Forres Local 
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
Prince Philip has died at the the age of 99. Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming the news at midday, which said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully … Read more
We all know a walk in the woods is good for the soul, and as spring starts to herald longer, nicer, and warmer days, getting out for some Vitamin D becomes more and more appealing. Not forgetting of course that, just in time for Easter, the government has said we no longer have to stay … Read more
Spelling out the FACTS… signs have appeared in car parks all over Forres reminding the public to continue to observe Covid guidelines, as the ‘stay-at-home’ rule is lifted. From today (2 April), you are allowed to leave your home, but you must still stay local. From Monday 5 April, some non-essential shops will open, such … Read more
Update: since it’s after midday, it’s only fair that we let you know this was an April Fool’s joke. A husband and wife team who run several slot machine arcades say they can boost tourism in the area by putting one at a local beauty spot. The couple, who have several business interests in the … Read more