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Inquiry into blind cord tragedy is postponed

A FATAL Accident Inquiry into the death of Menstrie tot Muireann McLaughlin has been postponed.

Published: Wednesday, 26th November, 2008 12:30

'Sign Up for Life' is praised in Parliament

A CAMPAIGN by the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser to encourage people to sign up to the organ donation register has been praised in the Scottish Parliament.

Published: Wednesday, 26th November, 2008 12:30

MP unhappy at loop cord safety delay

PROPOSED changes to improve the safety standard of blind cords has been delayed for six months.

Published: Wednesday, 30th July, 2008 12:00

Campaign goes on in memory of Muireann

THE McLaughlin family handed over the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser petition to MP Gordon Banks at a ceilidh night in memory of toddler Muireann.

Published: Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 12:00

MP seeks tighter safety standards

PROPOSED changes to the European manufacturing standard of blind cords have been branded “unsatisfactory” by Gordon Banks.

Published: Wednesday, 9th April, 2008 12:00

Muckhart pupils run for lung disorder charity

MUCKHART Primary School’s headteacher and pupils have been looking out their running gear to raise vital funds for charity. Headteacher Helen Finch ran Sunday’s Alloa Half Marathon while pupils in her running club are doing a sponsored run around Gartmorn Dam to raise money for LAM Action.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

Days from death before double lung transplant

BRAVE Marion Wiseman, who was days from death before a life-saving double lung transplant, is urging people to sign-up to the Organ Donation Register. Marion (46) discovered she had a rare condition, which progressively erodes lung function, four years ago.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

UK-wide support grows for loop cord ban

PEOPLE from across the UK are continuing to put their names on the Advertiser petition calling for the Government to ban looped blind cords. This week the issue is expected to be raised at Midlothian Council, and Edinburgh City Council has also declared an interest.

Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00

Government seeks new standards for loop cords

THE UK Government has revealed plans for a new European-wide manufacturing standard for the production of blind cords. It came as MP Gordon Banks raised the issue of looped blind cords on the floor of the House of Commons last Wednesday.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

MP secures debate on organ donor 'opt out'

CLACKMANNANSHIRE MP Gordon Banks is continuing his support for the Advertiser’s Organ Donation campaign by securing a debate in the House of Commons.

Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00

Banks raises call for ban in House of Commons

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

Worldwide support for ban on loop cords

THE Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser campaign to outlaw the production of looped cords for window blinds and curtains has attracted worldwide support – and you can show your support by signing our online petition.

Published: Thursday, 6th March, 2008 12:00