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Isla Glen
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📰 Stirling reporter at The Courier
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Safebase volunteers keep locals safe by patrolling the streets of Stirling and working with the emergency services.

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'Why I choose to save lives in Stirling every Saturday night — for free'
Safebase volunteers keep locals safe by patrolling the streets of Stirling and working with the emergency services.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Active Stirling has apologised after a member of staff at The Peak told a mother she was not allowed to breastfeed.

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Sit-in protest after 'humiliated' mum told to stop breastfeeding at Stirling sports centre
Active Stirling has apologised after a member of staff told her husband she was not allowed to breastfeed.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Plans to replace the building with student flats are currently being considered by Stirling Council.

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Watch as derelict Stirling city centre pub is demolished
The Lower Bridge Street eyesore was razed by contractors on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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A popular Danish furniture and homeware brand is set to open a store in the Thistles shopping centre in Stirling.

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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene to open Stirling shop
Australian jewellery chain Lovisa is also coming to the city soon.
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April 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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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 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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See what’s on the hangers as Stirling shop Calpa Menswear opens
See what’s on the hangers as Stirling shop Calpa Menswear opens
The new boutique on Upper Craigs gave its first customers access to freebies, discounts and exclusives. 
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March 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Best pictures of Stirling 900th anniversary parade
Best pictures of Stirling 900th anniversary parade
Crowds filmed as the procession passed through the city centre, over Stirling Bridge, and finished at Stirling Rugby Club. 
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March 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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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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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.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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March 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Stirling Council gets another Labour leader despite SNP outrage
Stirling Council gets another Labour leader despite SNP outrage
One SNP councillor called Gerry McGarvey's appointment "a democratic travesty, a farce, an absolute joke".
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February 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Almost 100 roads were closed due to fallen trees and debris, while many buildings have been forced to shut their doors.

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Photos of Stirling buildings battered during Storm Eowyn as damage is assessed
Almost 100 roads were closed due to fallen trees and debris, while many buildings have been forced to shut their doors.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Claudia Stewart has owned Toast for 16 years, but fears it won't survive the Forthside masterplan project.

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Stirling's Toast cafe owner pleads to keep 'lifeline' Forthside road open
Claudia Stewart has owned Toast for 16 years, but fears it won't survive the Forthside masterplan project.
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January 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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The SNP’s Bob Buchanan has won Bannockburn’s by-election and will become Stirling Council’s newest member.

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SNP's Bob Buchanan wins Bannockburn by-election
First Minister John Swinney congratulated Mr Buchanan.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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BREAKING: SNP claim victory in Bannockburn by-election.
Story to follow.
January 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area
Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area
The operator's ticket prices will go up from Monday January 27.
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January 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Stirling Council charges that could rise this year including burials and bins
Stirling Council charges that could rise this year including burials and bins
The local authority is currently seeking the views of residents on proposed cuts for the 2025-26 financial year.
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January 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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From golf to harness racing and supermarkets to schools, some Stirling Council planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.

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5 major Stirling Council planning decisions in 2024 including saved pub and Bannockburn trotting track
Some planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.
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December 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.

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Water rescue units called to 'police incident' in Stirling
Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.
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December 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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While Stirling may have temporarily lost two cherished clocks in recent history, there are plenty more to see.

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10 historic clocks to visit in and around Stirling
Stirling has temporarily lost two cherished clocks, but there are plenty more.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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A butcher shop damaged by fire in Kippen could become a holiday let if new plans are approved.

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Stirlingshire village's high street butcher could become holiday let
Skinner's Butchers on Main Street in Kippen was devastated by a fire in July 2022.
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December 18, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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Why did NHS Forth Valley need special measures? What’s changed since it was moved to stage three? I've taken a closer look 👇

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Why NHS Forth Valley needed special measures - and what's changed since
Six of Scotland's 14 health boards - including NHS Forth Valley - are currently at Stage 3.
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December 18, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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The kilt takes inspiration from TV series and video game The Witcher, as well as HBO programme Game of Thrones.

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Tartan kilt woven in Stirling for first time in 150 years
Believe it or not, inspiration came from The Witcher, as well as Game of Thrones.
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December 15, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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How does Stirling Council plan to fund the near-£1 million restoration of the Christie Clock? I've explained the options 👇

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Where will £873k for Stirling's Christie Clock rebuild come from?
A decision on how to fund the restoration will be made in February.
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December 14, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Stirling Council is looking to raise council tax and introduce a tourist tax.

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Council tax rise and new tourist tax both on the cards for Stirling
Council tax could rise by up to 12.5% next year.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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BREAKING: Stirling’s Christie Clock will undergo a full reinstatement more than a year after its shock demolition, costing £873,000.

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Stirling's Christie Clock to be reinstated at cost of £873k
Four options were given for the future of the clock.
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December 12, 2024 at 2:02 PM