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

02 June 2025
It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

It’s the way she tells ‘em - joke contest final beckons for primary school pupil

02 June 2025

A primary school pupil’s jokes have seen her land a slot in the final of a national competition.


Photos from bygone days: Yesteryear memories from former shipyard

26 May 2025
Photos from bygone days: Yesteryear memories from former shipyard

Photos from bygone days: Yesteryear memories from former shipyard

26 May 2025

Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos from past days.


Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

20 May 2025
Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

Close call with allergic reaction spurs donation of Epipen kits to schools

20 May 2025

A generous donation has seen two schools install life-saving anti-allergic reaction kits.


Photos from bygone days: Fishing boats from days of yore

19 May 2025
Photos from bygone days: Fishing boats from days of yore

Photos from bygone days: Fishing boats from days of yore

19 May 2025

Take a stroll down memory lane with these photos from past days.


Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

18 May 2025
Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

Road to reopen as sewer repairs near completion

18 May 2025

An end to sewer repair work will see a residential load reopen.


‘Don’t get caught out’ warning as power meter switch could leave householders out in the cold

18 May 2025
‘Don’t get caught out’ warning as power meter switch could leave householders out in the cold

‘Don’t get caught out’ warning as power meter switch could leave householders out in the cold

18 May 2025

A councillor is urging householders not to get caught out ahead of major changes to the way the system operates


Benefits claims continue on upward trend

15 May 2025
Benefits claims continue on upward trend

Benefits claims continue on upward trend

15 May 2025

Benefits claims have risen again, continuing a trend from earlier in the year.


Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

15 May 2025
Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

Mouth-watering 1p bakery treats up for grabs at popular local store

15 May 2025

Bakery treats for just 1p are up for grabs thanks to a popular community store.


Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

15 May 2025
Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

Lifesavers to be lauded at Scottish Parliament for decades of stalwart service

15 May 2025

A group of volunteer life-savers are to be hailed by the Scottish Parliament.


Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

15 May 2025
Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

Major national honour joy for family-run marine rigging firm

15 May 2025

A family-run marine rigging firm have tasted national award glory at the third time of asking.


‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

14 May 2025
‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

‘Amazing’ community response backs campaign to repair iconic harbour statue

14 May 2025

An appeal to help repair an iconic statue has been backed inn style by the local community.


Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

14 May 2025
Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

Bridge roadworks hell set to drag on for months as delays announced to repairs works

14 May 2025

Long-running roadworks misery is set to continue for a further two months, it has been revealed.


Report highlights attainment positives for secondary kids in literacy and numeracy

14 May 2025
Report highlights attainment positives for secondary kids in literacy and numeracy

Report highlights attainment positives for secondary kids in literacy and numeracy

14 May 2025

Encouraging levels of attainment among senior secondary students has been praised.


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