John Cowe News Today

Calls have been made to sell Elgin Community Centre which will close on March 31, although a childcare provider will still operate from it.

Councillors are keen for the Keith cooperage applicant to sit down with officers to find a way forward for the development.

Health minister Michael Matheson has declined to meet with campaigners fighting to keep the Hopeman and Burghead GP surgeries open.

The project is being brought forward by Lossiemouth Development Trust, and has been under consideration for more than 10 years.

There were 1,244 incidents recorded in the academic year 2021-22, up 48% on the previous figure.

The move came as members of the Moray Council corporate committee discussed changes to charging for council services.

A flag representing Moray culture and heritage could bring a renewed sense of pride to the area, according to the civic leader.

Burghead Post Office is closing at the end of the month and won't reopen until a new retailer is able to take it over

Councillors Sandy Keith and John Cowe want a health hub at the site of the former Spynie Hospital in the north of the town.

Officers are investigating after a store and post office in Burghead was broken into in the early hours of Sunday.