Skywatchers will be able to see a partial eclipse of the sun, which will begin shortly before 11 a.m. BST on Wednesday, with the best view available about an hour later.A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun and its shadow is cast on earth. Away from Britain, people in parts of Africa, Turkey and Asia will enjoy a total eclipse and thousands of Western visitors are flooding into Libya where the best views are expected. (more…)

Scotland woke up this morning to become the first part of the UK to implement a smoking ban in enclosed public places.

The ban came into effect at 6am today making it illegal to smoke in restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, theatres, bingo halls, church halls, sports centres, shopping centres, public transport, schools, hospitals, clubs, and workplaces, including lorries and vans.First Minister Jack McConnell said Scotland could now look forward to a healthier future while Health Minister Andy Kerr said there had never been a better time for smokers to quit than now. (more…)

A few weeks ago, the large sign for the phase II development by Persimmon Homes was erected along with a couple of flags. This new development will be known as Falconer park. (more…)

The next meeting of the Hall Forest Residents Association will take place on Monday 3rd April 2006, at the Torryburn Hotel starting at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend. (more…)

The recent spell of heavy snow brough chaos to the roads of the North East of Scotland. However, Hallforest Avenue and the roads leading off of it to all homes were kept clear most of the time due to the excellent efforts of the developers. (more…)