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Bipolar Disorder is Ignored, Misunderstood, and Vilified, But One Charity is Fighting to Change That.

January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

Bipolar Scotland is fighting to make Scotland a more accessible and empathetic place for people with Bipolar Disorder. Brig sat down with the charity's CEO and a service user to understand the…

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Politics

Did They Do It?: Stirling’s Local MP, Chris Kane 2025 

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Labour MP Chris Kane, elected in 2024, promised to "make work pay", cut energy bills with GB Energy, and cut NHS waiting times. Let's see how these promises held up.…

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Comment/The Talk

Anti-Depressed: The Last Eight Years

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Navigating the world of antidepressants: a personal account of the ups and downs, the challenges, and the decision to taper off.…

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News/Politics

What happened on BBC Debate Night in Stirling

February 5, 2025February 7, 2025

BBC Debate Night came to Stirling again last night. Questions ranged from America under Trump to prescription prices.…

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News

NHS Forth Valley A&E patients face the worst waiting times in Scotland

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Forth Valley Royal Hospital has one of the worst performing A&E departments in Scotland. Less than half of patients are being admitted, discharged or treated within a four hour period according to…

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coronavirus/News/University

University sends seven beds to emergency Glasgow hospital

April 22, 2020April 25, 2020

Seven beds have been sent to NHS Louisa Jordan.…

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coronavirus/Features/News

Students and staff talk about joining the Covid-19 frontlines

April 10, 2020April 16, 2020

Student nurses and staff speak out about joining the fight against Coronavirus.…

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News/Stirling council/Uncategorized

Coronavirus reaches Forth Valley with local case confirmed

March 5, 2020December 21, 2025

First coronavirus case in the Forth Valley confirmed…

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