Sad conclusion to search for missing Keith pensioner

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Update: sadly, Police Scotland have confirmed that a body has been recovered from the River Isla as part of searches to trace Phyllis Milne. Formal identification is yet to take place, however the family of Phyllis Milne have been informed. Speaking yesterday (Monday 28 January) Inspector Neil Campbell said: … Read more

‘Perilous’ state of Council finances a ‘huge concern’

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] The ‘perilous’ state of Moray Council financial situation remained at the centre of attention both locally and nationally yesterday. The matter was raised in Parliament by Highlands & Islands MSP John Finnie (Scottish Greens), asking: “The First Minister will be aware of the perilous financial state of Moray … Read more

Drastic Council cuts proposed could be just the beginning

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Moray Councillors discussed a range of proposals to deal with the Council’s budget deficit at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday). The measures proposed would take council’s budget deficit down by £2.4m. Budget Day for the Council in on 27 February and councillors and officers are continuing with their efforts … Read more

Police appeal for Forres assault witnesses

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Officers in Moray are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Forres in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 2.15am on Sunday 20 January on the High Street in Forres near to the ‘Speedy Pepper’ takeaway food outlet. As a result, a 26 … Read more

Police investigates Elgin break-ins

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Officers are appealing for witnesses following the report of two incidents of housebreaking in Elgin. A property at Duncan Drive, Bishopmill, Elgin, was targeted between 2.30pm and 6.30pm on Friday, 19 January. A quantity of jewellery and cash was stolen. The second property was targeted in the Fairfield … Read more

RAF Lossie memories wanted

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] RAF Lossiemouth plans to produce an anniversary magazine to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2019. Ex-Station personnel are being asked to get in touch with their recollections of working on the Moray air base. The 80th anniversary magazine will remember the varied history of the base, how the … Read more