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Green future for a million new trees

A MILLION trees will be planted in an exciting project to reforest the Trossachs.Read

Roads closed due to flooding

THE Stirling area was hit by traffic chaos yesterday as accidents and flooding saw many routes grind to a halt.Read

Trossachs national park to ban camping

CAMPING could be banned in some areas of the national park to deal with visitor pressures.Read

Callander woman climbs Kilimanjaro for Spinal Research

CALLANDER woman Lynne Murray is on a high after climbing one of the world’s tallest mountains.Read

Climate Challenge Fund helps projects in Raploch, Callander and Killin

TWO rural green projects will share almost £200,000 from the Climate Challenge Fund.Read

Belarus kids enjoy Doune Castle

HISTORIC Doune Castle welcomed a special party of young visitors from Belarus recently.Read

Briarlands Farm closure ‘crazy’

PARENTS are claiming the closure of a popular attraction at a Blairdrummond farm is down to health and safety regulations going mad.Read

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The stage is set for Balquhidder windfall

BALQUHIDDER Village Hall is to receive a lottery grant to help purchase stage equipment.Read

Doune riders fly the flag for Scotland

YOUNG riders from Doune-based West Perthshire Pony Club will represent Scotland next week.Read

Ancient carvings found on Ben Lawers

PREHISTORIC artwork which has lain undiscovered for centuries has been uncovered on Ben Lawers above Killin by an amateur archaeologist.Read

Boards to be slimmed down

THE number of board members for Scotland’s national park authorities is to be reduced as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to streamlining the public sector.Read

Early call for responders

A NEWLY-created first responder unit based in Aberfoyle has had its first call-out only hours after being given keys to a standby base.Read

Stepping out to aid charities

A CHARITY barn dance raised almost £12,000 for two charities when it was held last weekend.Read

Association’s 500th new home in Callander

RURAL Stirling Housing Association has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to bring quality, affordable homes to the rural area.Read

Park project is a success

A SCHEME to increase the number of industry apprenticeships in the national park has proved so successful its original backers are now hoping others can come forward to carry it on.Read

Plea for help to clean up Doune Ponds

STIRLING Council’s countryside team has issued a rallying call for volunteers to help rid Doune Ponds of ragwort on Sunday.Read

Walk sheds light on bats

PEOPLE curious about bats can learn more about them on a walk near Doune.Read

Response delays local park plan

MEMBERS of the national park authority are meeting communities and other groups to talk about the area’s future.Read

Senior fun times at Callander Olympics

THE Callander Senior Olympics Sports Day again proved to be a big success as teams from four local care homes took part in a number of fun events.Read

Down to business with biomass fuel

RURAL businesses are set to discover how they can benefit from using or supplying biomass fuel thanks to a free workshop later this month.Read

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