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Popular Stirlingshire pub celebrates industry accolade after award win
Balmaha's Oak Tree Inn, which recently celebrated its 28th birthday, won the prestigious title at the 2025 Scottish Licensed Trade New (SLTN) Awards.
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Charity festive tractor run returns to Stirling - and it's bigger than ever
A total of 90 tractors and lorries will take part on the popular route on the roads around the region - and it's all for the aid of a good charitable cause.
NHS Forth Valley admit work needed on maternity ward after snap inspection
The Healthcare Improvement Scotland report visited maternity services at the hospital in August - and identified areas to praise and problems including improved oversight.
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Repeat clash awaits for Stirling Albion in cup action as boss praises new keeper
The Binos take on Elgin City for the second time in a row - this time in Moray - as they aim to secure a shot at a money-spinning tie in round four.
New social housing development in Killearn unveiled in £2.83 million project
The development at Lampson Court boasts nine homes available for social rent and two others which are shared equity.
Stirling Council staff vote for walkout amid dispute over contract changes
The union leading the action have criticised a number of proposed changes to terms and conditions - but the council has hit back against some of the claims.
Concerns raised over fate of "unique" art based at former Stirling Pru building
The large-scale fibreglass installation which sat in the atrium of the building represented a major piece of commissioned work from the late 1980s.
Hundreds of Scots lose jobs weeks before Christmas as major timber firm closes
The UK's largest timber firm entered administration and has announced six Scottish branches are being shuttered with immediate effect.
2025 Budget: The Changes, The Impact, The Reactions.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the 2025 budget. It includes: a minimum wage rise, a stealth tax and several other additions and changes. The post 2025 Budget: The Changes, The Impact, The Reactions. appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling boss hails improved display as points shared in foggy Elgin stalemate
The Binos' league winless run goes on to seven games - but the Albion supremo was keen to talk up his side ahead of a repeat clash with the Black and Whites this weekend.
UN expert to open University of Stirling event on human rights and migration
University of Stirling is set to host a Human Rights Day event on migration, featuring a keynote by IOM-UN Migration, IOM experts, organisations, and academics. On December 10.
University of Stirling study hails John Lewis advert in new 'mindful gifting' study
University of Stirling researchers unveil 'mindful gifting', a concept focusing on thoughtful, sustainable presents, as seen in John Lewis’s 2025 Christmas advert.
Climber to share Bolivian Andes adventures in Stirling
Climber Anna Fleming shares tales from Bolivia, the Alps and UK crags at RSGS Stirling talk, December 10. Her book 'Time on Rock' and her adventures with Cholita Climbers will also be talked about.
Stirling homebuilder wins national award at housebuilding Oscars
Robertson Homes wins Bronze at the 2025 What House? Awards for Best Medium Housebuilder, recognising quality new homes built across the Central Belt and North of Scotland, as well as the North East of England.
Free lectures coming to Stirling as The Arts Society launches new scheme
The Arts Society offers free arts lectures in December and January at the Albert Halls, Stirling. Book complimentary tickets on Eventbrite.
Vital £300k regeneration funding pot to help three communities in Stirling
The funding support will be targeted at three areas of the city, notably those which score lowly on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SMID).
Stirling prison noise action plan praised by MSP after neighbours' fury
The issue of noise coming from HMP Stirling has been a regular bug-bear for those living on the edge of the prison complex - with the Justice Secretary outlining efforts to tackle the problem.
Stirling Distillery unveils new whisky liqueur for 'cocktail lovers'
Stirling Distillery unveils Castle Rock Whisky Liqueur, a new sweet, spiced Scotch liqueur for cocktail lovers and those with a sweet tooth.
New ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens in Stirling
New ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens in Springkerse, Stirling, offering 160kW chargers, renewable energy and 24/7 support for local businesses and drivers.
LIVE: Rachel Reeves outlines tax and other changes in 2025 budget
Live updates from the 2025 Autumn Budget
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