BBC URGED TO MAKE MORAY MATTER  

    Moray’s Westminster MP Angus Robertson is urging the BBC Trust to recognise different regions of Scotland through it's TV news broadcasts. The local SNP MP is calling on the BBC to increase their volume and quality of localised news content. The call comes at the same time as the BBC is carrying out a consultation on BBC Alba, and STV looks to re-evaluate content. Mr Robertson has pointed to the fact that the BBC already operates from bases in Inverness and Aberdeen, bases which could be strengthened to provide more relevant television news on a daily basis for the people of Moray and the wider North and North East areas. Urging the BBC to make Scotland local the SNP MP has written to the BBC Trust suggesting they consider regional opt outs from ReportingScotland or as part of a wider news programme within Scotland. The SNP’s Mr Robertson said: “ As...