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Sabrina Carpenter ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Review ★★★★☆
Sabrina Carpenter is back with her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, and it’s a fun mix of disco, pop, and cheeky lyrics. The post Sabrina Carpenter ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Review ★★★★☆ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
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Stirling Albion aiming to league bounce-back against Blues after Hibs win
The Binos come into the match off the back of two defeats on the spin in League Two - with the visitors having a slow start to their own campaign.


Scots villagers stunned after discovering fly-tipped remains of apparent cannabis farm
A dog walker found plants, as well as equipment including extractor fans and heat lamps in woodland at Gargunnock Estate, near Stirling.

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Balfron set to host book bonanza as annual festival prepares to welcome visitors
The festival celebrates books and storytelling in the Stirlingshire village - with a diverse line-up of authors lined up for talks and presentations.


Scottish Labour leader gives cautious welcome to Stirling 'tourist tax' plans
But in an interview with the Observer, Anas Sarwar said the money shouldn't be used to replace the proper funding of resources at council level.


Stirling County coach sets Premiership promotion goal as league kicks off
The home opener sees County host Boroughmuir at Bridgehaugh - with former Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel now starring in a player-coaching role for Stirling.


Housing plans submitted at former Balfron care home site
The Strathendrick Care Home was closed in 2021 as part of a re-shaping of rural care, with the eventual closure coming after years of speculation over the future of the site.


Stirling traders to be taught tricks and trends of shoplifters in bid to tackle crime
The specialised crime-fighting tool is also being made available to city centre businesses to combat thieves.


M9 at Dunblane re-opens following early morning road crash
The M9 was restricted in both directions following the collision shortly before 7am on Friday morning but has now re-opened.


Braveheart celebrations as Mel Gibson's icon William Wallace film turns 30
Three decades after the film premiered at the University of Stirling’s Macrobert Theatre, on September 3, 1995, the boost to Scotland’s tourism is still being felt.


Scots villagers face 'nightmare' as lorry drivers ignore roadwork diversions to avoid 53-mile detour
Residents in Kinbuck have reported 'chaotic scenes' this week as lorry drivers ignored a signed diversion, causing blockages and damage to an historic 273-year-old bridge.


Stirling residents to be given extra wheelie bin as councillors approve plan
Councillors have unanimously backed proposal to give householders new bins for glass recycling - to be emptied every eight weeks.


Luxury beauty retailer confirms it is opening new stores in two Scottish cities
The beauty and wellness brand currently operates 10 stores across Scotland.


Full list of Scotland's best pubs as Glasgow institution takes top gong
The best watering holes across the country were honoured at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards this week.


Transport chiefs 'monitoring' A84 accident blackspot after fifth crash in under a month
Two people were treated and released at the scene following a road crash near Blair Drummond Safari Park at the weekend.


Scotland's best restaurants named as 'secret supper club' takes top spot
See the full list of winners at the Food Awards Scotland 2025.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Frat ★★★☆☆
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Witchy life sim Witchbrook is soon coming to all platforms. This is what we know so far.
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