Forres Local
Groups get chance to share bags of cash
COMMUNITY GROUPS around the Forres area with projects which will help improve green spaces, are being encouraged to apply to the Tesco Bags of Help funding scheme. Read more here
Rates reform will help revive town centre
A former Forres High Street businessman believes business rates reduction is key to reviving the town centre. Read more in the Forres Gazette
Rural communities can vote for their favourite cash projects
Money for Moray is a new scheme aimed at funding community initiatives. Read the full story via the Forres Gazette here
Nelson’s Tower attracts visitors from 53 nations!
FORRES’ number one tourist attraction Nelson’s Tower opens for the season on April 1 to attract more visitors from far and wide through the spring and summer months. Read more via the Forres Gazette here
Recruits wanted for new Highland orchestra
EYE doctor Sue Lightman has set her sights on helping create a new orchestra for the Highlands. Read more in the Forres Gazette
Forres building yard raided
Police are scouring CCTV footage to uncover the suspected “professional” thieves Read more in the Press and Journal