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The Edwards and Sanquhar Pond spark memories for local folk

The Edwards and Sanquhar Pond spark memories for local folk

RECENT articles which appeared in the ‘Gazette’ about Sanquhar Pond have prompted a bit of interest about Sanquhar House and Mr and Mrs Edwards…


Foul business at Forbeshill sounds a warning

Foul business at Forbeshill sounds a warning

April 2, 1913


Ray Mills

Ray Mills

This is the section where we hear what the ordinary people of Forres think about their town and their local newspaper.


Searching for 'Big Cat' sightings

Searching for 'Big Cat' sightings

WE ARE big cat researchers from Big Cats in Britain www.bigcatsinbritain.org who are very interested in meeting or talking with the witnesses in the area…


Kathryn goes the distance

Kathryn goes the distance

A FORRES Academy student brought success back to Moray at the weekend after claiming a British Gold medal for her club.


Champs turn on the style

Champs turn on the style

Forres St Lawrence started their defence of the North of Scotland Cricket Association league championship with an emphatic home victory against Nairn…


Fraser fitness a fillip after 'fair draw'

Fraser fitness a fillip after 'fair draw'

Forres Mechanics 2 Deveronvale 2


We can't stand all this sand

We can't stand all this sand

SAND SAND everywhere. Things went from bad to worse this week for some folk, who have been suffering as a result of the dry spell and windy weather which…


Motorists dicing with death at level crossing

Motorists dicing with death at level crossing

 A WARNING has been issued to motorists who are dicing with death at the Kinloss level crossing.


Moray Council agrees to continue funding for Citizens Advice Bureau

Moray Council agrees to continue funding for Citizens Advice Bureau

Moray councillors have agreed a 33% increase in funding to help the Moray Citizens’ Advice Bureau continue providing a service to local people.


DE Shoes to close

DE Shoes to close

ONE of the longest-running businesses on Forres High Street is holding a closing down sale after attempts to sell the business have proved unsuccessful.


Charity trust illustrates the Dava Way

Charity trust illustrates the Dava Way

THE unveiling of a superb cultural addition to the Dava Way linking Forres with Grantown-on-Spey takes place on Sunday.


Man dies after fall into River Findhorn

Man dies after fall into River Findhorn

A MAN who was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after being recovered from the River Findhorn on Monday has died in hospital.


Man recovered from the River Findhorn

Man recovered from the River Findhorn

A MAN has been airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after being recovered from the River Findhorn.


Owners of Forres distillery win Queen's award

Owners of Forres distillery win Queen's award

THE owners of the Benromach Distillery - Gordon & MacPhail - who are sponsoring this year’s European Pipe Band Championships being held in Grant…


Firefighters in the spotlight

Firefighters in the spotlight

FORRES firefighters gathered at the station last week to pay tribute to former colleagues who were being presented with long-service awards.


Forres is not immune when tragedy strikes

Forres is not immune when tragedy strikes

FORRES HAS seen its fair share of tragedy in recent years. From the loss of much-loved community figures, or deaths of young people from addiction, to…


Snowploughs back in use for sandstorm clear-up

Snowploughs back in use for sandstorm clear-up

SNOWPLOUGHS were brought back into use around Forres and wider Moray yesterday to clear the roads after the area was battered by a sandstorm.


Forres business has vehicle operator's licence revoked

Forres business has vehicle operator's licence revoked

 THE TRAFFIC Commissioner for Scotland has revoked the operating licence of a Forres business.


Sand storm causing problems around Forres

Sand storm causing problems around Forres

FORRES is in the grip of a dust storm, causing poor visibility on the roads and the skyline to be visibily coloured brown with sand.


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