Forres Local 
Moray Council and Scottish Water are working together to reduce drain floods in Forres, such as those seen during very heavy rainfall on Tuesday 27 July when parts of the drainage network became overwhelmed, causing some local roads to flood. Under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, Moray Council works in partnership with other … Read more
A bonfire and fireworks display will go ahead this year, the Rotary Club of Forres has confirmed. The date set for this is 6 November and the bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm. It will be held in Grant Park. We’ll bring you more details of this event as we get them.
From Monday 9 August there will be no requirement to book a recycling slot at the Waterford recycling centre in Forres. Restrictions on the number of visits per household will also be lifted. The restrictions have been in place due to the physical distancing requirement during the covid-19 pandemic, so that numbers on-site at any … Read more
Five hospitality establishments in Forres and Findhorn have won acclaim from Tripadvisor in their annual Travellers’ Choice award for consistently attracting high star ratings on the platform. The award, which replaced the Certificate of Excellence in 2019, celebrates businesses that consistently deliver the best experiences to travellers and diners. It goes to those who have … Read more
Police Scotland have confirmed that the body of a woman has been recovered from the River Findhorn at around 11.30am today (Saturday 31 July). The family of Helen Campbell, 60, who had been reported missing from Forres have been informed. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted … Read more
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing woman last seen in Forres. Helen Campbell, 60, was last seen at the Greshop Filling Station at around 9.30pm yesterday (Thursday 29 July). She is described as being around 5ft 5in in height, of slim build, with short ginger hair. She was last seen wearing … Read more
Flash floods caused havoc in Forres last night as sudden downpours overwhelmed roads and disrupted power supplies around the town. Power was interrupted in Knockomie, Thornhill and Pilmuir. Tesco closed at around 8:30pm after their electricity supply was interrupted. Thunderstorms were forecast by the Met Office and SEPA issued a flood alert for the Findhorn, … Read more
A Moray-based art graduate who missed her opportunity to have a degree show due to Covid restrictions, is now showing it in a new gallery and exhibition space in Forres town centre. Corrine Marshall, 28, originally from Glasgow, studied BA Fine Art at the Moray School of Art, and now lives in Moray and works … Read more
The doors to one of the area’s most prominent landmarks and a popular attraction for visitors and locals will open at the end of this month. In September 2019, Nelson’s Tower, on the top of Cluny Hill, closed for the season after welcoming more than 3300 visitors from 54 countries. Due to the coronavirus pandemic … Read more
The East Beach Car Park at Findhorn Beach and the Dunes Road which leads to it have re-opened after being resurfaced by The Findhorn Village Conservation Company (TFVCC). The road has suffered from potholes for many years, and the conservation company has received funding from NatureScot to allow these improvements to take place. The road … Read more