Police ‘on the case’ in Forres

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Police Scotland reports that, for the past two weeks, officers in Forres have been carrying out increased patrols and checks as part of a new operation to tackle community concerns about anti-social behaviour. Following an increase in calls reporting incidents that were affecting the quality of life for … Read more

Moray Foodbank branching out

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Over the past two years Moray Foodbank has been working hard developing new ways to provide food support that are different from the more traditional food bank model. This has been done to offer more dignity and choice to people who are facing food insecurity. There are now … Read more

Have your say on the future of primary health care

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland and Convener of the Health & Sport Committee, has issued an open invitation for people to share their views about the future of primary health care in Scotland. “Primary care is often our first point of contact with the NHS, whether … Read more

Bad Actress make good winners

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] A young rock band from Moray, Bad Actress, scooped top prize in a major new battle of the bands event in Inverness last Saturday, 6 April. Rock Factor 2019 Back to the Nineties was organised by Highland arts and entertainment group, Hi-Hub, at Inverness’s top music venue, the … Read more

Uni training in Lossie’s skies

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Students and instructors from the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS) will detach to RAF Lossiemouth for the second two weeks of April to carry out flying training.  The detachment of 15 students and 3 instructors will bring 3 Grob Tutor aircraft and carry out flying … Read more

Party time in Speyside

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] A charity that aims to eradicate loneliness among the older generation is planning to expand its work in Speyside. Contact the Elderly offers a lifeline of friendship to socially-isolated older people through regular, free Sunday afternoon tea parties. Volunteer drivers chauffeur guests to and from the gatherings, held … Read more