Coronavirus - Local News

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has thanked postal workers for their "fantastic" work.

Gillian Martin questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Jeane Freeman on other countries approaches to using masks in public.

Collections and parcel deliveries will continue, but domestic letters will only be delivered from Monday to Friday.

A BUCKIE man has warned local people to beware of complacency over the Covid-19 pandemic after testing positive for the virus.

THE SSPCA has launched a new campaign with a simple message – don’t forget the animals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed the new ‘bounce-back’ scheme for small businesses announced by the UK Government.

Applications can now take place until Friday, May 22 to give more clubs across the region the chance to apply for essential funding.

The highly successful Youth and Philanthropy Initiative which operates in Aberdeenshire is set to offer a new fund to tackle the impact of Covid-19.

WITH no football for the foreseeable future, Keith FC have been doing their bit for the local community during the Covid-19 lockdown.

MP Alistair Carmichael has been joined by MPs including Richard Thomson in calling for health advertising to be directed to support local papers.

The Royal Voluntary Service have launched their Virtual Village Hall.

Skills Development Scotland has introduced the portal to connect people with thousands of free-to-access online learning materials.

GUIDANCE has been issued as to which key workers can apply for the expanded Covid-19 testing programme.

The silence will honour the memory of all key workers who have lost their lives.

A delivery of cloth to the Friends of Al-Amal project has ensured that much needed washing items can continued to be produced.

People who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a new online resource.

BUCKIE Post office has had to temporarily close its doors due to Covid-19.

MORAY Council have renewed an appeal for the public to keep and eye on vulnerable children in their local area.

New technology is being trialled by NHS Grampian and NHS Forth Valley to improve diagnosis.

Wee Dave is the latest member of staff to join the postal team and has been documenting his travels.