The Latest Breaking News from Douglas Dodds

Tory provost who was 'not a popular choice' quits role

A TORY provost who once described himself as "not a popular choice" has quit his post.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Stirling provost apologises for remarks made in midst of Florida visit row

Douglas Dodds made his apology at a public meeting last week after the trip had faced criticism from opposition councillors.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Charity set up in honour of tragic Stirling teen chosen to benefit from Provost's funding

A charity set up by the family of a teenager who died from a rare form of cancer has been chosen as the Provost’s Charity of the Year for 2023. The Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund was chosen by Stirling Provost Douglas Dodds, a decision which has now bee

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Plans for new £15million Stirling distillery turned down on appeal

Plans for a £15million distillery project for Stirling have been narrowly rejected on appeal. An application for the Wolfcraig Distillery on a site at Craigforth was refused planning permission in March last year. But a Local Review Body appeal has

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

Fallen World War Two pilot memorial unveiled in Stirling

The Belgian pilot crashed near the North Third reservoir during a training exercise in 1943.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Memorial marks Belgian fighter pilot who crash-landed a Spitfire during WW2

A MEMORIAL has been unveiled to mark the 80th anniversary of the death of a Belgian fighter pilot who crash-landed a Spitfire near Stirling during…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Petition launched as community unites in effort to save Bridge of Allan post office

The petition is part of a wider community initiative to save the post office, which has been faced with closure in the New Year.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Review gives £15million Craigforth distillery plan a second chance

Planners had refused application earlier this year over its scale, as well as a cafe and event space which was said to “detract from the offerings within Stirling city centre”.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

Stirling begins paying tribute to Queen as Provost shares "sorrow" at passing

Stirling is beginning to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as the country continues to respond to the news of her death. Flags at the main Stirling Council Viewforth headquarters and other local authority buildings across the region are flying at ha

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

Controversial plans approved to turn Stirling graveyard in to new memorial garden

Community volunteers accused of being “disrespectful” by setting up a project at St Ninians graveyard have told councillors that years of extensive dog fouling on the site was far worse. Stirling Council’s planning and regulation panel has now appr

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022