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A TULLIBODY woman who embarked on an emotional journey to the other side of the world in search of her mother discovered instead a sister she never knew existed.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
No place to play as kids are kept out
CHILDREN living in Menstrie will not have a play park for half of their summer holidays much to the dismay of local parents.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Terror trial lawyer is cleared of contempt
THE lawyer of an Alva student convicted of terror offences has been cleared of contempt of court – but judges delivered a stinging rebuke to Aamer Anwar at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Dog lover's plea to save abandoned greyhounds
AN ALVA greyhound enthusiast is urging the county’s pet lovers to give abandoned dogs a home.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Car could have burst into flames at any time
A WOMAN refused to trade her car in for a newer model only days before the engine went up in flames.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Olympic champ backs opening of No Messin' Gym
OLYMPIC boxing gold medallist Dick McTaggart put the gloves back on to support the opening of the ‘No Messin’ boxing gym in Alloa.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Council takes action over run-down hotel
ACTION is being taken to improve the condition of a run-down former hotel in Alva.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Gran waits 65 years to receive Dux medal
IT WAS a case of better late than never for an Alloa gran when she was awarded with a Dux medal more than 60 years after she won it.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Welcome home to the 'Wee County'
CLACKMANNANSHIRE is set to take centre stage in a nationwide event designed to attract visitors with an ancestral connection to the county.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Dollar memorial is restored to its original glory
A SCHOOL trip to the Battlefields of Belgium has led to Dollar Academy’s war memorial being brought back to its former glory.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Lights, camera, action – making a movie in Menstrie
THE bright lights of ‘Hollywood’ shone briefly on the Hillfoots as the cameras rolled on a new short film.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
Proud new leaders take charge in Rotary Club's 60th anniversary year
THE Rotary Club of Alloa’s new president is delighted to be leading the organisation as it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
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