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Schools and libraries hit in council cuts

February 19, 2019January 24, 2019 by Forres Local

Schools, sports facilities and libraries have been dealt a blow in the council’s bid to meet its budget for 2019/20. A range of measures that will help the council balance its budget for the coming year were debated by councillors yesterday. Measures include the increasing of class sizes, closure of six libraries, removal of Active Schools … Read more

Logan’s run continues with fresh loan deal

February 19, 2019January 23, 2019 by Forres Local

Forres Gazette – The latest ICT youngster to gain valuable first-team experience with Forres Mechanics, Logan Johnstone, has signed an extended loan deal until the end of the season. https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/Sport/Football/Logans-run-continues-with-fresh-loan-deal-23012019.htm

Jamie powers into the UK final

February 19, 2019January 22, 2019 by Forres Local

POWERBOATING – Jamie Paterson from Findhorn has won the Scottish Honda RYA powerboating for the third time. Jamie powers into the UK final – Forres Gazette

Bakery wins gold and silver in world Scotch pie awards

February 4, 2019January 20, 2019 by Forres Local

Macleans Highland Bakery won a gold award for their Scotch pie and silver for their steak pie and chicken/haggis pie at the World Scotch Pie Championships recently. We interviewed managing director Lewis Maclean and meatroom supervisor Michael Baranski to see what makes an award-winning pie.

Mechanics lose out in tight clash

February 19, 2019January 16, 2019 by Forres Local

Forres Gazette – Forres Mechanics were disappointed after Formartine left Mosset Park with a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Saturday. https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/Sport/Football/Mechanics-lose-out-in-tight-clash-16012019.htm

Douglas Ross with Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence

MP welcomes Ministry of Defence ‘s commitment to Moray Growth Deal

February 19, 2019January 16, 2019 by Forres Local

The Ministry of Defence ‘s commitment to the Moray Growth Deal has been commended by MP for Moray Douglas Ross. Speaking at Scottish Questions in the House of Commons this morning, Douglas received reassurances that the Ministry of Defence, one of Moray’s biggest employers, will get behind the Moray Growth Deal. Commenting Douglas said: “Given … Read more

Solar company boss to meet with energy minister to discuss UK tariff policy

February 19, 2019January 15, 2019 by Forres Local

A Scottish renewables expert is to meet with the Energy Minister to discuss Government policy changes that could have a huge and lasting impact on the future cost benefits of solar panels all across the UK. George Goudsmit, managing director of solar panel company AES Solar based in Forres, is to meet with Claire Perry … Read more

Powerboater sails towards top award

February 19, 2019January 9, 2019 by Forres Local

Forres Gazette – A Findhorn powerboat star has been shortlisted for a prize at a national award. Jamie Paterson (15) has been nominated for Young Person of the Year at the Royal Yachting Association Scotland awards for his achievements afloat over 2018. https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/Sport/Other-Sport/Powerboater-sails-towards-top-award-09012019.htm

Police appeal after pedestrian dies in A96 bypass collision

February 19, 2019January 7, 2019 by Forres Local

A man has died following a collision on the A96 at Forres this morning (Monday). An incident was reported to emergency services at around 7.20am involving a pedestrian and a white and green Iveco van on the Forres by-pass near to Christies Elite Nursery. “>The male pedestrian was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin … Read more

Douglas Ross MP with Forres Community Councillor, Mrs Eleanor Hayward

Meeting will address anti-social behaviour in Forres

February 19, 2019January 3, 2019 by Forres Local

A meeting on anti-social behaviour in Forres will take place on Friday 25 January in Forres Town Hall at 2 pm. MP Douglas Ross, who will convene the meeting, said: “I’ve been struck by the number of people in Forres who have contacted me with their concerns about anti-social behaviour. Sometimes the people who have spoken … Read more