THE OWNERS of a local distillery are attending a public meeting being held in Forres tomorrow night (Thursday) to voice their concerns about proposals to make a travellers' site on the outskirts of the town.

FORRES residents aired their concerns about proposals for a housing development at Lochyhill Farm, to the east of the town, at a public meeting last week.

MECHANICS can make history this weekend when they take on Wick Acad­emy in the final of the HITS North of Scotland Cup.

FORRES took on bottom of the table Fort William at Grant Park on Saturday, and eventually won through - but the main talking point was an opposition batsman having his spectacles shattered after being hit on the face with the ball.

CONSULTATION IS the buzzword in Forres at the moment, with local residents being asked to give their opinions about various issues which could affect the town.

ALTYRE pensioner Alex Wilson, whose professional football career spanned almost two decades, has died aged 76.

CALLING all local musicians: the Forres Gazette wants you – and your music – on our website.

A FORRES-based artist is packing his paints and easel and heading to upstate New York for the chance of a lifetime.

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