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LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

16 April 2025

A unanimous decision was reached to define ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the legislation as biological sex.


Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

11 April 2025

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.


Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

Elgin BID ‘proud of what’s been achieved’ as it fails to win new term

11 April 2025

A business improvement district and councillors have reacted after its bid for a new term failed.


Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

Moray councillor reveals bid for Highland Holyrood seat

09 April 2025

A Moray councillor has announced his plan to stand in the Scottish Parliament election - representing a seat across the Highland border.


‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

30 March 2025

A teenager who lost both his legs in a car crash was invited to Westminster by his local MP.


‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

29 March 2025

Grilled by your questions, an MSP has shared his views on a variety of topics, including Donald Trump, his love of seafood, and gender-based politics.


Douglas Ross to step down from Holyrood

Douglas Ross to step down from Holyrood

Douglas Ross to step down from Holyrood

25 March 2025

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not be a candidate at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.


‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

13 March 2025

HOLYROOD VIEW Douglas Ross on A96 works and success for Single Malt protection.


‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

12 March 2025

A Scottish Government has been slammed for his “tone deaf” response to dealing with Moray’s seagull problem.


Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

11 March 2025

The number of people purchasing rail tickets from stations in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin has declined in the past year according to recent figures.


Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

11 March 2025

The Scottish Government is to be urged to do more to help local councils tackle the scourge of seagulls.


‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

11 March 2025

Just seven people a day, on average, weighed in on plans to scrap A96 dualling - until an eight-fold surge in responses during the final two weeks.


MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

MSP hails former defence secretary visit to north-east as ‘fantastic’

10 March 2025

The former defence secretary was welcomed to a Moray town last weekend during her visit to the region.


U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

06 March 2025

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.


50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.


Moray West MP officially opens Elgin office

Moray West MP officially opens Elgin office

Moray West MP officially opens Elgin office

04 March 2025

Graham Leadbitter joined at ceremony by MSP Richard Lochhead.


£20 million confirmed for Elgin

£20 million confirmed for Elgin

£20 million confirmed for Elgin

04 March 2025

Up to £20 million in UK government funding has been confirmed for Elgin.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Moray Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

Unions praise ‘bold’ Moray Council budget despite council tax rise concerns

27 February 2025

Moray Council’s budget has been welcomed by a trade union group for protecting jobs and public services.


WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.


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