Forres Local 
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
As shops all over Scotland prepare for re-opening and the end to lockdown getting closer, Forres Local is getting behind businesses to help them appeal to locals to keep shopping in the town. Thousands of businesses were forced to shut overnight when Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the country to go into lockdown on March … Read more
Officers in Forres are appealing for information following a theft at a building site in the Knockomie area. The incident happened sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 14 June and 7.30am the following day, Monday 15 June, near to Whiterow when a number of items were stolen. The items taken have an estimated value of four-figures. … Read more
Venues in Forres are being asked to take part in a Doors Open Day with a difference this September. Every year doors are opened to the public to allow them a look inside some of the region’s most iconic and exciting buildings. But, because of Coronavirus, it needs to take a digital turn this time. … Read more
A new food outlet popped up in the high street today (Thursday) offering a wide selection of local, organically-grown fruit and veg, bakes and cakes. Operated by The Bakehouse cafe at Findhorn, the temporary shop will sell bread and treats from the Findhorn Bakery, local fresh organic produce, Wester Hardmuir fruit, and patisserie from Gateaux-Regal … Read more
First minister Nicola Sturgeon today released details of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s route out of lockdown. Existing measures remain in place with the following modifications. Friends and family People who are shielding are able to leave their home for exercise (from 18th June) and to meet with one other household outdoors (max eigth … Read more