Forres Local 
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
The home of Pauline Stewart and her family has become a beacon of light – not just because of the hundreds of illuminated decorations they put up, but also for the smiles they put on youngsters’ faces and the money they raise for charity. The bungalow at 48 Twinning Link is probably the most decorated … Read more
A man who has walked 5000 miles through Canada with his canine companion has raised around £29,500 (CA$50,000) for Findhorn-based ecology charity Trees for Life. And the epic duo have earned the praise of Canadian and Scottish leaders, who congratulated on his return yesterday (5 December) After a gruelling nine months which began on the shores … Read more
The cross country season in the North of Scotland is well and truly underway when it gets to the North District Cross Country Championships. After a two-year hiatus, the event was held at Gordonstoun School on Saturday 4 December. A few North District league races had prepped the lungs and legs of many of the … Read more
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are being invited to take part in a new pop-up shop scheme, which will run in Forres and other Moray towns until January 2023. Start-up businesses are being offered the chance to use currently empty shops for up to four weeks at no cost, other than utilities. Pop-up shops will … Read more
Recycled plastic is being used to build bridges at a Forres beauty spot. And the structures can be recycled again at the end of their 50-year lifepan. Work is currently underway to install Moray’s first footbridges constructed entirely from materials made from recycled plastic bottles. The new footbridges at the Mosset Pond, which replace the … Read more
Richard Lochhead MSP has sought an urgent meeting with TSB over plans to close its branch in Forres. TSB confirmed in a letter to Moray’s MSP that it will close the bank in Forres in April 2022 citing a reduction in footfall as its reason. Mr Lochhead has urged TSB to reconsider its plans to … Read more
A new gift card that encourages people to shop local is now available to use in the Forres shops and businesses. The Moray Loves Local card is like any other debit or credit card, except that it only works in shops that are signed up to the scheme, which is an incentive for people to … Read more
The Christmas lights were switched on yesterday, so we went back this evening to get more pictures of the illuminations in all their glory.
A big crowd turned out to see the Christmas lights being switched on by Santa. Music came from The Forres and District Pipe Band, Elgin City. Brass Band and Wave Radio.