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‘Reminisce about time at the school’ - Past and present pupils invited to Alves 150 event

18 July 2025
‘Reminisce about time at the school’ - Past and present pupils invited to Alves 150 event

‘Reminisce about time at the school’ - Past and present pupils invited to Alves 150 event

18 July 2025

Head teacher Mr James McLeman is inviting the wider community to help celebrate Alves Primary’s 150th year.


‘Stop blaming gulls for problems we created’

17 July 2025
‘Stop blaming gulls for problems we created’

‘Stop blaming gulls for problems we created’

17 July 2025

Green Moray Councillor Draeyk van der Horn argues that culling the area’s seagull population is not the answer to its presence.


‘Fire in heather and trees’ - Six appliances attend Dava blaze

17 July 2025
‘Fire in heather and trees’ - Six appliances attend Dava blaze

‘Fire in heather and trees’ - Six appliances attend Dava blaze

17 July 2025

Police Scotland closed the road at Logie while fire teams extinguished a blaze at Dava.


‘Whodunnit?’ - Murder mystery at three Moray venues

17 July 2025
‘Whodunnit?’ - Murder mystery at three Moray venues

‘Whodunnit?’ - Murder mystery at three Moray venues

17 July 2025

The Moray Operatic and Dramatic Society is staging three murder mysteries and a pantomime over the remainder of the year.


Cartoon guide to Forres businesses sent out across Moray

16 July 2025
Cartoon guide to Forres businesses sent out across Moray

Cartoon guide to Forres businesses sent out across Moray

16 July 2025

Fantastic Forres author and illustrator create new guide to local businesses.


‘Super afternoon for all involved’ - Hundreds enjoy Dallas Gala

16 July 2025
‘Super afternoon for all involved’ - Hundreds enjoy Dallas Gala

‘Super afternoon for all involved’ - Hundreds enjoy Dallas Gala

16 July 2025

As ever, proceeds from last weekend’s Dallas gala will be shared between local groups.


Wind power generates more than £18k for Forres Golf Club

15 July 2025
Wind power generates more than £18k for Forres Golf Club

Wind power generates more than £18k for Forres Golf Club

15 July 2025

Ten local groups have been granted a total of £55,439.46 by the Berry Burn wind farm Community Fund.


Travellers set up camp on business park - again

03 July 2025
Travellers set up camp on business park - again

Travellers set up camp on business park - again

03 July 2025

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


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

02 July 2025
‘Concerns batted away’ - Fury at public meeting over new school

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

02 July 2025

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


Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

01 July 2025
Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

Centenarian claims fresh air and fishing key to long life

01 July 2025

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


‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

29 June 2025
‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

29 June 2025

Proud families and staff celebrated the achievements of Forres Academy’s pupils during its annual awards ceremony.


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

29 June 2025
War veteran: ‘New school site will affect my mental health’

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

29 June 2025

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


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

27 June 2025
Princess Royal presents RDA Forres and Nairn with King’s Award

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

27 June 2025

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


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

26 June 2025
Hall closed and receptionist laid off at town’s business centre

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

26 June 2025

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


Life-saving teen is Forres Highland Games junior chieftain

20 June 2025
Life-saving teen is Forres Highland Games junior chieftain

Life-saving teen is Forres Highland Games junior chieftain

20 June 2025

Ben Richards is taking on the role of junior chieftain at Forres Highland Games on Saturday, July 5.


Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

20 June 2025
Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

20 June 2025

A member of social media group Forres New Academy Forum has set out a list of criticisms of plans for the new school.


Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

19 June 2025
Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

19 June 2025

Travellers have been staying on the Plasmon playing fields between Macdonald Drive and Burdsyard Road for a fortnight.


Dyke Primary ‘bike bus’ building pupil confidence and road sense

19 June 2025
Dyke Primary ‘bike bus’ building pupil confidence and road sense

Dyke Primary ‘bike bus’ building pupil confidence and road sense

19 June 2025

Dyke’s headteacher has started a weekly bike bus for pupils from Forres to the school.


Just a third of parents ‘satisfied’ with Forres Academy, report finds

18 June 2025
Just a third of parents ‘satisfied’ with Forres Academy, report finds

Just a third of parents ‘satisfied’ with Forres Academy, report finds

18 June 2025

School inspectors have completed the third report on Forres Academy in two years.


Planning permission granted for village gym and play area

17 June 2025
Planning permission granted for village gym and play area

Planning permission granted for village gym and play area

17 June 2025

Dallas Community Development Trust aims to build an outdoor gym, play area and car park on a derelict site.


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