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Unpaid carers in Wee County eligible for additional benefit
UNPAID carers in the Wee County can now apply for additional support as a new benefit was rolled out nationwide. The Carer Support Payment was initially trialled across seven local authorities in Scotland but has now been expanded to cover the
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Club legend Brian Morgan signs for Sauchie Juniors again
BRIAN MORGAN has signed for a third spell at Sauchie Juniors. The club legend was announced as signing for the Reds on Saturday, November 16, going on to make an appearance against Penicuik. Alongside his playing duties, the club confirmed
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Hundreds of Wee County miners to receive pension boost
NEARLY 500 former mineworkers across the Wee County will see an increase to their pensions, following the overturn of a historic injustice. Members of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS) will now see their pensions boosted by 32 per cent.
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Alloa pub toilets given top rating in national awards
An Alloa pub has been recognised for the quality and standards of its toilets. The Bobbing John on Drysdale Street was awarded a platinum plus grading by inspectors in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. The awards aim to highlight and improve
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Charity's new virtual festive challenge to support people with cancer
A charity is encouraging people to take part in a virtual festive challenge. Maggie’s Forth Valley, which provides free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, has announced its new virtual festive challenge, the Jingle Jog
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Man bitten in neck and eye during dog attack in Sauchie
A MAN was bitten in the neck and eye when he tried to protect his pet which was being attacked by another dog in Sauchie. A destruction order has now been imposed at Alloa Sheriff Court on the dog, a Staffy, after its attack on a smaller animal
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Tullibody nursery first in Forth Valley to earn Rights Respecting gold
A TULLIBODY nursery has become the first in Forth Valley to be graded a Rights Respecting School Gold award. Glenview Nursery has achieved the accolade following a campaign of hard work to inform their pupils of their rights. The nursery has
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Art from Alloa Tower to feature in new exhibition
Artworks from Alloa Tower are set to go on show at an embroidery exhibition. The new exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art, aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked craft of embroidery, with pieces from the National Trust for
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In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser
The Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser has published 4 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
