Politics

The Bill sets out reforms which aim to change the pattern of land ownership in rural and island communities.

“SUBSTANTIAL support” for the north-east’s health and social care services is contained in the Scottish budget, a local MSP has stated.

MORAY’S acute mental health ward does not meet standards designed to prevent patients hurting themselves, a meeting last week heard.

A MORAY teacher, who wishes to remain anonymous, said it has been a “nightmare” to stop the rise in pupils vaping.

A “CRISIS” budget for Moray’s health and social care has been agreed with plans to slash spending by £9 million — as £4 million more looms.

Details about the actions farmers in the north-east and Moray will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled.

Wildlife will see increased protection with a range of measures to tackle raptor persecution and ensure management of species on grouse moors.

HEALTH campaigners had back north boosted by cross-party support.

The Bill would give Ministers the powers to provide support for agriculture and rural communities to replace the common agriculture policy post Brexit

MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead has been criticised for an £12,000 trip to a Los Angeles space conference in his role as a minister.

A MORAY Council challenge to the Eight Acres' use as an asylum hotel has been overturned, we take you through the big questions around the case.

New stirring up of hatred offences for protected characteristics will include age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and trans-identity.

Mental health absences among north-east and Moray paramedics have increased by almost 420 per cent to a five-year high, new figures reveal.

Column: Highs and lows of budget.

POLITICIANS across the political landscape have shared their views on our exclusive A96 investigation.

MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead has been pushed to resign as a minister to protest the “scandal” of stalled A96 dualling.

Lorraine Banks travelled to Holyrood to take part in a climate change People’s Panel.

THE local game designer says he is optimistic the next election will signify "big change".

NO money is available for any A96 dualling sections which survive the ongoing, year-late, review of the project, we can reveal.

THE two were elected in a vote that ran in Moray from January 15 to 26, 2024.