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What The Scottish Conservatives Have to Offer Young People, According To a Current MSP – Party Profiles
The Scottish Conservatives are going into the 2026 Holyrood election after spending 10 years as the party of opposition, with economic growth, education and opposition to independence as their key priorities. Brig sat down with conservative MSP Stephen Kerr to find out what the party have to offer...
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Calls for Better Mental Health Support in Student Sport
The University of Stirling may be Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, but many student-athletes say the pressure to balance performance with academic demands is a very fine line that sometimes can feel impossible to balance. New data reveals a truth for Stirling’s student-athletes the...
The secret costs of living at Stirling University
Financial strain and the cost of living at the moment continues to shape the student experience at Stirling, with new figures confirming that more than 800 awards were made from the University’s Discretionary and Assistance Funds this academic year. The funds are intended to help students cover es...
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Binos struggles continue against Forfar
Stirling Albion put in their worst performance of the season so far on Saturday at the Forthbank, losing 4-0 to Forfar. Stirling took to the pitch on the back of an unexpected challenge cup win against third division side Peterhead on Tuesday night. For their part, Forfar had beaten another third di...
Stirling Albion 0, Forfar Athletic 4: Loons pile on agony as questions grow over Binos boss
The home side crashed to second-bottom in the League Two table as their dismal league form continued with a poor showing against the Angus side.
Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian
The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority are...
A Night To Remember: Stirling Music Quest 2025
After a gruelling two months of searching, the Stirling Music Quest artist has come to an end. From the 27th of January to the 17th of February a tournament was held every Monday at theVenue to uncover the musical talents of local bands and artists, with the opportunity to win aprofessional recordin...
Land Reform Bill: Shifting Power to Communities
A historic move in Holyrood has gave a lot of hope within Scotland's communities as members of parliament voting to pass the Land Reform bill. The post Land Reform Bill: Shifting Power to Communities appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Snow maps predict a wall of white to blanket Scotland early next week
Scots better get their hats and scarfs ready as next week is set to turn into a winter wonderland.
New administration, leader agreed for Stirling Council
At a special meeting on Monday, Stirling Council agreed a new administration and appointed Cllr Susan McGill as Council Leader. The post New administration, leader agreed for Stirling Council appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
When it comes to politics, distance doesn’t make everything better
My Democratic Senator recently voted with the Republicans. I can't go and complain in person, since I'm across the Atlantic from Virginia. The post When it comes to politics, distance doesn’t make everything better appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling city centre cafe toasting success after green light for alcohol sales
The Granary Cafe in King Street was awarded their alcohol licence at the recent meeting of the council's licensing board
Early support rolls in for annual Observer festive toy appeal as demand grows
More charities and good causes are getting in touch seeking help in helping make Christmas magical for those struggling to do so.
New partnership aims to tackle underage drinking in Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
The partnership is composed of members from Police Scotland, Stirling Council, Dunblane High, Wallace High, The University of Stirling, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the local community.
Go-ahead given for Stirling Premier Inn expansion plans
It's a huge boost for the Stirling city centre hotel, with the three-storey building now set to boast an extra 35 bedrooms as a result of the change.
Social Media Stars Are Changing Celebrity Reality Competitions
With so many celebrity TV reality competitions airing just now, we look at the rise in social media stars taking part. The post Social Media Stars Are Changing Celebrity Reality Competitions appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling University Launches Clinical Trial To Tackle Benzodiazepine Drug-Deaths
The University’s Centre for Healthcare and Community Research’s work will be aimed at reducing deaths among users of the sedative Benzodiazepine who suffer from opioid dependency. The first-of-its-kind study will assess whether a stable dosage of diazepam can reduce deaths and harmful drug use a...
Campaigners left "in limbo" over plans to revive former Stirling-Dumbarton route
An MSP has called on Transport Scotland to speed up in support of plans for a path between Stirling and Gargunnock - which would form the first stage of the 'King's Highway' project.
Stirling office staff set for one-day walkout over pay deal dispute
The staff, who work for the finance sector outsourcing firm Diligenta based at Kildean, will walk next week over what a union says is the company's failure to offer a "decent pay deal".
Special meeting planned over Bridge of Allan land mystery following tree trouble
The patch of land between Henderson Street and Well Road is currently registered as 'unclaimed' - with residents calling for Stirling Council to take responsibility over fallen trees which have caused disruption.