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Run it up the flagpole

Posted by: Editor in Campaign, History May 7, 2017, 3:21 p.m.

Just over a week ago, and prior to the 2017 council elections, I was perusing our Twitter timeline when I noticed the Tweet shown below.

Anniversary of war being declared

It will be difficult for anyone not to be aware that today marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War as the mainstream media, encouraged by Westminster politicians, are devoting so much time and space to it.

Reprieve for Stirling Saltire

Posted by: Editor in History Oct. 10, 2013, 9:54 a.m.

Tory and Labour councillors withdraw motion

Following on from yesterday's report about the motion to replace the Stirling Saltire with a Union Flag it would appear there was a last minute change of heart by the instigators.