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Stirling Observer News for 30 October 2009

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Planned Fintry windfarm in doubt over new guidelines Oct 30 2009

WINDFARM operators say new guidelines could jeopardise extension plans for their project near Fintry – and massive cash boosts for local villages along with it.Read

Dunblane mum makes snacks to help food allergies Oct 30 2009

A DUNBLANE scientist whose son was diagnosed with a dairy intolerance has built a business catering for the needs of the country’s growing number of food allergy sufferers.Read

Over 10,000 attend first Stirling bull sale Oct 30 2009

THE first ever Perth Bull Sales at the new Stirling Agricultural Centre attracted more than 10,000 people.Read

Stirling supermodel Christina Chalk has first professional shoot Oct 30 2009

WINNER of the Observer’s “Stirling Supermodel” 2009 and “Scotland’s New Face 2009”, Christina Chalk of Dunblane, has already been stunning the fashion world.Read

Dunblane residents to get more help with fuel bill Oct 30 2009

PEOPLE living in and around Dunblane and south-west Perthshire could be in line for a welcome financial boost for their fuel bills.Read

Trossachs heritage scheme unveils three barn owl chicks Oct 30 2009

THE national park natural heritage scheme has just produced some very special results – three barn owl chicks.Read

Central Scotland Fire and Rescue take part in training Oct 30 2009

FIRE crews have taken part in a cross-border training exercise to improve their responses to the demands of rural communities.Read

Stirling nursery nurse in court for smacking child Oct 30 2009

A MANAGERESS smacked a baby boy on the hand repeatedly - leaving the tot in tears - at a private day nursery, Stirling Sheriff Court was told on Wednesday.Read

Central Scotland Police in hunt for Dunblane fireraisers Oct 30 2009

TWO separate malicious fires started at an address in Dunblane could have had “fatal consequences”, police have said.Read

Central Scotland Police build up to Bonfire Night Oct 30 2009

THE annual operation aimed at clamping down on anti-social behaviour in the run up to Bonfire Night has begun.Read

Stirling man caught with cocaine during raid on house Oct 30 2009

A CLASS A drug user who supplied drugs to friends on a ‘social basis’ has escaped jail.Read

MSP Keith Brown praises tax helpline Oct 30 2009

OCHIL MSP Keith Brown urged older constituents who are worried about tax to contact the Tax Help for Older People (TOP) service.Read

Delight as Clackmannanshire deprivation figures improve Oct 30 2009

FIGURES released this week show that the Wee County is less deprived than it was three years ago.Read

Deadline looms for Aberfoyle garage buyout bid Oct 30 2009

MORE than 240 people have now signed up to back a Lottery bid that could see a garage in Aberfoyle being bought out by the community itself.Read

House sale could save Stirling benefit cheat from jail Oct 30 2009

THE sale of a house could decide if a benefits cheat is sent to jail or not.Read

Stirling Council Countryside Rangers need help with Fintry clean-up Oct 30 2009

STRLING Council’s countryside rangers are looking for volunteers to help out in Fintry on Sunday.Read

Aberlour fun day gave kids their say Oct 30 2009

A STIRLING charity held an event in Blanefield to gather the views of young people.Read

Prison for thug who spat at Stirling security guard Oct 30 2009

A THUG who spat in the face of security staff at the Thistles Centre has been jailed for eight months.Read

Scottish Water get medal for Katrine Water project Oct 30 2009

WATER provision works with their roots in the Trossachs have won a major industry prize.Read

Stirling to take part in Home Insulation Scheme Oct 30 2009

CITY residents worried about heating bills could soon be helped by a new scheme launching next month.Read

Callander mum celebrates huge weight loss Oct 30 2009

CALLANDER housewife and mum-of-four Joan Cronin found it hard to lose baby weight with kids running around the house.Read

Cumbernauld man in court for Stirling assault charge Oct 30 2009

A REVELLER who got caught up in a verbal spat between a friend and two others ended up punching one of them.Read

Map experts will find their way to Stirling University Oct 30 2009

THE wonderful world of maps through the centuries is to be the subject of an all-day conference at Stirling University.Read

Ardeonaig Hotel takes two awards Oct 30 2009

A KILLIN hotel and restaurant won two awards.Read

Stirling's passport interview office could close Oct 30 2009

THE axe could be about to fall on Stirling’s passport interview office.Read

Forth Valley College student union clamping down on date rape drugs Oct 30 2009

Thousands of spikeys given away to help keep students safeRead

Stirling University professor gets taiwan honour Oct 30 2009

STIRLING University deputy principal Professor Grant Jarvie has become the first European to receive an honorary degree from one of the top universities in TaiwanRead

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