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Dominance and Development Define Stirling Men’s Hockey Campaign
The University of Stirling Men’s Hockey Club has enjoyed a standout year across every level, with success on the pitch matched by significant growth off it. At the centre of that has been a remarkable campaign from the 2s, whose unbeaten run in both league and cup has defined one of the club’s s...
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Why Do Cricket BUCS Start So Late?
Whilst most BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports) competitions start in October, cricket started on Wednesday, when the club travelled across the border to Durham. But why do they wait until people have started to go home for the summer to play competitively? The post Why Do Cricket BUCS S...
Stirling MSP Welcomes Review of Scottish Housing Regulator
Holyrood’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee has urged the next committee to conduct a reveiw of the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR), a move that has been welcomed by Stilring’s local MSP, Evelyn Tweed. The post Stirling MSP Welcomes Review of Scottish Housing Regulator appeared ...
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A Spotless Stirling: Council-Driven Community Clean-Up Event in May
A clean-up drive will be taking place across Stirling on 30-31 May 2026, encouraging communities to get involved in maintaining litter-free neighbourhoods. The post A Spotless Stirling: Council-Driven Community Clean-Up Event in May appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Could Viktor Orban’s crushing Hungarian election defeat be the beginning of the end for global right-wing populism?
On the 12th of April, the world witnessed a hugely seismic national election result. This one is bound to have enormous worldwide repercussions. He had spent 16 years as Hungary’s prime minister and served in this role for four consecutive four-year terms. But Viktor Orban was then finally ouste...
Popular winter festival event returns for Stirling venue after successful debut
The festive musical magic is set to come back to the city centre between December 27 and 31 after last year's event proved a major hit, attracting more than 2,500 people across the festival.
Stirling Albion hope for playoff party-pooper role in final away trip of season
The Binos make the long trip to the south-west for their penultimate match of a difficult League Two season - with Stirling hoping to upset some playoff and league ambitions to end on a high.
Stirling family take on pair of hospice fundraiser in memory of wife and mum
The family have put in the miles across two challenges in Spain and the UAE in memory of Jill, who passed away from a cancer battle in December.
Refurbished trains set for London to Stirling route as fares structure revealed
It's full steam ahead for the Stirling to London services after the first of the trains for the route were formally unveiled.
Sport Spotlight: Ladies Gaelic Football
Brig caught up with Stirling University’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club. We spoke to Rosheen Guinano, Ladies GAA’s Vice President. Rosheen described Gaelic Football as “a mix of different sports. There’s a bit of netball, a bit of football, and it’s rough like rugby as well.” You are allo...
Stirlingshire campaigners celebrate after raising £400k to secure local field
The team of campaigners in Kinlochard have been working tirelessly for more than two years to secure the 27-acre patch known as The Field - with hopes to conserve the environment and encourage local business on the space.
SPFL Gears up for Dramatic Finale
The Scottish Premiership is heading towards a finish worthy of its most dramatic seasons, with the title race finely balanced between Celtic, Rangers, and a resurgent Heart of Midlothian. With only a handful of fixtures remaining, the pressure is intensifying, the margins are razor-thin, and every p...
University of Stirling caught violating its fossil fuel investment policy
The University of Stirling has been violating its socially responsible investment policy after an investigation from Global Justice Stirling. The University has been caught investing in a fund managed by JP Morgan, which invests in fossil fuels. Two of JP Morgan’s top 10 investments are in fossil ...
Stirling University student pleads guilty to possession of indecent AI images of children
Amelia Connolly, a university student has pleaded guily of creating indecent images of children. The post Stirling University student pleads guilty to possession of indecent AI images of children appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Drainage guidance given to residents after white substance clears Dunblane river
The Allan Water was pictured with the white residue on Tuesday morning - with SEPA and Scottish Water officials carrying out investigations before the river cleared.
Exact date high street giant will close only Scottish branch
Locals have expressed their disappointment at the closure on social media.
Stirling's film heritage celebrated in new book launch at local college
The ‘Lights, Camera, Stirling!’ book provides a fascinating guide on the cinematic role played by the city and its iconic locations.
Stirling school football stars aim for three-in-a-row at showpiece Hampden final
The school’s under-18 senior girls squad are the two-time defending champions of the prestigious Scottish Senior Girls Shield, having claimed the national trophy in both 2024 and 2025.
What Am I If Not My Grades
“Submission Posted: Politics Essay…” is the notification that caused it. A buzz of my phone in the middle of a lecture. My heart does its usual jump at such a notification, my attention immediately taken away from what my lecturer is saying. You’d think by now, three years into my degree, th...
Balu Brigada ‘Portals’ to the UK
Indie-rock duo Balu Brigada will be making a stop in the Glasgow for their first headline world tour, following the release of their first album, Portal. The post Balu Brigada ‘Portals’ to the UK appeared first on Brig Newspaper....