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We’re inescapably on the countdown to Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Are we winning?

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.

Ringing changes on part of our shared history

At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.

"Shop local this Christmas. Use it or lose it. I consider myself warned."

PRINCIPAL uses Star Trek analogy to describe situation facing Scottish colleges.

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?

Learning the lessons of conflicts past is uppermost in the mind of Moray councillor Neil McLennan as Remembrance Sunday approaches.

The creativity of charity fundraising seems endless.

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.

"Let’s really hope this new venture doesn’t cause another business to close its doors."

What do they say – better safe than sorry? Go for the scans, get checked out.

We take teachers for granted when we should be giving them everything they need.

There’s CCTV on almost every street corner, and in most shops and bars, but not yet buses.

Strikes by teaching staff will impact their education, As will a crumbling, leaking, mouse-infested, damp school.

FARMERS are getting fed up being told of the contribution they will be expected to make to reduce carbon emissions.

“I think I have just seen a quail,” said my son over the phone on August 18.

Houses are vital, but so is community, and communities need spaces between houses.

LITTLE mention of farming and food.

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.