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RIGHT MOVE: Ben Moore says that private school VATs will help balance education

Political Stand

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Ben Moore: Private school VAT fees right move to tackle education inequalities

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

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

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa man caught with child sexual abuse images

DEFEAT: Andy Graham said a lack of quality and creativity cost Alloa against Inverness.

DEFEAT: Andy Graham said a lack of quality and creativity cost Alloa against Inverness.

Inverness 1-0 Alloa: Ex-Wasp Charlie Gilmour stings former club

APPROVED: The mast has been proposed for the site at Old Russells Yard.

APPROVED: The mast has been proposed for the site at Old Russells Yard.

Planning and development

Hopes for fourth stand at Alloa boosted as telecoms mast approved

CHEERS: 800 guests turned out for the Forth Valley CAMRA Real Ale and Cider Festival.

CHEERS: 800 guests turned out for the Forth Valley CAMRA Real Ale and Cider Festival.

In pictures: Hundreds gather for Real Ale and Cider Festival 2024

Jill Rooney with Doug Perkins, the founder of Specsavers

Jill Rooney with Doug Perkins, the founder of Specsavers

Optometrist honoured for dedication to eye health

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa drink driver swerved on road because he was "eating a chinese"

IMPROVED: The council's adoption service has made vast improvements since the last inspection.

IMPROVED: The council's adoption service has made vast improvements since the last inspection.

Council adoption service continues to improve in recent report

INSPIRATION: Graeme Armstrong touches on his own life experiences during his talks.

INSPIRATION: Graeme Armstrong touches on his own life experiences during his talks.

Award-winning author gives anti-violence talks in Clacks schools

WEAK: Inspectors were not impressed as they visited the Whins Resource Centre.

WEAK: Inspectors were not impressed as they visited the Whins Resource Centre.

'Significant weaknesses' identified at learning disability support service

GOOD RUN: Scott Taggart hailed Alloa's performances in the SPFL Trust Trophy.

GOOD RUN: Scott Taggart hailed Alloa's performances in the SPFL Trust Trophy.

Scott Taggart: "Great run in the cup but didn't deserve anything tonight"

REPAIRS: Forth Valley College is undertaking repair work on a wall near the front of the building.

REPAIRS: Forth Valley College is undertaking repair work on a wall near the front of the building.

Traffic management measures on way as college begin repairs

LEST WE FORGET: Brian Leishman (middle) attended Remembrance Day services in Alloa and Sauchie over the weekend.

LEST WE FORGET: Brian Leishman (middle) attended Remembrance Day services in Alloa and Sauchie over the weekend.

Political Stand

Brian Leishman: Calls for extreme wealth tax to raise public funds

TOP MARKS: The Adult Placement Continuing Care team scored highly in their recent inspection.

TOP MARKS: The Adult Placement Continuing Care team scored highly in their recent inspection.

Top marks for Adult Placement Continuing Care during inspection

VERY GOOD: The foster care service at Clackmannanshire Council scored highly on an inspection.

VERY GOOD: The foster care service at Clackmannanshire Council scored highly on an inspection.

Clacks Council foster service scores highly on inspection

DRIVE-THRU: The site at Old Rusells Yard has been approved as a restaurant since 2022.

DRIVE-THRU: The site at Old Rusells Yard has been approved as a restaurant since 2022.

Planning and development

Plans for hot food drive-through in Alloa take next step

EXIT: Alloa lost out on a semi-final spot after a 1-0 defeat to Dunfermline.

EXIT: Alloa lost out on a semi-final spot after a 1-0 defeat to Dunfermline.

Dunfermline 1-0 Alloa: Wasps exit SPFL Trust Trophy

NIGHT AND DAY: Allan Milne was impressed with the second half improvement from Alloa Women.

NIGHT AND DAY: Allan Milne was impressed with the second half improvement from Alloa Women.

Central Girls 1-8 Alloa Women: Manager says "Tale of two halves"

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Sauchie woman assaulted doorman outside Alloa nightclub

GRANDMASTER: 25 keen chess players faced off against Jacob Aagaard.

GRANDMASTER: 25 keen chess players faced off against Jacob Aagaard.

Wee County chess players face off against world-renowned grandmaster

THRASHING: Alloa RFC enjoyed a comfortable day out at the office against Rosyth Sharks.

THRASHING: Alloa RFC enjoyed a comfortable day out at the office against Rosyth Sharks.

Alloa RFC 92-21 Rosyth Sharks: Clacks side progress in Midlands Bowl

COLUMN: Angela Watt is asking readers to consider what culture means to them.

COLUMN: Angela Watt is asking readers to consider what culture means to them.

Carsebridge Cultural

Carsebridge Cultural: What is our culture?

LEST WE FORGET: The annual Remembrance Sunday parade went ahead in Alloa.

LEST WE FORGET: The annual Remembrance Sunday parade went ahead in Alloa.

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Alloa Remembrance Sunday draws in "best turnout" it's had

FESTIVITIES: Alloa's annual Christmas lights switch-on event will be held next weekend.

FESTIVITIES: Alloa's annual Christmas lights switch-on event will be held next weekend.

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More lights than ever before for this year's Christmas lights switch-on

OPEN DAY: Around 100 people attended the session at Forth Valley Men's Shed.

OPEN DAY: Around 100 people attended the session at Forth Valley Men's Shed.

