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Plans have been submitted to demolish this single storey bungalow and replace it with a modern two storey house

Planning Applications

1970s bungalow could be replaced with eco-friendly two-storey home

FAILED: Marchglen Care Centre had requirements extended during its latest inspection.

FAILED: Marchglen Care Centre had requirements extended during its latest inspection.

Improvements made at Clacks care home following failed inspection

RESTORED: Ariel the seal has been nursed back to full health by the SSPCA Fishcross team.

RESTORED: Ariel the seal has been nursed back to full health by the SSPCA Fishcross team.

Grey seal on brink of death makes full recovery in Fishcross

THOUSAND MILE JOURNEY: Meri and Eden were cared for in Fishcross before being transferred to Devon and later back to Scotland for release

THOUSAND MILE JOURNEY: Meri and Eden were cared for in Fishcross before being transferred to Devon and later back to Scotland for release

Orphaned otter cubs make 1,000-mile rehabilitation journey

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

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

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Fishcross teen who removed tag warned his “liberty is at risk”

PRICKLY PALS: The Scottish SPCA is urging people to keep an eye out for hedgehogs, especially when using netting in gardens

PRICKLY PALS: The Scottish SPCA is urging people to keep an eye out for hedgehogs, especially when using netting in gardens

'Prickly pals': Scottish SPCA issues advice on hedgehogs

Sabo appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court

Sabo appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court

Fishcross 18-year-old engaged in an abusive course of conduct towards former partner

An example of a battery storage site for illustration

An example of a battery storage site for illustration

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Plans for Fishcross energy storage system approved

An example of a battery storage site

An example of a battery storage site

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Fishcross battery storage system plans set to get the green light

Emergency repairs commenced after pipe bursts near Fishcross

The murder took place on The Engine Green, Fishcross

The murder took place on The Engine Green, Fishcross

Clacks pensioner deemed unfit to stand trial for murder of partner

WINNER: Ramsay Milloy, 11, finished overall first last weekend.

WINNER: Ramsay Milloy, 11, finished overall first last weekend.

Fishcross youngster earns gold medals in Scottish Gymnastics Champs

Collyland Crossroads was the scene of a tragic accident in 1930.

Collyland Crossroads was the scene of a tragic accident in 1930.

Walk in the Past: Tragic accident at Collyland Crossroads

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

Memories of previous nights at the Prairie Star Country & Western Club.

Memories of previous nights at the Prairie Star Country & Western Club.

Clubs and societies

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It's the Final Round-up for the Prairie Star Country and Western Club

Kane appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Kane appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Countryside walk ends with custodial sentence

JACKPOT: Duncan and his wife Alison won £123,076 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

JACKPOT: Duncan and his wife Alison won £123,076 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Fishcross residents land jackpot prize in People's Postcode Lottery

APPEAL: The Scottish SPCA are asking for the public to help donate food.

APPEAL: The Scottish SPCA are asking for the public to help donate food.

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Fishcross Scottish SPCA animal centre launch Christmas food appeal

Beans is now doing well.

Beans is now doing well.

Forth Valley cat charity reaches fundraising target for abandoned kitten

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court.

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court.

'Out of control' teenager smashed baseball bat over boy’s head

APPEAL: The Fishcross centre has asked the public to help feed and water hoglets.

APPEAL: The Fishcross centre has asked the public to help feed and water hoglets.

Fischross rescue centre urges public to help hoglets

THEFT: Thieves made off with £15,000 worth of goods from Ace Autos.

THEFT: Thieves made off with £15,000 worth of goods from Ace Autos.

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Garage 'ransacked' as thieves steal £15,000 worth of tools

STAY AWAY: The SSPCA urge people to stay clear of grey seals on the shore.

STAY AWAY: The SSPCA urge people to stay clear of grey seals on the shore.

Scottish SPCA issue appeal urging public to stay clear of grey seals

WARNING: The SSPCA is urging anglers to clear their equipment properly.

