Forres Gazette

D-Day looms for hydropool plan

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE future of the proposed hydrotherapy pool at Forres could hinge on a decision by Moray councillors today (Wednesday).

A total of �265,000 has been raised by the people of Moray to build the facility, with Springfield Properties providing the shell - worth an estimated �200,000 to the charitable trust behind the project - free of charge.

River levels prompt flood alert

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FORRES was spared the worst effects of the weekend's heavy rain, but the weather still resulted in some disruption.

Playing by a different set of rules

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"YOU loser!" Surely, this is one of the more distasteful popular taunts.

'You've lost the plot, ref'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A FRUSTRATING refereeing performance left Forres Thistle manager Kevin Walker cursing his luck as East Region side, Thornton Hibs, sent his side out of the Emirates Scottish Junior Cup.

Your chance to be heard

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

AS many of you will be aware from the reports in the Press, the community council elections have taken place and there have been a number of new community councillors elected.

Community event to light up the town

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FORRES is getting ready for another of its popular community "feel good" events with the annual bonfire and fireworks display which is taking place in Grant Park on Saturday evening.

Nimrod report makes for grim reading

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FROM both a Moray and Defence perspective, the past week has been dominated by the publication of The Nimrod Review, carried out by Charles Haddon-Cave QC.

Councillor leaving?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

If Councillor Hogg is suggesting ('Gazette', October 28) that he is considering leaving Moray and setting off for Scargill country, that must be the best news of the year.

Twin towns mark silver milestone

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS of the Forres and Vienenburg Twin Town Association have returned from a successful visit to Germany, where they were re-affirming links between the two towns.

Share your blogs with us � and the world

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Heritage fair set to turn back the clock

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A FAMILY history event being held in Forres next weekend aims to help the area celebrate its rich past and encourage people to trace their family tree.

Put your music online with the Gazette

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Forres Gazette wants you � and your music � on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT