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A 'bloody' first for Stirling's crime fiction fans

THE cream of Scottish crime writing talent converged on the Stirling Smith to launch the country’s first literary festival dedicated to the genre. Read

Malawi group appeals for sewing machines

KILLEARN Malawi Group received a visit from the Reverend Levi Nyondo and his wife Ruth who live and work near Mzuzu in Malawi.Read

Plucky puppy Halo is looking for a forever home

A PLUCKY little dog abandonned on the outskirts of Stirling is on the lookout for a loving home. Read

Gavin reaps a design award

A BRIGHT spark designer from Kippen has seen his brilliant idea for a new piece of farming equipment scoop a prestigious award.Read

Focus on Holly

KILLEARN teenager Holly Fairfull, winner of the Stirling Observer’s “Search for a Supermodel” competition has landed her first modelling job.Read

Tackling the energy issues in Callander

A RECENT energy survey by a Callander green group has shown that residents in the Trossachs town are paying 10 per cent above the Scottish average on energy bills.Read

New parking rules start in Dunblane

AN AMBITIOUS new parking system goes live in Dunblane from Monday.Read

Ramsay's the King of Castle kitchen

CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay persuaded his pals to raise a staggering £100,000 at the historic Stirling Castle Great Hall.Read

Get your Mini Model photos

PICTURES from this year's Stirling Mini Model competition will be available at www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/buyaphoto from this afternoon.Read

Snowie snaps up £2 million hotel

BOUTIQUE hotel and restaurant Osta has been sold just three weeks after going on the market with a price tag of almost £2 million.Read

University on parade

STIRLING University celebrated the installation of broadcaster James Naughtie as its new chancellor at a grand ceremony last Thursday.Read

Bannockburn girl on course for reality TV show

BANNOCKBURN’S Rhiannon McClure has taken the first steps to winning a top job in an on-line reality TV show.Read

Kilti-manjaro trek

A PLEDGE to scale Mount Kilimanjaro – in kilts – has raised almost £54,000 for Stirling-based Aberlour Childcare Trust.Read

Club reaches a peak

IT BEGAN in a henhouse in Bannockburn more than 50 years ago when four men met to plan their escape from everyday life and to share their passion for mountains.Read