Forth Valley News

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will be performing in Stirling next month.

Swing into the festive season with a night of jazz music

A disco-dancing version of Aladdin takes to the stage at the Macrobert this December.

Starring role for Tillicoultry actor in Macrobert Art Centre panto

Phil Cunningham has been doing the show for 17 years.

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook to return to Stirling this festive season

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IN THE DOCK: The case against the accused called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Stirling man tried to set fire to partner in Alloa

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MISSION: Peer Mentor Craig McIntosh, from Clacks, will help tackle anti-social behaviour in Stirling city centre

Clacks 'peer mentor' takes up role tackling anti-social behaviour in Stirling

DIG: The group, made up of some FVC students, carried out the dig earlier this month.

Forth Valley College students uncover Stirling's city walls

PERFORMERS: Kieran Fisher (left), Martin Mullady (centre), and Gerry McGlade (right) will take their bands on stage in Alloa next month. Picture by Iain Smith

Bands aim to breathe life into Alloa Town Hall and the local music scene

Alloa Sheriff Court

Cowie man threatened to kill himself after split

BIG IDEAS: Connect Alloa took part in an overnight residential project, building confidence within its team. Picture provided by Connect Alloa.

Connect Alloa takes part in the Big Ideas 2023 retreat in Stirling

SERVICE: The return to work service at NHS Forth Valley will now no longer need referrals. Pictures provided by NHS Forth Valley.

Return to work service launched without referrals

Police identified the casualty as 64-year-old Alistair Boath. Picture provided by Police Scotland.

Police name man in Blanefield crash as Alistair Boath

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Domestic abuser still to complete unpaid work

DANCE STUDIO: Claire Hoyle will be opening a dedicated musical theatre school at the Dunblane Centre. Pictures provided by Alastair Neilson.

Tillicoultry dance teacher to open theatre studio

MOVE: An computer generated image of Emblation House

Pioneering Alloa firm to move out of Wee County

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OPENING UP TO END STIGMA: Denise McLaren spoke of her experiences in a bid to make people think twice about mental health

Stirling woman calls for urgent rethink on mental health views

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TESTING: Stirling Bike Club members have been testing the route for the Individual Time Trials

Stirling unrivalled setting for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

FELLOWSHIP: Professor Kate Hunt has been made a Fellow of the British Academy. Credit: University of Stirling.

Stirling University professor made Fellow of the British Academy

WAITING: Concerns have been raised about the delays at the accident and emergency department at NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital

'Something isn't right' – Further concerns raised over Forth Valley A&E waiting times

CHARGED: Two men have been arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud investigation in Stirling.

Two men arrested following fraud investigation in Stirling

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HISTORIC EVENT: Stirling will host the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Individual Time Trials

Drop-in sessions for communities impacted by cycling championships

GO FORTH: The BID is seeking footfall-boosting projects to sponsor

BID to sponsor footfall-boosting Stirling projects

TRIAL: NHS Forth Valley marked a UK first by taking part in the EEG brain wave study

Clinical trials to benefit NHS Forth Valley patients

OLYMPICS: The FVRC held their annual olympic games, attracting more teams than ever before. Pictures provided by Active Stirling.

Forth Valley Recovery Olympics returns for 2023

Stirling Castle from the King's Knot

A Walk in the Past: The Pact of Campbells and Erskines

OFFICIAL OUTFIT: The kit for Champs Clan has been revealed

Kit revealed for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships volunteers

SWIMMERS: Eight swimmers from Stirling University, representing four countries, are jetting off to Japan for the World Aquatics Championships

Eight Stirling swimmers to jet off to world championships

DESIGN: Art Futuro designed the awards last year

Call for Stirling artists to design SAY Award trophies

APPEAL: Officers are calling on witnesses after a Honda Civic was involved in a road crash on the M9.

Witness appeal after serious crash on M9 near Falkirk

CONCERNS: Officers are appealing for public help to trace missing William Taylor, 76

Updated UPDATE: Missing 76-year-old found

CAREER READY: David Millar and Laura Buxel at the University of Stirling

Stirling pupil takes up paid internship at 16

FUNDRAISER: Michael Dobbie (seated) suffered a stroke in 2021.

Family appeal to find men who saved Alloa man's life at PureGym

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WELLBEING: The programme is seeking funding following a successful pilot

Wellbeing programme for academy footballers seeks funding

FUNDING SECURED: The council will bring 40 void properties back for Ukrainian households thanks to national funding

Void Stirling properties to support Ukrainians

RETRO: The arcade will run for four weeks - Image by Mark Ferguson

Free retro arcade and games at Stirling shopping centre

HONOUR: Grant Reid, who grew up in Kincardine and went on to become the CEO of Mars Inc, received his honourary degree from the University of Stirling last week

Kincardine man speaks of pride over honorary degree

'OUT OF THIS WORLD': Ashes can be scattered in space at Stirlingshire Crematorium

'Out of this world': Ashes of loved ones can be scattered in space

HONOUR: Queen Silvia received the recognition for her work in caring for people with dementia

Queen of Sweden receives honorary degree in Stirling

SILVERWARE: The U14s Stirling Albion Junior Academy Girls team won the SWF Central League Plate 2023

Stirling U14s girls secure first silverware

LITTLE SEEDLINGS: The Stirling garden centre is hosting events and clubs this summer

Events on offer for budding and fledging gardeners

BOOKBUG: Sessions will take place at Sterling Home in Tillicoultry

Story and song sessions to be hosted at Tillicoultry store

SHOPWATCH: Traders will have access to a system linking them with other shop owners, allowing them to share instances of anti-social behaviour with each other.

Shopwatch pilot scheme launched to help tackle anti-social behaviour

CYCLING CHAMPS: Volunteers are needed to help out at the Cycling World Championships to be held in Stirling in August. Picture provided by Go Forth Stirling.

Volunteers needed for world cycling championships in Stirling

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KIND: Melissa and Ryan recently visited the hospital following their fundraising efforts

Couple raise thousands in memory of baby daughter to help bereaved parents

Pupils from Allan's PS were joined by council leader Chris Kane on Broad Street where the event will speed past

Free art workshops ahead of major cycling event in Stirling

Cllr Margaret Brisley

Policy to support unpaid carers at Stirling Council

PRESTIGIOUS: Stirling University recorded a hat-trick of awards at this years awards show. Pictures provided by University of Stirling.

Stirling University win three awards at annual sports celebration

LAYOUT: Consultation is ongoing over the plans

Consultation on development proposals for Stirling Gateway site

SUCCESS: East Plean PS won the Making a Difference (Primary) award

Stirling school recognised for making a difference

ACTIVE TRAVEL: Funding has been launched to encourage people to drive less and walk, wheel or cycle instead

Funding launched to encourage active travel

CALL: The RVS is urgently looking for volunteers in Stirling

Volunteers called to help people in Stirling after hospital

Officers are appealing for information - stock image for illustration

Man in critical condition following assault in Stirling

The 1908 Earthquake was a huge topic of conversation in Clacks for a few years

A Walk in the Past: The 1908 Earthquake that rocked Clacks

NEW-BORN: Otis with his mother Ineke. Pictures by Dave Warren.

California sea lion born at Blair Drummond Safari Park

SPORTS WEEKEND: The Thistles will host free activities for all ages

Stirling shopping centre to host weekend of sports fun