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Clacks nail tech earns fourth award since business launch
A CLACKS nail tech has scooped up yet another award after launching her business just four years ago. Elle Adams, who runs Sparkle by Elle, has been named Nail Bar of the Year for the central region in Scotland. This follows on from last year
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'Big shoes to fill' as presidential handover takes place at Rotary Club of Alloa
THE reins have been handed over at the Rotary Club of Alloa following one of the busiest year’s for the organisation serving Clackmannanshire. Outgoing president Lindsey Spowage has handed the baton over to incoming John Allan who will take over
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Forth Valley Sensory Centre celebrate volunteer team
VOLUNTEER Week was celebrated by the Forth Valley Sensory Centre, with their 50-strong team hailed at a special event. The FVSC group of volunteers help with a range of activities and events at the centre, which include helping in the sensory garden
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Central FM smash £1 million fundraising target for Strathcarron
LISTENERS at Forth Valley’s premier radio station have raised a whopping £1 million overall for Strathcarron Hospice. Central FM launched their partnership with the hospice five years ago, during which they’ve launched various fundraising campaigns
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Consultation opens on proposed Sauchie pharmacy
A PHARMACY could open in Sauchie with a wide range of services provided. NHS Forth Valley has launched public consultation on the proposal to open a pharmacy under 41-43 Main Street in the town. Views are being sought by the health board on
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Muckhart illustrator heads artwork on beauty company packaging
A MUCKHART illustrator has been chosen to create flower-themed illustrations for a Scottish beauty company. Lucy Deaner, who hails from a florist background, has been commissioned to produce illustrations for Seilich. Products produced by Seilich
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Hillfoots Vixens accepted into Midlands League for this season
HILLFOOTS VIXENS have been accepted into the Caledonia Midlands/East Region League 2 for the upcoming season. After forming around nine months ago, the club has been hard at work building a squad and playing friendlies to get match fitness into
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A Walk in the Past: The Fairy Minister and Tillicoultry church bell
THE KIRK bell at Tillicoultry Parish Church, formerly St Serf’s, was cast by Cornelis Ouderogge, one of the sons of Jan Ouderogge, who was a renowned cannon and bell maker from Rotterdam in The Netherlands. When their father died, Cornelis and
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Alloa man struggled with police officers before making 'vile' comments
AN ALLOA man has been jailed for struggling violently with police officers before making “vile” comments about their families. Sean Akande, 36, of Bowhouse Gardens, appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court by video-link from prison. He admitted that
