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Jill Rooney with Doug Perkins, the founder of Specsavers

Optometrist honoured for dedication to eye health

Paul Fraser has made several bin collection apps to help residents know when their bins should be put out.

Paul Fraser has made several bin collection apps to help residents know when their bins should be put out.

Man planning to create Clacks bin collection app after success in Fife

CONDOLENCES: Lexie Shields has passed away aged 66

CONDOLENCES: Lexie Shields has passed away aged 66

Tributes paid as former Alloa Athletic footballer dies

HOMELESS: Lynsey has been forced to stay with her mum over the past year.

HOMELESS: Lynsey has been forced to stay with her mum over the past year.

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One year on: Lynsey tells her story of RAAC homelessness

Malcolm and Margaret Jones tied the knot 60 years ago

Malcolm and Margaret Jones tied the knot 60 years ago

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Alloa couple celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary

LOCAL HERO: Sid Pask and his wife Jackie joined Keith Brown MSP at the parliament celebrations.

LOCAL HERO: Sid Pask and his wife Jackie joined Keith Brown MSP at the parliament celebrations.

Local government

Running club founder chosen to celebrate Holyrood anniversary

Alloa gym owner to compete at World Grappling Championship in Kazakhstan

Alloa gym owner to compete at World Grappling Championship in Kazakhstan

Alloa gym owner to compete at World Grappling Championship in Kazakhstan

The day was a trip down memory lane for Veronica.

The day was a trip down memory lane for Veronica.

New Tillicoultry hair salon invites care home residents for visit

DIAMOND: Mr Robert and Mrs Margo Webster celebrated 60 years of marriage

DIAMOND: Mr Robert and Mrs Margo Webster celebrated 60 years of marriage

Former Clacks GP celebrates 60 years of marriage with wife

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

Tributes pour in after death of well-known sports reporter

COMING TOGETHER: Sauchie Juniors hosted a memorial football festival to support Andy's Man Club started by George Peat (bottom right) in a tribute to Richie Maxwell (centre)

COMING TOGETHER: Sauchie Juniors hosted a memorial football festival to support Andy's Man Club started by George Peat (bottom right) in a tribute to Richie Maxwell (centre)

Football festival supports men's mental health in memory of 'amazing dad'

MILESTONE: The Village Kitchen in Dollar threw a party with family and friends as Lucie Dorothy Low turned 100

MILESTONE: The Village Kitchen in Dollar threw a party with family and friends as Lucie Dorothy Low turned 100

'Just be happy with what you have': Clacks celebrates centenarian

CAMPAIGNER: Lisa continues to encourage families to have the conversation while highlighting Organ Donation Week

CAMPAIGNER: Lisa continues to encourage families to have the conversation while highlighting Organ Donation Week

Clacks double lung transplantee continues organ donation campaign

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

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Inspirational woman to scale 16 Munros in 16 days in memory of murdered friend

BREAK-IN: The flat block at 35-51 High Street was subject to an alleged attempted break-in last Tuesday.

BREAK-IN: The flat block at 35-51 High Street was subject to an alleged attempted break-in last Tuesday.

Residents voice fears after vandals attempt break in of vacant RAAC flats

DIAMOND: Maureen and Graham Pearson marked 60 years of marriage at the weekend and are pictured with Provost Donald Balsillie and Stephen Roe, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire

DIAMOND: Maureen and Graham Pearson marked 60 years of marriage at the weekend and are pictured with Provost Donald Balsillie and Stephen Roe, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire

Sporting Dollar couple mark diamond wedding anniversary

CITIZENS: The quartet, alongside Johnny Stewart, at the ceremony.

CITIZENS: The quartet, alongside Johnny Stewart, at the ceremony.

