Alex Watson
@justthemedicine.bsky.social
A juggler running out of hands • Journalist and editor 📰 • Stirling ed @thecourier.co.uk • All views my own
Citizen Kane moment for me here in Stirling last night, but what a pleasure it was to be in a busy room with so many Stirlingshire locals and alongside talented colleagues for @thecourier.co.uk roadshow event. We’re just getting started 💪✏️
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Citizen Kane moment for me here in Stirling last night, but what a pleasure it was to be in a busy room with so many Stirlingshire locals and alongside talented colleagues for @thecourier.co.uk roadshow event. We’re just getting started 💪✏️
A week tonight we’ll be in Stirling - see you there
@thecourier.co.uk is hosting a free in-person event at Stirling's Albert Halls on 10th November, and we want to meet you!
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A week tonight we’ll be in Stirling - see you there
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Josh Martin Fyvie said the SNP now plans to take control of Stirling Council.
18-year-old SNP candidate wins pivotal Stirling East by-election
Josh Martin Fyvie said the SNP now plans to take control of Stirling Council.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Josh Martin Fyvie said the SNP now plans to take control of Stirling Council.
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Stirling is going to be a fascinating place to cover in the run-up to the Holyrood election.
If you want to come and talk about the big talking points and help shape our campaigns, we're at the Albert Halls on 10th November.
All the details below...
If you want to come and talk about the big talking points and help shape our campaigns, we're at the Albert Halls on 10th November.
All the details below...
@thecourier.co.uk is hosting a free in-person event at Stirling's Albert Halls on 10th November, and we want to meet you!
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Stirling is going to be a fascinating place to cover in the run-up to the Holyrood election.
If you want to come and talk about the big talking points and help shape our campaigns, we're at the Albert Halls on 10th November.
All the details below...
If you want to come and talk about the big talking points and help shape our campaigns, we're at the Albert Halls on 10th November.
All the details below...
@thecourier.co.uk is hosting a free in-person event at Stirling's Albert Halls on 10th November, and we want to meet you!
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
October 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
@thecourier.co.uk is hosting a free in-person event at Stirling's Albert Halls on 10th November, and we want to meet you!
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
Join me, @islaglen.bsky.social, @andydphilip.bsky.social, @soneil88.bsky.social and more of the Courier team there.
More info and RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-courie...
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Stirling child stuck on autism assessment waiting list for more than half his life
Stirling child stuck on autism assessment waiting list for more than half his life
Dr Kainde Manji's youngest son was under five when he began to show signs of ASD.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Stirling child stuck on autism assessment waiting list for more than half his life
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Stirling city centre shop empty for 9 years to open as eye clinic
Stirling city centre shop empty for 9 years to open as eye clinic
Emails obtained by The Courier suggest the new business has been almost 8 years in the making.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Stirling city centre shop empty for 9 years to open as eye clinic
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EXCLUSIVE: Stirling University voluntary severance scheme launched as £8m cuts loom
EXCLUSIVE: Stirling University voluntary severance scheme launched as £8m cuts loom
One employee told The Courier they fear the institution is headed for a crisis akin to Dundee University's.
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July 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Stirling University voluntary severance scheme launched as £8m cuts loom
There’s been a totem pole in a garden in Stirling for more than a decade now. I spoke to its charming 88-year-old owner Isabell to find out the full story. But the piece I ended up writing isn’t about a totem pole at all, really - it’s about love and loss
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
How a troublesome tree became a beloved Stirling landmark
The Whins of Milton totem pole has a fascinating backstory.
www.thecourier.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
There’s been a totem pole in a garden in Stirling for more than a decade now. I spoke to its charming 88-year-old owner Isabell to find out the full story. But the piece I ended up writing isn’t about a totem pole at all, really - it’s about love and loss
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
I’ve been singing “monstrosity bin hub” to the tune of emotional haircut by LCD Soundsystem since yesterday thanks to @islaglen.bsky.social
Stirling pub claims new ‘monstrosity’ bin hub is driving customers away
Stirling pub claims new ‘monstrosity’ bin hub is driving customers away
The landlady of the Cross Keys says the new bin makes the pub look "unclean".
