Environment

THE slice of the Scottish coastline was also compared to the coast of Alentejo in Portugal, with a "sun-kissed southern European vibe".

MORAY Council let every fine-dodging fly-tipper in the last five years off the hook.

MEET the most sociable sheep in Moray.

NEW figures show the council has issued no litter fines in over four years.

The MORAY ARTiSTS Taster Show for North East Open Studios is running from July 15-25 in the Long Room.

Bill and Lorraine Budge have donated £21,500 towards renewal of the beach steps to Findhorn's back shore.

Sisters-in-law Stephanie Wallace and Sue Farish are opening K’s Coffee Shop on Falconer Avenue.

AES Solar's solar panels installation received a Scottish Energy Efficiency Award.

Five Forres area projects have received funding from the 28th round of Berry Burn wind farm awards.

Having been worked on by AJ Engineering and LDN Architects, Scapa Flow Museum is up for the Museum of the Year award.

Forres Pipe Band is performing at Highland Games in Moray and Highland this summer.

Thousands will be at Grant Park on Saturday for the event in its 95th year.

Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation received 11 call-outs between March 30 and June 18.

The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.

REMARKABLE exhibition will get you thinking about what you can do to help Earth.

The Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments are now at Moderate Scarcity water levels while the Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity level.

A packed programme features vintage vehicles, open air theatre, nature trails, a horse show and daily castle tours.

New powers could impose a fine on the registered keeper of a vehicle from which a littering offence is committed in Scotland.

Forres Area Community Trust has compiled an updated list of local groups and activities.

The Osprey Bus Trust is offering a £50 gift card to the winning designer.