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WATCH: Funding from LNER supports efforts to protect River Findhorn salmon

The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust praised the “invaluable” funding from LNER, which supports the restoration of salmon’s natural habitat.

Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

A north-east Conservative MSP has criticised new First Minister John Swinney for refusing to ditch the SNP policy on oil and gas production.

Mosset Burn sparkling for summer after Forres Fire Station’s annual clean-up

A mattress and several traffic cones were some of the stranger items to be pulled from the water.

PICTURES: Your images as the Northern Lights shine in the skies over Moray

Readers have sent in their images of the Northern Lights following one of the largest geomagnetic storms in over 20 years.

Northern Lights put on a spectacular display for Moray’s sky gazers

Across Aberdeenshire and Morayshire and as far south as Kent, the skies were lit up as the aurora became visible to the naked eye on Friday night.

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for northern power line plans

New dates have been announced for public engagement sessions for the new power line and associated substation proposals.

Lossie scouts put their energy to good use

Seeing the sunny side thanks to 18k grant.

SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

Isolated heavy showers on Sunday afternoon will give a risk of localised flooding in some areas.

Council investigating antisocial behaviour at park

A member of the public has informed the local authority of unacceptable noise levels at Mannachie Park.

Moray and Banffshire Heroes: Forres Active Travel’s work is commended with Green Hero win

A desire to cut carbon emissions, improve health and keep children safe as they walk to school in Forres has seen award recognition for Judith Binney.

Another £16.7million invested in Forres-based space company

Orbex will invest £16.7m from six investors in accelerating its rocket launch project development.

Buckie farm secures Crown Estate environmental project funding investment

Nine environmental projects including one at Lower Mill of Tynet Farm have each received a share in £126,000 Crown Estate Scotland funding

Mapping out Forres summer fun

Forres Area Community Trust and Forres Heritage Trust raised the funding for a new leaflet highlighting forthcoming events.

Fantastic Forres is being animated

Author Ewen Watson and illustrator Sathya Schlösser are using Berry Burn funding for the project.

Major step forward for Moray West wind farm as first turbine installed

THE first turbine in the new Moray West wind farm has been installed.

Moray pupils set to replace Sir David Attenborough as Planet Earth narrators

AN episode of Planet Earth III, which pupils from Speyside High School provided a voiceover for, airs today.

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

HOW Moray’s coastal assets will be managed in the future took centre stage at a public consultation session in Findochty recently.

Environment

WATCH: Funding from LNER supports efforts to protect River Findhorn salmon

Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

Mosset Burn sparkling for summer after Forres Fire Station’s annual clean-up

Mosset Burn sparkling for summer after Forres Fire Station’s annual clean-up

PICTURES: Your images as the Northern Lights shine in the skies over Moray

PICTURES: Your images as the Northern Lights shine in the skies over Moray

Northern Lights put on a spectacular display for Moray’s sky gazers

Northern Lights put on a spectacular display for Moray’s sky gazers

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for northern power line plans

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for northern power line plans

Lossie scouts put their energy to good use

Lossie scouts put their energy to good use

SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

Council investigating antisocial behaviour at park

Council investigating antisocial behaviour at park

Moray and Banffshire Heroes: Forres Active Travel’s work is commended with Green Hero win

Moray and Banffshire Heroes: Forres Active Travel’s work is commended with Green Hero win

Another £16.7million invested in Forres-based space company

Another £16.7million invested in Forres-based space company

Buckie farm secures Crown Estate environmental project funding investment

Buckie farm secures Crown Estate environmental project funding investment

Mapping out Forres summer fun

Mapping out Forres summer fun

Fantastic Forres is being animated

Fantastic Forres is being animated

Major step forward for Moray West wind farm as first turbine installed

Major step forward for Moray West wind farm as first turbine installed

Moray pupils set to replace Sir David Attenborough as Planet Earth narrators

Moray pupils set to replace Sir David Attenborough as Planet Earth narrators

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

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