Forth Valley News

GUN: The iconic rock band will be in Stirling in October to celebrate the release of The Calton Songs

GUN to perform at Stirling HMV to mark album release
ROCK legends GUN are set to host an intimate event in Stirling this month to mark the release of their new album.

INSTALLATION: The life-sized e-waste basking shark is looking to raise awareness on electronic waste issues

Betty, the e-waste shark, on display at Stirling's Thistles Centre

After her diagnosis Wanda wanted to do what she could to help others with the disease

Forth Valley woman leaves 'legacy' of supporting MND after death

Police are appealing for information with the death currently being treated as unexplained

Appeal after death of man, 47, at Longcroft

ARTIST: Karen Strang, who has a studio at Lime Tree House in Alloa, will be exhibiting for the first time since Covid restrictions were lifted

Wee County painter to unveil artwork at new Dunblane gallery

The strikes come amid an ongoing pay dispute between trade unions and COSLA

Stirling school closures as staff take strike action

Tom and Joyce Barrie celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary last week with a small family gathering

Menstrie couple Tom and Joyce Barrie mark 60 years of marriage

PERFORMANCE: Honeyblood, peforming at Doune the Rabbit Hole recently, will be back in the area later this month. Picture by Iain Smith/The Weekender

Honeyblood to play Stirling as part of Scotland on Tour

There was plenty of great football to enjoy on Saturday as Sauchie Juniors hosted the Sauchie Cup. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Sauchie community enjoy festival of football at Beechwood

Corin on stage at Doune the Rabbit Hole. Picture by Iain Smith

Doune the Rabbit Hole comes thumping back for 2022

Pubs in Forth Valley are working together to prevent trouble in the area

Stirling venues and pubs unite to tackle anti-social behaviour

The then Silver Beetles before their gig in Alloa in 1960

Stirling's Superfan Beatles exhibition to include Alloa Town Hall show

Preparations are underway for Dollar Academy's performance of Me and My Girl

Wee County pupils prepare for Stirling stage show run

More than half of people in Scotland want more government spending on walking, wheeling and cycling

Forth Valley residents want to see more active travel investment

Cancer survivor Samantha Currie who was vip starter at Race for Life Stirling

Clacks school teacher leads emotional day at Race for Life Stirling

17-year-old Ayden will compete in six races this season

Forth Valley teen makes an impression on the race track

STILL GOING: David MacGregor has released two albums under Broken Chanter name

Broken Chanter set for Stirling show this month

The Gator, Iain Donald from Clacks, supported Record Store Day at Europa Music

Clacks musicians show support to Europa on Record Store Day

STEPPING UP: The students and staff covered more than 2,400miles for Alloa-based RLP

Nursing students take on mammoth fundraiser for Alloa charity

The Hope River Girls is on at Stirling's Macrobert tomorrow. Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic

The Hope River Girls play to arrive at Macrobert

MARKET PLACE: The Stirling Farmer's Market will return to Port Street this weekend

Farmers' market back in Stirling this weekend

Funbox will play two shows in Forth Valley this weekend as part of their farewell tour

Fun Box farewell tour arrives in Forth Valley

Classic cars from Forth Valley will be on display once again for the first time since 2019

Forth Valley Classic Cars set to return for 2022

RESILIENCE: The group of mental health nursing students say the initiative has been doing wonders for their own wellbeing, all while netting funds for a good cause

Mental health nursing students rack up the miles for Alloa's RLP

Millie is a finalist in the Sports category in recognition of her outstanding commitment to horse riding

Forth Valley duo nominated for Young Scot Awards

The Rob Roy statue in Stirling

A Walk in the Past: Rob Roy and the Laird of Tullibody

THE BIG DAY: The couple tied the knot at Sauchie and Fishcross United Free Church on what was a very windy day all those years ago

Clackmannanshire's Mr and Mrs Brown mark their diamond anniversary

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Stirling woman stole more than £8k from partner’s home

Iain Moorhouse attending court last month. Picture by Central Scotland News Agency

Clackmannan lorry driver jailed over fatal crash near Stirling

Paul Cunningham gave the girl alcohol before raping her near a park in Stirling

Clackmannan man is locked up for raping girl at Stirling park

Martin Mullady will release his debut solo single later this week.

Martin Mullady prepares for first solo show

Leigh White, co-owner of last year's winners Centre Stage Dancewear with Olivia Gow, 8 - Picture by Julie Howden

Retail space competition at the Thistles returns

Eddi Reader. Photo: Sean Purser

Eddi Reader takes 40 Years Live tour around Scotland

IN THE DOCK: The case called at the High Court in Stirling

Clacks man found guilty of raping girl in Stirling

Regional Digital Hubs for Clacks and Stirling

Matilda Hall at the Macrobert - Picture courtesy of Ian Georgeson

Macrobert Arts Centre kickstarts programme to marks 50th anniversary

The band will be performing in Stirling next month

The Paul McKenna Band set for Tolbooth show

Yard Act have been confirmed for Doune the Rabbit Hole

Yard Act, Patti Smith and Orbital to play Doune the Rabbit Hole

More than £,5000 was raised for charity by the grotto in the Thistles shopping centre

Almost £6,000 raised via Santa's Grotto at the Thistles

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage

Man in critical condition following serious crash

Dr Peter Matthews, a social policy expert, is set to lead the study

Stirling Uni to lead LGBT+ benefits access study

Talented young piper Max Rae has continued his fundraising activities for Strathcarron Hospice

Max the piper continues fundraising for Strathcarron

Harlan, Freya, Rory, Zac, Abigail, Caleb, Emilia and Mrs Hamilton testing the buddy bench donated by the Thistles to Alva PS

Buddy bench to support Alva PS pupils

Cyclists from the Wee County and across Scotland made their way to Glasgow on Saturday to state that bikes can help fight climate change. Photo by Julia Loecherbach

Clacks cyclists join Pedal on COP event

Olivia Gow with Centre Stage Dancewear co-owner Leigh White

Thistles Centre hits £1,000 donation landmark

The discovery was made in the crawl space of the roof at Stirling station

Treasure trove of old WW1 postcards uncovered in Stirling

Many two and four-legged friends will add to a truly special Christmas experience

Festive fun comes to Blair Drummond this month

Ronnie raised £350 by cycling the Tour de Clacks alongside Alison, his personal trainer

Clacks man who suffered from polio as child completes fundraiser

Booster and flu vaccines are being delivered across NHS Forth Valley

Booster vaccinations administered in Forth Valley

Grahame believes there's

Documentary film festival returns to the Macrobert

Tullibody stonemason Liam Macaulay is hoping to encourage people, especially those leaving school at the end of the academic year, to take up a trade and gain a valuable skill for life - Pictures courtesy of John Howie

Wee County stonemason encourages others to enter the profession

Stevie McCrorie at Alloa Town Hall in 2018 - Picture by Fiona Read

McCrorie aims for third Alloa sell-out after writing for Hollywood movie

Police said all reports of drink spiking will be

MSP writes to police over inquiry into spiking claims

Alva rugby internationalist Megan Kennedy last week announced her retirement from the sport due to medical reasons

Wee County rugby star retires following injuries