Moray boat owners threaten not to pay harbour dues

Press and Journal – Angry boat owners are threatening to withhold their dues at Moray harbours in protest against price rises. Skippers say they will refuse to pay Moray Council’s 20% increase in harbour berthing fees. The local authority said it was too late for a protest because councilors had already approved the price rise. [...]

Woman claims she is target of racial abuse at Findochty

Press and Journal – An English woman believes she has been a victim of racial abuse after her Moray home was targeted by vandals. June Broadhurst’s whitewashed house on Duke Street, Findochty, was covered with red spray paint and a message which reads “go home”. Vandals also spray-painted her car, and threw rocks and stones [...]

Pet cats shot with air weapon in Moray

BBC – Police have condemned the “cruel and senseless” shooting of two cats with an air weapon in Moray. The pet cats were targeted in the Findochty area and needed treatment from a vet. An air weapon was also fired on Crown Terrace, Portgordon, but no-one was injured as a result.

Buckie businesses help save school trip

Press and Journal – BUSINESSES at Buckie have stepped in to help primary children attend an important annual event. Budget constraints for local primary schools looked likely to prevent P7 pupils from attending the annual Choices for Life event which educates students on the dangers of alcohol and drugs through drama and dance. With help [...]

Three coastal communities in Moray may be expanded

Almost 120 houses could be built in three coastal communities in Moray if councillors support proposals to extend the area’s development plan, reports the Press and Journal here

Technical problem leaves Findochty without a library

A Moray village has been left without its library service after a technical problem with a door was discovered during building work, it was revealed yesterday, reports the Press and Journal here

Harbour webcam causes controversy

A Moray businesswoman is to put up signs warning residents about her holiday cottage webcam after complaints that it was beaming live images of children across the world, reports the Press and Journal

Youth to pay for part in vandal attack

A teenager who was part of a group that caused almost £2,000 of damage by throwing glass ashtrays at caravans and a car in a Moray village was ordered to pay back some of the cash yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Moray harbour jump death man named

The man who died after jumping from a harbour wall in Findochty, Moray, has been named as Stuart MacDonald from Aberdeen.
The incident occurred around 4.40pm on Thursday 30 July and is not being treated as suspicious.
A number of people were present and are asked to contact Grampian Police on 0845 600 5 700, in order [...]

Man dies in harbour jump accident at Findochty

A man in his 20s has been killed in an accident while jumping into the water from a harbour wall in Moray.
Grampian Police said the incident happened at about 1640 BST in the seaside town of Findochty.
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Peregrine falcon’s death probed

A peregrine falcon found dead on a shoreline may have been poisoned, police have said.
The bird of prey was found between Findochty and Portknockie near an area known locally as Three Moothed Cave
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