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Afghan tour is 'just another job' for Argylls

AFTER months of training a Tullibody soldier is preparing for a six month tour of the Helmand Province of Afghanistan with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. But despite the dangers they will face, Lance Corporal Alex Pedley (36) says it is just another job.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

Government is 'committed' to increasing organ donors

CLACKMANNANSHIRE MP Gordon Banks has received assurance from the Health Minister that the Government is committed to increasing the number of organs available for transplant operations.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

MSP expects trains will be running to Alloa in May

OCHIL MSP Keith Brown is confident that the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line will be open for business on Monday 19 May. Trains will be running along the line from next week for driver training and hopes are high that the line will officially be open sooner rather than later.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

Work progresses following Kincardine mine collapses

AN END may be in sight for Kincardine residents who have seen their street turned upside down by a recent series of coal mine collapses. The Advertiser reported last month on a series of collapses of disused shallow coal workings that have played havoc with Riverside Terrace.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

'Little miracles' raise awareness of meningitis

MIAH and Nicole McGill have been dubbed “little miracles” by their parents after surviving month-long battles against meningitis. Now Michelle Scott (29) and John McGill (32) are telling the story of their daughters' fights for life to raise awareness of the killer disease.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Railway timetable is in a bit of a muddle

THERE appears to be confusion over the long awaited opening date of the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine rail line. As the light at the end of the tunnel draws nearer regarding the completion of the project, confirmation of exactly when trains will start to arrive has still to be confirmed.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Cost of reopening Longannet Mine is 'too great'

THE owners of Longannet Colliery have revealed that the prohibitive costs involved in dewatering the mine could scupper any plans to reopen it.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Council considers buying Gartmorn Dam

GARTMORN DAM could come under public ownership following an announcement by Scottish Water that it plans to sell it. First refusal has been offered to Clackmannanshire Council with a fee in the region of £50,000 required to purchase the dam.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Scotch on the rocks

THE hike in spirits duty could threaten jobs and damage the Clackmannanshire economy, says Ochil MSP Keith Brown. Mr Brown condemned Chancellor Alastair Darling’s Budget announcement of a nine per cent increase in spirits duty, describing it as a move by the Labour Government to “prop up embattled UK finances”.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

County's households owe £9m in council tax

HOUSEHOLDERS in Clackmannanshire owe almost £9 million in unpaid council tax rates – whilst the council is struggling to cut £3 million from its budget.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Campaign for loop cords ban is raised at Westminster

OUR campaign to ban looped blind cords was stepped up yesterday (Wednesday) as local MP Gordon Banks raised the issue on the floor of the House of Commons.

Published: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008 10:00

Crossing patrol cuts could put lives at risk

CUTS to school crossing patrols in this year’s budget could be putting children’s safety at risk, according to Independent councillor Craig Holden. Mr Holden raised his concerns after he was approached by the Parent Council at St Mungo’s Primary.

Published: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008 10:00