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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

'Miracle' dog survives 50ft fall

A DOG proved that cats aren’t the only animals to have nine lives after it survived a 50ft plunge down a gorge and spent the night on a tiny ledge.

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

Hollywood beckons for Alloa actor

HOLLYWOOD beckons for Alloa actor and singer Cameron Neilson after being spotted by one of America’s top talent managers and producers.

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

Government funding backs Alloa BID

BUSINESS-LED improvements to Alloa town centre took a massive step forward last week when the Scottish Government invested £15,000.

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

Brothers create Alloa's special brews

AN ALLOA brewery has been celebrating two major supermarkets raising a glass towards the high quality of its beer.

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