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Speakers in shrubs will herald a new arts festival experience

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

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How Aberdeen lockdown affects visitors in and out of the city from today

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

The full list of all 21 eateries in the Forres area offering 50% off during August

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

Attempted theft, La Boheme, Findhorn Foundation

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

Lockdown: new opening dates, but we’re staying in phase three for now

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

RAF move Typhoon training operations to Kinloss as Lossie runway works continue

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

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Forres schools will be ‘buzzing’ as Bee Safe campaign highlights new safety rules

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