Forres Local 
Beer gardens and outdoor eateries will open today as Scotland’s route out of lockdown progresses. It’s the second step in a bid to gently get the hospitality industry back into full swing, with indoor bars and hotels opening on 15 July, as long as the momentum to slow the virus continues. Self-catering properties opened three … Read more
Today marks the start of the 2020 tourist season in Scotland, with two major lockdown restrictions lifted. The five-mile limit is gone, and self-catering properties are open for business. More specifically, the phase 2 relaxation applies to self-contained, self-catering holiday accommodation, including caravan and campervan parks, lodges, and second homes. Caravans and campers must have … Read more
Face coverings will become compulsory in shops from 10 July, Nicola Sturgeon has announced today (2 July). As we get nearer to Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s route out of lockdown, the First Minister also revealed today that two-metre physical distancing will remain in place, however, some businesses will be allowed exemptions with additional … Read more
Imagine serving fish and chips one minute, and then being part of an emergency sea rescue with a Coastguard helicopter just metres above your head the next. That’s all in a day’s work for a young lad from Findhorn who has become the latest, and youngest, recruit at Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO). Jamie Paterson … Read more
The public toilets at Grant Park in Forres and the beach car park at Findhorn will will re-open from 13 July, joining six other facilities across Moray On 24 March, public toilets across Moray were closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. A number of facilities have been open for keyworkers only, using a key safe … Read more
The Station Commander at RAF Lossiemouth has allayed fears that contract workers at the base had tested positive for coronavirus. Group Captain Chris Layden has confirmed two people working on the refurbishment of the runway have been tested for Covid-19 and are isolating while they await results, following reports that they had already tested positive … Read more
Armed Forces Day was marked in Forres with a small ceremony at the war memorial. Members of the British Legion accompanied Sergeant Major Neil Stevenson and Major Jessica Drew from 39 Engineer Regiment, Kinloss along with a piper and Drum Major from Forres and District Pipe Band. The ceremony was scaled down due the coronavirus … Read more
Climate change activists took to the streets of Forres to deliver a message to MP Douglas Ross. This week, the UK Government’s own advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) issued its annual report to parliament, and Extinction Rebellion protested around the UK to draw attention to the climate crisis. In Forres, local members … Read more
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed a set of new dates for when previously-restricted sectors can now open to the public, and new relaxations of criteria for meeting with other households. Remember these dates are indicative and rely on the continued suppression of the virus. 3 July – Five-mile travel distance restrictions relaxed 3 July … Read more
It might seem like the craziest time to start in retail, but the oldest building on the high street has just become the newest shop to open its doors. And the woman behind the venture says that as Covid-19 has highlighted many vulnerabilities of food shortages, and starting up while still in lockdown will go … Read more