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Sunak and Starmer: Where do they stand?

With a UK general election coming near, and several pressing political issues, it's important to understand our party leaders. More importantly, we must understand the political positions of current PM Rishi Sunak, and leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer. The post Sunak and Starmer: Where do t...

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Feeding the hungry with food waste: Transition Stirling

The first thing I notice about Daphne Mcelwee is her beanie: it’s multi-coloured and fluffy. She’s a pensioner who’s been coming to the hub for the last three years. The post Feeding the hungry with food waste: Transition Stirling appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Monkey Man review: Revenge has never looked so sexy ★★★★★ 

Dev Patel and Jordan Peele’s Monkey Man is a refreshing take on the action revenge genre. They have spiced it up with social commentary and a heap of sexiness that will blow your head off.  The post Monkey Man review: Revenge has never looked so sexy ★★★★★  appeared first on...

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University of Stirling announces new partnership with Falkirk Foundation

The University of Stirling has officially formed a partnership with the Falkirk Foundation, building on previous collaborations between them. The post University of Stirling announces new partnership with Falkirk Foundation appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Scottish safari park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years in adorable video

Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling has welcomed chimpanzee Peter — the first new chimp to join the safari park in eight years — and has shared a cute video of the animal to celebrate.

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Demo for ruined Christie Clock as still no sight of repairs

The Stirling Council Wrecking Ball Facebook page has announced a demonstration at the remains of the Christie Clock. The post Demo for ruined Christie Clock as still no sight of repairs appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Stirling Albion boss tells his troops 'it's win or bust' in bid to beat League One drop

It’s win or bust for Stirling Albion in their final two games as they aim to scrap their way to League One football for another season.

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Funeral fraudsters target Scots mourners in disgraceful scam

The scammers are attempting to dupe grieving friends and relatives into revealing their bank details.

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Abigail review: A blood soaked re-imagining of a universal classic ★★☆☆☆

Radio Silence's latest release, Abigail, is a fun, if slightly underwhelming, re-imagining of 1936's Dracula's Daughter. The post Abigail review: A blood soaked re-imagining of a universal classic ★★☆☆☆ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Stirling Uni footballers secure moves to the SPFL

Stirling University scholars Ben MacIver-Redwood and Cameron McKinley have landed moves to SPFL teams after impressing throughout their journey with the Uni’s football team. The post Stirling Uni footballers secure moves to the SPFL appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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University of Stirling announces new partnership with the Falkirk Foundation

The University of Stirling has officially formed a partnership with the Falkirk Foundation. This new formal affiliation with Falkirk Football Club’s charity partner builds on previous collaborations between the two organisations.  In the past, these have included sports students from the universi...

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Did They Do It? April 2024

In the past months, everything kicked off. We’ve had walk outs in Westminster, an investigation into the Labour Party’s right-hand-woman, and a new controversial hate crime bill has been introduced to Scotland. The one thing that hasn’t changed is that our leaders are still letting us down. Al...

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Stirling’s household waste online booking system goes live

Residents will need to book an appointment to dispose of their waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres in the Stirling area from May 15. The post Stirling’s household waste online booking system goes live appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Stirling residents encouraged to join 900th anniversary events

Stirling Walking of the Marches will take place on Saturday, May 25, marking the 900th anniversary of the Burgh of Stirling.  The post Stirling residents encouraged to join 900th anniversary events appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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McGill’s increase bus fares

McGill's have increased the price of their fares across all of their services. The prices went up on April 15. The post McGill’s increase bus fares appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Cupcake Alley relocates to Stirling

Cupcake Alley, an artisanal bakery and coffee shop has opened its doors to Stirling after a recent relocation. The post Cupcake Alley relocates to Stirling appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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The perfect shot for Stirling: new film studio project unveiled by Stirling Council

Stirling Council is thrilled to declare the creation of ‘Stirling Studios,’ set to be amongst the biggest film studio campuses in Scotland. The post The perfect shot for Stirling: new film studio project unveiled by Stirling Council appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Air3 bags gold from Student Radio Awards

Air3 won the gold Amplify Award at this year’s Student Radio Association (SRA) awards in Leeds. The post Air3 bags gold from Student Radio Awards appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Super Seven swim for gold in Paris

Seven swimmers from the University of Stirling will compete at this summer’s Paris Olympics, forming the largest contingent ever to be selected for a single Games. The post Super Seven swim for gold in Paris appeared first on Brig Newspaper....

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Olympic Surfing in Tahiti: can the Games be sustainable?

With the final surf qualifiers running this weekend and athletes snatching the last spots for the Olympics, the anticipation for this year’s Games is growing. The 2024 venue for the surf competitions promises spectacle, as they are set to take place on one of the most iconic waves on the planet: T...