Brig Newspaper • 7th March 2023

Wings Over Scotland calls Stirling student 'wee pr*ck'

Swanson was speaking on BBC News where he was questioned on the ongoing SNP leadership contest.

However, following his appearance on the show, Campbell was quick to write a post on his blog, feeling particularly aggrieved at the BBC’s coverage of Ash Regan’s leadership campaign, he questioned Swanson’s airtime.

In the blog post titled ‘The Old Ways’, he said: “Just 90 seconds of the package was given over to an extract of her [Ash Regan’s] speech.

“Most of the remaining five and a half minute

The Courier • 28th December 2022

Dundee star Brian Cox's 2022 in quotes – including swipes at Depp, Truss and JK Rowling critics

It’s been another busy year for Dundee star Brian Cox.

The 76-year-old – famed for playing Logan Roy in TV blockbuster Succession – shot the fourth series of the HBO show, fronted a Channel 5 documentary about the richest and poorest in society and also returned to the City of Discovery for an event at the DCA.

But the Stobswell-born actor has also hit the headlines with no-holds-barred takes on a range of subjects, including politics, Hollywood and the class system.

The Courier picks out his

The Courier • 5th December 2022

Dundee United star Aziz Behich lifts lid on Lionel Messi bust-up – and nearly scoring one of World Cup’s greatest goals

Dundee United World Cup star Aziz Behich admits the red mist came down during his bust-up with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi.

The pair squared off just moments before Messi opened the scoring against Australia in the last-16 tie.

Following their altercation, a fired-up Behich fouled Papu Gomez as the game sparked into life.

Argentina opened the scoring from the resulting free-kick when Messi drifted inside to steer the ball past Mat Ryan.

The full-back, who joined United from Turkish Club

The Scottish Sun • 26th April 2023

I was on board US Navy ship that toppled at Edinburgh docks - it was terrifying

'IT WAS REALLY PAINFUL'

A PAINTER has told of the terrifying moment he was on board a 3000-tonne US Navy ship that toppled over in Edinburgh leaving him with horrific injuries.

The horror incident at the Leith dockyard saw the RV Petrel break free from its moorings and tilt at a 45-degree angle last month.

At the time medics confirmed 35 people were injured in the harrowing ordeal.

One of the 21 people taken to hospital was Constantin Pogor, 48, a Romanian national.

He suffered a dislocated

Daily Record • 25th January 2023

Stirling Uni boss left proud of charges after Scottish Cup journey ends at Tannadice

Stirling University boss Chris Geddes was as “proud as punch” of his side after their Scottish Cup heroics at Tannadice on Saturday – despite slipping to defeat.

The history-making side were the first university outfit to reach the Scottish Cup fourth round in more than 50 years and despite crashing to a 3-0 defeat to top-flight Dundee United, Geddes was delighted with his side’s showing on the big day.

The students had frustrated the hosts for much of the first half and were the first to seri

Brig Newspaper • 5th October 2022

Stirling University ‘at fault’ as international student is left without a visa

An international student at the University of Stirling claims she was forced to return home after Student Programmes failed to provide the documents required to apply for a visa.

Fourth-year student, Khaliun Batbayar, had to fly back to Mongolia in September after the University failed to give her CAS documents despite several emails asking for help.

Batbayar failed modules in third-year accountancy. Knowing this would impact her ability to study further, she initially contacted Student Progra

The National • 20th May 2022

'We are a city!': Dunfermline's politicians thrilled by new city status

The Fife town was one of 39 in the running to win city status in a competition to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It was confirmed on Friday that it had succeeded.

Shirley Anne Sommerville MSP (below) said: “I am absolutely delighted that Dunfermline is to be awarded city status.

"This will be a real boost to the local community and particularly to our local businesses.

“We have such a proud history in Dunfermline and rightly so."

She added that this gives Dunfermline “a fantastic opportu

Brig Newspaper • 7th March 2023

Hazardous hockey pitches injuring students

The hockey pitches at the University of Stirling have been called into question after a series of reports that students have suffered serious injuries on the surface.

Since the new year, many students have complained about the ‘slippiness’ of the sand-based artificial pitch at the Sports Centre.

Third-year psychology student Emma Scott broke her wrist while training on the pitch.

Scott blames the pitch entirely for her injury. She said: “The pitch was really the only reason for my injury, I s

Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser • 20th March 2023

Alloa manager calls for final push ahead of 'crucial period'

The Wasps manager is determined not to allow complacency to creep in as they chase down a chance to claim the second promotion spot this season.

Alloa currently sit in third place following their comfortable victory over League One strugglers Clyde on Saturday.

But Rice has highlighted the importance of remaining focused for the final seven games of the season, which start with a trip to bottom side Peterhead next Saturday.

He said: "It's a really crucial period of the season, the last quarte

Brig Newspaper • 2nd November 2022

Stirling Movember campaign launches for 2022

Movember fever will once again sweep across Stirling, as this year’s ambassadors get ready to raise awareness of men’s mental health.

Armed with ideas, a passion for Movember and *some* facial hair, Robbie Wales and Rob Mathews spoke to Brig about their plans for the month ahead.

Who are your ambassadors?

The Movember ambassadors this year at the University of Stirling are Robbie Wales and Rob Mathews. Wales is a fourth-year PE teaching student while Mathews is a fourth-year sports studies st