Forres Local 
Road runners got off to a good start this morning in the Back to Basics 10K held over a ‘well-tried and accurately measured course’ starting at Benromach Distillery. A pilot event was held over the same route in December with all Covid protocols in place, but the pandemic has delayed plans for a second race … Read more
Forres residents are being encouraged to ‘break the chain of transmission’ by getting a test twice a week after analysis on wastewater in the town have revealed a higher than normal level of Covid-19. This has yet to translate into increased case numbers in the town – but residents are being encouraged to access testing … Read more
A local musician is organising a pop-up busking session to provide ‘music for the soul’ as an antidote for those who have been ‘starved of music and connection’. Niki Lewin, who has busked in Inverness Newcastle and London, is setting up at Findhorn on Sunday and invites anyone to come along and join in, even … Read more
The First Minister has today provided an update with on the coronavirus restrictions and confirmed that Moray will move to Level 1 from Saturday 5 June, while many areas of Scotland will stay under Level 2. Highland and Aberdeenshire will also move to Level 1. MSP Richard Lochhead said: “The move down to level one … Read more
Kinloss was basking in the glory of being the hottest place in the UK on the hottest day of the year today. May Bank Holiday saw temperatures soar to 24.6º at Kinloss.
A potholed road at Findhorn beach is being repaired, thanks to a local conservation group and support from NatureScot. The Findhorn Village Conservation Company have secured funding to carry out repair works on the Dune Road and East Beach Car park. Chair Christine Hunt said: “The repair of the Dunes Road has been on the … Read more
A new website promoting every aspect of things to see and do in Forres has been launched. Visit Forres is now live and making a proud and bold statement that the town is open for business and ready to welcome visitors from near and far. The site was built by Moray Media CIC, the not-for-profit … Read more
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