Isla Glen

21 hours ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

Police are appealing for information after an attempted murder in a Stirlingshire village. Emergency services were called to Fallin on Tuesday after a26-year-old man was struck by a black Ford Fiesta that was deliberately driven at him. The incident happened on Stirling Road at around 9.15pm. The car did not stop and went towards Stirling. Police say they later received a report of a Ford Fiesta on fire on Sheriffmuir Road.

21 hours ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

A well-known restaurant in Stirling has announced its closing date after 34 years in business. The Hollybank in St Ninians will shut on May 25 as the owners are retiring. It comes after permission was given last month to convert it into a veterinary surgery. In an announcement on Facebook, the owners said they hoped to see “a lot of familiar faces” before it closed. It read: “After 34 years we have decided to take a well-earned break and enjoy retirement.

1 day ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

A group of mothers have staged a sit-in demonstration at a Stirling sports centre after a woman was told she was not allowed to breastfeed. Nine parents brought their children to The Peak on Tuesday to raise awareness of the legislation protecting breastfeeding mothers. Under the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005, it is an offence to stop someone from feeding a child under the age of two in a public place.

2 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

An investigation has been launched after a serious assault in a Stirlingshire village. Police were called to a disturbance on Main Street in Cowie at around 8.35pm on Saturday. A 25-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. He was later discharged. Detective Constable Chris Hemm said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

2 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

A fundraiser has been set up after a house in Fallin was “destroyed” in a fire. Firefighters were called to a blaze in the Stirlingshire village at 4.45pm on Sunday. It is understood one property and two gardens was damaged as a result. An online fundraiser has already gathered hundreds of pounds for the affected families. A Gracie Crescent resident told The Courier the fire started after 4pm. She said: “It was scary. We weren’t allowed in our houses for about five hours. “It’s terrible.