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Farmer ploughing cash into charity

A LOCAL farmer was ploughing money at the weekend into a charity which helps people dependent on the land.

Published: Wednesday, 19th November, 2008 12:30

Switch on to winter festival

A FUN-FILLED festive programme has been lined up for residents and visitors to the Wee County. It all kicks off with Alloa’s Christmas Lights Switch On, which takes place on Saturday 29 November.

Published: Wednesday, 19th November, 2008 12:30

Clackmannanshire contributes to Children in Need

CLACKMANNANSHIRE was busy raising thousands of pounds for Pudsey Bear and Children in Need on Friday.

Published: Wednesday, 19th November, 2008 12:30

Fury as lollipop patrols are cut

A BID to save £20,000 could end up costing lives according to those opposing the decision to axe 13 of the county’s lollipop men and ladies. Parents and politicians have criticised the decision taken during Thursday’s highly charged meeting of Clackmannanshire Council to cut the number of crossing patrols in the county.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

Politicians clash over crossing patrol cuts

THE decision to cut crossing patrols in Clackmannanshire has polarised the opinions of local politicians. Opposition councillors are calling for a public meeting on the subject, whilst those backing the move claim it is not the responsibility of the council to ensure children get to school safely – and the decision had previously been agreed by all sides.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

Man found dead in Tillicoultry home

A POLICE investigation has been launched after a man’s body was discovered in a house in Tillicoultry. Residents of Dorothy Terrace were shocked at the sudden death of Donald McKay last Tuesday.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

Gift for baby born at time of bridge opening

THE official opening of the Clackmannanshire Bridge takes place on Wednesday 19 November. And Clackmannanshire Council is planning to mark the occasion with a series of events including a community party – and a special award for one of the county’s newest residents.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

Cambus 'cut off' as rail barrier gets stuck

RESIDENTS of Cambus were ‘cut off’ last Tuesday morning when the level crossing gates across the only road into the village got stuck. Motorists were trapped at the gates for more than an hour, with many drivers unable to make their way to work or to take their children to school.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

County remembers its heroes

THE people of Clackmannanshire – like so many across the land – gathered at war memorials on Sunday to pay their respects to those who lost their lives serving their country. This year’s services took on additional significance, marking the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War at 11am on 11 November 1918.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

Gaza correspondent returns to Dollar Academy

BBC REPORTER Alan Johnston returned to his former school, Dollar Academy, to speak to pupils about his time as a hostage in Gaza. The highly-respected journalist was seized at gunpoint by Islamic militants in March 2007 and was held for four months before finally being released by his captors. Dollar Academy student Melinda Tetley reports on Alan Johnston’s return to the school, and his harrowing account of being incarcerated for 114 days …

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

£1.5 million boost to local economy

A £1.5 MILLION development on the former Jamieson McGregor yard in Alloa will bring a significant boost to Clackmannanshire’s economy. Alloa businessman Mike Mulraney has secured planning permission to build three new units on the site which will add 35,000 square foot of warehousing space to the yard at Kelliebank Engineering Works.

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30

131 call outs on 'quiet' bonfire night

GUY FAWKES night passed off without too many ‘fireworks’ in Clackmannanshire – and the operation to ensure public safety has been hailed a success, with firefighers in Alloa 'only' receiving 131 call outs!

Published: Wednesday, 12th November, 2008 12:30