Bad winter behind decline in red and roe deer

BBC – A long and harsh winter has been blamed for a fall in red and roe deer numbers in east and west Grampian, according to the latest deer count.

Work at planned Highland quarry to pause for funerals

BBC – The operator of a planned new quarry would suspend work during funerals at a nearby cemetery to avoid disturbing mourners, according to the government.

Danny Alexander rules out cancelling housing debt

BBC – The chief secretary to the Treasury has said the UK government would not be able to write-off Highland Council’s £146m housing debt in the short term.

Farmer jailed after man dies in Moray tractor crash

BBC – A farmer who caused the death of a motorist after his faulty tractor trailer detached and hit another vehicle in Moray has been jailed.

Tilda Swinton ‘not’ backing new curriculum

BBC – Actress Tilda Swinton is not taking part in talks to develop the Scottish government’s controversial Curriculum for Excellence, it has emerged.

Ross County president becomes chairman… again

Ross-shire businessman Roy MacGregor is returning to the post of chairman at Ross County Football Club.
Mr MacGregor, the club’s President, replaces Dave Siegel, who stepped down at the end of the Ross County’s hugely successful 2009-10 season which saw them make history by reaching the Scottish Cup final and finish fifth in the First [...]

Waiting times vary for Scots drug addicts

Press and Journal – There are huge disparities throughout Scotland in the time it takes for drug addicts to receive treatment, according to new figures. The number of people offered an appointment within four weeks of referral fell from 86.4% in the last quarter of 2009 to 81.9% between January and March of this year.

Granite City is chosen for welfare claimant crackdown

Press and Journal – THE north-east has been singled out to trial the government’s crackdown on welfare claimants this autumn. Those on incapacity benefit in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will be asked to undergo new work capability assessments, and if judged able to do some form of work will be taken off the benefit and offered [...]

Lossie youngsters get lesson in seaside safety

Press and Journal – PUPILS at a Moray secondary school were out on the beach yesterday to learn about water safety.

Shock as travellers’ camp doubles in size

Press and Journal – A travellers’ camp next to a top north-east tourist attraction has doubled in size. More than 15 caravans were at the site next to Stonehaven’s open-air pool yesterday.

Elderly resident felt ‘cut off’ when bus service axed

Press and Journal – AN ELDERLY resident of a remote Moray village has described how she felt stranded after a rural bus service was cut by the council.

Two more face court over death brawl case

Press and Journal – Two more men have appeared in court in connection with a street brawl which left a father of six dead. Andrew Wilson, 22, appeared in private at Elgin Sheriff Court yesterday, charged with attempted murder, mobbing and rioting.

VIDEO: RAF Lossiemouth squadron prepare for Afghanistan tour

STV – Almost 200 air service personnel are preparing to leave Moray for Afghanistan for a six-month tour of duty to protect the key airfield of Kandahar. It is the first trip for many and RAF bosses say they face an intense period. The 166 members of the 5 Force Protection Wing RAF Regiment will [...]

Moray education service looks up

Press and Journal – Inspectors say that education services in Moray have made “considerable progress” over the past two years. A report, co-written by Moray Council and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe), highlights an improvement in exam results.

Ullapool community pool roof repairs plea

BBC – An appeal has been launched to raise more than £100,000 to repair the roof on a community swimming pool. The building in Ullapool has had to be closed until the work has been carried out.

Councillors cleared by probe into bullying

Press and Journal – Three Highland councillors who were accused of bullying by officials during a row about gypsy travellers have been cleared of breaching their code of conduct.

Police officer urges support for victims of Taliban blast

Press and Journal – An officer in the British Transport Police, based in Inverness, yesterday urged north people to rally behind a brave group of Army bomb disposal soldiers making a cycle run from Lands End to John O’Groats as they try to get over injuries received in an Afghanistan bomb blast.

Sainsbury’s bid to open first store in Moray

Press and Journal – Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has unveiled plans to move into Moray to take on rivals Tesco and Asda – and create 500 jobs. The retailer wants to demolish the former cattle mart on Elgin’s New Elgin Road and build a store and filling station.

Rape victim backs advert that highlights prejudice

Press and Journal – A north-east woman who was raped as a teenager has backed a national campaign to tackle prejudices against those who have been sexually assaulted.

Staff prepare to move into new care centre

Press and Journal – Health and social care staff are preparing for the move to the new primary care centre at Nairn Town and County Hospital, which will start seeing patients on July 27. The transfer includes doctors and other practice staff from the Lodgehill surgery and the Nairn branch of the Ardersier surgery, which [...]

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