Gordon McDonald WHILE staff shortages have often hogged the headlines when it comes to education in Moray, Buckie Community High School have started the school year by rolling out the welcome mat for no fewer than 12 new teachers. Taking their places in their respective departments for the autumn term are: Gary Harper, PT maths; Andrew Garner, … Read more
SATISFACTION with some of Moray Council’s services has declined steeply over the past three years – if new figures can be believed. Just 33 per cent of harbour users are now satisfied with the facilities. That compares to 60 per cent in 2014/15. Meanwhile, only 35 per cent are content with the state of Moray’s … Read more
THERE was a new name on the Speyside Way Ultra Marathon trophy as last year’s runner-up claimed the top spot. Taking the tape at the start/ terminus of the Speyside Way in Buckie was Dave Mclure, of Kilmarnock Harriers, who crossed the line with a time of 4.21.14. He told the Advertiser: “I’m delighted to … Read more
A NEW chapter in the history of the Cullen Community and Residential Centre (CCRC) unfolded on Friday when Moray Council handed over the lease for the facility. The centre will now be run by the Three Kings Cullen Association (TKCA) on behalf of the community as part of the longer-term Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process … Read more
Members of a buckie choir have put themselves at the heart of two local communities with donations that could save lives. The Buckie and District Community Choir handed out more than £3000 to fund the provision of public access defibrillators in Findochty and Portgordon. Last Wednesday the first of those was unveiled at Findochty town … Read more
UPDATES on route options for the dualling of the A96 between Fochabers and Hardmuir have been welcomed. Transport Scotland revealed five route options that have been removed from the process. These are: p1 – Hardmuir to Forres Enterprise park; B1 – Easter Newforres to Hardhillock; O7 – Linksfield to Cowfords; R6-R7 – Troves to Balnacoul … Read more
the sun may not have shone on Buckie Classic Car show 2018, but there were plenty of gleaming vehicles on display to draw the crowds in. Celebrating its second year at Cunningholes industrial estate, motor enthusiasts of all ages turned out to take a walk down memory lane. exhibitors from the local area were joined … Read more
A NEW force has been formed on Moray Council. Known as the Open Group, it comprises five Independent councillors and one Tory, although all its members insist that it is not a political grouping. Instead, it has been formed as a procedural measure so that its leader is part of the regular briefings provided by … Read more
CLASSIC car enthusiasts are revving up the anticipation levels as Buckie Classic car Show gets ready to return this coming Sunday. The eagerly awaited annual extravaganza is set to return to Cunningholes industrial estate after moving there last year due to drainage problems at the previous venue, Linzee Gordon Park. Event organisers have also secured … Read more
A MORNING walk with her two dogs resulted in a bit of a shock for a retired Buckie staff nurse when she came face to face with a large black cat. It was no mere moggy which stared back at Irene Ferguson on Sunday, August 12 when she went for a stroll with her Jack … Read more