Forres Local 
Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes have had new restrictions placed on them for 16 days in what Nicola Sturgeon has called a ‘short sharp action to arrest a worrying increase in infection.’ From Friday 9 October, hospitality businesses can operate indoors between 6am and 6pm only for the service of food and non-alcoholic drinks until … Read more
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon could announce further restrictions tomorrow, due to the continued increase in Covid-19 infections. Eight hundred new infections were recorded overnight. In her briefing today, Nicola Sturgeon said: “The Government will be considering the latest clinical evidence and advice today and the cabinet will considering the up to date situation when it … Read more
A deluge of rain didn’t stop two teams of young farmers donning their wellies and creating a giant piece of artwork on the A96 east of Forres. The Lower Speyside Young Farmers made the piece to compete for the annual contest by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs. The message this year is mental … Read more
A multi-million-pound cash boost which includes £10k grants for town centre start-ups, pop-up shops, new jobs for young people and a rural tourism fund is being proposed by councillors. The fund is designed to help the Moray economy recover from the impact of Covid-19, and the council’s leader has said that Investing in town centres, … Read more
Panic buyers are once again stripping the supermarket shelves of essentials, as fears of a second wave hit home. Tesco have responded immediately by rationing items such as toilet roll, pasta, UHT milk in a bid to curtail to the rush on the things people tend to stockpile. This comes as Scotland and the UK … Read more
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