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April 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I’ve been singing “monstrosity bin hub” to the tune of emotional haircut by LCD Soundsystem since yesterday thanks to @islaglen.bsky.social
Reposted by Alex Watson
Bannockburn High head accused of vendetta against Stirling teacher at tribunal
Bannockburn High head accused of vendetta against Stirling teacher at tribunal
Rong Rong MacLeod's employment tribunal against Stirling Council came to a close on Wednesday.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Bannockburn High head accused of vendetta against Stirling teacher at tribunal
New on @thecourier.co.uk, the first day of Stirling teacher Rong Rong MacLeod's employment tribunal v Stirling Council took place today in Dundee.
Mrs MacLeod was asked: “Espionage? Spying? Were you asked, in effect, to be a spy?”
She replied: “Yes.”
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5213...
Mrs MacLeod was asked: “Espionage? Spying? Were you asked, in effect, to be a spy?”
She replied: “Yes.”
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5213...
Stirling teacher tells employment tribunal she was 'asked to be a spy' for China
Rong Rong MacLeod claims Stirling Council has blacklisted her from some teaching jobs.
www.thecourier.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New on @thecourier.co.uk, the first day of Stirling teacher Rong Rong MacLeod's employment tribunal v Stirling Council took place today in Dundee.
Mrs MacLeod was asked: “Espionage? Spying? Were you asked, in effect, to be a spy?”
She replied: “Yes.”
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5213...
Mrs MacLeod was asked: “Espionage? Spying? Were you asked, in effect, to be a spy?”
She replied: “Yes.”
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5213...
New on @thecourier.co.uk today, a half-mile-long street in Bridge of Allan has now been shut for two years due to an unresolved wall collapse, with no specific timeframe for reopening from Stirling Council. Happy bday, Sunnylaw Road closure 🎈
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5210...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5210...
Bridge of Allan road closure stalemate reaches second anniversary
People living in the area say they are "running out of patience".
www.thecourier.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
New on @thecourier.co.uk today, a half-mile-long street in Bridge of Allan has now been shut for two years due to an unresolved wall collapse, with no specific timeframe for reopening from Stirling Council. Happy bday, Sunnylaw Road closure 🎈
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5210...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5210...
Friday fun from @islaglen.bsky.social and me on @thecourier.co.uk
With help from @unistirarchives.bsky.social, we followed Shearer’s Visitor’s Companion and Pictorial Guide to the sights of Stirling 1919 to find out how much the city has changed in 106 years
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With help from @unistirarchives.bsky.social, we followed Shearer’s Visitor’s Companion and Pictorial Guide to the sights of Stirling 1919 to find out how much the city has changed in 106 years
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
We followed a Stirling tourist guide from 1919 to see how the city has changed
The Courier's Stirling team travel back in time for a grand day out.
www.thecourier.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Friday fun from @islaglen.bsky.social and me on @thecourier.co.uk
With help from @unistirarchives.bsky.social, we followed Shearer’s Visitor’s Companion and Pictorial Guide to the sights of Stirling 1919 to find out how much the city has changed in 106 years
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
With help from @unistirarchives.bsky.social, we followed Shearer’s Visitor’s Companion and Pictorial Guide to the sights of Stirling 1919 to find out how much the city has changed in 106 years
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
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Legal order to replant 864 Stirling trees ignored for three years
Legal order to replant 864 Stirling trees ignored for three years
Mark Ruskell MSP said landowners must not be allowed to "get away with flaunting the law".
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March 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Legal order to replant 864 Stirling trees ignored for three years
Reposted by Alex Watson
‘Blacklisted’ Stirling teacher employment tribunal hearings to begin next week
‘Blacklisted’ Stirling teacher employment tribunal hearings to begin next week
Rong Rong MacLeod says she has been "replaced" by Chinese-funded educators.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
‘Blacklisted’ Stirling teacher employment tribunal hearings to begin next week
It was a pleasure to be at the Society of Editors’ future of news conference. Inspiring speakers and panellists, and I met some young journos just getting started - all had great points and ideas. Thinking about where this industry goes next can be anxiety-inducing but I felt encouraged today
March 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It was a pleasure to be at the Society of Editors’ future of news conference. Inspiring speakers and panellists, and I met some young journos just getting started - all had great points and ideas. Thinking about where this industry goes next can be anxiety-inducing but I felt encouraged today
New on @thecourier.co.uk, Stirling Council voted last night to protect libraries, music tuition, family support and nurseries from budget cuts until May 2027.
A rare show of cross-party unity to help others that kind of blew me away (but shouldn't have)
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5206...
