Award winning war memorial

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Forres war memorial has been recognised as one of the best kept in the region. It won its local category – large community with gardens in Highlands and Islands – and will now go forward to the national awards, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland. The judge … Read more

Wildlife fun on charity’s family day

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Trees for Life hosted a family fun day at Dundreggan, the conservation charity’s rewilding estate in Glenmoriston, near Loch Ness. The day was packed full of activities for everyone to get involved in. Highlights included performances from the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, and by actors from Eden Court … Read more

‘Transformation Board’ for Dr Gray’s

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] At their meeting in Elgin yesterday, Thursday 1 August, the Board of NHS Grampian confirmed their aim for Dr Gray’s to function within a network of services in Grampian and the North of Scotland. The Board supported an approach to “redefine what should be delivered for patients to … Read more

Call for views on the financial sustainability of local government

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee is looking for views on the long-term financial sustainability of local government to feed into its pre-budget work. In its “call for evidence”, published in full on https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112320.aspx, the Committee states: “Local authorities deliver a range of services, some of … Read more

Foraging Fortnight to help explore Moray’s wild larder

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Foraging Fortnight, a brand-new festival taking place across five diverse regions of Scotland this autumn, has been announced. From coastal exploration to herbal wellness, wild food feasts to fireside evenings and topical talks, Foraging Fortnight will allow people to explore Scotland’s natural places and increase their knowledge of … Read more

Lossie to rally behind bridge

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] The community of Lossiemouth has been invited to rally behind calls to save, or indeed replace, the iconic East Beach Bridge, which was closed for safety reasons last week. Lossiemouth Community Development Trust, Lossiemouth Community Council, and Lossiemouth Business Association have invited the community to an open meeting … Read more