Alloa charity host asset transfer community open day

DRIVE: Dave McKay explained that Alloa will never play for a draw.

DRIVE: Dave McKay explained that Alloa will never play for a draw.

David McKay: "Only one team wanting to win that game at the end"

FAIR RESULT: Alloa earned a point on the road against league favourites Queen of the South.

FAIR RESULT: Alloa earned a point on the road against league favourites Queen of the South.

Queen of the South 1-1 Alloa: Points shared but Wasps back on top

FINED: The accused was fined at Alloa Sherrif Court

FINED: The accused was fined at Alloa Sherrif Court

Man fined for using dogs to kill rabbits in Menstrie

OVERWHELMED: The Cats Whiskers have thanked the community after their store was stolen from.

OVERWHELMED: The Cats Whiskers have thanked the community after their store was stolen from.

Alloa pet charity blown away by support following theft

Lornshill Academy is inviting pupils in third to sixth year to a career event on November 13 from 4pm to 6pm.

Lornshill Academy is inviting pupils in third to sixth year to a career event on November 13 from 4pm to 6pm.

Lornshill Academy to host careers event for pupils and parents

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: The Alloa Advertiser and the Porteous Controversy

Sauchie Juniors 2011 football team are sponsored for this season by Co-op Funeralcare Alloa

Sauchie Juniors 2011 football team are sponsored for this season by Co-op Funeralcare Alloa

Andover Young Carers

Scottish junior football team 'The Undertakers' after kit deal

INITIATIVE: The Bands for Brothers wristbands (pictured) will be sold at Kieren's charity match.

INITIATIVE: The Bands for Brothers wristbands (pictured) will be sold at Kieren's charity match.

Alloa mental health initiative partners with upcoming charity match

CHARGED: Police Scotland have charged a woman following the crash last Wednesday.

CHARGED: Police Scotland have charged a woman following the crash last Wednesday.

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Woman charged in connection with crash outside primary school

VETERAN: The Irishman will be this month's special guest.

VETERAN: The Irishman will be this month's special guest.

Current Alloa striker to feature at Football Memories next week

WINNERS: The three pupils from Alloa Academy were chosen by Ochil View.

WINNERS: The three pupils from Alloa Academy were chosen by Ochil View.

Alloa Academy pupils showcase artwork in housing offices

APPEAL: The sponsors came together to launch the Alloa Advertiser Toy Appeal 2024.

APPEAL: The sponsors came together to launch the Alloa Advertiser Toy Appeal 2024.

Alloa Advertiser launches annual Toy Appeal for Xmas 2024

PENALTIES: Drivers were fined for inconsiderate parking near Kelliebank.

PENALTIES: Drivers were fined for inconsiderate parking near Kelliebank.

Fines issued for drivers parking inconsiderately in Alloa

GOOD CAUSES: YBS Alloa have helped contribute £30,000 to good causes in Clacks

GOOD CAUSES: YBS Alloa have helped contribute £30,000 to good causes in Clacks

Almost 30 Clacks good causes receive donations from YBS

PLANS: The proposals suggest converting the property into a flat.

PLANS: The proposals suggest converting the property into a flat.

Planning and development

Plans put forward for Alloa barbershop to be converted into flat

VOICE: Alexander Stewart hopes to engage with community councils as part of his new role.

VOICE: Alexander Stewart hopes to engage with community councils as part of his new role.

Political Stand

Alexander Stewart: Our local authorities must be at the forefront of decision making

DRIVE: Jane McMillan became a childminder seven years ago and has never looked back.

DRIVE: Jane McMillan became a childminder seven years ago and has never looked back.

Alloa childminder hopes to encourage others to the career

OUTRAGEOUS: Donnelly's first finish was sublime to watch on Saturday.

OUTRAGEOUS: Donnelly's first finish was sublime to watch on Saturday.

Two outrageous finishes from Luke Donnelly in Annan hammering

CRACKING: Thousands turned up to watch Alloa's annual Sparks in the Park event.

CRACKING: Thousands turned up to watch Alloa's annual Sparks in the Park event.

In Pictures: Sparks in the Park returns for 2024 light show

THREATENED: The owner of RC's Snacknest has condemned the actions of youngsters after they threatened him.

THREATENED: The owner of RC's Snacknest has condemned the actions of youngsters after they threatened him.

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Alloa shop owner threatened by young shoplifters

LOCAL HERO: Kenny Quinn (right) pictured with his wife Linda and Alexander Stewart.

LOCAL HERO: Kenny Quinn (right) pictured with his wife Linda and Alexander Stewart.

Charity chairman chosen as local hero at Holyrood anniversary

HIKE: The coaching staff and players at Alloa Athletic Women climbed Ben Lomond for charity.

HIKE: The coaching staff and players at Alloa Athletic Women climbed Ben Lomond for charity.

Alloa Athletic women scale Munro for mental health charity

HEROES: The 1999 Bell's Challenge Cup winning squad will be back at the Recs for the 25th anniversary.

HEROES: The 1999 Bell's Challenge Cup winning squad will be back at the Recs for the 25th anniversary.

Alloa's Challenge Cup winning squad to return to the Recs for anniversary

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Wee County man remanded in custody after "absolute crimewave"

PROTEST: Prisoners were speaking out against the time they spend outside of their cells.

PROTEST: Prisoners were speaking out against the time they spend outside of their cells.

Prisoners stage protest over conditions at HMP Glenochil