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Simpsons Garden Centre set to acquire 200-year-old family run business

09 May 2025
Simpsons Garden Centre set to acquire 200-year-old family run business

Simpsons Garden Centre set to acquire 200-year-old family run business

09 May 2025

A family-run garden centre is entering into the final stages of being sold.


Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

17 April 2025
Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

17 April 2025

A consultation which could see a number of locations across Moray approved for overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes has been launched.


Convicted murderer Nat Fraser to be released from prison to attend mum’s funeral

31 March 2025
Convicted murderer Nat Fraser to be released from prison to attend mum’s funeral

Convicted murderer Nat Fraser to be released from prison to attend mum’s funeral

31 March 2025

The convicted murderer of Arlene Fraser will reportedly be released from jail this week to allow him to attend his mother’s funeral in Elgin.


Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

25 March 2025
Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

25 March 2025

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


On this day - Scotland faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

23 March 2025
On this day - Scotland faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

On this day - Scotland faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

23 March 2025

Take a look back at all the key events as Scotland entered lockdown five years ago.


Inverness firm saves 14 jobs after liquidation blow

07 March 2025
Inverness firm saves 14 jobs after liquidation blow

Inverness firm saves 14 jobs after liquidation blow

07 March 2025

The jobs of 14 staff members have been saved thanks to the intervention of an Inverness-based firm.


Teen released without charge after school ‘firearms’ threat

03 March 2025
Teen released without charge after school ‘firearms’ threat

Teen released without charge after school ‘firearms’ threat

03 March 2025

A teenager has been released without charge after emails, understood to be a firearms threat, were sent to multiple Moray and Highland schools.


Swan dies after vicious dog attack causes brutal injuries

03 March 2025
Swan dies after vicious dog attack causes brutal injuries

Swan dies after vicious dog attack causes brutal injuries

03 March 2025

A swan which was left with brutal injuries after it was attacked by a dog has died.


MSP calls for A96 dualling plans to be dropped for public transport investment

06 February 2025
MSP calls for A96 dualling plans to be dropped for public transport investment

MSP calls for A96 dualling plans to be dropped for public transport investment

06 February 2025

Calls have been made to invest in public transport instead of fully dualling the A96.


Death of man believed to be controversial north dog owner under investigation

17 January 2025
Death of man believed to be controversial north dog owner under investigation

Death of man believed to be controversial north dog owner under investigation

17 January 2025

A man, believed to be controversial dog owner Andrew Debidin, was found dead at his home in Rothiemay in December.


Pitch inspections for Nairn County and Clachnacuddin amid snowy weather

03 January 2025
Pitch inspections for Nairn County and Clachnacuddin amid snowy weather

Pitch inspections for Nairn County and Clachnacuddin amid snowy weather

03 January 2025

A trio Highland League fixtures have fallen victim to the snowy weather.


Walker’s Shortbread stalwart Sir Jim Walker dies aged 80

16 December 2024
Walker’s Shortbread stalwart Sir Jim Walker dies aged 80

Walker’s Shortbread stalwart Sir Jim Walker dies aged 80

16 December 2024

Walker’s Shortbread has confirmed that Sir Jim Walker has died at the age of 80.


A96 dualling timeline - Promises, delays and missed deadlines

29 November 2024
A96 dualling timeline - Promises, delays and missed deadlines

A96 dualling timeline - Promises, delays and missed deadlines

29 November 2024

We have taken a look back at some of the key developments of the ongoing A96 dualling saga from over the years.


SNP must ‘halt’ A96 dualling project claims MSP

29 November 2024
SNP must ‘halt’ A96 dualling project claims MSP

SNP must ‘halt’ A96 dualling project claims MSP

29 November 2024

MSP Ariane Burgess said there is “no economic or environmental case” for dualling the A96 in its entirety.


Ross - ‘I am now convinced any plans to dual the A96 in full are dead in the water’

29 November 2024
Ross - ‘I am now convinced any plans to dual the A96 in full are dead in the water’

Ross - ‘I am now convinced any plans to dual the A96 in full are dead in the water’

29 November 2024

The 2030 deadline to dual the A96 in its entirety between Inverness and Aberdeen has been dropped.


Commitment to full A96 dualling could be abandoned as 2030 target is dropped

28 November 2024
Commitment to full A96 dualling could be abandoned as 2030 target is dropped

Commitment to full A96 dualling could be abandoned as 2030 target is dropped

28 November 2024

A new draft plan has revealed that the Scottish Government could abandon plans to fully dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen.


Failure to commit to A96 dualling would be “betrayal”

28 November 2024
Failure to commit to A96 dualling would be “betrayal”

Failure to commit to A96 dualling would be “betrayal”

28 November 2024

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop will make a statement on the long-awaited A96 corridor review today.


Husband of woman who died in A96 crash near Forres pays emotional tribute to loving mother and wife

21 November 2024
Husband of woman who died in A96 crash near Forres pays emotional tribute to loving mother and wife

Husband of woman who died in A96 crash near Forres pays emotional tribute to loving mother and wife

21 November 2024

Paulina Zogota was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash involving a lorry and a car between Forres and Brodie on November 11.


16-year-old charged in connection with attempted murder of boy

19 November 2024
16-year-old charged in connection with attempted murder of boy

16-year-old charged in connection with attempted murder of boy

19 November 2024

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a teenager in Elgin on Saturday.


Anonymous bus driver accounts reveal ‘historic’ levels of abuse as ‘protection’ demand is made

14 November 2024
Anonymous bus driver accounts reveal ‘historic’ levels of abuse as ‘protection’ demand is made

Anonymous bus driver accounts reveal ‘historic’ levels of abuse as ‘protection’ demand is made

14 November 2024

Anonymous accounts from bus drivers have outlined instances of being spat at, racially abused and physically assaulted.


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