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‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

Health workers have marked a half-decade since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Man found with ‘most serious’ child abuse images claims he clicked link by accident

A 32-year-old man found with child abuse images on his mobile will be sentenced at a later date.

Buckie in days gone by: Pictures this week feature Findochty school and a local fishing crew

Take a stroll down memory lane in Buckie and the surrounding area.

Viral hit comedian bringing new tour to north-east town

Internet comedy sensation Gary Meikle will perform in Huntly.

MFR’s Aberdeen and Inverness bases to close

The news comes just months after owner Bauer Media axed the final show still broadcast from the site - Jodie at Breakfast.

Four Moray motorists banned for drink or drugs

Cases heard at Elgin and Inverness sheriff courts.

Health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

A range of “service redesigns” and savings proposals will be considered this week to achieve a balanced budget.

Man kept returning like a ‘homing pigeon’ despite court ban

Defendant repeatedly defied bail conditions.

Finding love and getting stuck overseas - Readers share memories of lockdown

On March 24, 2020, Moray residents woke up to new UK Government restrictions designed to stem the flow of coronavirus infections nationwide.

'Extraordinary initiative' links schools in north-east Scotland and Palestine

A project which has seen school pupils link up with students in Bethlehem has been recognised by the Scottish Parliament.

People urged to join campaign against litter in Spring Clean event

People across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to sign up for a challenge to address the litter emergency.

Smokers who want to quit encouraged to get support

Smokers in Grampian have been encouraged to get NHS support to ‘Stop and Save’.

New race set to get under starter’s order as marathon event eyes April return

The chance to take part in a 20-mile race will be available for the first time when a popular marathon returns next month.

North-east ice cream firm is cream of the crop after national trophy triumph

A family-run firm in Aberdeenshire have that cool winning feeling after triumphing in a prestigious national contest.

Roadworks round-up for the week ahead

Catch up with planned local roadworks for the coming week.

Drunk man threatened neighbours then urinated in a police cell

Defendant ordered to pay compensation.

Jazz and the Bard set to share the spotlight in Choral Union spring concert

Shakespeare’s birthday is due to take on a jazz feel thanks to a local choral union group’s concert plans.

On this day - Scotland faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

Take a look back at all the key events as Moray entered lockdown five years ago.

Highland League: Goalkeeper’s dramatic injury time goal and Rothes beaten in clash at the bottom

A goalkeeper scored a 94th-minute goal to extend his side’s unbeaten run to 10 matches.

‘Incredibly rewarding’ - Support service seeking new volunteers to come forward

Volunteers are needed across Grampian to support the Marie Curie charity.