Forres Local 
Moray Council has published its service arrangements for over the festive period. All council offices closed from Thursday 24 December at 3pm until Tuesday 5 January at 8.45am Emergency council services Over the holiday period the emergency out-of-hours service will operate as normal on 03457 565656 for all council services, including matters of child protection. … Read more
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead has responded to widespread upset that Moray will move into Level 4 on Boxing Day along with highly-populated Level 3 areas in the Central Belt. The county has experienced the lowest infection on the mainland, and has remained in Level 1 since the tier system was introduced last month. Local authority … Read more
The Scottish Government has urgently reviewed its rules for the festive period due to a sudden increase in the prevalence of a new variant of Covid-19. In Scotland, eight people from three households can still meet indoors, but now only on Christmas Day, not the five-day period previously advised, and people are urged to meet … Read more
Residents of Forres are spreading Christmas cheer to neighbours and passers-by with their illuminating outdoor ornaments. Here’s a selection of ones we’ve seen.
A mysterious and artistic ‘stone fairy’ has been leaving kind-hearted Christmas wishes on doorsteps in Forres… and no-one knows who it is or has seen them do it. At least two mums have opened their front doors to discover a brightly painted stone and a message wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New … Read more
Happy Travels – Adventures of a Solo Traveller by Stewart Alexander Noble If you took an international holiday every year of your adult life, by the age of 65 that’s 50 trips experiencing new cultures and meeting people from all over the world. Something wonderful to look back on – if you don’t tot up … Read more
Nothing stops Santa, and the big fella has arrived in Forres for his grand tour of the town to make sure he knows where everyone lives. Not even Covid-19 has deterred him, although he has changed things around a little to make sure everyone stays safe… But don’t worry, he won’t be breaking any rules … Read more
A Forres nail technician working from home has been voted the best in the north despite only just clocking up her first year in business. Shannon Mason has been operating for just 13 months from her Grantown Road home, and decided to enter her business for the award after feeling a sense of pride in … Read more
A personal trainer is helping local people face their festive fitness fears with a free Advent Activity challenge. Instead of popping the doors on a chocolately advent Calendar, Callum Carrington is opening his virtual doors every day until Christmas to help you get fit, stay activ and eat sensibly. And it won’t cost you a … Read more
Six new huts are to be built on Findhorn beach. The work will be undertaken by local companies Olsen Homes and Aaron’s Groundworx. A spokesperson for the Findhorn Beach Huts said some have already been reserved and interested parties should contact them for more information.