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Tullibody mum is jailed for petrol bomb plot

A MOTHER who persuaded two teenagers to petrol bomb her neighbour’s home has been locked up for 12 months. Dawn Monaghan (38) targeted the house of Jackie Campbell (39) and her family as she slept in her bed.

Published: Friday, 22nd August, 2008 09:45

Hit-and-run driver loses appeal against jail term

A SPEEDING driver who mowed down a couple on a pedestrian crossing has had his appeal against his sentence thrown out by the court. Mohammed Ahmed (20) ploughed into John and Joanne Macdonald in Alloa’s Greenside Street on 4 October 2006, leaving them for dead.

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

Kincardine biker's arm ripped off in horror crash

A DRIVER whose actions caused an accident that ripped off a motorcylist’s arm and left him with his leg so badly damaged that it had to be amputated has been warned that he faces jail.

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

Strike forces closure of county's schools

SCHOOLS and nurseries across Clackmannanshire were closed on Wednesday as council workers staged a 24-hour strike.

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

Zones Leisure Centre goes up for sale

THE former Zones Leisure Centre in Alloa is to be placed on the open market for sale or lease – with the finance from any deal being re-invested in the county’s leisure facilities.

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

Earl allays fears of schools funding crisis

FEARS that Clackmannanshire Council could be left with a multi-million pound black hole in its budget for the three new secondary schools have been allayed by the Earl of Mar & Kellie.

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

Parachute jump marks Tilly woman's 60th birthday

A DAREDEVIL Tillicoultry woman has celebrated her 60th birthday by doing a parachute jump to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease.

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

Tillicoultry teenager has specs appeal

FORMER Alva Academy pupil Helen Louise Foster put herself in the frame for a modelling contract at the Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition.

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

Fundraising fairies help Peru's street kids

KIND-HEARTED fairies who gathered for a fundraising day in Menstrie have helped bring a little happiness into the lives of street children in Peru.

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