Forres Local 
The First Minister has confirmed she will lift the stay-at-home rule on 2 April with a condition that we stay within the Moray county boundary. The Levels system in operation last year will return on 26 April with mainland authority areas going into a modified Level 3 and islands into Level 2. She added that … Read more
Moray Council is inviting applications for a third wave of business funding for B&Bs, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation. The Small Accommodation Providers Council Tax fund is open to those who pay Council Tax rather than Non-Domestic Rates. All businesses should have been trading on 2 November 2020. A grant of £2,000 is available to eligible … Read more
A rural group frustrated by broadband speeds in their area has set up a ‘remote office’ in a cow field and invited the man responsible for connectivity to work from it. Angry residents of Finderne have set up a desk complete with a phone and computer for Paul Wheelhouse, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Energy, … Read more
A conservation company is asking beach users to have more respect for wildlife after receiving reports that dog walkers have disturbed seals on the beach at Findhorn Bay. The Findhorn Village Conservation Company has received a number of reports of seals being disturbed on the sandbanks at the back shore at low tide. Witnesses have … Read more
Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in the vicinity of Kinloss Barracks. The road between Findhorn and Kinloss was closed as emergency services attended. Police Scotland spokesman said: “Due to a report of concern for a man, received around 11.50am on Sunday, the B9011 between Findhorn and Kinloss is closed.
A Forres businessman has revealed that being closed for the pandemic has given him time to think about how to pivot his business model and will come out of lockdown with new premises, a new range and an increased workforce. Mike Duff who owns MRD Design Floors is moving from the Greshop Industrial Estate to … Read more
Forres Town Hall is now in the hands of the community following the conclusion of a successful asset transfer to FACT (Forres Area Community Trust). FACT has prepared a vision which will see the town hall transformed and refurbished to create an event venue, community building and co-working space fit for the 21st Century, supporting … Read more
A Forres man has been named as the most promising individual in the North of Scotland renewable energy sector. This is despite, or perhaps even because, he is the youngest director on the board at a trailblazing solar energy company. Josh King, 32, picked up the award at the Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards, … Read more
All primary school pupils will go back to school on 15 March, and a phased return will be introduced for secondary pupils. The announcement was made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in her update today, along with an update on school staff testing and guidance on entering someone’s house for essential care. All children in … Read more
Voters in Forres are advised to check their polling card is as a number of polling places are changing from today (1 March 2021). Following a review and consultation of polling place locations last year, voters in Moray could see a change of venue for the upcoming Scottish Parliament, and subsequent, elections. Residents in Forres … Read more