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If my dog had died I would have held factor responsible" - Forres pet owner calls for weedkiller to be universally banned
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (588+ words) A devoted pet owner hopes that a weedkiller she believes poisoned her dog and others on her estate is made illegal before an animal - or child - is killed. Keighleah Stephen of Cinchona Road, complained to Knockomie Braes factor, Taylor and…...
Excited to help artistic talent flourish" - Siblings buy Orchard Road Studios
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (341+ words) Local siblings have invested in a studio to boost the town's creative community. Having rented space at Orchard Road Studios for the past three years, artist Sasha Mc Mahon is the new co-owner of the building with her brother, Jools....
Buzzcocks star Phill Jupitus joins variety night in Moray
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (159+ words) Findhorn's Universal Hall is set to welcome a household name this month as Phill Jupitus takes to the stage for a unique evening of variety. The comedian and former Never Mind the Buzzcocks captain will perform as part of the…...
Mac Moray anthem "Poopy Poo" surges up i Tunes download charts to fund life-extending vaccine for Moray dad James Mc Pherson
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (578+ words) A former Moray firefighter who has terminal cancer says he's "blown away" that a charity single released in his honour has reached number three in the i Tunes download charts. All the money raised from a remix of a Mac…...
Moray's lowest turnout " Call for review of "unsuitable' Elgin polling site
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (340+ words) A Moray councillor has called for a review of polling station arrangements in Elgin North after early election data showed significantly lower in-person turnout in one part of the ward. Councillor J'r'mie Fernandes (Elgin North/SNP) has written to the…...
North-east MSP sworn in to Scottish Parliament using British Sign Language
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (341+ words) A north-east MSP has today made her sworn affirmation in the Scottish Parliament using British Sign Language. The SNP's Karen Adam, who has been re-elected to represent Banffshire and Buchan Coast, chose to make her affirmation in BSL in recognition…...
Burghead travels back to Victorian times for school's 150th anniversary
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (276+ words) The Victorian era returned to the Moray coast last weekend to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Burghead Primary School. Bonnets, flat caps, waistcoats, and shawls were on display as pupils and parents dressed in period costumes to honour the school's 19th Century…...
I want to give something back" - Woman who has overcome cancer to take on fundraising skydive with son and daughter-in-law
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (585+ words) A woman who has overcome cancer is set to take a leap of faith high in the skies to raise money for a charity that supported her during treatment. After falling ill last year, Jennifer Watt (68) received the devastating diagnosis…...
Aberlour Primary Nursery praised by inspectors
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (172+ words) Aberlour Primary Nursery has received high praise following an inspection. The nursery, located within the grounds of the village school, was evaluated using three quality indicators, all of which were rated as "very good, reflecting a high level of performance....
Trailblazing Moray scientist to be celebrated at major Keith event
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (514+ words) A major celebration will take place in Moray next Monday to honour the life of Isabella Gordon OBE, a trailblazing marine biologist who rose from local roots to become a global authority. Born in Keith in 1901, Isabella was a standout…...