Stirling Uni team part of long Covid recovery study

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our newsletterAs the region marks the one-year milestone of lockdown, the local fightback against the virus is continuing apace.The latest data from Public Health Scotland has revealed a recovery in the position across Forth Valley, with the health board area registering 76.3 cases per 100,000.This meant that Forth Valley now sits as the fifth-highest health board area in average case numbers, compared to its status as the highest in

Love Island'sIain Stirling admitted he once walked the red carpet at the BAFTA in London with the security tag still attached to his trousers. The Scots comedian and telly voiceover talent shared a throwback photo from the awards ceremony in 2016 on his social media as his fiancee Laura Whitmore also shared her red carpet picture.

coronavirus pandemic. Charity Marie Curie is asking people to stand at their doorstep at 8pm this evening to shine a light to support families that have gone through a bereavement in the last year.Those looking to participate can use the likes of a candle, torch or a phone to take part.

Perth and Kinross has recorded a single COVID-19 death for the second week running. One person had the coronavirus recorded on their death certificate in the week starting March 8, according to new figures from the National Records of Scotland.

Covid jabs to Scots health workers also helps protect everyone in their house against the disease, a study has found.

Aberdeen in a groundbreaking new policy.City councillors unanimously agreed to make it easier to move people who abused their partners or children from the family home in what is thought to be a first for Scotland.It is hoped the drive will mean fewer survivors of domestic abuse are left homeless from having to flee their houses as their cases are dealt with by police and courts.The number of people fleeing some form of domestic abuse in Aberdeen is higher compared with Scotland's average and it

Perth and Kinross after what is believed to be an unexploded device was discovered.Roads have been shut off and homes evacuated in Milnathort while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team work on the item.The device was found in the Victoria Road area of the town.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance in Milnathort after what is believed to be an unexploded ordnance device was found in the Victoria Road area."A cordon remains in place while specialist teams

Chinese Chippy Girl” podcast. “Somebody had actually created a website — a hate site.

A look behind the curtain. Actress Katie Leung opened up about how she handled a barrage of “racist s–t” being written about her online during her time starring in the Harry Potter franchise.

attack in Perth. A shocked neighbour told of seeing her lying “in heap on the floor”.

St Johnstone FC with a civic reception for their 2021 Betfred Cup triumph.Provost Dennis Melloy announced the news at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council on March 10.He opened the special meeting to set this year’s budget by congratulating Saints on their recent win.Provost Melloy told councillors: “Members, before we move on to today’s business I’m sure you would like me to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate St Johnstone FC on successfully bringing the Scottish League Cup to

The Snuts have announced a special live-streamed performance for later this month.The Scottish four-piece will take to the stage at Stirling Castle on Friday, March 26, ahead of releasing their debut album ‘W.L.’ the following week (April 2).Fans will be able to watch the band perform their upcoming first record in its entirety by pre-ordering the 4xCD edition of ‘W.L.’ here.

Jordan Jones received a special title message from coach Michael Beale after congratulating his parent club.After a 3-0 win over St Mirren the Ibrox side are just a point away from the Scottish Premiership crown.Goals from Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos and Ianis Hagi blew Saints away as the inspired home side took control from the first minute to last.Jones, however, was hundreds of miles from the party having been sent out on loan by manager Steven Gerrard to Sunderland in the January window.And

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our newsletterStirling has the second highest Covid-19 infection rate in Scotland.Only Falkirk has a higher rate of transmission with Clackmannanshire not far behind in fourth.The latest figures published by Public Health Scotland show a seven-day rate of 153.9 per 100,000 (February 20 - 26) in Stirling.The average rate in Scotland over those seven days was 84.3 per 100,000 and was highest in Falkirk at a rate of 172.2 per

Married At First Sight Australia's Mike Gunner says he is part Scottish and has the personality to prove it.His comments come as ex 29 year old virgin Matthew Bennett appeared on Lorraine to tell her he can no longer watch the show because 'it's too triggering'.

Perth and Kinross dropped to their lowest level since November last week.Data from the National Records of Scotland shows there were six deaths linked to the coronavirus across the region in the week beginning February 22.That is the lowest figure since the week beginning November 16 last year.Two-hundred-and-forty-seven people have now lost their lives to the pathogen in the region.The infection rate across Perth and Kinross also continues to fall, albeit at a greatly reduced rate.On February

University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture has admitted culling thousands of the animals after experimental work was put on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic last year.The university revealed the mass cull came in 2020, when it used more than 12,000 live fish in its “vital” quest to tackle issues like food security and conservation.But the figures, revealed in a Freedom of Information request, were branded “disappointing” by activists campaigning for an end to all animal testing in

bike ride in Perth.The 69-year-old man became unwell whilst out cycling on a road between Stanley and Kinclaven this afternoon.Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 12.25pm.However, he was pronounced dead a short time later.The man's identity has not been released, but his loved ones have been made aware.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We became aware of a 69-year-old man having taken unwell while cycling on the road between Stanley and Kinclaven in Perthshire after 12.25pm on

Perth secondary school have used lockdown to interview inspiring people to show their peers there are many different paths to success.Former Perth Academy pupil and Scotland goalkeeper Gemma Fay, Young Scot CEO Louise MacDonald and, most recently, stand-up comedian Daniel Sloss - who has family links to the school - have all been quizzed by Academy students about their lives.Names such as Tom Kitchin have been lined up for future interviews as part of the Inspiring Perth Academy series of

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The average price of a property in Stirling has shot up by more than 10 per cent in a year - despite the financial strains on many during the pandemic.The latest Scottish House Price Index data has revealed that prices locally are the sixth highest in the country, with a pad costing on average £238,388 in December 2020.It marks an increase of 10.5 per cent on the same figure in December 2019 and puts