Forres Local 
The Tolbooth will be shrouded in purple light this weekend to mark World Polio Day as part of a collaboration with the Forres Heritage Trust. The prominent landmark dominates the skyline in the daytime, but only has a little light coming from the clock and street lights from below to illuminate it at night. The … Read more
Assurances are being sought that Kinloss Barracks won’t face the axe when Government next reviews its military spending A report in a recent national newspaper has suggested that troops based at Kinloss could be moved to England in a review of cuts. SNP and Conservative representatives in Moray have responded. Richard Lochhead Moray’s SNP MSP … Read more
Whether you live in Forres or love it from afar, what more could you ask for than a view of our fine town every day of the year. Forres Local and Visit Forres are printing a limited number of 2022 wall calendars, and they’re available for pre-order now in our online shop. The A4 calendars … Read more
The Princess Royal with Forres councillor George Alexander. Pic: Mel Garrow The Princess Royal arrived in Forres today and surprised passers by as she walked down the street and met community leaders, key workers and volunteers in a visit to the historic Tolbooth on the High Street. Her Royal Highness thanked two dozen local residents … Read more
A dog-lover who struggled to find good quality treats for his own canine companions has turned his poochy passion into a thriving business. Natural dog food treats outlet K9 Deli has been a popular sight at the Findhorn Bridge for a couple of years. Kenny Beaton worked from a converted horsebox in the car park … Read more
A Forres man who set up a charity for chronic pain sufferers like himself will speak at an international conference next month about the management of pain conditions. Chris Bridgeford, who is chairman of Affa Sair will also be joined by his colleague and charity trustee Joe Parsons, who will also speak at the European … Read more
A piece of art masquerading as a road sign has got locals hot under the collar in Forres with the word ‘PORN’ appearing in large letters on the side of a building in Forres High Street. The giant letter tiles spelling out the word have gone up at Gallery Pop as part of an art … Read more
Pic: Calum Sinclair at the re-opened Wee Icy sweet shop in Forres High Street. A young couple have scooped up the chance to take over a business on the high street selling ice cream and other sweet treats. Calum Sinclair (26) and Alexandra Pereira (24) have moved into The Wee Icy at 116 High Street, … Read more
Business owners at the Findhorn Bridge site, pictured left to right, are Cameron Chase (Because of Coffee), John Morrison (Route 96) and Kenny Beaton (K9 Deli). A former cafe that has lain empty for several months has been transformed into a new outlet with four new businesses. The site at Findhorn Bridge has seen many … Read more
Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) has become a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at FACT receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK or £10.85 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £8.91 per hour. In Scotland, … Read more