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Column: Broadband Connectivity Vital for Stirling
Column from Alyn Smith MP, for local newspaper the Stirling Observer In today’s interconnected world, having access to reliable broadband is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental necessity. I had the privilege of leading a Westminster Hall Debate on broadband connectivity this week, and it underscored the significance of this issue. Stirling boasts some of … Read more
Parliamentary Newsletter ‘Stirling Matters’, September 2023
Evelyn Tweed MSP and Alyn Smith MP have today launched the latest edition of a regular newsletter titled ‘Stirling Matters’. This newsletter is a handy way of keeping up-to-date with the latest activity from Alyn and Evelyn, as they represent their constituency of Stirling in the House of Commons and Scottish Parliament respectively. You can view … Read more
Virgin Media gigabit broadband now available to 6,900 homes in Stirling for first time
The first phase of nexfibre’s work to bring full fibre broadband connectivity to the City of Stirling has been completed, meaning residents can now access Virgin Media’s services which are up to 25 times faster* than the local average. These hyperfast connections, offering top speeds of 1,130Mbps, are perfect for busy households working remotely, streaming … Read more
Stirling MP Sets Sail on Sir Walter Scott
Iconic Steamship Back in Action Local MP Alyn Smith was delighted to board a sailing of the newly refurbished Sir Walter Scott Steamship across Loch Katrine, after the £750,000 refurbishment of the ship’s engine system, boilers and interior. Originally constructed in Denny’s of Dumbarton yard in 1899, the ship was transported to Loch Katrine in … Read more