insideMoray Moray’s SNP politicians are welcoming an announcement from First Minister Alex Salmond that payday lenders would be subjected to tougher regulation in an independent Scotland. Mr Salmond proposed that short-term interest be capped – as they are in many countries in Europe, Japan, Canada and some US states. He also said regulation of advertising and … Read more
Moray Councillors are to meet in a special session where it is hoped that they will finally listen to the will of the public and reverse plans to close seven public libraries. A final decision on the future of local libraries in Burghead, Hopeman, Portknockie, Cullen, Rothes, Dufftown and Findochty was due to be taken … Read more
Tests are to be carried out around the sand dunes at Findhorn where it is believed as many as 1000 World War II aircraft were broken up and buried. The tests have been ordered to establish the extent, if any, of radioactive waste contamination on the site from luminous paint used on cockpit instruments, while … Read more
As Moray’s involvement in one of the largest sporting events on the calendar draws to a close, attention is now being turned towards an even larger event in two years time. By all accounts the Scottish 6-Days Orienteering competition has been a huge success, with even torrential rain failing to dampen the enthusiasm of around … Read more
People in Moray are being provided with a unique insight into the workings of their local RAF base thanks to a new ‘blog’ written by the station commander. Group Captain Ian Gale launched his ‘Reach for the Stars’ blog this month – and if the first ten days of the publication is anything to go … Read more
Moray residents are being warned to beware of online scammers who have already tricked a local into paying out £2000 for non-existent holiday vouchers. The commercial website ‘Gumtree’ has become a particular target for the scammers, who advertise goods including expensive items such as cars at discounted prices. However, when approached they ask for money … Read more