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DECISION: Councillors will be asked to approve the plan to permanently relocate St Mungo's to Alloa Academy.

Council decision looms over bid to move St Mungo's PS to Alloa Academy

MEMORIES: Along the Old A91 contains a collection of images of the Hillfoots road.

MEMORIES: Along the Old A91 contains a collection of images of the Hillfoots road.

Book compiling pictures of main road through Hillfoots

Pictures from Keith's walk through Tillicoultry

Pictures from Keith's walk through Tillicoultry

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Wildside: Nature arouses the senses on walk by Tillicoultry

The Queensferry Crossing is closed.

The Queensferry Crossing is closed.

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Queensferry Crossing closed due to risk of falling ice

FALLEN: The tree has now been removed from the tracks.

FALLEN: The tree has now been removed from the tracks.

Trains between Alloa and Glasgow running again after tree cleared

GAME OFF: Alloa's game against Dumbarton has been called off due to the weather.

GAME OFF: Alloa's game against Dumbarton has been called off due to the weather.

Alloa match against Dumbarton postponed

DELAYS: ScotRail services between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa are subject to delays and cancellations.

DELAYS: ScotRail services between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa are subject to delays and cancellations.

Fallen tree on railway line causing disruption to Alloa services

POSTPONED: The meet and greet anniversary event has been called off due to extreme weather.

POSTPONED: The meet and greet anniversary event has been called off due to extreme weather.

Challenge Cup winners anniversary event at the Recs postponed

Plans for the former Kincardine Power Station have been approved.

Plans for the former Kincardine Power Station have been approved.

Locals fear dust clouds repeat after plans for old power station are approved

WARNING: The Met Office has advised care as snow and ice set to hit Clacks this weekend.

WARNING: The Met Office has advised care as snow and ice set to hit Clacks this weekend.

Yellow weather warning in place for Clacks this weekend

In memoriam: this week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memoriam: this week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memoriam: this week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

FISHY: A foul odour had swept Kincardine and other villages in the area.

FISHY: A foul odour had swept Kincardine and other villages in the area.

Cause of fishy smell in Kincardine identified by SEPA

The property on Caledonian Road is on the market for offers more than £269,995

The property on Caledonian Road is on the market for offers more than £269,995

3-bedroom detached home in Alloa goes on sale for offers over £269k

APPOINTED: Stephen Lynas has become Bracewell's new business development manager.

APPOINTED: Stephen Lynas has become Bracewell's new business development manager.

Branshill Road developers appoint business development manager

UNSAFE: Bus drivers have reported high levels of abuse at work.

UNSAFE: Bus drivers have reported high levels of abuse at work.

Bus drivers threatened with physical and sexual abuse

HARD WORKING: The group of young people and Tony McMinn inside the site of Alloa's youth club.

HARD WORKING: The group of young people and Tony McMinn inside the site of Alloa's youth club.

Clubs and societies

Meet the team of young people working on Alloa's new youth club

IN PROGRESS: Tony and his team have been hard at work repainting and refurbishing Klub21

IN PROGRESS: Tony and his team have been hard at work repainting and refurbishing Klub21

Work underway to transform Alloa nightclub into youth hotspot

CAMPAIGN: Pictures from the work that was carried out two years ago for the initiative.

CAMPAIGN: Pictures from the work that was carried out two years ago for the initiative.

Local government

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Campaign to tackle gender-based violence to launch in Clacks

ScotRail have confirmed that trains will run from Glasgow Queen St to Alloa on Boxing Day

ScotRail have confirmed that trains will run from Glasgow Queen St to Alloa on Boxing Day

Train services confirmed for Boxing Day between Alloa and Glasgow

Some items created by Art Opportunities which will be available at the market.

Some items created by Art Opportunities which will be available at the market.

Andover Christmas Festival

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Scottish Autism to host Christmas market in Alloa

CUP WINNERS: Alloa celebrate winning the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999.

