50 h. ago Stirling Council bans dogs from cemeteries due to concerns over fouling 'on top of graves'

Stirling Council says that dogs are not permitted within its cemeteries following a string of complaints about dog fouling.

Politics

55 h. ago Stirling Council reveal 20 damp and mould complaints in properties over year

The issue of mould and damp in properties has been one raised on several occasions in recent years - with council officials revealing the true extent of the issue at a recent meeting.

Society

4 d. ago Stirling residents give ‘strong initial response' to tourist tax consultation

Stirling Council says it has received a "strong initial response" over proposed plans to introduce a new 'tourist tax' on visitors coming to Stirling.

Politics

5 d. ago Firefighters tackle wildfire spreading over large forest area in Scotland

Police urge people to stay away, as helicopters try to extinguish flames in Galloway and surrounding regionFirefighters are dealing with a wild blaze that has spread over a large area of forest in Scotland with police urging people to stay away from the area. Emergency services were called to Glentrool in Galloway, southern Scotland, at about 11.50pm on Friday with fire crews still on the scene on Saturday afternoon.Police Scotland said the wildfire was expected to reach the Loch Doon area of East Ayrshire at about midnight Helicopters are being used in efforts to extinguish the flames which have also affected Merrick Hill, Ben Yellary and Loch Dee, police said. One appliance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is at the scene. Another wildfire had been reported in around the same area on Thursday and covered about 1.5 miles (2.4km). On Wednesday, crews in Scotland tackled a large grass fire at Gartur Moss in Port of Menteith, Stirling. The National Fire Chiefs Council ...

Events

1 week ago Stirling's high schools to be given 'final say' on whether pupils will be shown Netflix series Adolescence

Stirling Council has confirmed that the decision on whether to show high school pupils the new mini-series will be left to schools after the streaming service made it available to classrooms

Culture

1 week ago No survivors on plane which crashed into house in Minneapolis suburb, officials say

The incident happened in the residential area of Brooklyn Park, near to Minneapolis

Events

2 w. ago Stirling Council rakes in almost £340k for residential parking permits

The local authority has collected £339,749 from residential parking permits since 2020.

Economics

2 w. ago Brisbane Olympics 2032: David Crisafulli breaks election promise and announces controversial new stadium

Historic Gabba stadium to be demolished and replaced by residential development, with new $3.8bn stadium at Victoria Park to host Olympics, AFL and cricketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government has announced it will build a new $3.8bn 63,000-seat venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park as part of plans for a main stadium and other venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.According to the government’s “delivery plan”, the state will build several new facilities.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago More than 50 warrants issued in Stirling in three years over unpaid council tax bills

It comes after it was revealed that Stirling Council is owed almost £9.5million in unpaid council tax.

Economics

3 w. ago Stirling councillors vote to give themselves huge 40 per cent wage rise

Senior councillors at Stirling Council voted to give themselves a massive 40 per cent wage rise just weeks after hitting residents with an almost nine per cent hike in council tax.

Politics

3 w. ago Could Stirling be set for starring role when Tour de France heads to Edinburgh in 2027?

Stirling Council has previously said it would be "open to opportunities" to take some part when the Tour de France begins in Edinburgh in 2027.

Politics

3 w. ago New 'communal bin hub' trial launched in Stirling to clean up city centre

Stirling Council hopes the launch of a year-long "communal bin hub" pilot will make dumping rubbish easier, whilst also cleaning up the city centre's image.

Politics

3 w. ago Residents heard 'shouting and arguing' before gunshots fired in 'frightening' incident

Forensics in white suits were seen combing a residential car park for evidence after the shooting

Events

4 w. ago More than 50 homes to be built in Welsh town despite slew of objections

The proposed residential development includes 'associated vehicular and pedestrian accesses, car parking, amenity areas, landscaping and ancillary development'

Politics

last month Driver flips vehicle after smashing into parked cars on residential 'race track' road

The driver of a white Seat struck a number of other vehicles parked up outside homes in Oldham before landing on its side

Transport