20+ hour, 15+ min ago  (586+ words) A Forres woman has been banned from keeping animals for five years after failing to seek veterinary help for her two malnourished dogs. Courtney Ritchie, who is 25 years old, was sentenced at Elgin Sheriff Court for causing two dogs unnecessary…...

20+ hour, 39+ min ago  (553+ words) A forgotten set of ornate gates leading to the site of what was the Royal burgh's castle are to be restored. Castlehill gates, now leading to the Thomson Monument were erected in 1935 to mark the royal coronation and have become…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (640+ words) Nine years on from building his first replica space ship, a film franchise fanatic is sharing his own ever-expanding universe with the public - and all for a good cause. Father-of-two, Mark Donald, has sent an open invite out to visit…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1135+ words) In the run-up to the May 7 Scottish Parliament election, we have asked all the candidates for the Moray constituency to tell us about themselves, why they are running, and their top priorities. Here, Conservative Tim Eagle is in the spotlight....

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (792+ words) In the run-up to the May 7 Scottish Parliament election, we have asked all the candidates for the Moray constituency to tell us about themselves, why they are running, and their top priorities. Here, the SNP's Laura Mitchell is in the…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (287+ words) A walrus which is currently resting in a Moray harbour has been confirmed as the same injured individual that was spotted in Orkney last week. A team from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) charity was called to Lossiemouth…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (294+ words) A 40-year-old man who left a woman feeling threatened during a street encounter in Elgin has been warned he is in the "last chance saloon. Ryan Morrison, of Elgin, appeared at Elgin Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to a charge…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (342+ words) A nursery specialised in the needs of children from armed forces families has opened in Kinloss. RAFAKidz, based in the Ben Centre nursery on Burghead Road previously run by Spring for Action for Children, is registered for 102 children and open…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (234+ words) A strong entry and some great results at the latest gymnastics event. Forres Gymnastics Club sent a crop of their talented young girls north to Alness to compete in the Fyrish GC spring floor and vault competition. All the Forres…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (203+ words) Staff at a local tourist attraction are hopping with excitement as they prepare to welcome visitors this weekend. National Trust for Scotland's (NTS) Brodie Castle Easter egg trail is on from 10am-4pm (last entry 3. 30pm) from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, offering…...