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Stirling pals to take on Kenya fundraiser for hospice in memory of close causes
Victoria McDonald, who runs an aesthetics business in Stirling, has already secured almost £40,000 for Strathcarron Hospice in memory of friend Linda Hardie.
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Urgent meeting call made over Bannockburn depot closure as plans met with fury
Stirling's MP and a pair of councillors representing the town are part of a calls for a summit with bus bosses over the results of a "comprehensive review" which will the Bannockburn depot close.
Kingishr @ the O2 Academy, Glasgow Review: Pop out, Irish Folk-Rock in? ★★★★★
Kingfishr took Glasgow by storm last Monday, performing their second sold out show at the O2 in Glasgow. Frontman, Eddie Keough couldn’t retain his disbelief as the audience screamed their hearts out to the Irish folk-rock trio’s foot-stomping tunes. The post Kingishr @ the O2 Academy, Glasg...
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'Half Man' actor praises Stirlingshire trainer for shaping him up for HBO hit
Richard Gadd is one of the stars of the show - which sees its final episode go out on the BBC this evening - with a Doune personal trainer to the Hollywood hotshots helping his physical transformation for the show.
BREAKING: Bannockburn bus depot set to close as operations moved in "review"
A consultation has begun which will see the depot on Cowie Road closed and all operations moved to Larbert - with McGills chiefs saying the call had been made after a "comprehensive review".
Train chaos as London-Scotland rail service suspended just one week after launch
The new route between London Euston and Stirling has been temporarily halted after a mechanical fault affected the operator’s only train assigned to the service.
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
OAP 'threatened with legal action over 38p energy bill' delighted as debts wiped
Robert Walsh, who is battling bone cancer, said he had been aggressively pursued by the energy giant for more than a year, leaving him suicidal.
Stirling aquaculture firm strikes manufacturing partnership with West Midlands giant
PP Control & Automation partners with Stirling firm Sgorran to scale up Inoca fish vaccination machine production in the West Midlands, boosting UK aquaculture tech.
Scotland's criminal queens: From heroin matriarch Big Mags to brothel boss and sex for sale empire
These notorious women carved out fearsome reputations at the heart of Scotland’s criminal underworld
Dunblane station gets new electronic information screen
ScotRail installs new customer information screen at Dunblane station to aid west-side passengers, improving platform details after rail upgrades to Edinburgh–Dunblane services.
Living in a City Defined by Art
Studying in a Provençal city in the South of France, one thing is most striking: the city's relationship with art. The post Living in a City Defined by Art appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Midge Ure @ Usher Hall Review: a Veteran’s Love for Music ★★★★☆
New wave, 8os star Midge Ure took the stage at Usher Hall in Edinburgh last Sunday, treating old fans to several hits from his past. The post Midge Ure @ Usher Hall Review: a Veteran’s Love for Music ★★★★☆ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Criminal Record: Man charged after motorhome 'torched' and Scot planned to smuggle migrants
Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.
Stirlingshire power station upgrades moves closer after special delivery
The pair of massive electricity transformers weaved through the village on their way to the upgrade works.
Why you need to add this stunning European hidden gem to your travel bucket list
With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.
Syrian asylum seeker sexually assaulted two women on same night in Falkirk
Muhammad Sheikhi was found guilty after a four-day trial at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Stirling nursery to benefit from Dobbies’ Community Gardens scheme
Wellgreen Nursery in Stirling wins Dobbies Community Gardens support to revitalise its outdoor learning space, boosting children’s access to nature and gardening.
Essential overnight resurfacing works on the A84 south of Doune announced
Essential overnight resurfacing works on the A84 near Doune from 28 May may cause delays. Expect diversions, traffic lights and speed limits. Check Traffic Scotland for updates.
Syrian asylum seeker accused of Falkirk sex attacks claimed he walked woman home as ‘act of kindness’
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, denies sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk and told police he took “pity” on one alleged victim after finding her crying in the street, while prosecutors claimed he acted in a “predatory manner”.