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Stirling Clansmen’s Rough Start to the Season
University of Stirling Clansmen – 28 University of Edinburgh Wildcats – 41 The Stirling Clansmen opened the season with brutal loss away to The University of Edinburgh Wildcats (formerly known as the Mavericks). The Clansmen got the ball to start the game and after a solid campaign downfield whe...
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Black History Month: Scotland’s Forgotten Football Star
On 12 March 1881, Scotland travelled to London to face England in what would become one of the most significant matches in the early history of international football. Scotland ran out 6–1 winners at the Oval, recording England’s heaviest defeat on home soil. However, the result was not the only...
Ballon d’Or awards highlight inequalities for women in sport ahead of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week
The Ballon d’Or football awards last week highlighted the continued inequalities women in sport face, ahead of the ten-year anniversary of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. The post Ballon d’Or awards highlight inequalities for women in sport ahead of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week...
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Klara and the Sun: A Poignant Story of Love and Loss ★★★★★
Brig's review of Taika Waititi's "Klara and the Sun", it's commentary on AI, and what it truly means to be human. The post Klara and the Sun: A Poignant Story of Love and Loss ★★★★★ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
High-Performance Coaching Programme Kicks Off With New Cohort
A new intake of coach developers have commenced a professional programme, designed to enhance the support available to coaches working within high-performance sport. Delivered by the University Of Stirling in collaboration with sportscotland, the High-Performance Coach Developer programme aims to eq...
Death probe after Graham's dairy worker crushed by hay bale
Graham's The Family Dairy will be investigated for any potential failings that contributed to the death of Alistair Blair near Stirling two years ago.
Car found in Trossachs during searches for missing veteran amid fears he may be 'on foot'
UPDATE: Murray Poole has now been traced.
Police search for missing Edinburgh man who may have travelled to Bannockburn
Police officers are searching for a missing Edinburgh man who may have travelled to Bannockburn in a grey Volvo.
Elderly driver 'too frail for jail' after seriously injuring cyclist in hit and run
A ELDERLY hit-and-run driver said to be too frail for jail has been let off with a fine – despite ploughing into a cyclist on a roundabout, sending him flying into the air and seriously injuring him.
Residents invited to have say on health services at NHS Forth Valley annual review
Have your say on NHS Forth Valley services at its annual review in Stirling on November 26, with online attendance and questions invited by November 18.
Tory rapist who 'hounded Janey Godley' before cancer death probed over threat to SNP MP
Aaron Stewart was reported to parliamentary security after asking if he should "disable" the SNP politician in the street.
Leftover pumpkin? Turn it into a curry!
Instead of letting your leftover pumpkin from Halloween go to waste, put it to good use in this delicious one-pot curry The post Leftover pumpkin? Turn it into a curry! appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Veterans travel 1,000 miles by train selling poppies for Royal British Legion
Two veterans have travelled more than 1,000 miles by train while selling poppies for the Royal British Legion.
Stirling Christmas lights to launch with Santa and Mrs Claus on decorated tractors
Stirling will launch its 2026 Christmas celebrations with Santa and Mrs Claus travelling into the city on decorated tractors.
The historic Scottish cathedral town that was named 'best for retirement'
It has medieval charm and stunning riverside walks.
Bellway secures land for 317 homes at major Durieshill community near Stirling
A housebuilder has secured land for a major development in Stirling.
Letters to a Younger Student: How do I find a flat for my friends and me?
Read Brig's advice on how to find a flat for you and your pals at uni. The post Letters to a Younger Student: How do I find a flat for my friends and me? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling taxi fares rise 11.7 per cent despite public opposition
Taxi fares are soaring by more than THREE times the rate of inflation in Stirling after councillors controversially agreed to put them up, despite their criticisms and strong opposition from members of the public.
More than 3,000 NHS Forth Valley patients face waits of over four hours
More than 3000 people are being forced to wait more than four hours across the Emergency Department and Minor Injuries Unit as at August 2026, figures released by NHS Forth Valley on Tuesday reveal.
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.