CUP WINNERS: Alloa celebrate winning the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999.

In Pictures: Alloa Athletic win the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999

FOUL OR NO FOUL: Derek Clark's dubious tackle which gave Inverness a penalty.

FOUL OR NO FOUL: Derek Clark's dubious tackle which gave Inverness a penalty.

Alloa Challenge Cup 1999 winner looks back on final

FUNDRAISER: The ceilidh raised more than £1000 for the two groups.

FUNDRAISER: The ceilidh raised more than £1000 for the two groups.

More than £1000 raised for two vital community groups

PROGRESS: Kids at the Wasp Community Club have been repainting the old Klub21 site.

PROGRESS: Kids at the Wasp Community Club have been repainting the old Klub21 site.

Kids youth club among 24 projects receiving funding

Alloa couple launch new micro distillery

Alloa couple launch new micro distillery

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Alloa couple launch new micro distillery

CLOSED: The M876 and A786 are set to undergo drainage improvement works.

CLOSED: The M876 and A786 are set to undergo drainage improvement works.

Series of road closures planned for busy Clacks roundabouts

PROPOSALS: The plans would see a substation constructed near Hawkhill Farm.

PROPOSALS: The plans would see a substation constructed near Hawkhill Farm.

Public meeting on Kincardine substation proposals going ahead

FESTIVITIES: Carols by Candlelight will be going ahead on December 1.

FESTIVITIES: Carols by Candlelight will be going ahead on December 1.

Carols by Candlelight back in Tillicoultry this year

SHOWCASE: Kyle Blain with some of his artwork.

SHOWCASE: Kyle Blain with some of his artwork.

Clackmannan artist to showcase work in Edinburgh music store

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

BENEFIT: The Carer Support Payment has now been rolled out nationwide.

BENEFIT: The Carer Support Payment has now been rolled out nationwide.

Unpaid carers in Wee County eligible for additional benefit

BOOST: The overturn will see an increase of 32 per cent to each miner.

BOOST: The overturn will see an increase of 32 per cent to each miner.

Hundreds of Wee County miners to receive pension boost

The Bobbing John in Alloa was given a platinum plus grading by inspectors for the Loo of the Year Awards 2024

The Bobbing John in Alloa was given a platinum plus grading by inspectors for the Loo of the Year Awards 2024

Loo of the Year Awards

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Alloa pub toilets given top rating in national awards

Maggie's Forth Valley is asking people to dress up and walk or jog 5, 10 or 15km in December to raise money for their services

Maggie's Forth Valley is asking people to dress up and walk or jog 5, 10 or 15km in December to raise money for their services

Charity Fundraiser

Charity's new virtual festive challenge to support people with cancer

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Man bitten in neck and eye during dog attack in Sauchie

GOLD: Glenview have completed their work to earn the top Rights Respecting Schools status.

GOLD: Glenview have completed their work to earn the top Rights Respecting Schools status.

Tullibody nursery first in Forth Valley to earn Rights Respecting gold

The exhibition Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art runs from October 25 to January 15, 2025 in Edinburgh

The exhibition Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art runs from October 25 to January 15, 2025 in Edinburgh

Cultural attractions

Art from Alloa Tower to feature in new exhibition

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Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

What is the legal drink drive limit in Scotland and what penalties are there?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

Scottish city named one of the best family holiday destinations in the UK

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

Met Office issues amber alert for snow and ice in Scotland amid Storm Bert

Sport

GAME OFF: Alloa's game against Dumbarton has been called off due to the weather.

Alloa match against Dumbarton postponed

POSTPONED: The meet and greet anniversary event has been called off due to extreme weather.

POSTPONED: The meet and greet anniversary event has been called off due to extreme weather.

Challenge Cup winners anniversary event at the Recs postponed

GAME OFF: Sauchie's game against Hutchison Vale has been postponed.

GAME OFF: Sauchie's game against Hutchison Vale has been postponed.

