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Post-storm tree-planting continues as green shoots of recovery begin to show

Thousands of trees are being planted as storm recovery continues.

Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

Councillors are hoping to break a wall of silence from the Scottish Government over a proposed Moray wind farm development.

Plans to build 200 metre turbines edge closer to reality after conclusion of Moray consultation events

A proposed wind farm near Elgin has taken another step towards becoming a reality.

Offshore company backs North Sea growth with six-figure investment in facility

An offshore company has announced more than half a million pounds of investment in one of its north-east facilities.

How will new defences protect two villages from ‘serious’ coastal erosion?

Newly-finished schemes to protect the coastlines of two seaside villages from erosion have been called an “important step forward”.

Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

Residents near the site of a proposed biogas plant had the chance to air their views on the project at a public meeting.

Local authority sets budget - with 10 per cent council tax hike agreed

Aberdeenshire Council has set its budget for the coming year - which includes a 10 per cent increase to council tax.

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Moray Council is now taking orders for brown bin permits after a further price rise.

Spotlight to fall at bioenergy plant proposals at open meeting as public invited to have their say

The public are being invited to have their say about plans to build a bioenergy plant outside a Moray town.

70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

People in the Highlands and Moray are being encouraged to respond to a public consultation on the dualling for the A96 before it closes next week.

Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

A Moray student’s inspiration idea to help boost butterfly populations has won him a four-figure prize.

Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

A local village is set to see work begin on Monday to combat the effects of coastal erosion.

Call for people to carefully recycle vapes and batteries

Residents of Aberdeenshire are being urged to dispose of batteries and vapes safely.

All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in Moray and a rare red warning in the central belt.

Two suspected sightings of grey squirrels in Moray

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is asking the public to report any further sightings.

ENVIRONMENT

Post-storm tree-planting continues as green shoots of recovery begin to show

Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

Time for answers over Moray community left ‘in limbo’ over wind farm development plans

Plans to build 200 metre turbines edge closer to reality after conclusion of Moray consultation events

Plans to build 200 metre turbines edge closer to reality after conclusion of Moray consultation events

Offshore company backs North Sea growth with six-figure investment in facility

Offshore company backs North Sea growth with six-figure investment in facility

How will new defences protect two villages from ‘serious’ coastal erosion?

How will new defences protect two villages from ‘serious’ coastal erosion?

Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

Bioenergy plans in the spotlight as residents quiz energy company

Local authority sets budget - with 10 per cent council tax hike agreed

Local authority sets budget - with 10 per cent council tax hike agreed

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Spotlight to fall at bioenergy plant proposals at open meeting as public invited to have their say

Spotlight to fall at bioenergy plant proposals at open meeting as public invited to have their say

70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

Inspirational idea sees enterprise challenge prize wing its way to Moray student

Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

Council set to begin work to combat coastal erosion at Moray village

Call for people to carefully recycle vapes and batteries

Call for people to carefully recycle vapes and batteries

All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

Two suspected sightings of grey squirrels in Moray

Two suspected sightings of grey squirrels in Moray

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