Health

A NORTH-east MSP has hailed new figures showing that over 30,000 baby boxes have been delivered across the NHS Grampian area.

Former Moray Councillor Lorna Creswell BEM has taken up the saxophone since retiring.

TRIBUTE paid to founders of Moray Mental Health FC.

Tash Hutchins hopes to raise £1200 for Bliss via a fundraising walk and a cake, coffee and craft fair.

Clan Cancer Support will deliver a new sculpture trail in 2025 which will see BookBenches appearing in the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

What a legacy Ron has left.

NHS Grampian bosses say the campaign is exceeding their expectations.

THE Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) aimed at tackling underage drinking.

The 58-year-old is one of many midwives continuing to work under a Retire and Return scheme which helps the NHS to retain experienced staff.

THE mobile vaccination bus is set to visit Tomintoul, Dufftown, Keith, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Fochabers and Forres between Monday and Friday.

Souper Thursdays at Rafford Village Hall are providing locals with a choice of free refreshments and chat.

Findhorn-based Growing2gether's co-chief executive officers aim to benefit more children and teenagers throughout the north.

The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt such as multi-buys.

THE manager of Aberlour Medical Practice has handed over the reins to the local health and care partnership, blaming difficulties recruiting GPs.

WOMEN in labour were forced to take ambulance journeys from Elgin to Aberdeen in most Christmas periods since the Dr Gray's maternity downgrade.

A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on April 1 2025, under proposed legislation published.

Less mobile people around town are to be offered free, three-wheeled transport carted by volunteers.

Stuart Cox and Jean Pryde are showcasing their unique greetings cards from 4-8pm on Thursday, February 22 at Cafe 1496.

A group of over-55s tried the Chinese martial art at a free taster event organised by the Royal Voluntary Service.

The public is being encouraged to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine as cases spread throughout the UK.