'THE Forres Gazette' can reveal that there will be at least a four-month gap after the phasing out of the old Nimrod MR2 aircraft before the new MRA4 is introduced into service at RAF Kinloss.

THE Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre has awarded its coveted 'Champion' accolade to a Findhorn-based charity.

MEMBERS of the Forres in Bloom committee were out in force in Grant Park last week, just as the weather began to take a turn for the better.

A LORRY driver knocked out a beam from scaffolding on Forres High Street last week as he attempted a left turn.

RAF Kinloss station commander Robbie Noel told members of the public that the station needs support from the local area to ensure its long term survival.

THREE barrels found on the edge of Findhorn Bay, thought to have contained undisclosed substances, sparked a joint operation between police and the fire service last weekend.

THE daughter of a pensioner whose car was damaged following a spate of vandalism which took place in Forres last week has condemned those responsible.

SEVERE weather kept several Forres residents offline last week after it brought down Orange broadband for many in the town.

CHANGES are afoot on Forres High Street with stores changing location, closing down or leaving the town altogether.

MOTORISTS were told to expect some delays this week as work was due to get underway on the A96 near Alves to repair the road where potholes have developed during the severe winter weather.

FORRES'S dog owners are facing new calls to clean up after their pets from the town's community warden.

Margaret Cowie said that the rate of dog fouling in the burgh has risen lately, together with the number of complaints received over the issue.

A HARD-hitting initiative which could see older Forres Academy pupils being fined £50 for dropping litter is being launched in the town later this month.

DESPITE re-negotiating their contract for less space at their premises on the Forres Enterprise Park and rumours of job cuts at Vertex, HIE Moray said they remain confident that there is a long term future for the contact centre in the area.

FORRES Community Council embraced a new generation at its recent meeting when it welcomed a 15-year-old member to its ranks.

FORRES Community Council has written a letter of objection to Moray Council regarding a proposed housing development.

MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead has given his support to the campaign for a local trust to take over the running of the Forres Tolbooth.

Plans for the community to become more involved and give the building back to the town have gone from strength to strength since a public meeting was held last month.

THE owner of one of Forres's biggest employers has hit out at Moray Council's flood alleviation plans, saying they could damage the local economy and cause job losses.

MORAY Council have responded to claims made by Peter Wilson, co-proprietor of the Mackenzie and Cruickshank Garden Centre, about their proposals for the River Findhorn flood alleviation scheme.

RAF Kinloss station commander, Group Captain Robbie Noel is preparing to stand up in public and answer questions and concerns from local people about their hopes and fears for the future of RAF Kinloss.

FORRES people seeking to improve their general state of health can take part in special healthy walks being organised by the NHS around the town.