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Hostile designs make us all feel unwelcome
Have you ever waited at a bus stop without anywhere to sit? They usually have these weird, small, sloped benches where you can neither sit nor lean. It all just feels very awkward. Or have you noticed the long spikes on buildings to prevent birds from nesting? What about raised plant beds, that seem...
Hey, studios! Leave those kids stories alone
As our classic children's novels grow older and older, the fondness and sense of prestige we feel for them only strengthens. but there is another modern interpretation of children’s stories that is harder to defend. The post Hey, studios! Leave those kids stories alone appeared first on Brig N...
The Tortured Poets Department Review: Tongue-in-cheek, vicious and Swift’s most personal album yet ★★★★★
Taylor Swift's album "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT" delves into love, breakup, fame, and introspection, with experimental tracks and personal lyrics. The post The Tortured Poets Department Review: Tongue-in-cheek, vicious and Swift’s most personal album yet ★★★★★ appeared first on Br...
Is Rachel Sennott’s new HBO project the next Sex and the City?
At the heart of female comedies sits the question, can women have as much fun as men? As much sex? As much freedom? But as time has gone on these questions have become even more complicated. The post Is Rachel Sennott’s new HBO project the next Sex and the City? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Pole Fitness Club Takes The Stage
Sexy, inspiring and surprisingly comedic, Stirling Uni Pole Fitness held their second ever Showcase on April 9 at the Macrobert, fundraising for Scottish Women’s Aid, a domestic abuse charity. The post Pole Fitness Club Takes The Stage appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Album Review: Epic: The Musical’s “Underworld Saga” ★★★★★
Today marks the release of Epic: The Musical's fifth saga, "The Underworld Saga." Ending Act One and building up to Act Two. The post Album Review: Epic: The Musical’s “Underworld Saga” ★★★★★ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Art as Activism – Create Change Show Night
The Create Change Show Night brought together talented performers for an evening of protest and activism. The post Art as Activism – Create Change Show Night appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
My experience of finding a new life in a city
My home village of Aboyne is a cosy, quiet village. But growing up there showed me how isolated rural communities are The post My experience of finding a new life in a city appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Plans for proposed £10million National Tartan Centre in Stirling scuppered
Stirling’s proposed £10million National Tartan Centre has been officially scrapped after being deemed unviable.
Dunblane woman takes on Kiltwalk for cancer charity that saved her mum's life
A Dunblane woman is gearing up to take on this weekend’s Kiltwalk for Beatson Cancer Charity.
Farmer warns dog walkers over sheep worrying incidents after deaths of pregnant ewes
A Dunblane farmer is urging dog owners to be more vigilant when walking their pets near livestock after a run of incidents in recent years caused the deaths of a number of pregnant sheep.
Historic silver casket that belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots to go on tour to Stirling
A silver casket believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots and which was acquired by National Museums Scotland in 2022 has undergone fresh conservation work ahead of going on tour to Stirling.
Community stalwart wins town's prestigious Citizen of the Year award
A Callander community stalwart has been handed the town’s ultimate honour after being named Citizen of the Year.
Stirling Albion boss Darren Young says 'there will be no complacency' as his side face crunch match to beat the drop
It’s crunch time for Stirling Albion in their bid to beat the drop back in to League Two when they visit the capital tomorrow.
Jail for sex attacker who raped a sleeping woman and bombarded her with photos
A sex attacker who subjected a woman to a rape ordeal after she fell asleep was jailed for seven years this week.
Police launch probe into 'wilful' fire at Dunblane mansion once owned by hotel tycoon
Police say that the devastating fire at the derelict property, which once belonged to hotel magnate Sir Reo Stakis, in Dunblane, Perthshire, was started deliberately.
Do novelty candidates devalue British elections?
Some people face despair with stoicism. Some let it consume them. Some dress up as Elmo and pretend to be politicians. The post Do novelty candidates devalue British elections? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Mum heartbroken after tiny newborn baby placed on transplant list after being diagnosed with rare disease
Five-month-old Helin Dinler was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, a rare liver disease that affects the bile ducts, shortly after she was born
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...
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....