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Scott Christie for Sports President: “I want people to be proud of what they’re a part of.”
Scott Christie is a fourth-year sport and exercise science student and current member of the Sports Executive Committee. He is running for Sports President. The post Scott Christie for Sports President: “I want people to be proud of what they’re a part of.” appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
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Blues musician ready to perform special show for Stirlingshire community hall
Dave Arcari will take to the stage with his special blend of blues and Americana to help the Buchanan Memorial Hall near Drymen.
France Knighted Game Developers: What It Means for Gaming as Art
France’s Ministry of Culture honoured 28 members of Sandfall Interactive for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recognising its cultural significance in gaming. The post France Knighted Game Developers: What It Means for Gaming as Art appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
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PlayStation Studio Bluepoint Games Has Its Doors Shut
Sony's closure of Bluepoint Games disappoints fans, ending expectations for original projects after acclaimed remakes and next-gen polish. The post PlayStation Studio Bluepoint Games Has Its Doors Shut appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
AC Cooper for Sustainability Officer: “I really like the stuff on campus, and I want to see what I can do to either protect it or to help it.”
AC Cooper is in their third year of environmental sciences studies at Stirling after transferring from a Canadian university. They are running for Sustainability Officer in the Stirling Students’ Union elections. The post AC Cooper for Sustainability Officer: “I really like the stuff on campus, ...
Killin residents urged not to drink tap water as "major contamination" probed
The water regulator says the spill is related to a "chemical spill" in the River Dochart - and urged people living in affected postcodes to only use mains water for flushing toilets until further work is completed.
Public transport boost in Stirling as region records strong climate change figures
A committee heard of progress on the numbers making use of public transport methods in Stirling - as well as a rise in the air quality recorded locally.
Passengers left freezing in cold for Stirling bus service amid refund call
A passenger set to travel to Buchlyvie on the regular X10 service out of the city has written a complaint to a bus operator's CEO after being forced to pay for a taxi after it didn't turn up.
Isadora Barbosa Fernandes for VP Communities: “I just want to give back to something that gave so much to me.”
Isadora Barbosa Fernandes, an international student from Brazil, is running for VP of Communities in the upcoming Students’ Union elections. The post Isadora Barbosa Fernandes for VP Communities: “I just want to give back to something that gave so much to me.” appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after ties to Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested today, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Prince was arrested at 0800 this morning by a number of unmarked police cars on the King's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where he has been residing at Wood Farm Cottage since bei...
University replaces in-house counselling services with external 24/7 helpline
The University's in-house counselling services have been replaced by the external provider Spectrum.Life. Brig sat down with Director of Student Services, Rachel Jones to understand what mental health support the University has to offer. The post University replaces in-house counselling services ...
The unavoidably relatable realities showcased in ‘Song Sung Blue’.
Song Sung Blue is a devastating 2025 drama from Craig Brewler. It is a tragic depiction of the life and story of the married Neil Diamond tribute act 'Lightning and Thunder'. The post The unavoidably relatable realities showcased in ‘Song Sung Blue’. appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Will Pein for Campaign Officer (Open): “I want the [AI] policies to be communicated better”
Will Pein is a third year marine biology student who keeps connected with his community. If elected as Campaign Officer (Open) in the Union, he wants to help students properly integrate AI into their learning. The post Will Pein for Campaign Officer (Open): “I want the [AI] policies to be communic...
Stirling woman shares tragic fertility story in new book designed to help others
Paula Fraser has penned the book in order to help others going through a similar battle with baby loss and fertility issues.
Stirling councillors agree to rate rise as cost-of-living concerns raised
The 5.8 per cent rise to apply for 2026/27 is a drop on the rise approved last year - but members making the call raised the impact for those living on the breadline.
Stirling University staff set for walkout over job and redundancy fears
A ballot of UCU Scotland members at the institution revealed 80 per cent support for a walkout after a round of job cuts which have already seen 175 people depart in a voluntary scheme.
Miranda Currier for VP of Education: “Education is political”
Miranda Currier is a post-graduate student from Washington State in the U.S, studying for her Masters of Science in Education. And she could be your next Vice President of Education.Here’s why she thinks she’s right for the job. The post Miranda Currier for VP of Education: “Education is ...
Sullivan Reid for VP Communities “An agenda which is socially inclusive, and also economically inclusive”
Sullivan Reid is a fourth year psychology and biology student. He’s the Treasurer of the Fellowship of Stirling, has participated in the International and Nordic societies, and is a former member of the fencing club. He could also be your next Vice President of Communities. Here’s why he thinks ...
Ellie Hammond for Union President: “I want to empower students, I want to advocate for students.”
Ellie Hammond, a sabbatical officer for the university who graduated from her combined English and Film & Media honours degree last summer, is running for Union President. She spoke to Brig about her candidacy and what she hopes to achieve if elected. The post Ellie Hammond for Union President...
Stirling Uni staff back strike action in UCU ballot
Staff at the University of Stirling have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over job cuts and the University’s failure to rule out compulsory redundancies. The post Stirling Uni staff back strike action in UCU ballot appeared first on Brig Newspaper....