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Alcohol misuse fuels risk of fire
CLACKMANNANSHIRE is collaborating to prevent needless fire related deaths this summer.
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
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
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
Tribunal awards manager £11,000
AN IT manager who quit after being subjected to relentless verbal abuse from his boss has been awarded more than £11,000 compensation.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
Shaping up for schools’ future
A REVIEW of primary and nursery education in Clackmannanshire will help shape the education of the county’s children for the next 10 years and make sure its schools are fit for purpose in the 21st century.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
Council ‘will do all it can’ to prevent floods
FLOOD victims affected by the River Devon bursting its banks in January were encouraged by Clackmannanshire Council proposals to upgrade flood defences.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
£2500 boost for Ochils Mountain Rescue
THE Ochils Mountain Rescue Team received a cheque for £2500 from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
‘Bully’ care home nurse struck off
A ‘BULLY’ care nurse at a home in Sauchie, who left a disabled pensioner’s face bruised after shaking her by the jaw has been struck off the nursing register.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
THE Famous Alva Games have attracted celebrity status this year with comedians Rory McGrath and Paddy McGuiness heading for the town’s Johnstone Park to film for a new Channel 5 series.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July, 2008 12:00
A TULLIBODY woman who embarked on an emotional journey to the other side of the world in search of her mother discovered instead a sister she never knew existed.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
No place to play as kids are kept out
CHILDREN living in Menstrie will not have a play park for half of their summer holidays much to the dismay of local parents.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 12:00
