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Murderer captured in Tillicoultry
A CONVICTED murderer who led police officers on a week-long nationwide manhunt after he escaped custody was captured in Tillicoultry on Monday.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Banned driver jailed after 20-mile pursuit
A BANNED driver who led police on a 20-mile “hot pursuit” from Larbert to his home in Clackmannan has been jailed for 10 months.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Dollar unites against housing development
RESIDENTS of Dollar have united in opposition over plans to create a small housing estate in the south-east of the town.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Dollar parents fears for pupils' safety
THE safety of pupils at Strathdevon Primary could be put at risk if plans to create a new housing estate, cemetery and sports pitch are passed.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Talks to be held on reopening of colliery
THE re-opening of Longannet Colliery is one of the items on the agenda for a meeting involving Scotland’s Energy Minister, Jim Mather.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Olympics takes county's Lottery cash
CLACKMANNANSHIRE has lost out on £1.7 million in lottery funding to help pay for the increasing costs of the London Olympics, according Ochil’s SNP MSP Keith Brown.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
QUEUES full of people eager to get their hands on cut-price kilts formed outside an Alloa supermarket on Monday morning.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Crime cash used to fund football
OCHIL MSP Keith Brown is eager to see Clackmannanshire benefit from a Scottish Government plan to use £2.2 million seized from organised crime to fund new football opportunities.
Published: Thursday, 24th January, 2008 12:30
Firefighter Killed in road accident
POLICE are currently dealing with a fatal road collision outside Tillicoultry involving an emergency vehicle.
Published: Wednesday, 23rd January, 2008 12:30
A HOMELESS man suffering from chest pains has been forced to shelter from the severe storms and freezing temperatures in a doorway round the side of Alloa Town Hall.
Published: Wednesday, 16th January, 2008 12:30
Baby born in back of dad's car
A BABY girl made a dramatic entrance into the world when she was delivered at the roadside by her dad and a paramedic.
Published: Wednesday, 16th January, 2008 12:30
Hansen backs Clackmannanshire Bridge
SCOTLAND and Liverpool football legend Alan Hansen has pledged his support for the Clackmannanshire Bridge.
Published: Wednesday, 16th January, 2008 12:30