A rare show of cross-party unity to help others that kind of blew me away (but shouldn't have)
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5206...
Future of Stirling nurseries, libraries and music tuition safe until 2027
Councillors were united on the idea of creating an agreement to protect services.
www.thecourier.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New on @thecourier.co.uk, Stirling Council voted last night to protect libraries, music tuition, family support and nurseries from budget cuts until May 2027.
A rare show of cross-party unity to help others that kind of blew me away (but shouldn't have)
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5206...
A rare show of cross-party unity to help others that kind of blew me away (but shouldn't have)
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5206...
New on @thecourier.co.uk - Stirling band @constantfollower.bsky.social is pushing to hit number one in the official Scottish albums chart this week, with backing from local institution Europa Music 🎶
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5204...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5204...
Stirling band aiming for number one album chart spot with backing from Europa Music
Constant Follower needs to overtake Lady Gaga to reach number one on Friday.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New on @thecourier.co.uk - Stirling band @constantfollower.bsky.social is pushing to hit number one in the official Scottish albums chart this week, with backing from local institution Europa Music 🎶
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5204...
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5204...
New today from @islaglen.bsky.social 👇
New details of Stirling’s Christie Clock demolition revealed – here’s what happened
New details of Stirling’s Christie Clock demolition revealed – here’s what happened
Days before its demolition, the landmark was found to be potentially at risk of "immediate collapse".
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March 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
New today from @islaglen.bsky.social 👇
New today on @thecourier.co.uk, a chat with some remarkable Ukrainian women who have been in Stirling for 3 years.
"We hope that, when the time comes, Scottish people can come to Ukraine and enjoy – visit our country and see how beautiful it is for themselves."
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5201...
"We hope that, when the time comes, Scottish people can come to Ukraine and enjoy – visit our country and see how beautiful it is for themselves."
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5201...
Ukrainians in Stirling thank 'strong' locals for three years of support as memorial garden opens
Anna Yanenko said: "It’s really heart-warming to know that we are seen and we are heard."
www.thecourier.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
New today on @thecourier.co.uk, a chat with some remarkable Ukrainian women who have been in Stirling for 3 years.
"We hope that, when the time comes, Scottish people can come to Ukraine and enjoy – visit our country and see how beautiful it is for themselves."
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5201...
"We hope that, when the time comes, Scottish people can come to Ukraine and enjoy – visit our country and see how beautiful it is for themselves."
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5201...
New on @thecourier.co.uk:
Edinburgh University purchased 430 hectares of land on Dumyat in 2022, with the aim of creating new woodland to mitigate its carbon emissions.
But locals say new fencing creates a "corridor effect", and that "the hill has been lost"
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5200...
Edinburgh University purchased 430 hectares of land on Dumyat in 2022, with the aim of creating new woodland to mitigate its carbon emissions.
But locals say new fencing creates a "corridor effect", and that "the hill has been lost"
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5200...
Claims popular Stirling Ochil Hill 'destroyed' by Edinburgh University fencing
The University of Edinburgh purchased land on Dumyat in 2022.
www.thecourier.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
New on @thecourier.co.uk:
Edinburgh University purchased 430 hectares of land on Dumyat in 2022, with the aim of creating new woodland to mitigate its carbon emissions.
But locals say new fencing creates a "corridor effect", and that "the hill has been lost"
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5200...
Edinburgh University purchased 430 hectares of land on Dumyat in 2022, with the aim of creating new woodland to mitigate its carbon emissions.
But locals say new fencing creates a "corridor effect", and that "the hill has been lost"
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5200...
Reposted by Alex Watson
"Work it, baby! Work it!"
It’s episode 28 of All The Way Theroux - the podcast journeying through every @louistheroux documentary.
This time: Louis and the Brothel 🐴 (Part II)
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It’s episode 28 of All The Way Theroux - the podcast journeying through every @louistheroux documentary.
This time: Louis and the Brothel 🐴 (Part II)
soundcloud.com/alltherouxpo...
March 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"Work it, baby! Work it!"
It’s episode 28 of All The Way Theroux - the podcast journeying through every @louistheroux documentary.
This time: Louis and the Brothel 🐴 (Part II)
soundcloud.com/alltherouxpo...
It’s episode 28 of All The Way Theroux - the podcast journeying through every @louistheroux documentary.
This time: Louis and the Brothel 🐴 (Part II)
soundcloud.com/alltherouxpo...