Forres Local 
Picture: Plumbing apprentice Sean Esslemont (centre) who won the silver award in the UK WorldSkills contest, pictured with fellow Scottish finalists Kayne Forsyth (left) and Jack Forbes A Forres plumbing apprentice has been ranked second in the UK after winning silver in a national competition which recognises the skills of the trade. Sean Esslemont, who … Read more
Protection and Surveillance Zones have been declared in Forres following confirmation of bird flu at premises in Forres. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared around an address in Councillor’s Walk (IV36 1HA) in Forres from 8.35pm on 14 December 2022. The Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland has concluded that … Read more
A business duo from Darnaway who developed a pair of ‘electronic trousers’ have successfully attracted funding in a new collaboration making “Parkinson’s glasses”. Dave Powney and Jude Simms, together with GaitAR directors Scott McLeod and Michael Ryan have built prototype glasses which help people with Parkinson’s disease. The new company, GaitAR, featured on STV News … Read more
Join in our annual festive shop local trail this year and you could be the lucky winner who will walk away with £300 worth of local gifts and vouchers four days before Christmas. Ten shops and businesses are taking part in this competition this year, and this is what you could win: For full details … Read more
Santa’s tour of the Forres area will start on Monday 12 December. He has sent us the complete list of streets he will be visiting. Santa will start each day at 5:45pm. A fire engine will be in attendance for the whole of the tour, which is conducted as always by the Rotary Club of … Read more
A vacant property in the centre of town will re-open providing a new lease of life for a landmark building and jobs for local people. This post is popular on Facebook. See the conversation >> The former showroom and workshops which housed Pedigreed Cars at Bogton Place, has a new tenant who has moved his … Read more
The crowds turned out to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Forres (3 December 2022). The weather was mild and dry, and entertainment was provided by Wave Radio, Elgin City Brass Band, Forres & District Pipe Band, and of course Santa himself. Join the conversation about this event on Facebook Here’s a few … Read more
Pauline Stewart’s festive decorations need little introduction, and they’re best described in pictures, which can be found on this page. Pauline and her family spend considerable time preparing her house for the festive season and it opened to the public today (1 December). With many new additions, there are literally thousands of lights surrounding the … Read more
A church pastor is doing his best to make sure no-one goes hungry or cold on Christmas Day this year. The Baptist Church on Clovenside Road has extended its social space and is making the generous offer of friendship, warmth and a free festive lunch on 25 December, the most poignant day in the Christian … Read more
Tendering has opened for the design and delivery plan for Phase 1 of its Dallas Dhu Masterplan: a comprehensive design package featuring site phasing, infrastructure and landscape design, including amenity facilities, green space and public realm. This work is part of Moray’s Growth Deal, and is being funded by Moray Council and The Scottish Government … Read more