103.1 Central FM

The local radio station for Falkirk, Stirling, Clackmannanshire. We're All About the Forth Valley!

[British Curling @BritishCurling]

World Champ and world no.1 skip @BruceMouat on curling and trying out the heavy events as Chieftain at Bridge of Allan Highland Games next month. Tune in @CentralFM from 9am this morning.
📸Anil Mungal-British Curling
#curling #curltocortina #teamgb #milancortina #olympics

[Stirling Council @StirlingCouncil]

*** UPDATED AT 1.15PM SUNDAY 26 JANUARY ***

The extremely high winds from Storm Eowyn have caused widespread impacts across the Stirling Council area, damaging infrastructure and closing a number of roads, mainly due to fallen trees, as well as resulting in multiple power outages.

Safety inspections have been carried out across council buildings and facilities over the weekend to assess any damage from the storm.

Due to extensive damage at Borestone, Bridge of Allan and Fintry Primary Schools, we can confirm that these schools and nurseries will be impacted, while the buildings are made safe.

All other schools and nurseries will re-open as normal on Monday 27 January.

Affected families are being contacted directly by their schools to confirm further arrangements, including any provision of school lunches.

We can also confirm that the Alpha Centre in Fallin will be closed next week (W/C 27 Jan) due to the impact of the storm. All those who made bookings for the facility will be contacted.

Our roads and land services teams have been clearing roads, prioritising those routes that are critical to the network. Most affected roads have now been cleared of debris and are now open, however, a small number of closures remain in place.

Head to our website for all the latest info on any service disruption including road closures: https://t.co/26C3r1Wo9A

Please take when travelling as there may still be debris on some roads and continue to follow Police Scotland’s travel advice: https://t.co/yq9vegSGxY

There are still power outages in the area and are working with the power companies. In the event of any power outages that affect you or somebody you know, please call 105 for support from SSEN or SPEN.

Updates on other council services:

• All scheduled bin collections have now resumed, but please be aware there is likely to be disruption to collections. We will provide an update on Friday's suspended bin collections on Monday.

• All council buildings (including Customer First), community centres, libraries and venues – aside from the schools and community centres listed above – are scheduled to reopen on Monday 27 Jan.

• Our public transport provision has mostly returned to normal. Please plan ahead and check with operators about the availability of local bus services.

• Care at home house visits will continue to be prioritised for the most vulnerable and our normal service has resumed.

While all weather warnings for the Stirling Council area have now expired, our Gritting Teams will be treating priority routes ahead of Monday (27 Jan) due to the freezing conditions that are forecast.

All the latest information can be found on service updates page: https://t.co/26C3r1Wo9A

Other key links and resources:

• Met Office latest weather advice: https://t.co/Xu9ujOOzQZ
• Traffic Scotland traffic and travel updates: https://t.co/bkSV2YnEos
• Scotrail updates on train services and disruptions: https://t.co/pJAlNjCr6i
• Useful advice on how to prepare for and recover from storms, can be found on Ready Scotland:
https://t.co/ScfRyM6iwD

[Falkirk Council @falkirkcouncil]

Please stay away from this location until the building is made totally secure.

[CentralFM News @CentralFMNews]

There are disruptions to trains to Glasgow from the Forth Valley today due to engineering works.

A bus replacement service runs from Alloa to Stirling - the train diverted via Cumbernauld.

Glasgow to Edinburgh trains call at Grahamston, Busses replace trains at Falkirk High.

[Stirling Council @StirlingCouncil]

We understand the plans of many people have been affected by the cancellation of Hogmanay events across Scotland.

However, with weather warnings currently in place, we strongly advise that people do not travel from outwith the area into Stirling this evening.

The Hogmanay event at Stirling Rugby Club is strictly ticketed & there will be no access to @TheWallaceMon for the fireworks display.

As in previous years, for reasons of safety, there will be no designated viewing area at the Abbey Craig & the Monument grounds, which will be closed to visitors.

Thank you for your understanding.

[Brian Woolfson @radiowoolfy]

Catch you on @CentralFM from 10 for 1980 & 1992’s Top 20s from this week! #RetroCharts

[Aberlour Children's Charity @AberlourCCT]

Congratulations to John aka “Bash” on winning @CentralFM ‘Contribution to Charity’ award! Bash has been taking on fundraising challenges for over 30 years in aid of Aberlour raising over £30k. #ThankYou 💙💚💛

[Sharon Oakley @TheShowbizShaz]

#onefortheweekend … a song to celebrate bonfire night …

Trammps
Billy Joel
Elton John

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Big Brother is back this weekend. Previewing the new series is winner of the very first back in 2000 - @craigbigbro1!

He’ll be on with @alaned83 & @TheShowbizShaz after 9 in the morning. He’s also armed with a load of tips to help ready your home for the winter! 🏠 ❄️ 🔨 🧰

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Vote for today’s last brekkie show tune. 🗳️

[Sharon Oakley @TheShowbizShaz]

#onefortheweekend for the squirrels that boarded a train and refused to get off …

Madness
Spice Girls
Colonel Abrams

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Nominations for the 2024 Central FM Local Hero Awards close on Mon 30th Sept.

The Neighbour of the Year award with Central Funeral Services wants to celebrate the people in your street who really do make a huge difference.

Nominate now: https://t.co/gksej0Y397

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

@CraigRobertson_ Thanks again for coming in, Craig! And good luck this weekend.

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Alan and Shaz welcomed three wonderful crime writers to the Breakfast Show this week to preview @BloodyScotland - launching today in Stirling today! Click below to hear @CraigRobertson_ @AbirMukherji & @writer_suzy preview the Festival

https://t.co/QxtfN31ddT

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Our week of #partyatthepalace chats continue after 9 with @theevesmusic. Listen to Alan chatting with Caroline and Marissa: https://t.co/gxW5HEK044

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

We’re catching up with some of the acts appearing at Party at The Palace & Let's Rock Scotland at Linlithgow Palace this weekend. After 9, it’s Peter Wooton - lead singer with @TheFarmMusic

Catch up on the week so far here: https://t.co/E4KHHa8tJa

[CentralFM News @CentralFMNews]

A bus has hit a house in Airth.

Nobody needed hospital treatment after the incident:

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Today, we were delighted to be at Strathcarron Hospice to reveal that, since partnering with the Hospice back in 2019, your fundraising efforts have helped us to raise ONE MILLION POUNDS!! 🩵 You can continue supporting @strathcarron1 https://t.co/7OrdUlXDwF

[Sharon Oakley @TheShowbizShaz]

#onefortheweekend Vote for your favourite Taylor track to celebrate her coming to @MurrayfieldStad @alaned83 @CentralFM

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Road now reopened. ✅

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

CLEAR ✅⌚ 18:49

#M80 - Denny

✅OPEN in BOTH DIRECTIONS between Jct 8-9 following an earlier police incident.

Traffic now returning to normal.

@SETrunkRoads

[103.1 Central FM @CentralFM]

Big problems on the M80 between Bannockburn and Haggs. Avoid if possible. ⚠️

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

NEW ❗⌚ 17:12

#M80 - Denny

⛔ CLOSED in BOTH DIRECTIONS between Jct 8-9 due to a police incident.

Please avoid the area at this time. Traffic is very heavy on all approaches.

@SETrunkRoads