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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.

Safebase volunteers keep locals safe by patrolling the streets of Stirling and working with the emergency services.

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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.

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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Watch as derelict Stirling city centre pub is demolished The Lower Bridge Street eyesore was razed by contractors on Wednesday.

Plans to replace the building with student flats are currently being considered by Stirling Council.

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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene to open Stirling shop Australian jewellery chain Lovisa is also coming to the city soon.

A popular Danish furniture and homeware brand is set to open a store in the Thistles shopping centre in Stirling.

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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". 

Stirling pub claims new ‘monstrosity’ bin hub is driving customers away

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. 

See what’s on the hangers as Stirling shop Calpa Menswear opens

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. 

Best pictures of Stirling 900th anniversary parade

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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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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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".

Stirling Council gets another Labour leader despite SNP outrage

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.

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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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.

Claudia Stewart has owned Toast for 16 years, but fears it won't survive the Forthside masterplan project.

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SNP's Bob Buchanan wins Bannockburn by-election First Minister John Swinney congratulated Mr Buchanan.

The SNP’s Bob Buchanan has won Bannockburn’s by-election and will become Stirling Council’s newest member.

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BREAKING: SNP claim victory in Bannockburn by-election.
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Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area The operator's ticket prices will go up from Monday January 27.

Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area

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.

Stirling Council charges that could rise this year including burials and bins

5 major Stirling Council planning decisions in 2024 including saved pub and Bannockburn trotting track Some planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.

From golf to harness racing and supermarkets to schools, some Stirling Council planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.

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Water rescue units called to 'police incident' in Stirling Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.

Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.

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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.

While Stirling may have temporarily lost two cherished clocks in recent history, there are plenty more to see.

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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.

A butcher shop damaged by fire in Kippen could become a holiday let if new plans are approved.

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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.

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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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.

The kilt takes inspiration from TV series and video game The Witcher, as well as HBO programme Game of Thrones.

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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.

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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Council tax rise and new tourist tax both on the cards for Stirling Council tax could rise by up to 12.5% next year.

Stirling Council is looking to raise council tax and introduce a tourist tax.

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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.

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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SNP's Willie Ferguson wins Stirling East by-election First Minister John Swinney said he was "delighted" for Willie Ferguson and the SNP.

Willie Ferguson of the Scottish National Party has won the Stirling East by-election.

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Willie Ferguson of the Scottish National Party has won the Stirling East by-election.

First look inside new Bridge of Allan restaurant replacing Nick Nairn's The Red Herring on Henderson Street will be serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening meals.

The Red Herring in Bridge of Allan has opened its doors. Take a look inside 👇

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Dogs play cupid for singles in new Stirling dating group Love Unleashed hopes to bring together locals who are sick of dating apps.

Dogs play cupid for singles in new Stirling dating group

How was the 5-course tasting menu at An Dárna in Stirling? Unusually, each diner gets three options for every course.

What did @justthemedicine.bsky.social and I think of An Dárna's five-course tasting menu?