Forres Local 
Forres-based spaceflight company Orbex has secured £40.4 million for its Series C funding round, led by a new investor, the Scottish National Investment Bank. The new round of funding will allow the company to scale up its resources as it counts down to the first vertical launch from UK soil, as well as unlocking additional … Read more
An event that showcases hundreds of vehicles from bygone days could become a thing of the past itself, if it can’t rustle up some new blood to bring back the show next year. Forres Theme Day has suffered from a dwindling committee, and with two years missed due to Covid, it is going into overdrive … Read more
Young farmers in the area have been ploughing all their efforts into a work of art recently for the annual bale art competition. Each year, the Lower Speyside Young Farmers’ Club constructs a clever piece of art with bales, and uses its prominence to deliver a poignant message. This year’s theme is the Mr Men, … Read more
It was a busy weekend for Forres Harriers, who scattered themselves over a variety of events in the UK. Starting off with Rod Wallace running the BrewDog 21-mile fun run on Saturday 1 October, running from Aberdeen BrewDog Castlegate to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon in a time of 3 hours and 11 minutes. There were three … Read more
A piece of land near the centre of town which has been earmarked for residential development has been put up for sale. The former Tesco supermarket site which has lain empty for 20 years has planning permission for 48 houses. Two signboards have appeared at the site, one on the corner of Gordon Street and … Read more
A London businessman who opened a bespoke tailor’s shop on Forres High Street a year ago, is expanding into additional premises just a few doors down. Alberto Ricci will launch a new laundrette, dry cleaners and clothing boutique in the shop that formerly housed Younie’s and Sandra’s Home Comforts for many years. He will keep … Read more
A couple who gave up their restaurant to start a bakery business from home have added another string to their bow. Gill and Weller de Oliveira started the Olive Tree Kitchen after giving up the cafe they ran for 12 years at Logie Steading, and now deliver their treats door-to-door to people who order online. … Read more
HRH Queen Elizabeth has died. Her family travelled to Balmoral today, where she peacefully passed away this afternoon. Queen Elizabeth was the UK’s longest-serving monarch. Cllr John Cowe, said: “It is with great sadness that Moray Council learnt of the death Her Majesty The Queen. With her husband, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty … Read more
Forres has been earmarked for a new banking hub following the closure of the last high street bank in the town. Such hubs provide an opportunity for banks to have a presence where it hasn’t been viable for them to run their own branch, such as in the case of the Royal Bank, TSB and … Read more
The sister of a Forres man who suffered a devastating accident while mountain biking in France is desperately trying to get him back to the UK on a private flight. Arran Maclean, a 27-year-old self-employed mechanic, was holidaying in the French resort of Morzine where the Mountain Bike World Championships were held last week. He … Read more