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‘Always looking to make a difference’ - Community champion aims to help

26 April 2025
‘Always looking to make a difference’ - Community champion aims to help

‘Always looking to make a difference’ - Community champion aims to help

26 April 2025

Local groups, organisations and individuals are invited to talk to Anne about possible help.


Much loved annual show needs volunteers to continue

26 April 2025
Much loved annual show needs volunteers to continue

Much loved annual show needs volunteers to continue

26 April 2025

The event was cancelled this year but an open AGM at Forres Community Centre aims to attract help.


Youth play will discuss meaning of ‘evil’

25 April 2025
Youth play will discuss meaning of ‘evil’

Youth play will discuss meaning of ‘evil’

25 April 2025

A group of 11-14-year-olds have been meeting every week since October to write their play.


Patients to get appropriate support faster as part of plans to improve NHS services

24 April 2025
Patients to get appropriate support faster as part of plans to improve NHS services

Patients to get appropriate support faster as part of plans to improve NHS services

24 April 2025

Occupational therapists and patients will benefit from Open Medical’s referrals software.


‘Previous results are skewed’ - Requests for new speed checks on increasingly busy road

24 April 2025
‘Previous results are skewed’ - Requests for new speed checks on increasingly busy road

‘Previous results are skewed’ - Requests for new speed checks on increasingly busy road

24 April 2025

Gas works in the area may have slowed traffic down during previous checks.


Ambulance to remain at fire station until issue resolved

23 April 2025
Ambulance to remain at fire station until issue resolved

Ambulance to remain at fire station until issue resolved

23 April 2025

Scottish Water claim NHS Grampian is responsible for resolving the issue.


Applegrove Primary pupil’s water poem shortlisted for national final

23 April 2025
Applegrove Primary pupil’s water poem shortlisted for national final

Applegrove Primary pupil’s water poem shortlisted for national final

23 April 2025

Judges describe Journey of a Water Droplet as excellent response to contest theme.


New platform opens up sea view to everyone

23 April 2025
New platform opens up sea view to everyone

New platform opens up sea view to everyone

23 April 2025

Ramps were previously installed for those who find accessing the top of the sea defences difficult.


‘It’s sad people think it’s OK to vandalise and steal’ - Outdoor gym is being slowly dismantled

23 April 2025
‘It’s sad people think it’s OK to vandalise and steal’ - Outdoor gym is being slowly dismantled

‘It’s sad people think it’s OK to vandalise and steal’ - Outdoor gym is being slowly dismantled

23 April 2025

Forres Community Council cannot afford to replace the vandalised and stolen items.


Orbital launch services intership sees surge in applications

21 April 2025
Orbital launch services intership sees surge in applications

Orbital launch services intership sees surge in applications

21 April 2025

An internship programme at a local space company has reported a 120 per cent rise in people applying for the role.


Ecovillage awarded £4.6k grant

21 April 2025
Ecovillage awarded £4.6k grant

Ecovillage awarded £4.6k grant

21 April 2025

A four-figure grant generated by natural energy is being invested in a local environmental project.


Disappointment over decision not to reinstate timetabled bus service

21 April 2025
Disappointment over decision not to reinstate timetabled bus service

Disappointment over decision not to reinstate timetabled bus service

21 April 2025

The council’s m.connect team organised a public meeting to talk about phase 2 of the ‘Bus Revolution’ project- but not for one area.


Free community transport service launches succesfully

20 April 2025
Free community transport service launches succesfully

Free community transport service launches succesfully

20 April 2025

A new £8900 electric trishaw has been showcased in the town.


Car flipped onto roof in town centre after collision

16 April 2025
Car flipped onto roof in town centre after collision

Car flipped onto roof in town centre after collision

16 April 2025

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service attended an RTA during rush hour.


Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

16 April 2025
Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

Council’s tax demands hold up village’s dream project

16 April 2025

Dallas Community Development Trust has applied to Moray Council planning to revive a derelict site in the village.


Bands and DJ ‘will get everyone jumping around’ at hometown gig

15 April 2025
Bands and DJ ‘will get everyone jumping around’ at hometown gig

Bands and DJ ‘will get everyone jumping around’ at hometown gig

15 April 2025

The bill at The Carlton will also feature Edinburgh-based DJ Dan Juice.


‘The support we receive is brilliant’ - Youth team grateful to music club

15 April 2025
‘The support we receive is brilliant’ - Youth team grateful to music club

‘The support we receive is brilliant’ - Youth team grateful to music club

15 April 2025

Forres Mechanics aim to supply its entire youth development section with the same kit.


‘Make it safer now’ - calls for change on ‘hazardous’ road

14 April 2025
‘Make it safer now’ - calls for change on ‘hazardous’ road

‘Make it safer now’ - calls for change on ‘hazardous’ road

14 April 2025

The council has called for estate factors and a nearby care home to cut back obstructing vegetation on a housing estate.


‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

13 April 2025
‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

13 April 2025

The House of Automata has been popular with locals and tourists alike since opening in Forres in 2023.


New group to focus on alternative use for church

12 April 2025
New group to focus on alternative use for church

New group to focus on alternative use for church

12 April 2025

The new charity will protect the building and organise events for the community.


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