10:46, 15 DEC 2023

Final gifts roll in for Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal 2023StirlingObserver staff have been out and about this week bringing in the final donations for our annual Give A Gift Appeal.BookmarkNHS Forth Valley chiefs warn of more pressures on system as winter planning kicks into gearNHS Forth ValleyThe health board is preparing for a busy winter season.BookmarkSpecialist heart clinic trialled at Forth Valley Royal to help treatment of cardiac conditionForth Valley Royal HospitalThe new clinic aims to help with treatment of the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) condition.BookmarkStirling community shows its generosity to help local children as Give a Gift appeal continuesStirling NewsThe annual Observer appeal aims to make Christmas better for disadvantaged young people in the area.BookmarkHero Scots nurse walked across fields to care for man who wanted to die outsideForth Valley Royal HospitalThe dedicated nurse, who lives in Killin and has 42 years service in the NHS, has been honoured for her “kindness and compassion” at this year’s NHS Forth Valley Staff Awards.BookmarkViolent attacks on Stirling public sector staff on riseStirling NewsThe figures polled a number of public sector organisations including Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley.BookmarkHealing heroes hailed at 2023 Scottish Health Awards ceremonyHealth AwardsGeorgie Williams, who presents a hospital radio show, was just one of the many inspiring people recognised on the nightBookmarkFred MacAulay looks forward to 'humbling night' at Health Awards Health AwardsScotland's inspirational frontline heroes honoured at prestigious eventBookmarkStirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal returns for 15th year to help spread festive cheer this ChristmasStirlingThe Stirling Observer launches its 15th annual Give A Gift Appeal as we urge our readers to dig deep to help those less fortunate this Christmas.BookmarkBrave Scots tot with epilepsy gives birthday money to help other sick kidsEpilepsyRudi Bell was hospitalised with extreme seizures earlier this year but for his fourth birthday he asked his pals to "bring pennies" for charity instead of presentsBookmarkSchool run mum’s lucky escape after horror three-car crash into houseBlanefieldDriver Roseann Anderson was "grateful" not to be seriously injured in a three-car crash on Glasgow Road, Blanefield, on Wednesday, August 23.BookmarkOur Little Champions enjoy a magical day out ahead of the glittering awards ceremonyCharityTrio of little heroes have fun at XSite Braehead and get kitted out for the big nightBookmarkScots family celebrating after youngster born 16 weeks premature starts first day of schoolCallanderDoctors feared that little Daniel Wood, from Callander, would not survive after being born 16 weeks early - weighing just 2lbs. But he this week beat the odds to start his very first day of school.BookmarkBus company behind axed Falkirk service insist passenger numbers were recorded properlyFalkirk CouncilMcGill's say the Tamfourhill bus was axed due to "very low passenger numbers" - but residents are not convincedBookmarkMenstrie cancer survivor chosen to be the voice for charity's fundraising eventsStirling NewsSamantha was diagnosed just months from her 40th birthday and her words will now be heard across the UK.BookmarkScots dad who suffered horror stroke at gym is searching for heroes who saved his lifeForth Valley Royal HospitalMichael Dobbie, from Alloa, fell ill after a workout and suffered a major stroke which left him severely disabled.BookmarkNHS Forth Valley boss admits "more to do" amid unprecedented pressure on local servicesForth Valley Royal HospitalThe comments were made by the health board's chief executive as she presented their annual report.BookmarkThree little heroes in the running for a Scotland's Champion AwardForth Valley Royal HospitalA talented hillwalker, a champion fundraiser and a lifesaver - they are Scotland's tiny warriors!BookmarkScots schoolgirl slashes throat open on nail sticking out slide in playpark horrorStirlingStirling schoolgirl Lexi-Mae Lafferty was rushed to hospital after she suffered a horror gash on her neck after slipping onto a loose nail at a city play park.BookmarkFAI into deaths of three prisoners at Scots jail will focus on drug trade behind barsPrisonsConjoined fatal accident inquiries are to be held into the deaths of James Garscadden, Thomas Thompson and Marius Bauba at HMP Shotts.BookmarkTributes paid after shock death of Stirling community champion aged just 34Stirling NewsBrenda alongside her parents was a key figure in supporting people in Cultenhove and across the city.BookmarkBid to save vital Falkirk bus service linking famous tourist spot and hospitalFalkirk CouncilA councillor is urging Tamfourhill residents to attend a public meeting on the future of the number 6 busBookmarkPoliticians back move to establish 'buffer zones' around local hospitalsStirling NewsForth Valley Royal Hospital has been among the sites targeted by protesters in the past.BookmarkFatal Accident Inquiries ordered into deaths of three inmates of Lanarkshire jailPrisonsThe Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has begun the court process for conjoined inquiries into the deaths of James Garscadden, Thomas Thompson and Marius Bauba, who were in custody at HMP Shotts.BookmarkStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

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