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Felling of ancient woodland on new cemetery site labelled ‘devastating’

16 September 2024
Felling of ancient woodland on new cemetery site labelled ‘devastating’

Felling of ancient woodland on new cemetery site labelled ‘devastating’

16 September 2024

Concerns have been raised regarding plans to cut down ancient trees as part of proposals to build a new cemetery.


What’s the secret behind nation’s newly-crowned Asian chef of the year?

14 September 2024
What’s the secret behind nation’s newly-crowned Asian chef of the year?

What’s the secret behind nation’s newly-crowned Asian chef of the year?

14 September 2024

A curry chef who has been named the best in the country has revealed the secret behind his award-winning success.


70s rock and roll group added to MacMoray line-up

13 September 2024
70s rock and roll group added to MacMoray line-up

70s rock and roll group added to MacMoray line-up

13 September 2024

A popular rock and roll group formed in the 1970s is coming to MacMoray Festival.


How spotting a ‘gap in the market’ led to 26 years of success for retiring businesswoman

02 September 2024
How spotting a ‘gap in the market’ led to 26 years of success for retiring businesswoman

How spotting a ‘gap in the market’ led to 26 years of success for retiring businesswoman

02 September 2024

A shop which has been a mainstay on a town’s high street for close to three decades will close this month.


‘The last supper’ - We try iconic century-old chippy before it closes for final time

29 August 2024
‘The last supper’ - We try iconic century-old chippy before it closes for final time

‘The last supper’ - We try iconic century-old chippy before it closes for final time

29 August 2024

We headed down to an iconic chippy for a meal before it closes for the last time after a century of business.


‘I shed a few tears’ - Teacher swaps classroom for Istanbul arena to become European powerlifting champion

27 August 2024
‘I shed a few tears’ - Teacher swaps classroom for Istanbul arena to become European powerlifting champion

‘I shed a few tears’ - Teacher swaps classroom for Istanbul arena to become European powerlifting champion

27 August 2024

A teacher has become a European champion after setting a new Scottish bench press record in sweltering conditions in Turkey.


‘No limits on what women can achieve’ - History made as RAF base welcomes first female Station Commander

21 August 2024
‘No limits on what women can achieve’ - History made as RAF base welcomes first female Station Commander

‘No limits on what women can achieve’ - History made as RAF base welcomes first female Station Commander

21 August 2024

A history-making woman has shared her thoughts on becoming the first female Station Commander of one of the busiest airbases in Europe.


‘Treated like the enemy’ - Residents and visitors unite against council’s motorhome ban

20 August 2024
‘Treated like the enemy’ - Residents and visitors unite against council’s motorhome ban

‘Treated like the enemy’ - Residents and visitors unite against council’s motorhome ban

20 August 2024

Signs banning visitors from staying overnight in a village have been heavily criticised.


Aldi move a ‘blow to town centre and elderly’

17 August 2024
Aldi move a ‘blow to town centre and elderly’

Aldi move a ‘blow to town centre and elderly’

17 August 2024

Concerns have been raised regarding a proposed move for an Aldi store.


‘We loved stopping here but council’s ban on motorhomes means we’ll go somewhere else’

15 August 2024
‘We loved stopping here but council’s ban on motorhomes means we’ll go somewhere else’

‘We loved stopping here but council’s ban on motorhomes means we’ll go somewhere else’

15 August 2024

A long-time visitor to a rural village says he will now stop elsewhere after signs banning overnight stays were put up.


Last day in council for MP

13 August 2024
Last day in council for MP

Last day in council for MP

13 August 2024

A councillor who has served his ward for more than 17 years has stepped down.


Abandoned ‘eyesore’ building turned into café

10 August 2024
Abandoned ‘eyesore’ building turned into café

Abandoned ‘eyesore’ building turned into café

10 August 2024

A 19th-century building that has been left empty and crumbling for more than 20 years has been given a new lease of life.


Beachgoers demand removal of ‘vile’ 23-foot rotting whale carcass

09 August 2024
Beachgoers demand removal of ‘vile’ 23-foot rotting whale carcass

Beachgoers demand removal of ‘vile’ 23-foot rotting whale carcass

09 August 2024

A rotting whale will be allowed to “decompose naturally” after washing up on a popular beach.


‘The world is a darker place now’ - Tributes paid to RAF serviceman with ‘heart of gold’ after tragic passing

08 August 2024
‘The world is a darker place now’ - Tributes paid to RAF serviceman with ‘heart of gold’ after tragic passing

‘The world is a darker place now’ - Tributes paid to RAF serviceman with ‘heart of gold’ after tragic passing

08 August 2024

Tributes have been paid to an RAF servicemen who has sadly died.


Popular discontinued fizzy drink to make a comeback - but there’s a catch

05 August 2024
Popular discontinued fizzy drink to make a comeback - but there’s a catch

Popular discontinued fizzy drink to make a comeback - but there’s a catch

05 August 2024

A legendary fizzy drink will return to shelves seven years after it was discontinued.


‘It’s breaking my heart’ - Much-loved fish and chip shop to close

02 August 2024
‘It’s breaking my heart’ - Much-loved fish and chip shop to close

‘It’s breaking my heart’ - Much-loved fish and chip shop to close

02 August 2024

A high street chippy visited by celebrities and locals alike will shut its doors for good after being in the same family’s hands for over 70 years.


RAF station welcomes new commander

31 July 2024
RAF station welcomes new commander

RAF station welcomes new commander

31 July 2024

An RAF base’s new station commander has pledged to build on its relationship with the nearby community.


Doctor who gave birth at downgraded hospital to help with its full restoration

31 July 2024
Doctor who gave birth at downgraded hospital to help with its full restoration

Doctor who gave birth at downgraded hospital to help with its full restoration

31 July 2024

A push to restore a hospital’s maternity services has ramped up with the appointment of a new consultant.


‘Rare’ and ‘exciting’ opportunity as nine-hole golf course goes up for sale at nearly £1 million

27 July 2024
‘Rare’ and ‘exciting’ opportunity as nine-hole golf course goes up for sale at nearly £1 million

‘Rare’ and ‘exciting’ opportunity as nine-hole golf course goes up for sale at nearly £1 million

27 July 2024

The sale of a golf course on a 50-acre site has been described as an “exciting” opportunity.


Findhorn beach dethroned as Scotland’s best but still named among UK’s finest

17 July 2024
Findhorn beach dethroned as Scotland’s best but still named among UK’s finest

Findhorn beach dethroned as Scotland’s best but still named among UK’s finest

17 July 2024

The beach had been named Scotland’s best last year.


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