Forres Local 
A pub owner in Forres has said the 10pm curfew being introduced throughout Scotland tonight to slow the spread of Covid-19 will hit his trade, just as he brought staff out of furlough. The curfew, which affects all bars, pubs and restaurants was announced on Monday by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and comes into force … Read more
Scotland has today (23 September) recorded its highest number of infections in one day, surpassing the first wave record high of 430 by 56. However, the increase in infections is not reflected by a proportinate increase in hispitalisations and deaths likely due to the higher number of tests being conducted. In the ‘first wave’ the … Read more
Moray’s sitting MSP has announced he is putting his name forward to be re-elected as the SNP candidate for Moray in the Scottish elections next year.
More than 100 houses will be built in Forres around a central open space and native woodland. Planners approved the building of 84 private and 28 affordable homes at the 7.6-hectare Knockomie site, on Grantown Road. The development will also include a network of footpaths and cycle paths, a playpark and landscaped public open space. … Read more
Two men have been arrested and charged after a break-in at Mackenzie and Cruickshank in Forres, and six other incidents across the country. The men, both aged 31, are from the south of England and were due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today (Monday) following break-ins between Sunday, 30 August and Sunday 6 September, … Read more
From today, social gatherings of more than six people are now banned as coronavirus infections continue to increase. Enforceable by law, people face fines of up to £3,200 if they do not comply. The UK recorded more than 3330 new cases yesterday (Sunday) with 244 in Scotland, the highest since mid-May. The highest number of … Read more
Emergency vehicles and a helicopter are in attendance at a fire burning in Culbin Forest We understand that it is located near the coast to the east of Cloddymoss and is currently only affecting ground marsh. However, a cloud of smoke is blowing over Findhorn village and residents of Hopeman have reported being able to … Read more
The heritage hotspots of Forres will once again feature in Doors Open Day this month, although you won’t be able to visit them in person. All participants in this year’s event are offering video tours of their venues, many of which are unsuitable for social distancing due to their architecture. Video tours will also allow … Read more
Despite grim forecasts and news of business hardships, Forres town centre is bucking the trend with the opening of six new shops in six months, or slightly over, while closures strike elsewhere. What’s more, owners are extremely positive about the uniqueness and friendliness of the high street in Forres and cite this is as the … Read more
A vision for the transformation of the Town Hall in Forres has been released by Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) FACT are the charitable organisation currently in the final stages of a Community Asset Transfer of the building from Moray Council, and the organisation already offers various activities in the Town Hall such as the … Read more