MORAY has agreed to contribute more than £20 million to build a huge incinerator in Aberdeen that will burn rubbish from north-east households. The futuristic-looking £150 million facility is a joint venture with Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council. Moray Council met in private last Monday and gave its approval to the project. The other … Read more
A YOUNG Buckie apprentice is hoping her experiences will help inspire more women locally to consider following a career in engineering . Last year, Rebecca Macmillan (23) joined the growing ranks of Modern Apprentices at Forth Valley College by embarking on the prestigious Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (Ogtap). This programme is supported the … Read more
IN a council budget rife with cuts, there was a note of joy being sounded by campaigners in Buckie with the news that the Gollachy recycling centre had been spared the axe. Last Wednesday saw a programme of cuts worth £15 million passed by councillors in a bid to balance the books for the coming … Read more
MORAY Council budget day was to bring joy for users of Cullen library when it was saved from closure. The facility had originally been earmarked for the chop as part of council cost-cutting plans but earned an 11th-hour reprieve. Keith-Cullen Conservative councillor Donald Gatt said: “I am heartily glad that Cullen library has been saved … Read more
IT may just be seven months since the community took over the running of Findochty town hall, but the huge impact which has been made in this short space of time was there for all to see when an open day was held. On Saturday, February 23, a warm welcome was extended to all by … Read more
ROVERS booked their place in the semi-finals of the Elginshire Cup after a battling 2-1 victory away to Whitehills. Newly-signed defender Darren Wood (pictured) gave the Merson Park men a half-time lead before the hosts levelled. However, sub Ryan Matheson gave Buckie the three points and a guaranteed place in the draw for the semis. … Read more
TRIBUTES have been pouring for former Buckie High teacher Jeff Jones, who has died aged 74. One of the youngest principal teachers of chemistry in the country, he was an inspiration for generations of students. A colourful character away from the classroom, Mr Jones founded the original Radio Buckie, was a Moray Firth Radio DJ … Read more
A BUCKIE councillor has expressed his disappointment that a new pedestrian crossing near Millbank Primary looks unlikely to go ahead. There have been various calls over the years to install a new pedestrian crossing in High Street, close to the school to help children and local people safely cross, but the results from a recent … Read more
PORTKNOCKIE Seniors’ Club may have folded after their numbers dwindled, but their legacy is set to live on. Last Wednesday afternoon saw club president of 30 years Mary Reid hand over a cheque for £864 to Portknockie Community Association (PCA) chairman John Going. The cash is earmarked to support large-scale refurbishment and improvement works to … Read more
THERE were spells and wizardry afoot at Buckie High during its annual S1 Spell Slam. The school library played host to the event, which was held to celebrate Harry Potter Book Day. Winning the top prize for working wonders with the wand was Master Spell Caster Courtney Clamp, with Kallum Aitchison and Finlay Wood taking … Read more