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Card game cements romance reputation as Stirling couple represent country
The pair have shared the story of how the card game brought them together both on and off the table as they represent their country this week.
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Forth Valley Jobcentres deliver jobs boost through employer partnerships
Stirling and Alloa Jobcentres drive strong employment and skills outcomes across Forth Valley with DWP, employer partnerships, and local training programmes.
Clackmannanshire teen walks 26 miles from Burntisland to Elie for good cause
Jack walked 26 miles from Burntisland to Elie for Love in a Box.
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Rutherglen mother and daughter celebrate double graduation success at Stirling
JulieAnne, 45, and Annabelle, 22, celebrated their achievements.
Dougie Vipond to host Strathcarron Hospice Sapphire Ball this November
Celebrate 45 years of Strathcarron Hospice at the Sapphire Ball, Dunblane Hydro, November 6. Fundraising, live entertainment, and charity auction.
New benefits portal is giving Stirling residents control over public contracts
Stirling Council launches Community Benefits Portal, enabling local groups to suggest and request community projects supported by public contracts in Stirling.
Lemur arrivals add to brood as Stirling park helps with conservation efforts
The three pups are part of plans to maintain the species, with only 1000 to 10,000 individuals remaining in the wild.
NHS Forth Valley sees FOI probe downgraded as watchdog hails "improvement"
The health board was put under a Level 3 intervention in October last year after a failure to improve on a poor record of replying to Freedom of Information requests.
Former team GB basketball captain among University of Stirling honorary graduands
Kieron Achara, ex-Team GB basketball captain and more receive honorary degrees from the University of Stirling for services to Scottish sport at summer graduation.
Stirling Council calls for civility in politics on 10th anniversary of Jo Cox's death
Stirling Council marks 10 years since Jo Cox’s death by reaffirming its commitment to civility in politics and public life, tackling abuse in local communities.
Scottish film production company with links to Warner Bros enters liquidation
The Stirling-based company has now 'ceased' all trading following financial troubles.
Brit woman faces Dubai firing squad after 'allegedly stabbing man she met online'
Brooke George, 23, a TikTok influencer, is being held in Dubai's Bur Dubai prison over the alleged murder of a 26-year-old British man she met online – she claims she acted in self-defence
Wishaw rugby star gains a different cap by graduating from university
Holland Brogan, 21, from Wishaw, who played for Scotland at the Women’s Six Nations, and has captained her club side Glasgow Warriors graduated from the University of Stirling with a Psychology of Sport degree.
Fire engulfs building just minutes from Wallace Monument
The structure which is ablaze is located just a stone's throw from The National Wallace Monument in Stirling.
Kiefer Sutherland @ Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket ★★★★★
The Lost Boys and 24 actor, Kiefer Sutherland’s concert in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket venue marked his 13th concert on his 2026 “Love Will Bring You Home” tour. The performance included a mix of Sutherland’s older songs, covers of favourites and material from his new album “Grey...
University of Stirling leader awarded MBE for services to education
Joanna Morrow, University of Stirling leader, awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours for outstanding service and leadership in Scottish higher education.
Councillors back Perth and Kinross libraries plan with move to community hubs
The move will see an annual investment of £375,000 from April 2027 and comes following passionate campaigning across the region to save rural libraries from closure.
Stirling charity issues summer holiday food campaign as break brings challenges
The lack of breakfast clubs and school lunches over the summer hiatus leads to extra pressures on local families.
Rural crime put under microscope by Stirling MSP as cost laid out in new figures
New figures revealed a fall in the level of rural crime in 2025 - but the costs topped £3.8million as the issue was raised with the First Minister at Holyrood.
Fall death inquiry set to investigate Stirling incident as part of wider probe
The case is one of six which have been bundled together for the inquiry which hopes to raise awareness of the issue of safe practices when working at height.