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Supreme Court denies request to appeal against wind farm between Dufftown and Huntly

The UK Supreme Court has refused to allow an appeal against the Scottish Government’s award of planning permission for a Moray wind farm.

Minister accused of ‘being in hiding’ during wildfire crisis

Jim Fairlie criticised for waiting 20 days to visit fire-damaged sites in Highland and Moray.

Where are the best beaches to visit in Moray?

Look through our list of some of the best beaches to enjoy across Moray

Firefighters battle through the night to control new wildfire at Dava Moor

Firefighters have been battling through the night to extinguish a wildfire that last night closed the A940 Forres to Dava road.

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

Rocks from a coastal town are assisting scientists to develop equipment which could enable astronauts to investigate the surface of the moon.

Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

Intense thunderstorms could bring up to 80mm of rain to parts of Moray and Aberdeenshire tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.

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.

ENVIRONMENT

Supreme Court denies request to appeal against wind farm between Dufftown and Huntly

Minister accused of ‘being in hiding’ during wildfire crisis

Minister accused of ‘being in hiding’ during wildfire crisis

Where are the best beaches to visit in Moray?

Where are the best beaches to visit in Moray?

Firefighters battle through the night to control new wildfire at Dava Moor

Firefighters battle through the night to control new wildfire at Dava Moor

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

‘Rare’ rocks found in coastal town which are close to moon’s geology helping researchers develop equipment for astronauts

Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

Police appeal after orcas harassed by speedboat

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

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