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Win a trip on steam train to mark railway opening

TRAIN passengers of the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine rail line can take a step back in time and travel on the official opening day in style.

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

MSP slams firm's 'rejection' of staff support

BREWING giant Carlsberg has been criticised by Ochil MSP Keith Brown for rejecting the Scottish Government’s offer to support workers being laid-off from the Alloa depot.

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

Women increase their share of council jobs

CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council has improved on the number of women occupying high-paying positions after a 2006-2007 survey found the council to be among the lowest in Scotland.

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

Carlyn on song in debut single

SINGER Carlyn Calder is hoping for chart success with the release of Atlanta’s debut single on download.

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

Care & Repair service manager says farewell

AFTER almost a decade arranging for wonky floorboards and shoogly shelves in Clackmannanshire to be fixed the time has come for Mavis Allan to say goodbye.

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

The train now arriving is the first in 40 years

THE first train to arrive in Alloa in 40 years pulled into the station last Wednesday.

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

Youths found guilty of metal pole attack

AN assault victim was left lying unconscious with a broken arm and hand after he was viciously attacked by a pair of metal pole wielding thugs.

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

Tribute to Alloa's fire rescue heroes

THE dramatic story behind the rescue of the last survivor from the wreckage of the Stockline plastics factory by Alloa firefighters was retold this week.

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

Jobs boost in store for Asda

AN ALLOA supermarket giant’s expansion plans could bring 25 new jobs to the Wee County.

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

Firms set to focus on business parks

THE business community in Clackmannanshire was smiling from ear to ear last week after voting overwhelmingly to set up the most innovative Business Improvement District in Scotland (BID).

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

Artist's support for Parkinson's Society

AN ALVA artist is hoping to be a brush stroke away from raising vital funds for charity through her latest exhibition.

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

Train services return to Alloa on 19 May

OFFICIAL confirmation that passenger train services will return to Alloa next month has finally been received.

Published: Wednesday, 2nd April, 2008 12:00