Forth Valley News

'DEPLORABLE': Connal (inset) has been sentenced for nine years

Stirling man sentenced for historical sexual offences against children

VOLUNTEER DRIVE: Mary's Meals is urging more people to lend a hand this Volunteers' Week

Charity calls for Stirling support to help feed children around the world

ScotRail services will operate as normal on Friday and Saturday apart from a small number of trains to Carlisle

ScotRail services to operate as normal as trade unions take strike action

ACHIEVEMENT: Secondary school pupils received certificates after taking part in the SCOTS programme

Stirling young people complete SCOTS programme

CAMPAIGN: The initiative will look to ensure vulnerable elderly people are aware of support

Campaign to ensure older people at risk of fuel poverty are aware of support services

Chris Brookmyer and his Wife Dr Marisa Haetzman, who co-wrote their new book

Bloody Scotland programme to be revealed at Stirling event

DONATE: Stations have been set up in PureGyms as part of the initiative

Gym chain supports research through recycling initiative

MSP Mark Ruskell speaking in Scottish Parliament

Free bus travel 'game changer' - says MSP

The PEAK in Stirling

Junior health and fitness programme for Stirling under 16s

BOOST: Briarlands Farm saw a huge increase in visitor numbers thanks to the incentive

Pay as you like incentives boost visitor numbers for tourism businesses

GROW HOW: Dobbies in Stirling will host a session on roses this weekend

Stirling garden centre to host session on the classic rose

Activities will be available at The PEAK and Stirling Sports Village

Free activities for carers and the people they care for in Stirling

GIN BLUE LINE: The distillery has been helping to raise funds for a mental health charity

Distillery to donate profits to mental health charity

INVESTIGATION: Professor Philip Wookey will be part of a team working in the Arctic and Scottish Highlands

Stirling scientist to lead emissions investigation in Arctic

WHERE IT BELONGS: The Wallace Sword has returned to the monument in a new showcase - Pictures by Whyler Photos/Stirling Council

Fabled sword returns to Wallace Monument after showcase smashed

INTIMATE: Scottish sensation Lewis Capaldi has announced a number of acoustic gigs across Scotland. Pictures provided by PA.

Lewis Capaldi to play Stirling's Albert Halls in intimate gig

BEST VENUE: Stirling's Albert Halls has been ranked among the top 17 best venues in the UK. Picture provided by Stirling Council/Stevie Kyle.

Albert Halls ranked among the UK's top venues

APPROVED: The Local Policing Plan has been approved by Stirling Council.

Stirling Council approve four year police plan

The accused caused a disturbance at the hospital

Man caused disturbance in Alloa then at hospital

GUEST STAR: Gordon Cree will be supporting Strathcarron Singers as they take their annual Gala Spring Concert to the Albert Halls in Stirling

Strathcarron Singers welcome Gordon Cree for fundraising gala

TOP TALENT: Lorna McClymont and George Cannon - Picture by Mark Ferguson

One-two for Stirling as golfers finish BUCS Tour in top spots

Fiona Conaghan sounded the horn to start the Race for Life in memory of her son, Stuart Hutchison. Pictures by Race for Life.

Tillicoultry mum launches Race for Life 2023 in memory of son

HANDOVER: Tom Christie will be succeeding Nick Cooke in the position as secretary at Forthgiving. Picture provided by Forthgiving.

Forthgiving appoint new secretary

AWARD-WINNING: Bannockburn Library and their makerspace won the physical design award.

Bannockburn Library receive top award

The Wishing Well is at the Thistles

Thistles aim to make dreams come true with Wishing Well

RELATIONS: The delegation from Billund met with representatives of Stirling Council.

Danish delegation arrives in Stirling

OPEN STREETS: Thousands descended on Stirling's packed city centre streets to enjoy everything Open Streets had to offer. Pictures by Mark Ferguson.

