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War veteran: ‘New school site will affect my mental health’

A War Veteran’s Cottages resident claims construction of the new Forres Academy will trigger PTSD

Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

Fire services are continuing to battle a wildfire that is measuring nearly six miles.

Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed

Emergency services are continuing to battle wildfires in the Highlands and Moray.

Hit and run driver went through red light and collided with a guide dog

London-based academic failed to stop after collision.

‘There’s no such word as can’t’ - Fun for youngsters with additional support needs

Wednesday Night Group in The Hub at Forres Academy offers learning and entertainment for young people with additional support needs.

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Wildfires in the Highlands and Moray have closed a number of roads with flames said to be rising up to 50ft in the air.

Council Leader says Free School Meals pilot ‘forced upon us by announcement’

The Scottish Government announced a new pilot program in Moray before Moray Council had agreed it, a meeting has heard.

We try the brand new all-electric bus service from Inverness to Aberdeen

A brand new all-electric bus service has gone live, boasting single adult tickets starting from as little as £3.60.

Offender jailed for stand-off with armed police and harassing ex-partner

Repeat offender jailed after stand-off on residential street.

Ross warns gull attacks could turn deadly if action is not taken

Douglas Ross has claimed people could lose their lives as a result of gull attacks if action is not taken to address the “growing problem”.

Shetland Times takeover ‘quite an achievement’ for publisher

Highland News and Media has stepped in to secure the future of The Shetland Times after the island title had suffered a period of uncertainty.

Hollywood star Matt Damon spotted ahead of major movie filming in Moray

Hollywood star Matt Damon has been caught on camera leaving a Moray set linked to a major new film.

‘Parking enforcement balanced against operational demands’ - Police inspector addresses town centre issue

Moray Police Inspector Neil Morrison claims officers routinely patrol Forres town centre and engage with motorists who park illegally.

What's next for Ward 4?

Listen to the discussion

New electric bus service will serve Forres

The electric Ember bus service that will include Forres has features including USB ports, live tracking and bike storage capacity.

Should councillors’ expenses cover ‘coffee mornings, quiz nights and funerals’?

Councillors have debated whether their expenses should cover travel to events like coffee mornings, quiz nights, funerals and Highland games.

Princess Royal presents RDA Forres and Nairn with King’s Award

HRH The Princess Royal visited Muiryhall to present Forres, Nairn and District Riding for the Disabled with the King’s Aawrd for Voluntary Service

Armed Forces Day – Celebrating Moray's military

Free family event in Elgin this weekend.

‘Together, we will continue to fight for a fairer, greener Moray’ - council opposition group unveil new co-leader

The new co-leader of a council political grouping has said she is “honoured” to take on the mantle.

Hall closed and receptionist laid off at town’s business centre

HIE have closed the conference hall and made the receptionist redundant at the Horizon building on Forres Enterprise Park.