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Girlguiding duo achieve organisation’s highest award

Girlguiding duo achieve organisation’s highest award

Two young woman have received an organisation’s most prestigious award.


Dad’s outburst at swimming pool lands him unpaid work

Dad’s outburst at swimming pool lands him unpaid work

A father who refused to leave a leisure centre pool after acting aggressively has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.


Three roads to be closed this weeks as roadworks planned

Three roads to be closed this weeks as roadworks planned

Three local roads are scheduled for closure over the coming week due to roadworks.


Highland Games fun ahead as annual extravaganza set to return to castle

Highland Games fun ahead as annual extravaganza set to return to castle

Fun for all the family is on the cards when an annual Highland Games gets under way soon.


Support for businesses through successful project set to continue

Support for businesses through successful project set to continue

A community-driven project providing essential support for businesses is to continue for another year.


Time for dad to saddle up as fundraising cycle challenge beckons in aid of playgroup

Time for dad to saddle up as fundraising cycle challenge beckons in aid of playgroup

Dad prepares to saddle up to raise cash for developmental playgroup.


Drunken festival-goer bit and kneed police officer after foul-mouthed outburst

Drunken festival-goer bit and kneed police officer after foul-mouthed outburst

A man who verbally and physically assaulted police officers after becoming aggressive at a music festival has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.


Dance music duo announced as MacMoray Festival 2026’s first act

Dance music duo announced as MacMoray Festival 2026’s first act

A Belgian-Dutch dance act will visit Elgin in May 2026.


VE Day 80th anniversary commemorated in poppy displays

VE Day 80th anniversary commemorated in poppy displays

Poppy displays have been put in place to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Two centuries of family ownership to end as garden centre announces impending sale

Two centuries of family ownership to end as garden centre announces impending sale

A family-run garden centre is entering into the final stages of being sold.


PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.


‘Exceptional’ young care worker among award hopefuls

‘Exceptional’ young care worker among award hopefuls

A young care worker with talents “beyond her years”, who is following in her mother’s footsteps, has been shortlisted for a national award.


Rapist jailed for six-and-a-half years over ‘appalling’ crimes against children

Rapist jailed for six-and-a-half years over ‘appalling’ crimes against children

A man has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison after targeting children with sexual abuse and drugs.


VE Day celebrations to bring cash boost for local good causes

VE Day celebrations to bring cash boost for local good causes

A VE Day afternoon tea has turned into a cash boost for local good causes


Revealed - New Buckie high school ‘kicked into second place for third time’

Revealed - New Buckie high school ‘kicked into second place for third time’

Plans for Buckie’s new high school could face yet more delays as the wait continues for Elgin High School’s extension to be finalised.


Parents and pupils at odds over planned crackdown on phones in schools

Parents and pupils at odds over planned crackdown on phones in schools

A verdict on plans to restrict mobile phone use in schools is due next week, as parents and staff back the measures but pupils stand opposed.


UHI campus hosts trailblazing LGBTQ+ footballer’s talk

UHI campus hosts trailblazing LGBTQ+ footballer’s talk

He made history when coming out three years ago, and now he has been sharing his experiences with students, councillors and sports clubs.


Runners ready to tackle brand new race as 23-mile challenge beckons

Runners ready to tackle brand new race as 23-mile challenge beckons

Runners are getting ready for starter’s orders at a brand new distance race this weekend.


Communities commemorate VE Day on 80th anniversary

Communities commemorate VE Day on 80th anniversary

Schools, care homes and community groups marked VE Day.


80th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe honoured as communities mark VE Day

80th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe honoured as communities mark VE Day

The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II - VE Day - is being celebrated today by local communities large and small.


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