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Alloa couple launch new micro distillery

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Alloa couple launch new micro distillery

CLOSED: The M876 and A786 are set to undergo drainage improvement works.

CLOSED: The M876 and A786 are set to undergo drainage improvement works.

Series of road closures planned for busy Clacks roundabouts

PROPOSALS: The plans would see a substation constructed near Hawkhill Farm.

PROPOSALS: The plans would see a substation constructed near Hawkhill Farm.

Public meeting on Kincardine substation proposals going ahead

FESTIVITIES: Carols by Candlelight will be going ahead on December 1.

FESTIVITIES: Carols by Candlelight will be going ahead on December 1.

Carols by Candlelight back in Tillicoultry this year

SHOWCASE: Kyle Blain with some of his artwork.

SHOWCASE: Kyle Blain with some of his artwork.

Clackmannan artist to showcase work in Edinburgh music store

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

In memorium: This week's death notices in the Alloa And Hillfoots Advertiser

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

HE'S BACK: Brian Morgan celebrating his extra time winner in the East of Scotland League Cup final.

HE'S BACK: Brian Morgan celebrating his extra time winner in the East of Scotland League Cup final.

Sauchie Juniors FC

Club legend Brian Morgan signs for Sauchie Juniors again

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

Maggie's Forth Valley is asking people to dress up and walk or jog 5, 10 or 15km in December to raise money for their services

Maggie's Forth Valley is asking people to dress up and walk or jog 5, 10 or 15km in December to raise money for their services

Charity Fundraiser

Charity's new virtual festive challenge to support people with cancer

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Man bitten in neck and eye during dog attack in Sauchie

GOLD: Glenview have completed their work to earn the top Rights Respecting Schools status.

GOLD: Glenview have completed their work to earn the top Rights Respecting Schools status.

Tullibody nursery first in Forth Valley to earn Rights Respecting gold

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

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

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"

Police appeal for help to find missing teenager

Police appeal for help to find missing teenager

Police Scotland

Fears for missing girl, 14, who may be in Clacks

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

CRACKDOWN: Police have issued fines to vehicles parked illegally outside Clackmannan PS.

CRACKDOWN: Police have issued fines to vehicles parked illegally outside Clackmannan PS.

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Vehicles continuing to park illegally outside Wee County schools

THEFT: Forth Valley Police are investigating after a van was reported stolen.

THEFT: Forth Valley Police are investigating after a van was reported stolen.

Van reported stolen after breaking down in Dollarbeg

Clackmannanshire residents received more than £20.4 million in benefits over the last financial year

Clackmannanshire residents received more than £20.4 million in benefits over the last financial year

More than £20 million in support paid to people in Clackmannanshire

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

Food Train's Rosie McLuskie says 23 per cent of people are at risk of malnourishment in the region

Food Train's Rosie McLuskie says 23 per cent of people are at risk of malnourishment in the region

Warning over elderly people at risk of malnutrition in Stirling and Clackmannanshire

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

Robert Crow has COPD but thanks Strathcarron staff for the support he has received

Robert Crow has COPD but thanks Strathcarron staff for the support he has received

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Man with lung condition praises Strathcarron hospice

CAMPAIGN: Willie Johnston's family have partnered with Hourglass to promote their mission to change the law.

CAMPAIGN: Willie Johnston's family have partnered with Hourglass to promote their mission to change the law.

Alva family partner with charity to promote Willie's Law

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Conman has still not repaid Tillicoultry scam victim

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

COMPLETED: Scottish Water have finalised maintenance works in Dollar.

COMPLETED: Scottish Water have finalised maintenance works in Dollar.

Dollar residents may experience discolouration during Scottish Water works

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

Ross McGuffie, NHS Forth Valley's chief executive cutting the ribbon on the new biometric safe

Ross McGuffie, NHS Forth Valley's chief executive cutting the ribbon on the new biometric safe

New pharmacy robots named in honour of local landmark

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

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

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Repeat offender yelled abuse at mother

CLOSED: A section of footpath will be shut off during sewer erosion repairworks.

CLOSED: A section of footpath will be shut off during sewer erosion repairworks.

Popular walking path to be closed for sewer repair works

The annual NHS Forth Valley Board's review will take place at 1pm on November 28 at Carseview House, Stirling

The annual NHS Forth Valley Board's review will take place at 1pm on November 28 at Carseview House, Stirling

Council consultation

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Public invited to NHS Forth Valley annual review meeting

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

The hall received a £15,815 grant from the Asda Foundation from Alloa, as well as £2,341 from Tillicoultry Quarries

The hall received a £15,815 grant from the Asda Foundation from Alloa, as well as £2,341 from Tillicoultry Quarries

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Village hall receives £20k for refurbishment from Asda and more

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

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

'Warm and nurturing' Clacks childminder praised following surprise inspection

'Warm and nurturing' Clacks childminder praised following surprise inspection

'Warm and nurturing' Clacks childminder praised following surprise inspection

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

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

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"

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