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Grab your piece of a town’s popular past at charity auction

This Saturday see people offered the chance to grab their very own piece of a town’s former thriving shopping area.

Reopening of train station café comes as ‘surprise’ to passengers

A café has opened inside Elgin Train Station nearly 15 years after the closure of its predecessor.

Sold-out crowd wowed by Zippos as circus arrives

A variety of performers - from across the globe - are on display in Elgin as Zippos is in town.

Pre-selection for European Launcher Challenge is ‘milestone moment’ for Forres-based launch services firm Orbex

Developers of the Sutherland Spaceport, Orbex, has been pre-selected to take part in a prestigious European Launcher Challenge (ELC).

‘Fantastic day’ as Forres Highland Games celebrates 97th anniversary

The whole community came together to enjoy a “fantastic day” at Forres Highland Games at the weekend, the organiser has said.

New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

A summer festival is set to return with a new, extended format later this month.

‘Experience the outdoors and learn’ - Growing club to plant new roots

The Green Shoots sustainable growing project currently based at Transition Town Forres is looking for funding and ideas.

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Scotland’s gamekeepers have urged a rethink on incoming muirburn licensing restrictions in the wake of this week’s massive wildfires.

Aerial footage shows devastating impact of wildfires

Drone footage and photos have shown the aftermath of wildfires that swept across Moray and the Highlands.

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Moray Council is aware of traveller encampments at Forres Enterprise Park and Plasmon playing fields.

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

An investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.

Hundreds of homes without power after overhead fault in Moray

Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Rothes and Aberlour area were without power on Wednesday morning after a fault on the electric grid.

Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

Simple steps could help prevent a major wildfire, a senior fire service officer has advised.

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

Much of the 111-person audience at a meeting to discuss designs for the new Forres Academy were outraged.

Enjoy gentle exercise and make new friends at bowling club

Forres Victoria Indoor Bowling Club has been awarded more than £800 by the Auchernack Trust Fund.

‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

Senior fire officer has praised the crews who have been tackling four major wildfires.

Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

Former RAF Regimental Sergeant Major William Shepherd celebrated his 101st birthday at Meadowlark Care Home.

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Grab your piece of a town’s popular past at charity auction

Reopening of train station café comes as ‘surprise’ to passengers

Reopening of train station café comes as ‘surprise’ to passengers

Sold-out crowd wowed by Zippos as circus arrives

Sold-out crowd wowed by Zippos as circus arrives

Pre-selection for European Launcher Challenge is ‘milestone moment’ for Forres-based launch services firm Orbex

Pre-selection for European Launcher Challenge is ‘milestone moment’ for Forres-based launch services firm Orbex

‘Fantastic day’ as Forres Highland Games celebrates 97th anniversary

‘Fantastic day’ as Forres Highland Games celebrates 97th anniversary

New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

New format sees summer solstice festival set to run over weekend

‘Experience the outdoors and learn’ - Growing club to plant new roots

‘Experience the outdoors and learn’ - Growing club to plant new roots

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Aerial footage shows devastating impact of wildfires

Aerial footage shows devastating impact of wildfires

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Hundreds of homes without power after overhead fault in Moray

Hundreds of homes without power after overhead fault in Moray

Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

Enjoy gentle exercise and make new friends at bowling club

Enjoy gentle exercise and make new friends at bowling club

‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

‘I am immensely proud of all the crews’ - senior fire officer praises wildfire crews’ ‘outstanding’ dedication

Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

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