Forres Local 
The people of Forres have once again been invited to show their appreciation on their doorstep for a man who is defying the virus and keeping his promise to visit every country in the world. Yes, it’s Santa, and despite isolating for most of the year, he’ll be out for his whirlwind tour of the … Read more
It happens every year, and this year is no less beautiful. As autumn makes the leaves turn from green to yellow to brown, it literally changes every day. We’ve had a lot of rain over the last few days, but when the opportunity arose, we took a walk though the town to capture some of … Read more
A nursery in Kinloss has been rated by its parents as one of the top 20 in Scotland. Spring Nursery in Kinloss is one of 718 early years settings in Scotland, and have received an award from the leading day nurseries reviews site, daynurseries.co.uk, based on the reviews from the children’s families and carers. The … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon has revealed Scotland will operate under a five-tier system if approved next week. The two extra tiers compared to England’s three provides for greater flexibility at the top and bottom the scale, said the First Minister. She described the introduction of a ‘level 0’ as ‘the closest to normality we can safely get … Read more
Trick or treating certainly won’t be the same this year, but that doesn’t mean the youngsters have to stay at home and eat squashy eyeballs on their own. The Pumpkin Trail Moray is a socially distanced event organised by an Elgin mum who started a Facebook group to get people involved all over Moray, and … Read more
The Shrubbery at Brodie Castle is being transformed from a horticultural mix of plants and trees in the daytime into a multi-coloured light show as darkness falls. Brodie Illuminated is a six-week event that will take visitors along lit pathways through the 19th-century shrubbery, showing its stunning plant collection in a whole new light. The … Read more
Community groups in Forres helping vulnerable people could be eligible for a grant of up to £750, and those supporting people with the most essential needs such as food, housing and basic necessities — such as heating — are encouraged to apply. A fund of £5000 is being distributed by TSI Moray on behalf of … Read more
Two local businesspeople who run a specialist body rehabilitation centre have scooped a £15k funding package to develop wearable technology that helps people with neurological conditions. Dave Powney and Jude Simms, who both live in Darnaway, got the highest amount for their startup Mygo4ward from the Wild Card sector of the Scottish EDGE awards, the … Read more
Letters of commendation have been sent to more than 100 people and groups throughout Moray, who have gone ‘above and beyond’ during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Lords-Lieutenant of Banffshire and Moray have created the new Covid Commendations to recognise community members and groups across the area. This is the first time such letters have been … Read more
Swimming lessons and sports coaching will restart in Forres later this month as Moray Council begins re-opening leisure services in Moray. Swimming lessons will resume from 19 October however there will be a reduction in the amount of learners allowed in the pool at any one time. National guidance does not permit swimming teachers to … Read more