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CLACKMANNANSHIRE is set to benefit from a grant of almost £3 million which will be spent on increasing the supply of affordable housing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy, according to the Scottish Government.
Jail shuts out visitors as staff strike over pensions
ONLY a handful of staff at Glenochil Prison were left minding the cells as workers joined a national public sector strike last week.
A THUG who bit off a chunk of his attacker's ear was locked up for eight months.
A HUSBAND and wife had their car confiscated after they were caught drink driving in the vehicle within days of each other.
Archie set to give SNP a helping hand
THE SNP is on the brink of retaking power at Clackmannanshire Council.
Hartley prepares for assault on Division 2
ALLOA manager Paul Hartley is set to add his championship-winning squad as he looks to build for next season's assault on the Second Division.
THE political balance of Clackmannanshire Council rests in the hands of one man - Archie Drummond.
THERE were no outright winners in the Clackmannanshire Council elections on Friday.
A DRINK driver claimed he was in control of his car because science proved his body could breakdown alcohol quicker than normal.
PUPILS at Tillicoultry Primary School have been pulling out all the stops helping with the campaign to save the town's iconic clock tower.
Let's buy a bike for Little Alyssa
FAMILY and friends of a five-year-old Tullibody girl who cannot feel pain hope to raise £1700 to buy her a specialised safety trike.
AN ex-Dollar Academy pupil has been cleared of murdering his girlfriend on the grounds of insanity.
Alloa soldier's war heroics kept secret for 50 years
A SOLDIER who fought with the Canadian army in the First World War has been awarded his war medals - 57 years after his death.
Haney jailed despite 'suicidal aunt' claim
THE cousin of murdered teen Barry Bradley was jailed for a year after he was caught carrying a blade he claimed he took to save his aunt.
Brave Erin named a national treasure
A MENSTRIE woman has been recognised for her outstanding achievements after being named Young Scot of the Year for 2012.
'Sexy cops' snare Alloa club coke dealer
A DRUG dealing middleman was caught after he succumbed to the charms of undercover cops, Alloa Sheriff Court heard.