Thousands enjoy fun in the sun for Open Streets 2023

DREAM COME TRUE: Francesca Whyte, six, at the community wishing well, now open for anyone looking to submit a wish. Pictures provided by Julie Howden.

Thistles Centre launch community wishing well

NET ZERO: Electric vans have been introduced to NHS Forth Valley's fleet, with the whole fleet hoping to be electric by 2025.

NHS Forth Valley emissions down a third

REDUNDANCIES: More jobs are to go in Clacks and Stirling after LumiraDx announced another round of redundancies - Picture by Gregor Boyd

LumiraDX: Further job cuts loom for Clackmannanshire and Stirling workers

GOING FOR GOLD: Duncan Scott has been selected for the World Championship squad in Japan. Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images.

Alloa's Duncan Scott makes World Championship squad

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STRATEGIC PLAN: Annemargaret Black, chief officer, said the 'bold plan' puts people at the heart of transformation

'Bold plan' to put people at the heart of social care transform

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: Staff at the Resilience Learning Partnership which is one of the social enterprises being highlighted

Forth Valley hailed as hotspot for social enterprise

PIONEERS: People are sought to help mobilise community action for nature

Nature pioneers sought for the Forth Valley area

MISSING: Hollie McKinlay's family is becoming increasingly concerned following her disappearance - Police handout and composite image for illustration

Family 'increasingly concerned' following 14-year-old's disappearance

Stirling councillors reallocated funding after Sistema Scotland received Scottish Government funding

Number of savings reserved in Stirling budget reallocation

FUND: Stirling Council has devoted over £7 million in improvement works to roads and footpaths. Picture courtesy of Stirling Council.

Stirling Council to devote over £7 million in road work funding

BEAST: Darren Bourn was sentenced to 11 years at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo by Police Scotland.

Man sentenced after sexual assault in Stenhousemuir

COLLECTIVE: Second year students Owen McArdle, Joanne Griffin, Cat Kerr, Aran Sampson and Shannah Dickson show off their work.

Wee County students show off work with real clients

GINCREDIBLE: SpiritFEST returns to Stirling in October.

SpiritFEST to return to Stirling this October

ARREST: A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with the robbery.

Man arrested in connection with Upper Castlehill robbery

OPEN STREETS: The festival is returning to Stirling for a second year

Festival to mark Earth Day in Stirling

Will Kemp in action

Stirling basketball duo look ahead to a bright future for the sport

James Cawderoy was last seen in Aberfoyle on Tuesday

UPDATE: Body found in Loch confirmed as missing man from Aberfoyle

PARTNERS: Reverend Alan Miller and SPT's Dr David Mitchell and Susan Ross agree to both oversee the future of the Church of the Holy Rude.

Church launches SPT partnership to secure future

HISTORY MAKERS: Eilidh and Katie were part of the first Scottish team to represent Great Britain at the skating world championships.

Stirling skaters make history at world championships

CARERS: Lynn and Will Findlater are encouraging people to become foster carers, having cared for more than 40 children and young people before retiring

Retiring foster carers back recruitment drive in Stirling

CLEAN-UP: Volunteers take part in litter pick sessions around the country.

Go Forth Stirling join annual clean up campaign

Robin Kleinman was elected in the recent by-election

Conservatives win Dunblane and Bridge of Allan by-election

Stirling Uni to give honorary degrees to national poet and equalities campaigner

Stirling-based care worker Sue Jones is celebrating 37 years of employment with children and youth care charity Kibble.

Buchlyvie woman marks major milestone with youth charity

'Fantastic win for Stirling' as team brings home Maxwell Trophy

'Fantastic win for Stirling' as team brings home Maxwell Trophy

Pupils at Allan's Primary School wishing Lesley Paterson luck ahead of the Oscar's

Stirling pupils send support to Lesley Paterson ahead of the Oscars

PROUD: David showed tremendous dedication to tte Argylls memorial atop Dumyat

Play written by late Clacks veteran set for Dunblane performance