8 h. ago Bridge of Allan £16million flood scheme set to take step forward

Stirling councillors are being asked to approve next stage of the scheme at a special meeting next week - with the council meeting 20 per cent of the costs for the project.

Events

31 h. ago Parking and footfall concerns raised as 'active travel' plans open for feedback

The potential issues concerning Keir Street and Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan have been raised by a local councillor after Stirling Council revealed details of the two-stage plans.

Politics

7 d. ago Feedback sought on new 'active travel' route plans around Stirling

The route is designed to increase access to walking, wheeling and cycling between Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Stirling.

Politics

8 d. ago Fresh blow to local banking as "lifeline" Bridge of Allan ATM put at risk

The machine is based at the Co-op which is set for a revamp over the coming months - with questions over whether a temporary service for cash can be installed.

Economics

1 week ago ‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years

Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trapWinston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home Office errors meant he was unable to return to his family in the UK for 10 years after taking a short holiday in Jamaica in 2005, enduring a decade of near destitution and homelessness in Kingston.Jones, 64, a former bakery manager at Sainsbury’s, has used the money he received from the Windrush compensation scheme to set up a podcast studio and music recording unit in Manchester, working with his son to create opportunities for local young people. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Politics

last month Slashed fuel bills for poorest demanded by Scot Gov taskforce in 'social tariff' call

EXCLUSIVE: Working group with industry set up last year by Holyrood ministers proposes 'deliverable scheme' for discounted bills to UK Government.

Economics