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Clacks quartet made British citizens at Speirs Centre ceremony

TRIBUTES: Pat Lawlor was described as a

TRIBUTES: Pat Lawlor was described as a

Tributes to lifelong Alloa Athletic director Pat Lawlor after passing

DIAMOND: William and Wilma Lawson from Tillicoultry marked 60 years of marriage last week

DIAMOND: William and Wilma Lawson from Tillicoultry marked 60 years of marriage last week

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Hard working Tillicoultry couple mark diamond wedding anniversary

ANCESTRAL VISIT: More than 60 descendants of the Bruce family visited the ancestral home in Clackmannan

ANCESTRAL VISIT: More than 60 descendants of the Bruce family visited the ancestral home in Clackmannan

Clackmannan pulls out all the stops as descendants of the Bruce family make a visit

REMEMBERING TOGETHER: The event was a chance to come together and reflect on the works created in the wake of the pandemic

REMEMBERING TOGETHER: The event was a chance to come together and reflect on the works created in the wake of the pandemic

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Remembering Together: Event helps reflect on Covid-19 in Clackmannanshire

DIAMOND: Jan and Margaret van der Merwe celebrated 60 years of marriage

DIAMOND: Jan and Margaret van der Merwe celebrated 60 years of marriage

Clacks photographer marks diamond wedding anniversary with loving wife

PORTSMOUTH: Veterans from Clackmannanshire took part in the 80th D-Day commemorations

PORTSMOUTH: Veterans from Clackmannanshire took part in the 80th D-Day commemorations

Veterans represent Wee County at 80th D-Day commemorations

CELEBRATION: Volunteering efforts in the Wee County were hailed.

CELEBRATION: Volunteering efforts in the Wee County were hailed.

Volunteering efforts celebrated at CTSI Awards night

JOINED: The new Rotarians were welcomed by club president Lindsey Spowage and their sponsors.

JOINED: The new Rotarians were welcomed by club president Lindsey Spowage and their sponsors.

Rotary Club of Alloa welcomes two new members to their ranks

WELL-LIKED VOLUNTEER: The funeral of Darren Mclean will go ahead at Alloa Town Hall on Wednesday, May 22

WELL-LIKED VOLUNTEER: The funeral of Darren Mclean will go ahead at Alloa Town Hall on Wednesday, May 22

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Tributes paid to well-liked 'pillar of the community' who was always smiling

A Tullibody care home carried out a dementia walk to mark Dementia Awareness Month.

A Tullibody care home carried out a dementia walk to mark Dementia Awareness Month.

Tullibody care home residents mark Dementia Awareness Month

DISTANT RELATIVES: David Morrison from Sauchie, Thomas Stallings from the USA and his wife Skip meet at Tullibody Heritage Centre

DISTANT RELATIVES: David Morrison from Sauchie, Thomas Stallings from the USA and his wife Skip meet at Tullibody Heritage Centre

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Descendant of Tullibody's famous son travels from the US to meet Clacks relative

RAISING AWARENESS: The Bundy family of Tullibody are set to host a fundraising afternoon to benefit the Stroke Association as they mark one year since the death of beloved father and husband Tony

RAISING AWARENESS: The Bundy family of Tullibody are set to host a fundraising afternoon to benefit the Stroke Association as they mark one year since the death of beloved father and husband Tony

Campaigning bereaved Tullibody family set to host fundraiser for Stroke Association

IT'S OKAY TO TALK: George Peat brought the club to Alloa to offer a safe space where men can talk

IT'S OKAY TO TALK: George Peat brought the club to Alloa to offer a safe space where men can talk

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Club launched to offer peer-to-peer support to men in Wee County

HONOURS: Dr Scott Williams was one of four NHS Forth Valley senior clinical staff to be appointed by the University of Stirling

HONOURS: Dr Scott Williams was one of four NHS Forth Valley senior clinical staff to be appointed by the University of Stirling

University honours for senior NHS Forth Valley clinical staff

The camps will take place in April.

The camps will take place in April.

