Forres Local 
Richard Lochhead has retained his fifth successive victory in Moray with a generous 3,000-vote lead over closest rival, Conservative Tim Eagle. The SNP member spoke over a video link, as he is self-isolating, thanked everyone who has placed their trust in him, and he promised them he would work harder than ever to represent them … Read more
A retired history teacher living in Forres is depriving himself of food to drive home the message of climate change. John Lardner says it breaks his heart to see the way the planet is being destroyed through consumption and overuse of the planet’s resources, and he is hoping his 12-hour fast will urge people to … Read more
The NHS has mobilised its staff to accelerate vaccinations to everyone over 18 in Moray following concern of ‘uncontrolled transmission’ in the county. Katrina Morrison, Clinical Lead Nurse for Covid-19 Vaccination Programme said: “Additional Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination stock and the concerning, uncontrolled, sustained community transmission of Covid-19 in Moray, has made this decision straightforward. It … Read more
A drive-in Covid testing unit is available in Forres at Leys Road Car Park. The facility is open to all without symptoms and requires no appointment or prior booking. It is open from 9:45am to 11:45am on Tuesdays and Fridays starting today (Friday 6 May). Open to all without symptoms.
A senior health expert has urged everyone in Moray to take a Covid test, even if they don’t have symptoms, amid “uncontrolled, sustained community transmission” of the virus in the county. With an escalating number of cases in the region, an incident management team has now been launched in an effort to bring the virus … Read more
Police in Forres are asking parents to be aware where their young teens are when away from home. The call comes after complaints of recent underage drinking and anti-social behaviour especially in the area of the River Findhorn, near to Broom of Moy. Officers in Forres are asking for the help of parents and guardians … Read more
Residents in Moray are being warned not to let the region “get left behind” as the country unlocks, amid surging Covid-19 cases in the region. NHS Grampian has confirmed that, since 10 April, the area has seen more than 100 new cases, with around half of those in the last seven days as the infection … Read more
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