Forres Local 
Do you know an unsing hero, a person who makes a difference? The Rotary Club of Forres are looking to give their next ‘Citizen of the Year’ trophy to someone who goes the extra mile for their community in Forres, and are now seeking nominations from the public. President Tanya McLaren said: “We are looking … Read more
A weather buff is hoping the sun will be shining and the wind will be behind him when he comes to Forres to take part in a gruelling race next month. Windy Wilson, who is well-known for his straight-talking, off-beat (and sometimes sweary!) weather reports through Facebook, has amassed more than 300,000 followers on his … Read more
Moray businesses can rejoice today as First Minister today announces that the county will go down from Level 3 to Level 2 from midnight tonight. Ms Sturgeon said she had been paying close attention to Moray over the past week in her announcement today and reported that case rates had dropped significantly from 98 to … Read more
Moray cases of Covid-19 have dropped dramatically below the threshold required to go into Level 2. Today, there were no new cases reported in Moray while across the rest of Scotland, there were 432. Richard Lochhead said: “The seven-day positivity rate (up to 17 May) in Moray dropped again and is now sitting at 36.5 … Read more
Road users in Moray are being urged to take care over the next eight weeks as roads in the area undergo surface dressing as part of the Council’s £3m annual Road Maintenance Programme, starting Monday 24 May. The 43 miles of roads being dressed this year will be marked with signs and drivers are urged … Read more
Details have been published for the financial support available to Moray businesses impacted by remaining in level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions. There are three distinct funds available for businesses to gain support through: Moray Local Restrictions Grant Discretionary Business Fund (Hospitality & Tourism Supply Chain) Discretionary Business Fund Level 3 Restrictions NDR. The Moray Local … Read more
A plan to rid part of Forres from the ‘scourge of marauding seagulls’ will be trialled in Pilmuir as a short-term solution that residents can take forward themselves. A seagull management trial has been agreed to cover Pilmuir Primary School in Forres and the surrounding residential area, but councillor George Alexander has warned that the … Read more
The Scottish Government has confirmed financial support for businesses in Forres affected by the continuation of level 3 covid restrictions in Moray. Moray Council will administer the Moray Local Restrictions Grant, which eligible businesses do not need to apply for. Businesses that previously received financial support through the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) or the … Read more
All of Moray will stay in Level 3 for another week from Monday 17 May, the First Minister has confirmed today. Moray Council’s Chief Executive, Roddy Burns, said: “I know it’ll be disheartening for Moray residents and businesses, and those with plans to visit the area, that we’ll remain in Level 3 of restrictions from … Read more
Kristoff’s Bar and Restaurant on Tolbooth Street has announced it will permanently close with immediate effect. A notice on their Facebook page at 6:30pm today (Thursday) said: “It is with great sadness and a heavy hearts that we have to announce that Kristoff’s bar and restaurant will cease trading with immediate effect! “It has been … Read more