Author - Alan Beresford

FROM Highland dancing to BMX stunts, the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair is set to return to Fochabers next month.

FROM Highland dancing to BMX stunts, the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair is set to return to Fochabers next month.

Creative Breaks funding seeks to boost short breaks for carers

Creative Breaks funding seeks to boost short breaks for carers

CHARITIES across the north-east are being invited to apply for funding to help develop and deliver short breaks and services for carers.

Moray’s coastal communities consulted on next phase of Coastal Change Adaptation Plans

Moray’s coastal communities consulted on next phase of Coastal Change Adaptation Plans

MORAY Council is inviting local coastal communities to input to the new process for adapting to changes to the coastline due to climate change.

Theft and violence costing retailers hundreds of thousands of pounds per year, new survey claims

Theft and violence costing retailers hundreds of thousands of pounds per year, new survey claims

NEW figures lay bare the true cost of crime to the high-street in the face of an alarming rise in theft and violence.

Call to goes out to young artists to create Forces charity mascot

Call to goes out to young artists to create Forces charity mascot

BUDDING young artists from Moray’s Armed Forces communities are being encouraged to participate in a nationwide competition to design a mascot.

Boost for OAPs as pension rises by £900 a year

Boost for OAPs as pension rises by £900 a year

THERE has been some good news for OAPs with the announcement that the state pension has gone up by 8.5 per cent.

Portgordon development plans in the spotlight at community consultation sessions

Portgordon development plans in the spotlight at community consultation sessions

THE future development of Portgordon and the village’s harbour took centre stage when a series of public consultations were held recently.

Buckie Ladies and Orkney share the spoils in breezy draw

Buckie Ladies and Orkney share the spoils in breezy draw

BUCKIE Ladies earned themselves a point in the teeth of fierce winds on Sunday when they faced Orkney Women.

Honours even as Buckie Ladies draw with Orkney

Honours even as Buckie Ladies draw with Orkney

BUCKIE Ladies earned themselves a point in the teeth of fierce winds on Sunday when they faced Orkney Women.

Scottish recycling rate hits all-time high, new figures reveal

Scottish recycling rate hits all-time high, new figures reveal

HOUSEHOLDS in the north-east and across Scotland are recycling more than ever, new figures have revealed.

Buckie Harbour fish landings round-up

Buckie Harbour fish landings round-up

JUST under 200 boxes of fish were landed at Buckie Harbour last week.

Online session to give introduction to domestic abuse Disclosure Scheme

Online session to give introduction to domestic abuse Disclosure Scheme

AN online session is set to give an introduction to using the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) scheme.

Vet charity PDSA issue springtime pet hazards warning

Vet charity PDSA issue springtime pet hazards warning

A LEADING veterinary charity has named seven things in the home that could be fatal when within paws’ reach.

PET OF THE WEEK: Punk Pumpkin wants to rock it to forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Punk Pumpkin wants to rock it to forever home

PUMPKIN is a guinea pig is looking for his forever home.

Buckie BBs celebrate year of achievement at awards night

Buckie BBs celebrate year of achievement at awards night

IT was time to celebrate a year of achievement and success for Buckie Boys’ Brigade when they held their annual awards ceremony.

Buckie councillor raises police resource concerns over new Hate Crime legislation

Buckie councillor raises police resource concerns over new Hate Crime legislation

A BUCKIE councillor and public service specialist strategy advisor has raised serious concerns about new Hate Crime law now in force in Scotland.

Fears nearly £40m could be “thrown down the drain” in A96 dualling review

Fears nearly £40m could be “thrown down the drain” in A96 dualling review

MORE than £37 million could be “thrown down the drain” if a Scottish Government review shelves the full A96 dualling upgrade plan.

Moray to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary at Findhorn

Moray to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary at Findhorn