Mr Yousaf said was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.
MORAY MP Douglas Ross has had his say following the First Minister’s resignation announcement.
Mr Yousaf announced his resignation with a statement at noon.
Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.
ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) is to host a Mental Health Nursing Showcase to encourage more people from the north-east into the profession.
Younger members of the community are invited to the Colour Run at Grant Park.
WELLBEING and sustainable employment are to take centre stage at a drop-in event coming to Moray soon.
Having a big vision and set of values that encourage acts of kindness was central to Findochty Primary School’s award nomination.
Eve Newlands has been awarded a grant to gain experience helping patients in a country with poor healthcare.
Moray Council has launched a consultation on its latest BSL plan.
ANGUS and Dinky are an adorable pair of older Yorkshire terriers looking to find their forever home together.
A charity which supported over 500 local youngsters last year alone providing school uniforms and winter clothing has been recognised for its efforts.
THE ex-Celtic man is visiting the Mosset Tavern on May 10.
Visitors are welcome to Mark Donald’s Star Wars garden on Saturday, May 4.
COUNTY commissioner Louise Winder accepted the award on behalf of the group.
Forres Area Community Trust and Forres Heritage Trust raised the funding for a new leaflet highlighting forthcoming events.
PLANS to slash funding for Additional Support Needs staff will cause Moray’s most vulnerable children to “suffer”.
Ambulance technician and RNLI volunteer Elaine Mair was named Hero of Heroes at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes ceremony.
THE chance to explore new career paths with Moray Council will be on offer at a forthcoming mini-jobs fair.
Trauma support service Moray Rape Crisis has been awarded more than £12,000 by Berry Burn Community Fund.