Sauchie Juniors FC

Sauchie Juniors match postponed due to adverse weather conditions

CUP WINNERS: Alloa celebrate winning the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999.

CUP WINNERS: Alloa celebrate winning the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999.

In Pictures: Alloa Athletic win the Bell's Challenge Cup in 1999

FOUL OR NO FOUL: Derek Clark's dubious tackle which gave Inverness a penalty.

FOUL OR NO FOUL: Derek Clark's dubious tackle which gave Inverness a penalty.

Alloa Challenge Cup 1999 winner looks back on final

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National Sport

Tommy Freeman passes behind his back to set up a try for George Furbank (David Davies/PA)

Tommy Freeman passes behind his back to set up a try for George Furbank (David Davies/PA)

Tommy Freeman reveals he honed his outrageous around-the-back pass in training

Blair Kinghorn feels Scotland must prove they are the real deal (Steve Welsh/PA)

Blair Kinghorn feels Scotland must prove they are the real deal (Steve Welsh/PA)

Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’

Ruben Amorim (centre) talks to his Manchester United players during the 1-1 draw at Ipswich (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ruben Amorim (centre) talks to his Manchester United players during the 1-1 draw at Ipswich (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ruben Amorim to rotate Man Utd team to speed up implementation of new style

Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to be offered a new contract by Liverpool (Adam Davy/PA)

Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to be offered a new contract by Liverpool (Adam Davy/PA)

Mohamed Salah feels ‘more out than in’ at Liverpool due to lack of new deal

Andy Murray’s (right) coaching deal with Novak Djokovic caught the tennis world by surprise (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray’s (right) coaching deal with Novak Djokovic caught the tennis world by surprise (John Walton/PA)

Key questions around Andy Murray’s coaching deal with Novak Djokovic answered

Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first match as manager (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first match as manager (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Man Utd will ‘suffer for a long period’ in bid to win games – Ruben Amorim

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) makes a key 33-yard run in overtime against the Carolina Panthers (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) makes a key 33-yard run in overtime against the Carolina Panthers (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs back to winning ways against Carolina Panthers

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Labour MP’s Preet Gill, Sarah Jones, Yvette Cooper, Jess Phillips and Ellie Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour MP’s Preet Gill, Sarah Jones, Yvette Cooper, Jess Phillips and Ellie Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Ministers following own ‘moral code’ on assisted dying vote – Jess Phillips

A golden eagle has died after being hit by a wind turbine in Dumfries and Galloway, in what is thought to be the first incident of its kind in southern Scotland (Phil Wilkinson/PA)

A golden eagle has died after being hit by a wind turbine in Dumfries and Galloway, in what is thought to be the first incident of its kind in southern Scotland (Phil Wilkinson/PA)

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Golden eagle died after ‘wind turbine strike’, investigation finds

Ministers say the levy would raise money to spend on local tourism activity and infrastructure (Yui Mok/PA)

Ministers say the levy would raise money to spend on local tourism activity and infrastructure (Yui Mok/PA)

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Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans

Barbara Taylor Bradford has died at the age of 91 (Caroll Taveras/Bradford Enterprises/PA)

Barbara Taylor Bradford has died at the age of 91 (Caroll Taveras/Bradford Enterprises/PA)

Barbara Taylor Bradford: Best-selling author known for A Woman of Substance

Davina McCall has said she is ‘on the mend’ (Ian West/PA)

Davina McCall has said she is ‘on the mend’ (Ian West/PA)

Davina McCall says she is ‘on the mend’ and ‘really lucky’ in thank you post

Farmers protested against the scheme at the Senedd in February (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Farmers protested against the scheme at the Senedd in February (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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Welsh Government announces changes to controversial farming payment scheme

CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget caught firms ‘off guard’ and will undermine investment and jobs (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget caught firms ‘off guard’ and will undermine investment and jobs (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

CBI chief hits out at Reeves after firms face ‘heavy burden’ from tax rises

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