Forres Local 
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
The Mosset Tavern, which was closed voluntarily on Saturday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, is preparing to re-open on Tuesday. Owner Gordon Brailsford has said the entire building has been deep cleaned by a specialist firm and every other staff member and their close contacts had tested negative since the closure. In … Read more
The Mosset Tavern, a popular pub and restaurant in Forres, has closed with immediate effect after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Owner Gordon Brailsford issued a video statement on the venue’s Facebook page expressing his devastation after doing ‘everything right’. He also explained the measures that had been put in place from the … Read more
A pyramid of bales in a field have won the hearts of thousands of people trudging along the A96 every day for the past week. Now the bale art has won the overall prize from some 50 entries across Scotland. The artwork was created by the Lower Speyside Young Farmers Club as part of the … Read more
A Forres councillor has been recognised for her services to the community during Covid-19. Lorna Creswell was given the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List released yesterday. Publication of the list was delayed to allow nominations for people involved with the coronavirus response. Lorna is a councillor in Forres and committee memberships … Read more
There will be no National 5 exams next year, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said today. Instead, National 5 courses will now be assessed using an alternative certification approach. This will be based on teacher and lecturer judgement supported by assessment resources and quality assurance. Exams for highers and advanced highers will go ahead … Read more
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