INSPECTORS have identified several areas for improvement following a visit to Millbank Primary School The inspection, carried out by Education Scotland before the October break in 2018, also praised the strong parental support for the staff and pupils. In the report inspectors said that children are happy and polite and at all stages show a … Read more

PLANS to transform the disused ice house at Gollachy, near Portgordon into a café and community facility have moved another step forward. The 200-year-old structure, which is now owned by Brigid Aitken, won planning permission following an appeal to permit the creation of a coffee shop, wellbeing centre and manager’s flat. It is hoped that … Read more

THE route may be a bit different, but the challenge and charm of the Buckie Rotary Six Harbour Walk is set to return after a year out. The charity fund-raising event relaunched in style at Buckie Thistle’s Ace Winches lounge, with May 5 unveiled as the date to mark in the diary. Landslips along the … Read more

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