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Crooked ex-cop caught up in £7m gangland drugs trial opening vet shop
Lindsay Clarke is due to open up the facility after being freed following a “not proven” verdict in a five-month drug case.
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Vandalism at Cocksburn Reservoir Threatens Local Environment
Scottish Water has raised concerns regarding reports of littering and anti-social behaviour at Cockburn Reservoir, near the University of Stirling campus. Brig spoke to local ranger David Cowan about how students can make a difference. The post Vandalism at Cocksburn Reservoir Threatens Local Enviro...
Scotland’s Data Centre Boom
When it comes to data centres in Scotland. Scotland should not just attract them, it should also question what the country and people are getting from it. The post Scotland’s Data Centre Boom appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
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Criticism over Scottish Government’s Handling of Cairngorms Wildfire
Scotland’s Justice Secretary, Neil Gray, rejected an offer of UK military assistance to combat a major wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park. The post Criticism over Scottish Government’s Handling of Cairngorms Wildfire appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Reclaim the Night Returns to Stirling
Reclaim the Night march returns to Stirling in September. Find out more and hear from organiser Ellie Hammond. The post Reclaim the Night Returns to Stirling appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
University of Stirling Finalists for Prestigious Sustainability Award
The University of Stirling are finalists in the prestigious 2026 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards in the Nature Positive category, for outstanding campus biodiversity. The post University of Stirling Finalists for Prestigious Sustainability Award appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Deadly new 'zombie drug' nicknamed 'rhino tranq' sweeping Scotland's streets
Common symptoms are uncontrollable nausea, vomiting and shaking, a fast heartbeat and dangerously high blood pressure.
Stirling village postie's 36-year career celebrated at special party
Jim Martin had been the postman for the village for the last nine-and-a-half years at the end of his long career with the Royal Mail.
Widow of biker killed in Stirling crash loses legal fight over pension claim
Lawyers for Gail Buckley sued a motorist and his insurers after her partner David, 60, was fatally injured in a collision with a red Audi A7 near Stirling on Christmas Day in 2024.
Scotland's universities ranked in new 2027 league table as one named best in UK - full list
This is the third time the institution has topped the list.
John Swinney lays out his plan
The Scottish parliament is back and First Minister John Swinney is ready to show us what the future of his government looks like. The post John Swinney lays out his plan appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Staffing Shortage after McGill’s Bannockburn Depot Closure
McGill’s Midland Bluebird bus service has experienced a mass-exodus of drivers after the announcement that their Bannockburn depot would close in August. Brig spoke to a fifth of the remaining workforce on the impact and overall reaction to the staff reduction. The post Staffing Shortage after Mc...
Stirling University Named Scottish University and UK Sports University of the Year
Daily Mail University Guide has named The University of Stirling as Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year. The post Stirling University Named Scottish University and UK Sports University of the Year appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Pioneering cancer treatment hailed by Stirling dad as he celebrates fresh chance
Adam Nicolson has moved into remission after receiving the pioneering CAR-T cell therapy at hospital in Glasgow.
Stirling food charity launches 'harvest appeal' as demand grows for donations
Start Up Stirling's latest appeal comes after repeated appeals over the summer for staple food items.
Woman found with 'face hanging off' after alleged murder in Springburn flat
Alexander Brennan, 54, is accused of killing Brodie MacGregor, 23, by repeatedly striking her with glass bottles.
BBC Radio 2 In The Park – A Sunday round up
Underneath the backdrop of Stirling Castle, the BBC’s Scottish edition of its annual Radio 2 In The Park festival was nothing less than a star-studded extravaganza. Amongst Sunday’s epic lineup that kept the crowd re-energised from the opening act, I was lucky to see three brilliant performances...
Stirling MSP pays visit to Raploch music project as charity celebrates new term
Big Noise Raploch has been part of the community for 18 years and is the longest-running centre of the six run across Scotland.
In Conversation with Kate Bottley: All Things Stirling, Radio 2 in the Park and Life as a Vicar
At Radio 2 in the Park, Brig had the opportunity to sit down with presenter, journalist and vicar, Reverend Kate Bottley. We had a lovely chat about how she found Stirling and her life in the public eye. The post In Conversation with Kate Bottley: All Things Stirling, Radio 2 in the Park and Life as...
Stirlingshire wind farm takes step closer as application brought to planners
The developers claim the project could generate enough electricity to meet the annual electricity demand of around 21,000 UK households, while delivering up to £6million in community benefit funding.