Forres Local 
A Forres cycle shop owner is revving up for a fundraising challenge to ‘give something back’ to the nurses who cared for his mum before she died. Kevin Riddoch, who runs The Bike Bothy on Forres High Street will travel the epic NC500 on a 30-year-old moped to raise money for cancer charity Macmillan next … Read more
The First Minister has provided an update on the coronavirus restrictions and the vaccination programme, as well as confirming the move to Level 0 for the whole of Scotland from Monday 19 July but with some changes to the original plans. Face coverings will remain mandatory in shops and public transport “for some time to … Read more
A 41-year-old woman has died following a one-vehicle crash on the A96 near Wester Harmuir between Forres and Nairn. The road was closed for six hours while police and emergency services were on site, and diversions were put in place. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at around 7pm on … Read more
A programme of events and activities celebrating the area’s rich culture, heritage and environment starts this month as a local arts organisation launches its summer programme celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. It culminates with the arrival of a giant puppet on the Moray Coast. Storm is an impressive 10 metres tall, with bright … Read more
A week-long series of street football sessions for youngsters got underway at Tesco yesterday evening, as part of Moray Council’s Get Into Summer programme. Organised by Active Schools Moray and Police Scotland, anyone from P7 to S6 age is welcome to drop in between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm to take part. The sessions are … Read more
A Forres bookseller is encouraging children to do more reading in the summer holidays, and is organising events in the area to help them get access to books and raise money for their schools Sarah Coulson, who is an independent Usborne Organiser, and former Forres bookshop owner, has organised the events for all children in … Read more
A hairdresser who planned to open a salon in January has finally opened after nearly six months of lockdown. And The Lounge on Tolbooth Street has already been shortlisted twice for a New Salon of the Year in the Hair and Beauty Awards. Jacob Cairney decided to open a salon in Forres because he says … Read more
Vandals have struck at Findhorn Beach damaging machinery being used to make it more accessible. Windows of diggers and trucks at the Dunes Road which leads to the east car park were smashed over the night of Sunday 27 June, and the Findhorn Village Conservation Company are appealing for any witnesses who might have information … Read more
‘A proper family day out’ is on offer this month as Brodie Castle launches its summertime Explorer trails and they’re leaving a trail of Mackie’s chocolate treats to get the kids back out into the great outdoors. Fun-seeking families are invited to come and celebrate the first weekend of the summer holidays (26 and 27 … Read more
Moray MP Douglas Ross has handed over a cheque for £821.45 to local charity, Keiran’s Legacy. Douglas, who is now also an MSP for the Highlands & Islands (which includes Moray), pledged only to accept one salary if elected to Holyrood while still serving as MP for Moray. He will donate his monthly wage from the … Read more