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Nomination packs are now available for prospective candidates for the upcoming Moray Council by-election in the Heldon and Laich ward.

The first teacher to take advantage of an offer of free accommodation by a leading Moray house builder is preparing to move in for the start of the new school session.

A tree preservation order on a clump of tall Scots Pine trees has been revoked.

​ TV inquisitor and new author Kirsty Wark heads a spectacular line-up of appearances at Moray’s premier literary event, the Spirit of Moray Book Festival.

Councillors are to be asked to revoke preservation orders which protect trees within an Elgin housing development.

Councillors today got their first close-up view of a new custom-built harbour dredger being built for Moray Council.

Inspector of police in Scotland will carry out a review of procedures following the tragic deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell. The review will provide an independent assessment of how police contact, command and control centres are working

A by-election is to be held in Moray Council’s Heldon and Laich ward following the resignation last week of Councillor Eric McGillivray.

The misery of flooding will be a thing of the past for most of Elgin’s homes and businesses following practical completion of the £86million flood alleviation scheme. The final piece of engineering, a footbridge over the River Lossie, was formally opened today (Tuesday). All that remains is landscaping and ancillary works.

Postal ballot packs are on their way to voters in the Portknockie Community Council area.

Pupils at Moray’s eight secondary schools have been receiving their exam results by post and by text and e-mail today – and the early indications are that they have done themselves proud.

One of Moray’s longest-serving councillors has announced he is standing down with immediate effect.