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Award-winning author gives anti-violence talks in Clacks schools
PUPILS in two Clacks secondary schools were given the chance to listen to an author talk about his experiences with gang violence. Graeme Armstrong, author of The Young Team, visited Alva and Lornshill Academies across Thursday, November 7 and
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Vehicles continuing to park illegally outside Wee County schools
POLICE are cracking down on vehicles parking illegally outside Wee County primary schools. Instances of cars being parked illegally or dangerously outside Clackmannan Primary School continue to be an issue. Officers out on patrol issued fines
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Van reported stolen after breaking down in Dollarbeg
A VAN was stolen after it was left on the side of the road in Dollarbeg. Forth Valley Police are appealing for information after a white Ford Transit van was stolen between November 7 and 10. The van had broken down on the B913 at Dollarbeg
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More than £20 million in support paid to people in Clackmannanshire
More than £20.4 million was paid in support to people in Clackmannanshire. The Scottish Government provided the support across 14 benefits in the financial year between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. This is part of the £1.9 billion in
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Fears for missing girl, 14, who may be in Clacks
POLICE are appealing for help trace a Fife teenager who has links to the Clackmannanshire area. Lily Bridges, who lives in Aberdour, was last seen in Kirkcaldy bus station at around 3pm on Tuesday, November 12. The 14 year-old has not been
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'Significant weaknesses' identified at learning disability support service
CONCERNS for cleanliness, temperature and treatment towards service users were among "significant weaknesses" identified at a Clacks Council-operated support service for people with learning disabilities. The Whins Resource Centre received a scathing
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Warning over elderly people at risk of malnutrition in Stirling and Clackmannanshire
A charity has said that nearly a quarter of older people in Stirling and Clackmannanshire are at risk of malnutrition. Food Train, a charity that supports older people, said that 23 per cent of people aged 65 and over in the regions are at risk
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Scott Taggart: "Great run in the cup but didn't deserve anything tonight"
SCOTT TAGGART praised Alloa for a good cup run but conceded they couldn’t have too many complaints after being knocked out of the SPFL Trust Trophy by Dunfermline. The Wasps lost by a goal to the Pars during their quarter-final clash at East End
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Traffic management measures on way as college begin repairs
MOTORISTS are to plan ahead as traffic management measures will be put in place on Clackmannan Road. Repair works will be taking place on a wall along the front of Forth Valley College’s Alloa campus, with delays expected to occur on the road outside
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Council adoption service continues to improve in recent report
BELONGING and security were the buzzwords during a hugely positive inspection of Clacks Council’s adoption service. The practice, a brand of the council’s Family Connections Team, was visited by the Care Inspectorate between September 23 and October
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Man with lung condition praises Strathcarron hospice
A man diagnosed with emphysema and pleural plaques due to asbestos in his lungs has spoken out about his condition. Robert Crow, who lives in Coalsnaughton, was diagnosed at 55 years old in 2012, is now supported by Strathcarron hospice teams within
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Alva family partner with charity to promote Willie's Law
AN ALVA family campaigning to change the law after their loved one was taken advantage of on his death bed has partnered with a charity to promote their mission. Willie Johnston was being treated in the intensive care unit in Perth Royal Infirmary
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Brian Leishman: Calls for extreme wealth tax to raise public funds
IT WAS an honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Alloa and Sauchie at the weekend. With 2024 marking 80 years since some of the most momentous turning points of World War II, it was particularly important to mark the sacrifices
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Conman has still not repaid Tillicoultry scam victim
A CALLOUS conman, who took £3000 for a job he never carried out, still has not paid the victim, with Alloa Sheriff Court told of another delay. Scammer Graham Dalton has been telling the court for months he is going to pay the cash back and the