WARNING: The SSPCA is urging anglers to clear their equipment properly.

SSPCA issue warning after cygnet killed in fishing equipment

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

The Carruthers dog kennel building (Clackmannan planning papers)

The Carruthers dog kennel building (Clackmannan planning papers)

Family business secures permission to expand at Fishcross

The Devon Colliery bean engine house at Fishcross

The Devon Colliery bean engine house at Fishcross

A Walk in the Past: 19th Century deaths at Devon Colliery

TRAGIC: A seal pup was taken to Fishcross after being found with a gash on it's head.

TRAGIC: A seal pup was taken to Fishcross after being found with a gash on it's head.

Death of seal at Fishcross centre prompts call for public to leave them alone

RELEASED: The osprey was let back into the wild following successful rehabilitation.

RELEASED: The osprey was let back into the wild following successful rehabilitation.

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Injured Osprey released back into the wild by SSPCA

RESCUED: A pair of baby wood pigeons are being cared for at Fishcross. Picture: Scottish SPCA.

RESCUED: A pair of baby wood pigeons are being cared for at Fishcross. Picture: Scottish SPCA.

Pair of baby wood pigeons arrive at Fishcross

RELEASED: Eight hoglets have been released into the wild after being rehabilitated in Fishcross. Picture: Scottish SPCA.

RELEASED: Eight hoglets have been released into the wild after being rehabilitated in Fishcross. Picture: Scottish SPCA.

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Hoglets released into wild by Scottish SPCA

RESCUED: More than 150 house martins have been cared for at Fishcross since mid-June. Pictures: Scottish SPCA.

RESCUED: More than 150 house martins have been cared for at Fishcross since mid-June. Pictures: Scottish SPCA.

SSPCA care for more than 150 house martins

CHAOS: Residents have had several close calls with speeding traffic.

CHAOS: Residents have had several close calls with speeding traffic.

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Parents' safety plea over traffic issues in Fishcross

PROPOSAL: Consultation is to take place with plans to build battery storage at Bankhead Farm, south of Twentyfive Acre Wood near Fishcross

PROPOSAL: Consultation is to take place with plans to build battery storage at Bankhead Farm, south of Twentyfive Acre Wood near Fishcross

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Plan emerges for battery storage facility near Fishcross

FOUND: The baby hare is believed to have travelled from Durham to Alexandria in a backpack. Picture provided by Scottish SPCA.

FOUND: The baby hare is believed to have travelled from Durham to Alexandria in a backpack. Picture provided by Scottish SPCA.

Baby hare sneaks on train to Alexandria in care at Fishcross

UP FOR ADOPTION: Moo Moo, Daisy and Chee Chee are looking for loving homes in Forth Valley. Pictures provided by Cats Protection.

UP FOR ADOPTION: Moo Moo, Daisy and Chee Chee are looking for loving homes in Forth Valley. Pictures provided by Cats Protection.

Trio of cats up for rehoming at Fishcross Adoption Centre

DEDICATED: Janice Falconer has been recognised for her efforts at the SSCPA centre in Fishcross as part of Volunteer Week. Picture courtesy of SSPCA.

DEDICATED: Janice Falconer has been recognised for her efforts at the SSCPA centre in Fishcross as part of Volunteer Week. Picture courtesy of SSPCA.

Dedicated wildlife rescue volunteer commended for efforts by charity

INQUIRY: Police have opened inquiries after a driver fled the scene following a road traffic accident.

INQUIRY: Police have opened inquiries after a driver fled the scene following a road traffic accident.

Driver fled scene after road traffic accident on A908.

The tragedy at Fischross took place in the early 1940s

The tragedy at Fischross took place in the early 1940s

A Walk in the Past: Tragic deaths at Fishcross

INQUIRY: Police are treating the death as murder and have launched an official investigation.

INQUIRY: Police are treating the death as murder and have launched an official investigation.

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Murder investigation launched after body found in Fishcross

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