A HILLFOOTS library run by the community is open following its launch at the weekend.The grand unveiling of the library at Menstrie's Dumyat Centre took place at the weekend with author Wendy H Jones on hand to talk about her latest novels and to
A SAUCHIE man pleaded guilty to kicking another male on the head six times before stamping on him in a vicious assault.Perry Fyfe admitted the attack when he appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court last Thursday.The 24-year-old punched the complainer on the head
A FORTH VALLEY art gallery has opened a new exhibition featuring the work of the Stirling area.The Fotheringham Gallery in Bridge of Allan is exhibiting a brand new collection of paintings of the Stirling area by renowned Scottish artist Allison Young.Allison
A MAN has been fined for stalking his former partner and urging them to take their own lives together.Conlan Gillick engaged in a course of conduct which caused fear and alarm to his ex-girlfriend over a two-month period last year.At one point, he threatened
FOREFRONT youngsters "rocked" Alloa last weekend as they brought their stunning summer show to the town hall.Audiences were packed in for the four sold out shows, from June 14-16, and the blossoming performers did not disappoint.This year'
AN ALLOA community choir were the talk of the town after singing at an iconic church in Stirling recently.The Resonate Singers were at historical 15th century Church of the Holy Rude near Stirling Castle for a public performance on Wednesday, June 5.Delia
A FISHCROSS woman has been banned from entering a Wee County restaurant after being accused of stealing a wallet she found there.The 41-year-old appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court last Thursday, June 13, where she pleaded not guilty to two charges against
LAST week I was delighted to take part in a debate to mark World Environment Day.I took the opportunity to invite members to join me in Scotland’s most stunning constituency, for a walk in the Ochils where we might be fortunate enough to come across the
GOVERNMENT ministers are to discuss the possibility of re-opening the railway for passenger services east of Alloa this week.An update on the Alloa to Longannet, and possibly beyond to Dunfermline, rail link came at the chamber in Holyrood after local
THE ringing yodel of a green woodpecker carries across the trees here in Dollar Glen.It is a call that is surely the furthest reaching of any Scottish bird, having a certain pitch and strength of delivery that pierces the air like a dagger.I couldn’t
THE risk of Clackmannanshire Council not having the money to deliver essential services in the next few years remains high with further "significant budget reductions" to come.That is according to the local authority's Corporate Risk Log
