Forres Local 
A viral dance craze filmed in Forres and other scenic parts of Moray is raising vital funds for a popular local charity. Sandra McKandie lost her son, Keiran, in a tragic accident in 2016 and set up Keiran’s Legacy to ‘save lives, advance education and provide recreational facilities.’ The fundraising dance has been performed as … Read more
Shops and businesses in Forres have had a busy day of high street trading on their first day after a four-month lockdown. Despite some rain, people queued and visited the non-essential shops which have been closed since 26 December last year. As restrictions were lifted for non-essential shops, Scotland also moved into Level 3, which … Read more
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Forres earlier today (Monday 19 April). Smoke could be seen billowing from the property across town. Emergency services were called at around 11am to the house near the Greshop Industrial Estate. Four appliances attended. Picture courtesy of Elspeth Stewart
A new Indian restaurant has opened in Forres high street and will offer a full sit-down service when restrictions are lifted later this month. Forres Tandoori is owned and operated by Mukther Ali who says his chef will bring a unique taste and flavour to classic Indian dishes. Ali, who previously owned the Elgin Tandoori, … Read more
More than 16,000 postal voting packs have been issued to Moray voters. These will begin to drop on doormats from today (15 April) and voters are encouraged to complete their postal vote and return it as soon as possible. A second drop of postal voting packs will take place later this week, arriving in homes … Read more
The fotbrisge at Sanquhar lock will be repalced following the announcement of spending for 2021/22 on flood risk management, road bridges and footbridges. Moray Council has confirmed priority areas and £250,000 for flood risk management and £1.7m of road and footbridge spending. The Economic Growth, Housing and Environmental Sustainability Committee also agreed to recommendations to … Read more
A project to help young people who have suffered isolation and loneliness during the pandemic has been made possible by a local arts development organisation. Findhorn Bay Arts has today announced that eight recipients are to receive a total of £38,000 from them as part of the Youth Arts Small Grants scheme, a Scottish Government … Read more
The management and maintenance of a major Forres woodland is to be discussed this week. Cluny Hill’s Woodland Management Plan is being put together by Tilhill Forestry, commissioned by Moray Council in partnership with Forres Green Spaces Group, and the concept has been developed with community input. The group, formed in February 2018, includes representation … Read more
Applications for one-off grants of £8,000 are being accepted from eligible businesses in Moray. Moray Council is administering the Discretionary Business Restart Grant, which could be available to those businesses paying Non-Domestic Rates that haven’t been able to access any funding since October 2020, with the exception of discretionary funding. This fund operates on a … Read more
A popular footbal club for youngsters has announced it will kick off a new season on 23 May. Forres Soccer 7s offers weekly football sessions for all abilities between the ages of 4 and 16, and its board believes with extra measures in place, it is safe to start their season next month. Chairman Paul … Read more