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Just the ticket for Alloa’s rail users

GOOD news arrived for commuters from Clackmannanshire frustrated over long ticket queues when they disembark at Stirling with the installation last Wednesday of a ticket machine at Alloa Station.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Attack on girl (16) was filmed on mobile phone

A 16-YEAR-OLD girl was lured to a flat by a friendly phonecall where she became the victim of a vicious ‘happy slapping’ attack.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

NHS urged to review decision on sprinklers

THE Central Scotland Fire Brigade Union are calling on NHS Forth Valley to follow the lead of their Glasgow counterparts and install sprinklers at the new Larbert Hospital.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Alcohol misuse fuels risk of fire

CLACKMANNANSHIRE is collaborating to prevent needless fire related deaths this summer.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

A‘bid’ to improve Alloa town centre

BUSINESSES in Alloa are attempting to walk in the footsteps of their New York and London cousins.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

All roads lead to Alva for a record-breaking Games Day

THE 152nd Alva Games swung into action on Saturday as crowds gathered in Johnstone Park to cheer on an international field of competitors.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Lisa swaps her home and image

SINCE swapping the London rat race for Alloa, Lisa Jeary has lost five stones in weight through diet, exercise and various complimentary therapies.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

1000-mile trip for crash paraglider

A PARAGLIDER who nearly died after crashing into a mountain has raised thousands of pounds for charity by cycling around Scotland.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Dog attacks on postmen rise by 82 per cent

ROYAL Mail is appealing to dog owners in the Wee County to keep their pets under control after recent attacks on local posties.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Teenager ‘threatened to bite dog’

A TEENAGER threatened to bite the nose of a police dog after he had already sunk his teeth into his friend’s ear.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

A hole lot of bother for Alloa resident

THERE were no tremors in Alloa three weeks ago to explain the hole Annmarie O’Donnell found blocking her driveway.

Published: Wednesday, 16th July, 2008 12:00

Crash boy dies in dad’s arms

THE grieving family of 13-year-old Wayne Shaw hope that his dream of having a purpose-built dirt bike track nearby doesn’t die with him.

Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00