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Police appeal after orcas harassed by speedboat

Police Scotland are asking for information about the harassment of orcas off the Moray coast on Friday, June 6.

‘Amazing and well-maintained stretches of coastline’ - Beach wins national accolade

A beach has been recognised in Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual awards for 2025.

Top beach water quality awarded applauded

A top accolade awarded awarded to a local beach has been welcomed by the local MP.

North-east bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

The water quality at three Moray beaches has been graded as excellent by Scotland’s environment agency.

Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

A football club’s efforts to help tackle climate change have been praised as a new round of funding is unveiled.

EV charging points in Moray to quadruple in number by 2028

Council signs 20-year deal with EasyGo to improve network.

‘A campfire wasn’t doused’ - Forestry commission on six-day Culbin blaze

Forestry and Land Scotland’s east region manager has confirmed the recent blaze at Culbin was caused by a campfire.

Local authority saving £2m a year from recycling bin rollout

A council has revealed the impacts from the rollout of its orange lid recycling bins throughout the region.

Site near Moray town ruled out for energy substation

Ground survey identified ‘construction challenges’.

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Two crews remain on the scene of a fire that has been burning for more than 48 hours.

Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

A community council has benefited from a tree-planting scheme to help improve the area’s green spaces.

Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

In light of the very dry conditions, Aberdeenshire Council is warning households with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly.

Bid to build three more turbines off A96

Planning application submitted by renewables developer.

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

Recently opened cinema has nesting boxes built into its roof.

Fishermen encouraged to assist new research project assessing marine mammal entanglement risk

Fishermen have been invited to help inform a new research project.

Water-saving scheme taps into schools to help inspire pupils

Primary schools are set to benefit from a practical sustainability initiative that aims to inspire young minds while helping cut water usage.

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Police appeal after orcas harassed by speedboat

‘Amazing and well-maintained stretches of coastline’ - Beach wins national accolade

‘Amazing and well-maintained stretches of coastline’ - Beach wins national accolade

Top beach water quality awarded applauded

Top beach water quality awarded applauded

North-east bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

North-east bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

Simply the best - three local beaches graded as ‘excellent’ by environment agency

Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

Community football club’s eco project set for new funding boost

EV charging points in Moray to quadruple in number by 2028

EV charging points in Moray to quadruple in number by 2028

‘A campfire wasn’t doused’ - Forestry commission on six-day Culbin blaze

‘A campfire wasn’t doused’ - Forestry commission on six-day Culbin blaze

Local authority saving £2m a year from recycling bin rollout

Local authority saving £2m a year from recycling bin rollout

Site near Moray town ruled out for energy substation

Site near Moray town ruled out for energy substation

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

Bid to build three more turbines off A96

Bid to build three more turbines off A96

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

Town gears up to welcome African migrants

Fishermen encouraged to assist new research project assessing marine mammal entanglement risk

Fishermen encouraged to assist new research project assessing marine mammal entanglement risk

Water-saving scheme taps into schools to help inspire pupils

Water-saving scheme taps into schools to help inspire pupils

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