Devonside News

HANDOVER: The unique lectern made by Wee County Men's Shed has been handed over to the committee at the Devonvale Hall

Unique lectern made from whisky barrel donated to Devonvale Hall

APPEAL: Sponsors gathered at The Gate in Alloa to show their support as they got behind this year's appeal.

APPEAL: Sponsors gathered at The Gate in Alloa to show their support as they got behind this year's appeal.

Foodbank appeal launched to support The Gate this summer

SHED: Funding for men's sheds has been confirmed for this year but there are calls to ensure the long-term future of the organisation

SHED: Funding for men's sheds has been confirmed for this year but there are calls to ensure the long-term future of the organisation

Men's Shed given funding boost following U-turn

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside

Nature shines in the Wee County despite the cold, wet spring

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Butterflies and bees bring sparkle to Clacks countryside

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: Spring migrant birds pour into the Wee County

Walk on the Wildside: The sparkling lustre of a Wee County spring

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: An unwelcome non-native invader on the River Devon

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

A Walk on the Wildside: Snowdrop splendour in the Wee County

An example of a battery storage site. (Image: Scottish Development International)

An example of a battery storage site. (Image: Scottish Development International)

New battery storage facility on the horizon for Fishcross

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wild Side: Alders, bullfinches and badgers give pause for thought

Flooding caused by the River Devon bursting its banks.

Flooding caused by the River Devon bursting its banks.

Walk on the Wild Side: Wild drama when the River Devon floods

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

On the Wildside: Mesmerised by the wild uplands of the Ochils

Beaver on the River Devon. Photo from Keith Broomfield

Beaver on the River Devon. Photo from Keith Broomfield

On the Wildside: Reflections on a Wee County wildlife year

Kane appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Kane appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Countryside walk ends with custodial sentence

The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

On the Wildside: The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

EVACUATED: The block of flats on Chapelle Crescent has been boarded up since the residents left.

EVACUATED: The block of flats on Chapelle Crescent has been boarded up since the residents left.

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Tillicoultry residents forced to leave home over crumbling concrete fears

DEAD END: Councillors say there is little they can do to resolve the issue of the half-built house in Devon Village at this time. Picture by Scott Barron

DEAD END: Councillors say there is little they can do to resolve the issue of the half-built house in Devon Village at this time. Picture by Scott Barron

Local government

Clacks Council hits dead end over half-built house in Devon Village

ELECTED: Thirteen new community councillors have taken up positions

ELECTED: Thirteen new community councillors have taken up positions

Local government

New community councillors elected to serve across Clacks

SENTENCED: The McKellar brothers, Alexander (left) and Robert (right).

SENTENCED: The McKellar brothers, Alexander (left) and Robert (right).

Twins given total of more than 17 years in jail for death of Tony Parsons

PARTNERS: Reverend Alan Miller and SPT's Dr David Mitchell and Susan Ross agree to both oversee the future of the Church of the Holy Rude.

PARTNERS: Reverend Alan Miller and SPT's Dr David Mitchell and Susan Ross agree to both oversee the future of the Church of the Holy Rude.

Church launches SPT partnership to secure future

CLOSURE: The Higgins Neuk Roundabout - Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed in both directions next week for resurfacing works

CLOSURE: The Higgins Neuk Roundabout - Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed in both directions next week for resurfacing works

Overnight road works set to close Higgins Neuk Roundabout

RETURN: Luke Donnelly after opening the scoring for Alloa. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

RETURN: Luke Donnelly after opening the scoring for Alloa. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

Luke Donnelly glad to get goal after return to fitness

UNPLAYABLE: Brian Rice praised the full team as Alloa put in a top performance against Edinburgh.

UNPLAYABLE: Brian Rice praised the full team as Alloa put in a top performance against Edinburgh.

FC Edinburgh 0-2 Alloa: Rice "delighted" as Wasps bounce back

FESTIVAL: The 12-day celebration of Real Ale will be available at the Bobbing John in Alloa.

FESTIVAL: The 12-day celebration of Real Ale will be available at the Bobbing John in Alloa.

The Bobbing John Wetherspoons hosts twelve day ale festival

FOOD BANKS: Aldi has donated over 30,000 meals to community food projects across Clacks.

FOOD BANKS: Aldi has donated over 30,000 meals to community food projects across Clacks.

Aldi report food donation success throughout Clacks

Falkirk defeated Alloa 45-25.

Falkirk defeated Alloa 45-25.

Falkirk 2nd XV 45-25 Alloa: Injuries hinder strong performance

DRUGS BUST: Police stopped a vehicle and recovered over £3000 of Class A substances.

DRUGS BUST: Police stopped a vehicle and recovered over £3000 of Class A substances.

Man charged after drug bust in Tullibody

PLAYOFFS: Rice insists every game is a big one as Alloa hope to secure playoff spots

PLAYOFFS: Rice insists every game is a big one as Alloa hope to secure playoff spots

Dunfermline 2-0 Alloa: Fine margins separate Wasps from league leaders

Claremont Hotel and Coopers up for sale

Claremont Hotel and Coopers up for sale

Alloa's Claremont Hotel up for sale

PAMPERED: One of the residents at Balhousie gets her nails done. Pictures provided by Balhousie.

