NEWS

Politics: We must act now to protect our local libraries from closure

In her latest column, Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam outlines her concerns about libraries potentially being closed.

Two red cards end Scottish Cup challenge while one north side causes big shock

Five north sides went into battle in Saturday’s third round and two made it through.

Mum-of-two with terminal cancer helping others facing ‘heartbreaking’ diagnoses

A mother-of-two that has incurable cancer has raised £20,000 for a charity that has aided her.

Elgin City dream of big draw after reaching Scottish Cup fourth round

Ryan Sargent’s double shoots Moray men into last 32.

Funding supports community projects helping children

Charities that support children with essential items are benefiting as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s contract and tendering process.

‘Disheartening’ delay in guaranteeing A96 will bypass Keith and Elgin

Lib Dems call for a timetable of when work will be done.

Highland League five aim to join Premiership boys in Scottish Cup draw

There’s also five Highland League games today with two teams eying a move into the top half.

A96 dualling timeline - Promises, delays and missed deadlines

We have taken a look back at some of the key developments of the ongoing A96 dualling saga from over the years.

Unauthorised metal detecting incident being investigated by police

Police are appealing for information following a report of unauthorised metal detecting in the grounds of Banff Castle.

Moray Council leader urges ministers to ‘think again’ after 2030 dualling pledge abandoned

It was confirmed yesterday that plans to dual the A96 by 2030 have been dropped.

How are Moray’s MPs voting on assisted dying bill?

Moray’s two SNP MPs will be voting on the bill this afternoon.

SNP must ‘halt’ A96 dualling project claims MSP

MSP Ariane Burgess said there is “no economic or environmental case” for dualling the A96 in its entirety.

Ambulance patients to be taken out of Grampian region as health board declares ‘critical incident’

Deep concerns have been raised by a politician after a health board declared a critical incident.

Moray MSP ‘clear’ that Keith and Elgin bypasses must come as part of fully dualled A96

The MSP says that he will continue to add his support to fully dualling the A96.

Ross - ‘I am now convinced any plans to dual the A96 in full are dead in the water’

The 2030 deadline to dual the A96 in its entirety between Inverness and Aberdeen has been dropped.

‘Bitterly disappointing’ response from government minister about gulls

NatureScot a ‘bureaucracy beyond control’, says Elgin councillor

Three arrested after armed raid at home

Firearms officers were on the scene as a search warrant was executed at a home.

Elgin City chase Scottish Cup glory and big future pay day

Winners will dream of playing Celtic or Rangers at the next stage.

‘Over the moon’ with first Scottish Rally Championship win in 17 years

First championship in 2008, first victory in 2024.

Cancer charity shows launch search for next top models

Friends of ANCHOR is looking for men and women from across the region to take part in its Brave and Courage on the Catwalk fashion shows.