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Violence against public sector workers in Stirling on rise as more than 2,500 incidents reported
The number of incidents involving staff employed by Stirling Council rose by over 30 per cent.
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Ukrainian teen who fled Russian invasion settled in to life in Bridge of Allan with the help of judo club
Oleksandr Ostrikov has been hard at work honing his judo skills at Bridge of Allan Judo Club after he fled the Russian invasion of his country in 2022.
Winners announced for the Economics Nobel Prize
Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win the Nobel Prize in Economics for their study of colonial institutions and inequality. The post Winners announced for the Economics Nobel Prize appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Scots mum who found new hobby after devastating MS diagnosis turns it into flourishing business
Karen Graham’s ‘world changed overnight’ and her mental wellbeing plummeted after being diagnosed with neurological conditional, multiple sclerosis.
Scots DJ who admitted raping sleeping woman in YouTube video nine years later jailed
Craig Strachan raped a woman in Edinburgh whilst she was asleep in 2013 and confessed on YouTube in 2022 after 'finding God'.
Legendary Ibiza DJ Judge Jules to headline Stirling charity gig tackling mental health issues
Renowned DJ and radio presenter Judge Jules will head to Stirling's Albert Halls next month to headline a gig in aid of a Cambusbarron-based mental health charity.
Use your vote in the Student Union Referendum this week
The Stirling Student Union announce a student-led vote to decide Vote of No Confidence amendments to Union constitution. The post Use your vote in the Student Union Referendum this week appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Silent Hill 2 remake review: Just as scary as you remember all those years ago
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake is a faithful recreation of the beloved 2001 original that only builds upon the foundations that game set. The post Silent Hill 2 remake review: Just as scary as you remember all those years ago appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Review: Chopped Liver and Unions ★★★★☆
Brig's review of Chopped Liver and Unions, a historical and biographical theatres how The post Review: Chopped Liver and Unions ★★★★☆ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Halloween holiday fun for the kids at Stirling shopping centre
Thistles mall announces programme of "spooky" events to entertain children and families over the October break
Discovering Dyslexia at 21: A Stirling University Student’s Story
At 21, I started my teaching degree, unaware of my dyslexia. Facing challenges in coursework, I sought help and received vital support from the University of Stirling. In honour of Dyslexia Awareness Week, this article details my diagnosis journey and how understanding my dyslexia empowered my passi...
Scots Paralympic curler eyes up hat-trick of wins as they build up to Milan-Cortina 2026
British Curling’s wheelchair squad is preparing for a run of three back-to-back events which mark the start of the 2024-25 competitive season as they work towards the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Awards countdown is on in search for Stirling's favourite shops and businesses
More than 1,400 nominations have been submitted already across the 11 categories in Go Forth Stirling BID's annual search for the best local retailers
Classism At University: End The Era Of Posh
Classism has seemingly always been an issue at university, It's time that changed. The post Classism At University: End The Era Of Posh appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Pair of Stirling organisations recognised as Provost's charities of the year
The two charities help people across Stirling with vital rescue operations and mental health.
Stirling Olympic Swimmers Welcomed Home
University of Stirling's Paris Olympians were welcomed home this week, greeted with a guard of honour and cake. The post Stirling Olympic Swimmers Welcomed Home appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling Observer's Give a Give appeal returns for its 16th year this Christmas
The Stirling Observer will once again launch the Give a Gift appeal to collect toys so that no child goes without a present this Christmas in Stirling.
Nine men are charged in connection with violent and sexual offences as part of police operation
Police Scotland arrested 15 people and charged nine men in connection with violent and sexual offences as part of a local police operation.
Halloween trail launches in Stirling city centre this weekend
Businesses prepare to welcome witches, wizards and goblins for 'spook-tacular' fun
Popular Stirlingshire bus service ends after summer-long trial comes to end
The bus service has proved a hit with passengers - connecting some of the rural hotspots in the region.