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Murder trial begins, violent assault in court and couple’s home raided for drugs - Court Roundup

Murder trial begins, violent assault in court and couple’s home raided for drugs - Court Roundup

Check out the most notable court cases from the past week.


‘Only takes a spark to start a wildfire’ - Plea to be responsible as outdoor fire spots revealed

‘Only takes a spark to start a wildfire’ - Plea to be responsible as outdoor fire spots revealed

A Moray Councillor and local resident are backing SFRS’ call to the public to stop lighting outdoor fires.


Case of ‘highly-contagious’ disease affecting dogs confirmed in Forres

Case of ‘highly-contagious’ disease affecting dogs confirmed in Forres

A ‘highly-contagious’ disease has been confirmed at a local vet practice.


Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Two crews remain on the scene of a fire that has been burning for more than 48 hours.


Boarding school forms partnership with professional Dubai football club

Boarding school forms partnership with professional Dubai football club

The King’s old school has revealed plans to work with Gulf United, which is led by an ex-pupil.


Heroin and other drugs found in police raid on couple’s home

Heroin and other drugs found in police raid on couple’s home

Class A narcotic found in a tin under the bed.


Man jailed for violent assault inside court building

Man jailed for violent assault inside court building

Defendant arrested as he was about to board a flight to Spain.


Go-ahead given for 12 affordable homes in village

Go-ahead given for 12 affordable homes in village

Plans to build 12 affordable houses in a village have been approved.


A96 reopens between Forres and Elgin after three hurt in coach and van crash

A96 reopens between Forres and Elgin after three hurt in coach and van crash

A section of the A96 in Moray closed after a collision between a Stagecoach bus and NHS Highland van has reopened.


Town remembers RAF bomber crash tragedy which claimed 11 lives

Town remembers RAF bomber crash tragedy which claimed 11 lives

A tragedy which claimed the lives of 11 people 80 years ago in a seaside town is still being felt today.


‘Brotherly love, relief and truth’ - New lodge master determined to hold ideals

‘Brotherly love, relief and truth’ - New lodge master determined to hold ideals

Forresian Mark Bruce has been installed as Master of Lodge St Lawrence 144.


Dramatic video shows aftermath of crash between bus and NHS van

Dramatic video shows aftermath of crash between bus and NHS van

An eyewitness has captured the dramatic moments after a Stagecoach bus smashed into a wall outside his home.


Section of A96 closed after two-vehicle crash

Section of A96 closed after two-vehicle crash

A collision took place at around 1pm on Tuesday, May 20.


30 firefighters now on scene of major fire more than a day after initial call out

30 firefighters now on scene of major fire more than a day after initial call out

More than 30 firefighters are now on the scene of a large wildfire at a well-known beauty spot.


‘Celebrating nature’s glorious abundance’ - School May Fair fundraiser attracts 200 attendees

‘Celebrating nature’s glorious abundance’ - School May Fair fundraiser attracts 200 attendees

Drumduan School’s annual May Fair is held to celebrate the changing of the seasons.


‘We want to unearth a gem or two’ - football club to host open trials

‘We want to unearth a gem or two’ - football club to host open trials

Club is opening pathways to promote their sport through the community.


Village boundary setters take a trip back in time

Village boundary setters take a trip back in time

Rafford’s Beating of the Bounds was first carried out in 1840.


Crews continue to battle forest fire ‘hotspots’

Crews continue to battle forest fire ‘hotspots’

Four fire crews remain on the scene of a blaze this morning.


Flag day sees ‘dream’ Moray beaches celebrated

Flag day sees ‘dream’ Moray beaches celebrated

A hundred specially designed pennants are planted in the sands.


‘I spent my whole childhood in an orphanage - this is my story’

‘I spent my whole childhood in an orphanage - this is my story’

A man who spent his “whole childhood” in an orphanage after being sent there as a baby has revealed his positive story, 150 years after its founding.


‘I hate myself for being so gullible’ – Gift card scammers target the lonely

‘I hate myself for being so gullible’ – Gift card scammers target the lonely

A Tesco employee has confirmed how a woman’s fraud story is becoming all too common.


‘A credit to the Cans’ - Forres Mechanics award top young players

‘A credit to the Cans’ - Forres Mechanics award top young players

Forres Mechanics youth development marked at end of season awards ceremony


Public urged to avoid well-known beauty spot as huge fire rages on

Public urged to avoid well-known beauty spot as huge fire rages on

Locals are being urged to avoid Culbin Forest near Forres as firefighters continue to battle a blaze in the area.


Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Roles available span various areas, including visitor experience, retail, catering, and operations.


Firefighters working to extinguish massive blaze at popular beauty spot

Firefighters working to extinguish massive blaze at popular beauty spot

A massive fire has engulfed a popular beauty spot.


New volunteers to keep annual show’s wheels turning

New volunteers to keep annual show’s wheels turning

Next summer’s event at Grant Park will go ahead if the Forres Theme Day committee gets enough help.


MSP to press ScotRail managing director on Moray rail issues as meeting is agreed

MSP to press ScotRail managing director on Moray rail issues as meeting is agreed

The managing director of ScotRail has agreed to meet with MSP Richard Lochhead to discuss ongoing rail service issues in Moray.


Rare charity shop find sparks hunt for soldier’s family

Rare charity shop find sparks hunt for soldier’s family

A former RAF serviceman is on a mission to reunite First World War memorabilia with the family of the man it belonged to.


‘I couldn’t resist the strawberry matcha latte’ - we try new seaside cafe

‘I couldn’t resist the strawberry matcha latte’ - we try new seaside cafe

We review Lossiemouth’s newest coffee shop.


Runners put best foot forward in droves for new 23 mile coastal race

Runners put best foot forward in droves for new 23 mile coastal race

A new coastal race has proved popular in its inaugural year.


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