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Stirling arts venue secures £33k Lottery funding boost for youth-led fest plans
The venue successfully secured a grant of £33,358 which will be delivered over the next two years to help with the creation of its FutureMade Fest.
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Violinist talks up Stirling-based music charity - and hopes for music career
The charity's Raploch and Fallin bases each held special summer concerts to show off their skills as it celebrated its 18th year in supporting young people.
Award-winning UK kitchen firm to close 15 stores including Scottish branch
The UK's "longest running" kitchen specialist is making closures as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) restructuring process.
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Sentencing delayed for asylum seeker who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk after targeting them as they walked home from nights out, will now be sentenced in August.
More Than A Game: Football Culture and Domestic Violence
As the World Cup continues, research has found that domestic abuse rates increase around big football games due to external factors like alcohol and heightened emotions. The post More Than A Game: Football Culture and Domestic Violence appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling safari park hope for roar-ing success in new extra-special experience
Visitors can enjoy a unique breakfast alongside the safari animals in the experience unveiled today at the safari park.
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.
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.
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.