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Hospital restrictions lifted

Temporary visiting restrictions at hospitals across the Forth Valley have been lifted.
New glass bins across Stirling

The rollout of more than 40,000 glass bins across Stirling has been completed.
Rise in foodbank support this Christmas

A Stirling foodbank say they'll be helping around 1,000 people over the festive period.
Major deal for Grangemouth plastics factory

The UK Government is to invest £120 million in a support package for the UK's last ethylene plant in Grangemouth.
Call for more support for ASN pupils

There are calls for greater support for pupils across the Forth Valley with additional needs.

Bondi Beach shooting suspect trained with father before attack, police say

A man suspected of killing 15 people during a shooting in Bondi Beach "conducted firearms training" with his father before the attack on a Jewish event, Australian police have said.
Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food

The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
'My therapist was supposed to be looking after me... but I stopped caring about me'

Warning: This article contains references to suicide and sexual assault
NHS reported to police after 'butcher surgeon' evidence destroyed

A woman who had the wrong body part removed by her surgeon is lodging a police complaint after the NHS destroyed vital evidence needed for a public inquiry.
Fears grow over AI bubble - and here are the pressure points that could burst it

The market seems to be content, for now at least, to keep betting big on AI.

Shane MacGowan's sister on the struggle to avoid his music

Siobhan MacGowan almost looks surprised as she remembers.
It's one of theatre's most magical crafts - but now it's critically endangered

Puppetry has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years.
David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins UK after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
Kylie Minogue secures her first Christmas number one in UK

Kylie Minogue has secured her first Christmas number one in the UK with her hit track XMAS.
Kate Winslet: I never wanted to direct, but couldn't say no to this

Kate Winslet says she never set out to become a director - but after reading her son's first screenplay, she simply "couldn't let it go".

Dom Taylor: Darts player apologises after failed drugs test led to exclusion at World Championship

Dom Taylor has apologised for "blatant lying" after he was thrown out of the World Darts Championship for failing a drugs test at the tournament.
Gary Neville: Man Utd can build on Aston Villa and Bournemouth performances, but Roy Keane blasts 'corner cutting'

Gary Neville feels Ruben Amorim has given himself a blueprint to move forward after a notable change in style this week - but Roy Keane remains unimpressed with "one of the worst teams in the league" without the ball.
Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua if he gets his price, claims promoter Frank Warren - and will knock rival out!

Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua next year but only if he gets his price, his promoter Frank Warren has told Sky Sports News.
Luke Littler reveals Mensur Suljovic's cheeky pre-tournament prediction: 'See you in the third round'

After booking his spot in the third round, Luke Littler revealed Mensur Suljovic's cheeky pre-tournament premonition.
NFL scores: Jacksonville Jaguars end Denver Broncos win streak as DK Metcalf hits fan in Pittsburgh Steelers win over Detroit Lions

The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered a statement victory over the Denver Broncos, while DK Metcalf hit a fan and Kenneth Gainwell made the potential catch of the year in a win for the Pittsburgh Steelers on NFL Sunday...