Wee County golf club running Easter Camps for youngsters

CELEBRATION: Volunteers are once again set to be recognised at CTSI's annual awards ceremony - Picture from the 2023 awards night by Ben Montgomery

CELEBRATION: Volunteers are once again set to be recognised at CTSI's annual awards ceremony - Picture from the 2023 awards night by Ben Montgomery

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Entries open for 2024 Wee County volunteer awards

Volunteers are wanted to do some yarn bombing.

Volunteers are wanted to do some yarn bombing.

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Volunteers wanted to help transform Alloa with yarn bombing

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

DEPRESSING: Alloa has been voted the most soul-destroying town in Scotland

DEPRESSING: Alloa has been voted the most soul-destroying town in Scotland

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Alloa voted most soul-destroying town in Scotland, according to poll

Coco the two-week-old Somali ewe is being cared for in the home Craig Holmes at Hillview Animal Park. (Image: SWNS)

Coco the two-week-old Somali ewe is being cared for in the home Craig Holmes at Hillview Animal Park. (Image: SWNS)

Dedicated farm manager hand-raises lamb born 'too weak to feed'

Josh Thornhill gave a talk to attendees.

Josh Thornhill gave a talk to attendees.

Community Action Plan launch in Clackmannan brings organisations together

FREE: Robert Thomson relishes finding out his conviction has been quashed.

FREE: Robert Thomson relishes finding out his conviction has been quashed.

Former Cambus sub-postmaster's wrongful conviction quashed

PLEA: Robert Thomson wants his name cleared.

PLEA: Robert Thomson wants his name cleared.

National government

Wrongfully convicted ex-Cambus postmaster in 20 year fight to get name cleared

Naz Anis Miah who has been selected as SNP candidate for the Dunfermline and Dollar constituency.

Naz Anis Miah who has been selected as SNP candidate for the Dunfermline and Dollar constituency.

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Naz named as SNP candidate for Dunfermline and Dollar

MBE: David Clifford has been recognised for charitable contributions to Clackmannanshire.

MBE: David Clifford has been recognised for charitable contributions to Clackmannanshire.

David Clifford MBE reflects on an incredible 20 years at Alva Academy

Alloa is second in the Scottish rankings, only behind Aberdeen.

Alloa is second in the Scottish rankings, only behind Aberdeen.

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Alloa up for 'most soul-destroying place' in Scotland in online poll

DISPLAY: Kyle's painting of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers will be shown at an art gallery in London.

DISPLAY: Kyle's painting of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers will be shown at an art gallery in London.

Wee County artist's work to be put on display in London

The cost of heating our homes is set to rise from January 1.

The cost of heating our homes is set to rise from January 1.

Struggling Wee County households urged to seek support as energy bills rise

Pictures: Advertiser readers' little ones celebrating their first Christmas

RETIRED: Dorothy (second from left) has been supporting Re-engage for 27 years.

RETIRED: Dorothy (second from left) has been supporting Re-engage for 27 years.

Wee County woman retires from lifelong charity work at Re-engage

Staff at Forth Valley College are set to take strike action in the new year.

Staff at Forth Valley College are set to take strike action in the new year.

Forth Valley College staff set to strike in the new year

Gordon has been the Wee County Santa since the COVID pandemic

Gordon has been the Wee County Santa since the COVID pandemic

The Wee County Santa gears up for Christmas

Capturing the journey of peacemaker John Hume

John Roche, Tullymill Restaurant and Cottages.

John Roche, Tullymill Restaurant and Cottages.

Focus on Florencecourt: A small but mighty friendly village

MEMORIAL: Alloa paid its respects to John Jameson.

MEMORIAL: Alloa paid its respects to John Jameson.

Commemoration held in Alloa to celebrate life of John Jameson

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

Glenna Morrison with her dog Oliver who has inspired her to pen her first children's book.

Glenna Morrison with her dog Oliver who has inspired her to pen her first children's book.

Tale of Alloa pooch told as Glenna publishes first book