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Chris Saunderson


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Chris is content editor with The Northern Scot print and online and its sister newspapers in Moray. He has been with Highland News and Media and its predecessor since 1994. He is based in Lossiemouth

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

10 December 2023
Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

10 December 2023

SAD affects around two million people in the UK.


MND mum Lucy Smith: "I feel like I have won the Lottery"

18 November 2023
MND mum Lucy Smith: "I feel like I have won the Lottery"

MND mum Lucy Smith: "I feel like I have won the Lottery"

18 November 2023

INSPIRATIONAL Motor Neurone Disease campaigner marks 10th anniversary of diagnosis.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

18 August 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

18 August 2023

On his way to Orkney, Moray content editor Chris Saunderson was stranded for 36 hours – and discovered some of the wonders of the far north


Winnie Ewing: "true patriot and immense fun to be with"

22 June 2023
Winnie Ewing: "true patriot and immense fun to be with"

Winnie Ewing: "true patriot and immense fun to be with"

22 June 2023

FORMER editor pays tribute to Winning Ewing.


Anxiety: 'Your mental health matters'

14 May 2023
Anxiety: 'Your mental health matters'

Anxiety: 'Your mental health matters'

14 May 2023

MENTAL Health Awareness Week focus on anxiety.


Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

29 March 2023
Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

29 March 2023

WHO will be new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?


No better time to Quit and Win than today says ASH Scotland

08 March 2023
No better time to Quit and Win than today says ASH Scotland

No better time to Quit and Win than today says ASH Scotland

08 March 2023

SMOKERS urged to get help to quit for good.


Scotland's Baby Boxes hit the 250,000 mark

28 February 2023
Scotland's Baby Boxes hit the 250,000 mark

Scotland's Baby Boxes hit the 250,000 mark

28 February 2023

BABY Box scheme is a success.


Eden Court's Under Canvas promises 39 days of top-class music and performances

08 February 2023
Eden Court's Under Canvas promises 39 days of top-class music and performances

Eden Court's Under Canvas promises 39 days of top-class music and performances

08 February 2023

TRAD music festival looking for local artists.


‘Talking is so important’ say volunteers from Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

19 November 2022
 ‘Talking is so important’ say volunteers from Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

‘Talking is so important’ say volunteers from Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

19 November 2022

Men are traditionally reluctant to talk about their emotions, and whether they are struggling with depression or anxiety.


Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

10 October 2022
Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

10 October 2022

TODAY is World Mental Health Day.


Keep an eye out for CannonBawz charity run on NC500 through Sutherland today

28 August 2022
Keep an eye out for CannonBawz charity run on NC500 through Sutherland today

Keep an eye out for CannonBawz charity run on NC500 through Sutherland today

28 August 2022

SIR Jackie Stewart sends message of good luck to CannonBawz participants


Nature author's thrill at uncovering slow worms on bank of River Kirkaig, near Lochinver

18 April 2022
Nature author's thrill at uncovering slow worms on bank of River Kirkaig, near Lochinver

Nature author's thrill at uncovering slow worms on bank of River Kirkaig, near Lochinver

18 April 2022

The wildlife of Sutherland is featured in a new book that explores Scotland's wild secrets.


Peaky Blinders reaches dramatic conclusion

03 April 2022
Peaky Blinders reaches dramatic conclusion

Peaky Blinders reaches dramatic conclusion

03 April 2022

EXCLUSIVE pictures from the set of Peaky Blinders at Portsoy ahead of season finale on Sunday.


WATCH: Peaky Blinders back with a bang on Sunday night on BBC

26 February 2022
WATCH: Peaky Blinders back with a bang on Sunday night on BBC

WATCH: Peaky Blinders back with a bang on Sunday night on BBC

26 February 2022

HIT show Peaky Blinders returns to screens.


WATCH: Seals put on a show

08 September 2021
WATCH: Seals put on a show

WATCH: Seals put on a show

08 September 2021

THE wonder of wildlife in Moray.


WATCH: Survey reveals pets have gained weight during lockdown

26 August 2021
WATCH: Survey reveals pets have gained weight during lockdown

WATCH: Survey reveals pets have gained weight during lockdown

26 August 2021

PET charity urges owners to ditch the treats.


Employee admits setting fire to world-renowned Findhorn Foundation buildings

06 July 2021
Employee admits setting fire to world-renowned Findhorn Foundation buildings

Employee admits setting fire to world-renowned Findhorn Foundation buildings

06 July 2021

FIRE-STARTER admits causing Findhorn Foundation blaze.


PICTURES: Meet the Mermaid

03 July 2021
PICTURES: Meet the Mermaid

PICTURES: Meet the Mermaid

03 July 2021

PICTURE special from Meet the Mermaid.


Visits by relatives to loved ones in care homes to resume

21 February 2021
Visits by relatives to loved ones in care homes to resume

Visits by relatives to loved ones in care homes to resume

21 February 2021

Care homes to open doors to visitors from early March but restrictions still apply


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