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PLANS to slash funding for Additional Support Needs staff will cause Moray’s most vulnerable children to “suffer”.

A BUCKIE councillor has paid tribute to social justice campaigner Lord Frank Field of Birkenhead.

AN ELGIN child abuser has been jailed for three years for crimes against two girls.

Plans have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council to move a north-east war memorial ahead of the sale of the land that it sit upon.

With Aberdeenshire Council service points set to close on Friday, customers have been encouraged to make the move online and over the phone.

Work has begun on the historic St Brandon’s Churchyard at Inverboyndie.

STAFF at St Peter’s Primary School in Buckie have been praised by inspectors from Education Scotland.

A new main sponsor has been secured for the annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.

THE first turbine in the new Moray West wind farm has been installed.

THERE has been plenty to celebrate at the Seafield Arms Hotel in Cullen after being awarded two coveted quality ratings.

Aberdeenshire Council is trialling solar-powered sonar devices at three sites across the region in a bid to deter gulls from nesting.

A NORTH-east charity is joining forces with NHS Grampian to provide insight and learning for young people interested in a career in nursing

THE sun has certainly been shining Cullen Bowling and Tennis Club (CBTC) after members proudly unveiled brand new solar panels.

Marine Scotland has given consent to Green Volt Offshore Wind Farm - a decision which will unlock around £3 billion of investment.

THE trip to Nairn was to provide a stunning showcase for Buckie Ladies’ newest signing to display her goalscoring prowess.

The new information campaign has been launched ahead of Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone being enforced in less than two months.

Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week if agreed conditions are not met.

Vale will meet Deveronside in final at Maud next month.

TRIBUTES have been pouring in following the sad passing of a Portgordon community stalwart who left an “indelible mark” for the good on the village.

THERE was another poor week of fish landings at Buckie Harbour with just two boxes brought ashore.