Keith News

The work will see initial overnight convoy working, then a full weekend closure followed by a further four overnight closures.

A BUCKIE councillor and public service specialist strategy advisor has raised serious concerns about new Hate Crime law now in force in Scotland.

HUNDREDS have paid tribute to bothy ballads legend Joe Aitken, after his death from cancer at the age of 79.

MORE than £37 million could be “thrown down the drain” if a Scottish Government review shelves the full A96 dualling upgrade plan.

Sarah Murray will attend the award ceremony in Birmingham in June.

THIS year’s significant anniversary of the D-Day landings is to be marked in Findhorn, while major services take place in Normandy and Portsmouth.

A yellow weather warning for snow in the north-east area has been issued by the Met Office.

Kimberley Smart and Gordon Wallace have been named partners with Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace.

A MORAY third sector organisation is encouraging groups in the region to join in with Volunteers’ Week celebrations over June 3-9.

A consultant at NHS Grampian has welcomed the forthcoming low emission zone being introduced in Aberdeen.

“SUBSTANTIAL support” for the north-east’s health and social care services is contained in the Scottish budget, a local MSP has stated.

Nalini, an exhibition of photographic works by artist Arpita Shah, is set to open at Duff House in Banff.

Yvonne Marsay (54) will cycle unsupported from Lands End to John O’ Groats.

Folk music enthusiasts are set to welcome acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kenny Speirs to Portsoy.

PROJECTS supporting disadvantaged children and young people could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers’ Company.

THE Scottish Government’s decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions has been hailed.

New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes come into force this week.

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have identified a new way to detect signs of motor neuron disease in brain tissue.

THE progression of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill has been welcomed by a north-east MSP.

MORAY groups who work to benefit young people are being invited to attend the latest Children’s Forum meeting.