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Kincardine student's jungle experience

A KINCARDINE student has spent the summer monitoring gorillas and catching bats in the jungles of Honduras. Sarah MacDonald (20) was on a biodiversity research project aiding scientists as they studied and categorised the wildlife of the area.

Published: Wednesday, 20th August, 2008 12:30

Young explorers are up for the challenge

YOUNG Explorers who completed a range of fun conservation challenges at Gartmorn Dam have been rewarded with a top internationally-recognised award.

Published: Wednesday, 20th August, 2008 12:30

Chaos looms as council staff strike

STRIKE action planned for next Wednesday could cause chaos for parents as schools and nurseries across Clackmannanshire are forced to close. The national 24-hour walkout by council workers will come two days after pupils return to their classes on Monday for the autumn term.

Published: Wednesday, 13th August, 2008 12:30

Clackmannan garden is best in the county

THE final round of judging of Clackmannanshire Council’s annual Garden Competition took place last week – and it proved to be a clean sweep for overall winners Tom and Rosemary Ramage, who also came first in Clackmannan, Kennet & Forestmill and won the Floral Container section.

Published: Wednesday, 13th August, 2008 12:30

Breast cancer survivor takes to the catwalk

A KINCARDINE mum-of-two will strut her stuff on the catwalk in celebration of beating breast cancer next month.

Published: Wednesday, 13th August, 2008 12:30

Hospice fundraisers will be first on new bridge

STRATHCARRON Hospice is aiming to bridge the gap in its funding programme by inviting supporters to take part in a sponsored walk across the new ‘Clackmannanshire Bridge’.

Published: Wednesday, 13th August, 2008 12:30

Drop in drug deaths in Wee County

THE General Register Office for Scotland has published its figures for 2007 and shows a drop to five deaths last year due to drugs in the county – two less than the previous year.

Published: Wednesday, 13th August, 2008 12:30

Fire station renamed in memory of John Noble

ALLOA Fire Station will be renamed and a Japanese style garden will be planted at the station in memory of Alloa fireman John Noble.

Published: Wednesday, 6th August, 2008 12:00

Crook of Devon is saved from Post Office axe

THE community in Crook of Devon received a welcome boost last week with the news that their Post Office services would be retained in the village shop – but Muckhart and Fairyburn Post Offices will close.

Published: Wednesday, 6th August, 2008 12:00

Tanning boss is revealed as 'The Hirer'

SANDRA McCLUMPHA was revealed as the entrepreneur who will front ‘The Hirer’ reality Internet TV show.

Published: Wednesday, 6th August, 2008 12:00

Stab victim bids to cut knife crime

A STAB victim who lost his spleen and kidney in a vicious knife attack will show teenagers the frightening reality of knife crime in a hard-hitting project.

Published: Wednesday, 30th July, 2008 12:00

Street Sense tackles violence, drugs and alcohol issues

KNIFE crime is only one aspect that Street Sense focuses on. Drink and drugs are also discussed by the volunteers from Alloa and Stirling.

Published: Wednesday, 30th July, 2008 12:00