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Keith Grammar School

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:32:00 Z

We can confirm a fire broke out at Keith Grammar School on the evening of Friday 4 September.

Moray secures £1.2 million Just Transition Fund investment

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:14:00 Z

Moray is set to benefit from £1.2 million of investment from the Scottish Government's Just Transition Fund to help progress projects that support economic growth, investment and the transition to a low-carbon future.

Moray Council honours seafarers on Merchant Navy Day 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:39:00 Z

Moray Council has once again raised the distinctive Red Ensign at its headquarters in Elgin to mark Merchant Navy Day and recognise the invaluable contribution of merchant seafarers, past and present.

Maximum Moray taxi fares to increase from November

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:00 Z

Taxi fares in Moray are set to increase from 30 November 2026 following a statutory review by Moray Council's Licensing Committee.

Council consults on Visitor Levy for Moray

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:44:00 Z

Moray Council is inviting residents, tourism businesses, visitors and stakeholders to have their say on whether a Visitor Levy should be introduced in Moray.

Moray Council to provide free school meal payments during extended school closures and transport disruption

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:00 Z

Families in Moray whose children receive income-based free school meals will receive financial support if schools are forced to close for extended periods or pupils are unable to attend because of prolonged school transport failures.

Moray schools show encouraging progress as councillors back independent review

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:15:00 Z

An independent review of educational attainment in Moray has been approved by Moray Council's Education, Children's and Leisure Services Committee as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate improvement and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Nearly half of Moray pupils take part in Active Schools activities

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:44:00 Z

More children and young people than ever are taking part in sport and physical activity through Moray's Active Schools and Community Sport programmes, according to a new annual report.

Moray sport and leisure services deliver strong year for communities

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:48:00 Z

Moray Council's Sport and Leisure Service has celebrated a successful year, with strong participation levels, targeted support for young people and vulnerable residents, and income exceeding expectations.

Moray Council backs Forces Children’s Rights Charter

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:39:00 Z

Moray Council is to endorse the Forces Children’s Rights Charter and continue building on the success of the Dandelion Project, which supports children and young people from Armed Forces families across Moray.