Community

Residents Jerry Kessell and Kathleen Robertson made a number of suggestions to roads department officer that would slow and reduce traffic.

Head teacher Mrs Heather Murray and class teacher Miss Erin Fraser led the staff into the National Nurturing Schools programme in 2020.

The Forres Highland Games committee deserves credit for organising yet another attractive event for so many participants and spectators.

Women’s heavy events will be included for the first time in a packed bill of entertainment at Forres Highland Games.

Funded by tsiMORAY and the Scottish Government, the art and singing sessions provide space for self-expression and companionship.

Chief organiser Andy Macdonald hopes to persuade Forres Mechanics to make the changes necessary to double the capacity for a repeat event.

The rifle club, Active Schools, twinning association, Bluefins, Riding for the Disabled, Empowered Life and Findhorn Flyers are benefitting.

The four Tolbooth clock faces have been replaced and a model of the old town train station is now displayed inside the building.

Following a 41 year wait, Dallas Dhu is reopening as a working distillery and visitor attraction.

Following a 41 year wait, Dallas Dhu is reopening as a working distillery and visitor attraction.

THE union’s members voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer earlier this year.

The burgess naming ceremony took place at St Leonard’s Church during Scottish Week.

A reduced rental agreement for the Common Good site at Bogton means the community garden is here to stay.

Every year, 1st Forres Scouts sell plastic ducks to the community for race to raise funds for the group.

Forres Rotary members were happy to share the sights and history of the area with the visitors from Australia.

Inspired to realise his dreams following battles tuberculosis, Victor Bergeon is making a documentary series about his passion for extreme sport.

Food and drink businesses across the Highlands and Islands have been given an extra week to submit their entries for a leading industry showcase.

Mel Garrow is raising funds for a cancer charity having been clear of the disease for five years.

The pupils were joined by parents and former staff on the Mighty Stride and Wee Stride Kiltwalks.

Forres police’s crime report for May includes eight assaults, numerous road crimes and the theft of a JCB digger.