PAMPERED: One of the residents at Balhousie gets her nails done. Pictures provided by Balhousie.

Balhousie Care Home pamper room a hit with residents

CRASH: Police are appealing for info about a crash on the A84 near Doune.

CRASH: Police are appealing for info about a crash on the A84 near Doune.

Police appeal following serious crash on A84 near Doune

CRASH: Two cars were involved in a collision which resulted in one vehicle being overturned. Pictures by Jan van der Merwe.

CRASH: Two cars were involved in a collision which resulted in one vehicle being overturned. Pictures by Jan van der Merwe.

Car overturns after collision in Dollar

LIGHT SHOW: The Northern Lights were captures in Alloa last night.

LIGHT SHOW: The Northern Lights were captures in Alloa last night.

Northern Lights 'likely' again following stunning display

SUPER SUBS: Brian Rice made three changes at the break, with subs Donnelly and King linking up to win it for Alloa.

SUPER SUBS: Brian Rice made three changes at the break, with subs Donnelly and King linking up to win it for Alloa.

Alloa 1-0 Montrose: Rice says "keep fighting" as Wasps enter playoff spots

STRIKE: All schools across Clacks, with the exception of ELCs, will close next week for a period of two days.

STRIKE: All schools across Clacks, with the exception of ELCs, will close next week for a period of two days.

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Clacks schools to go on strike next week

BUST: Police seized class A drugs worth over £3000 in Alloa.

BUST: Police seized class A drugs worth over £3000 in Alloa.

Woman arrested in Alloa drug bust

CLOSED: Fishcross Primary will shut for two days due to emergency works.

CLOSED: Fishcross Primary will shut for two days due to emergency works.

Fishcross Primary to close this week for emergency works

APPEAL: An investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Clackmannan.

APPEAL: An investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Clackmannan.

Appeal following serious assault in Clackmannan

MISSING: Hollie McKinlay went missing from her home on Monday, February 20.

MISSING: Hollie McKinlay went missing from her home on Monday, February 20.

Appeal to trace missing teenager from Bannockburn

DEADLINE: Residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, February 28.

DEADLINE: Residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, February 28.

Local government

Deadline approaching to vote in Stirling by-election

BOUNCED BACK: Alloa came back from the deficit against Dundee University Medics.

BOUNCED BACK: Alloa came back from the deficit against Dundee University Medics.

Dundee University Medics 25-31 Alloa: Visitors bounce back

DRILLS: Members of the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team headed up north to practice safety exercises. Pictures from Ochils Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page.

DRILLS: Members of the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team headed up north to practice safety exercises. Pictures from Ochils Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page.

Ochils Mountain Rescue Team head north for drill practice

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Heather Breignan and Rebecca Watson will be going to Disneyland Paris to take part in the biggest dance competition of their lives.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Heather Breignan and Rebecca Watson will be going to Disneyland Paris to take part in the biggest dance competition of their lives.

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'Once in a lifetime' opportunity for Alva dancers

CRASH: Police attended the scene on the A91 Menstrie to Alva road.

CRASH: Police attended the scene on the A91 Menstrie to Alva road.

Man dies following crash on A91

SPECIAL DAY: Maggie's will be hosting an afternoon of entertainment and refreshments for Mother's Day.

SPECIAL DAY: Maggie's will be hosting an afternoon of entertainment and refreshments for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day afternoon at Maggie's

OPEN DAY: uGym is looking forward to hosting their first ever Summer Games.

OPEN DAY: uGym is looking forward to hosting their first ever Summer Games.

Tillicoultry gym to host inaugural summer games

ADVICE: Support sessions will be available across Clacks

ADVICE: Support sessions will be available across Clacks

Home energy advice sessions across Clackmannanshire

SAFETY: Cyber Scotland Week aims to promote safe online browsing.

SAFETY: Cyber Scotland Week aims to promote safe online browsing.

Online safety seminar for Cyber Scotland Week

CARERS LUNCH: Central Carers visited Tullibody CDT for their monthly catch up. Pictures from Central Carers

CARERS LUNCH: Central Carers visited Tullibody CDT for their monthly catch up. Pictures from Central Carers

Tullibody CDT host monthly carers lunch

SNOWDROP: Join members of the community for a walk along the Wee County's woodland areas.

SNOWDROP: Join members of the community for a walk along the Wee County's woodland areas.

Snowdrop walk around the Wee County

TRAINING: Jennifer Bett has been training for a year with the aim of completing the Alloa half marathon.

TRAINING: Jennifer Bett has been training for a year with the aim of completing the Alloa half marathon.

Wee County woman's year of half marathon training

APPEAL: Alva Parish Church are asking for donations from the community for their food larder on Friday.

APPEAL: Alva Parish Church are asking for donations from the community for their food larder on Friday.

Donations required for Alva Parish food larder

CAMPAIGN: The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have made it their mission to raise awareness of the dangers of driver fatigue on the motorway.

CAMPAIGN: The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have made it their mission to raise awareness of the dangers of driver fatigue on the motorway.

Campaign launched to reduce driver fatigue