Forres Local 
An amber warning for high winds in Moray has been issued, meaning gusts between 60mph (inland) to 90mph (coastal) can be expected. Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown … Read more
Moray Council has today (21 January) approved plans to ask for court permission to temporarily use part of Roysvale Park for the construction of the new Forres Academy. In accordance with the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the council must get court approval before disposing of, or changing the use of, Common Good land. A … Read more
Moray Waste Busters has reached capacity at its Waterford site and is looking to expand into additional premises under cover, and with space for community groups. The charity, which resells unwanted items, largely on an open air site, is proposing that the new facility would have a cafe, be open into the evenings, have space … Read more
Forres -based orbital launch services company, Orbex, has today announced the appointment of its new Chief Technology Officer, Andy Bradford. Bradford brings over two decades of experience in the space industry, with specialism in small satellite and launch operations having previously led UK Launch Services Ltd (UKLSL) as CEO and spent over 10 years in … Read more
A physiotherapist called Hans who specialises in hands has grasped the opportunity to open a new clinic in Forres next month. Hans van Gestel holds a postgraduate qualification in hand therapy, but will offer a complete physiotherpay service from Leys Road when he opens on 4 February. He and his family moved to Forres after … Read more
A whisky company with an increasing footprint in Forres has appointed a local man to spearhead its operation. Aceo Limited, a leading independent whisky bottler and provider of cask whisky management services, has announced that George McNeil, will join the company. Founder and Managing Director, Edward Odim, is transitioning to Chairman, paving the way for … Read more
Forres is booming if the number of shops and businesses starting up in the town centre over the past year is anything to go by. Despite suffering the same business setbacks, and cost-of-living crisis as everyone else, the town seems to be doing the right thing when it comes to attracting new business. It seems … Read more
A young personal trainer who helps run a gym in Forres has been awarded a grant to take her neurological fitness centre online, meaning it can help people all over the UK with conditions such as MS, Parkinsons, Stroke and FND. Mollie Powney became one of Scotland’s youngest Personal Trainers when she qualified after a … Read more
As more and more shoppers get behind the ‘shop local’ message, Forres is becoming a one-stop-shop for people who care about their community and try to buy locally where they can. When we heard local woman Sarah Coulson was walking, purse in hand, up one side of Forres High Street and down the other on … Read more
New dairy products on offer at Thorabella are just two of the exciting things happening at the buffalo farm at Dallas, and the addition heralds their plans to expand the shop with even more choice next year. Owners Ollie and Nikki Lake end the year with the announcement that they now have milk and ice … Read more