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'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
Tillicoultry man jailed for abusing young girl
A 60-YEAR-OLD Tillicoultry man who sexually abused an eight-year-old girl nearly 20 years ago has been locked up for 16 months. Thomas Turner would sneak into the youngster’s bedroom, tell her to lie down on the edge of the bed and touch her naked private parts.
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
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
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
George is chuffed to win at Crufts
A MARCHGLEN pooch recently returned from Crufts with a first prize rosette after being named top dog in his category. Blythe, a three-year-old border terrier, thrilled his owner George Davidson (68) when he took the top prize for the inter regional obedience competition at the largest dog show in the world.
Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00
Alva film is back on the big screen
AN AWARD-WINNING feature film which was ‘cut’ in Clackmannanshire nearly 20 years ago is coming back to the big screen for a one-off showing. Play Me Something, directed by Timothy Neat, will be screened as part of the Tolbooth’s music Blend Festival on 30 March.
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
Win VIP tickets to see DJ Judge Jules
WORLD famous DJ Judge Jules will be spinning the decks at the Fubar nightclub this month, less than a year after playing a storming set in Tullibody – and in this week's Advertiser, we're giving away a pair of VIP tickets to the show.
Published: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008 10:00
'Appalling' conditions at Alva pool
SNP COUNCILLORS have called for urgent action to tackle the “appalling” condition of the changing rooms at Alva community swimming pool.
Published: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008 10:00
