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Moray Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Moray Council is being urged to reverse a decision not to raise a full objection to the development of turbines in a “fragile” community.

‘A vibrant community hub for all ages’ - Big plans for former hospital

Historic Environment Scotland backs proposals for a wellbeing hub for multi-generational use at site of former hospital.

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Residents in Aberdeenshire, and Moray have just days left to make their voices heard in the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund public vote.

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity pledge

Plans have already been outlined to provide residents within 5km of the site with a subsidy equivalent to 100% of the average electricity bill.

10 Elgin-Inverness trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

Storm Bert has forced the cancellation of 10 trains between Inverness and Elgin after speed restrictions were brought in.

Snow creates picturesque scenes around Moray

Snow has created beautiful scenes across a north-east region.

Storm Bert to batter Moray and Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

An active snow and ice warning for Moray has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the north.

Seawater off Moray village classed as ‘Excellent’

SEPA has recorded a marked improvement in the majority of coastal waters around the country.

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of Moray and the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Met Office snow warning for Moray extended by more than 24 hours

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

A museum which tells the story of a community’s seafaring past is looking to undertake a project to fix its heating and reduce its carbon footprint.

Christmas Lights Committee invites all to big switch-on

A group of volunteers has prepared Forres High Street for this year’s festive season.

WATCH: Moray snow and ice warning comes into force

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across parts of Moray.

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

A snow and ice warning has been issued for Moray and the northern Highlands - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.

Moray to host unique national sleddog races

Moray Dog Sports is hosting the first leg of the national series at Burgie Arboretum later this month.

Solar to save bakery ‘half a million biscuit’s worth of power’

AES Solar has installed 192 solar panels on the roof of Maclean’s Highland Bakery on the Greshop Industrial Estate.

Environment

Moray Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

‘A vibrant community hub for all ages’ - Big plans for former hospital

‘A vibrant community hub for all ages’ - Big plans for former hospital

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity pledge

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity pledge

10 Elgin-Inverness trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

10 Elgin-Inverness trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

Snow creates picturesque scenes around Moray

Snow creates picturesque scenes around Moray

Storm Bert to batter Moray and Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter Moray and Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Seawater off Moray village classed as ‘Excellent’

Seawater off Moray village classed as ‘Excellent’

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Met Office snow warning for Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

Christmas Lights Committee invites all to big switch-on

Christmas Lights Committee invites all to big switch-on

WATCH: Moray snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Moray snow and ice warning comes into force

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

Moray to host unique national sleddog races

Moray to host unique national sleddog races

Solar to save bakery ‘half a million biscuit’s worth of power’

Solar to save bakery ‘half a million biscuit’s worth of power’

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