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From driving to just listening: Cancer charity seeks ‘vital’ volunteers in Elgin
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (229+ words) Leading north-east charity Clan Cancer Support is appealing for volunteers in Elgin to support local people impacted by the condition. The charity is currently seeking volunteers for its vital listening and support service which enables people impacted by a cancer…...
Child poverty: Stark contrast between areas of Elgin just one mile apart
3+ week, 3+ day ago (265+ words) Moray's highest and lowest areas of child poverty were both located in Elgin, just a mile apart, a new report has revealed. Figures from a report to be presented at tomorrow's (Wednesday, February 11) community planning board meeting, show the town…...
Students aiming to “raise awareness and start discussions” with documentary exploring dyslexia in agriculture
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Three students have produced a documentary putting the focus on a relatively unexplored aspect in farming. Daniel Norrie, Oliver Nymand and Gillies Boyd, who are fourth-year students at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), have created a film looking at dyslexia in…...
Joy after babyâs open heart surgery ordeal and assaults on emergency staff
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (64+ words) Elgin news round-up October 2025: Joy after baby's open heart surgery ordeal and assaults on emergency staff'Northern Scot Elgin news round-up October 2025: Joy after baby's open heart surgery ordeal and assaults on emergency staff As well as online news, features and…...
Situation unsustainable says child group as number of pupils with ASN hits high
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (568+ words) A children's coalition has said the situation in Scotland's schools is "unsustainable" as the number of pupils identified with additional support needs (ASN) has hit a record high. The Scottish Children's Services Coalition (SCSC) said thousands of children are being…...
Swinney told ‘political courage’ needed to meet child poverty targets
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (754+ words) John Swinney has been told "political courage" is needed to tackle child poverty, with a warning that without such action Scotland could miss its targets by "a very wide margin". The Poverty and Inequality Commission has published a report outlining…...
‘I’m so proud of Oscar’ - Horse of the Year joy for teenager and her trusted pony
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (265+ words) A schoolgirl is following her dreams after qualifying for British equestrian's biggest event. Elgin High pupil Annabel Thomson will compete at next week's Horse of the Year show at the NEC in Birmingham. The 15-year-old, from Birnie, is taking part…...
‘Tiaras are the prize worth fighting for’ - glitterball glory for young gymnasts
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) A sparkling performance was rewarded by tiaras and glitterball titles. Forres Gymnastics Club enjoyed success at the Garioch Glitterball event in Inverurie. The girls were competing against clubs from Orkney to Peterhead and all over the north, for the sparkly…...
‘Fantastic day’ as Forres Highland Games celebrates 97th anniversary
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (450+ words) The whole community came together to enjoy a "fantastic day" at Forres Highland Games at the weekend, the organiser has said. On Saturday, July 5, Grant Park came alive with all the classic attractions the event is well-known for, including the…...
What is behind “shocking” rise in racism across Moray schools?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (286+ words) Freshly-revealed figures which have shown a rise in the number of racist incidents in Moray schools have been branded "shocking. The figures, revealed by a Freedom of Information request sent to Moray Council, show that the number of racist incidents…...