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‘LUX’ Review: God Descended, Rosalía Ascended, and Pop Found a New Light ★★★★★
Rosalía's new album, LUX, is a journey between the human world and the divine. Through grand vocals and divine orchestras, Rosalía takes us on a spiritual journey. The post ‘LUX’ Review: God Descended, Rosalía Ascended, and Pop Found a New Light ★★★★★ appeared first on Brig Newspape...
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Police Scotland Launch Campaign Against Domestic Abuse in Young Couples
Police Scotland have launched a campaign to combat domestic violence and abuse. The Choose to Stop campaign aims to bring awareness to what domestic abuse can look like in the relationships of young people. The post Police Scotland Launch Campaign Against Domestic Abuse in Young Couples appeared fir...
Observer festive toy appeal ramps up as final call for donations launched
Our annual Give A Gift appeal is into full swing ahead of the charities' collection day on December 10 - with the appeal's organiser urging those wishing to donate to get in touch with a local drop-in point.
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Graduation cancellation causes student “distress”
Stirling students expecting a March graduation have had their plans cancelled by a university announcement saying the ceremony will not be happening. The post Graduation cancellation causes student “distress” appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling politicians discuss WASPI compensation as thousands await decision
The change to the state pension age left thousands of women across the region out of pocket - with Stirling's MSP saying those affected required more than "warm words".
Formula One: A Recap of the Season So Far
It has been a thrilling Formula One season so far with the final races looming over and an ongoing championship battle. With a maximum of 83 points left available to a single driver across the 3 weekends, everything is still to play for. This is a recap of the season for far. There has been a lo...
Getting ready for winter, staying safe and warm
Stirling Council is encouraging locals to prepare for the winter seasons ahead of the decrease in temperatures. With the colder months arising it is important that residents are bundling up and stay safe during the winter. The council are committed to keeping everyone safe during the winter period, ...
The Ending Writes Itself Review ★★★★⯪
The Ending Writes Itself, set to be published in April 2026, is the first collaboration between authors VE Schwab and Cat Clarke, a mystery book set on a reclusive island off the coast of Scotland. The book follows a group of six ambitious authors, who have been invited to a saloon with world famous...
Has the AI Coca-Cola Christmas Advert Lost What Made It Magical?
Coca-Cola created an AI-generated advertisement for the second year in a row, which sparked a lot of criticism online. The 2024 AI ad was not warmly received, but it seems Coca-Cola is not abandoning the concept of AI-generated advertisements. This year’s AI advert is a reproduction of the origina...
Travel Writing: The Antidote to Winter Stasis
The UK becomes particularly miserable once all the leaves have fallen. The antidote, however, comes in the form of high-quality travel writing. The post Travel Writing: The Antidote to Winter Stasis appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
The small Scottish village hosting 'DramFest' Christmas whisky festival
There is fun to be had for the whole family, including a festive market.
It’s Not All Bad For Nature
If you follow environmental news, you will know the feeling of clicking on a story and thinking everything is doom and gloom with no real improvement. However, this year also gave us hope. Real progress took place in conservation and rewilding. Yet, these developments barely made headlines. To make ...
Are Christmas markets still worth going to?
Almost everyone knows by now that Christmas markets are expensive. Like most things in the festive season, external costs and demand have pushed prices up to new heights, and people are losing interest. Everything about Christmas markets, like Christmas itself, has become too commercialised. The ear...
Sports Spotlight: Cathy Gallagher
Cathy Gallagher is the Executive Director of Sport at the University of Stirling. She is responsible for leading the university’s sport strategy, managing its facilities and overseeing performance and participation programmes for students and staff. Her role places her at the centre of planning, d...
Scottish food banks prepare for thousands of families this festive season
Trussel have unveiled new worrying numbers of people in Scotland requiring help and support from a food bank over winter. The post Scottish food banks prepare for thousands of families this festive season appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Hard luck story for Stirling as last-second equaliser helps Elgin to cup win
The Binos were ten seconds from the fourth round on another tough afternoon at Borough Briggs, with the Albion boss insisting his side deserved more from the contest.
Dunblane pal part of London to Paris cycle quartet for local hospice
The team of four took on the gruelling cycle between the two capitals for Strathcarron Hospice.
UoS Student awarded prestigious Young Sustainability Innovator of the Year award
A student from the University of Stirling has been awarded Young Sustainability Innovator of the Year at the Sport and Recreation Alliance Awards 2025, and was presented the award by Prince Edward. The post UoS Student awarded prestigious Young Sustainability Innovator of the Year award appeared fir...
Labour’s Asylum Changes: Theft or Fair Business?
The measures were inspired by Denmark centre-left government, praised by Tommy Robinson, and condemned by refugee charities. What do you think? Are they fair or unreasonable? The post Labour’s Asylum Changes: Theft or Fair Business? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
What could Stirling Council’s SNP administration look like?
The SNP, Greens, and an independent are now running Stirling Council, freezing Labour out of power for the first time in the history of the Council. Do you think they're up to the job? The post What could Stirling Council’s SNP administration look like? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....