Forres Local 
A physically distanced audio installation in a garden setting will be the first event of a redesigned Findhorn Bay Festival this year. This debut installation will be an outdoor audio experience which by its very nature supports physical distancing and the festival’s trademark of delivering cultural experiences in ‘unexpected spaces and scenic locations’. After Cryptic’s … Read more
Travellers are advised to avoid Aberdeen after the First Minister put it into lockdown today. In her lunchtime briefing today (5 August), Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that 54 cases of coronavirus have been detected following a ‘cluster’ outbreak in the city. Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Aberdeen have been told to close from 5pm today. People … Read more
AN SNP MSP has called the leadership of the Scottish Conservatives a ‘tough gig’ as Moray MP Douglas Ross took charge of the party in Scotland today. The Moray MP was confirmed as leader at noon today (5 August) after no-one else joined the bid to head the party north of the border. He said: … Read more
A woman has rekindled the fondest memories of her childhood to create a natural environment that she hopes will evoke, inspire and educate future generations. When Lindsay Gale’s father, Michael Dolby, passed away nearly two years ago, he left a small inheritance to be shared between his six children. It didn’t take Lindsay long to … Read more
More the 20 establishments in the Forres area are offering up to 50% off sit-in meals for a month during August. The Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme pays a maximum £10 contribution to diners as an incentive to get people into restaurants and cafes after four months of closure. The scheme allows restaurants … Read more
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted theft from La Boheme cafe at Findhorn Foundation. Damage was caused to the front of the property in the early hours of Saturday 1 August. If you have information, contact the police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 ref. 1291 of 01/08
The First Minister has announced further confirmed and indicative dates for the next stages of the route map out of lockdown today. However, Scotland remains in phase three for now. Changes in the coming weeks will be minimal but the Scottish Government has published indicative dates for further changes. Here’s what you need to know … Read more
Essential Typhoon training will temporarily move Kinloss Barracks from RAF Lossiemouth on Monday 10 August due to critical resurfacing works taking place at te air base. The resurfacing works are being carried out to house the RAF’s brand-new fleet of Poseidon submarine-hunting aircraft. The Royal Air Force has Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons on standby every … Read more
A teacher has been a ‘busy bee’ designing new signs to make schools in Forres a safer place when the new term starts next month (August). The launch of the ‘Bee Safe in Moray’ campaign by Moray Council will mean that a new logo will appear on signs throughout all school buildings identifying hand washing … Read more
Pet groomer Julie Duncan was devastated when, just a few weeks after moving into a new shop on the high street, she was forced to close her doors as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the country. But today, she’s all smiles and has a full diary of pooches who just can’t wait to get their locks … Read more