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Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not be a candidate at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

A Scottish Government has been slammed for his “tone deaf” response to dealing with Moray’s seagull problem.

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

The number of people purchasing rail tickets from stations in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin has declined in the past year according to recent figures.

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

The Scottish Government is to be urged to do more to help local councils tackle the scourge of seagulls.

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

Just seven people a day, on average, weighed in on plans to scrap A96 dualling - until an eight-fold surge in responses during the final two weeks.

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

The former defence secretary was welcomed to a Moray town last weekend during her visit to the region.

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Call for rent cap to continue

Ariane Burgess MSP has called on the measure introduced by her party in 2022 to continue.

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Local authorities such as Moray Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.

Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

Moray Council’s budget has been welcomed by a trade union group for protecting jobs and public services.

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.

Plans approved for three council tax hikes adding at least £268 to bills

Moray households could be paying £400 more in council tax in three years time, under plans agreed today.

Council tax could rise by 26 per cent in three years

Council tax bills are set to rise by up to £350 next year, under plans revealed in new budget documents.

Council Leader admits £15,000 pay increase ‘looks like a huge rise’

Moray Council’s Leader has admitted her 40 per cent pay rise “looks like a huge increase”, but new Scottish Government rules were now “much fairer”.

Will police be forced to cut Moray officer numbers?

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.

Council Leader receives £15,000 pay rise under Scottish Government rules

Moray’s Council Leader has received a £15,000 pay rise through new Scottish Government rules.

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Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

Call for rent cap to continue

Call for rent cap to continue

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

Plans approved for three council tax hikes adding at least £268 to bills

Plans approved for three council tax hikes adding at least £268 to bills

Council tax could rise by 26 per cent in three years

Council tax could rise by 26 per cent in three years

Council Leader admits £15,000 pay increase ‘looks like a huge rise’

Council Leader admits £15,000 pay increase ‘looks like a huge rise’

Will police be forced to cut Moray officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Moray officer numbers?

Council Leader receives £15,000 pay rise under Scottish Government rules

Council Leader receives £15,000 pay rise under Scottish Government rules

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