Crowdfunding campaign for electronic trousers will bring gift of mobility

A business duo have launched a £10,000 crowdfunding campaign to bring wearable technology to the aid of people in a wheelchair. Darnaway business partners Jude Simms and Dave Powney have developed an ‘exoskeleton’ that slides on like a pair of trousers to allow more function following a debilitating injury or illness, and need to raise … Read more

Alan James in his workshop

Forres businessman wins regional award from Institute of Directors

A Forres businessman was named Director of the Year for the Highlands and Islands last night (9 December). Alan James, who is managing director of AJ Engineering and Construction Ltd, was given the award in a live online ceremony by TV and radio presenter Shereen Nanjiani, representing the Institute of Directors (IoD). Alan has led … Read more

Richard Lochhead urges TSB to reconsider closure plans

TSB tells MSP there’s no going back on closure decision for Forres bank

The TSB has told Richard Lochhead that the branch in Forres will close, despite his concerns over the impact on local residents. The MSP met with the TSB’s Branch Distribution Director for Scotland, Carol Anderson, and Stuart Gray, Regional Director for Scotland, for talks over proposals to close its branch in Forres. Mr Lochhead sought … Read more