A school has been shut for a deep clean after 53 people fell ill with a vomiting bug.

A total of 40 children and 13 staff became unwell at Tomintoul Primary School in Moray this week.

The outbreak is believed to be linked to an event attended by staff and pupils in the village last weekend.

The school has been closed as a precaution while it is deep cleaned under NHS guidelines.

A Moray Council spokesman said: "A deep clean operation is being undertaken at Tomintoul school following 40 children and 13 staff falling ill.

"The clean is a precautionary measure and is in accordance with NHS guidelines when dealing with such an outbreak."