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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:24

  Central forces faces cut in police numbers

  ALMOST a quarter of Central Scotland Police officer posts could go as the force struggles to accommodate crippling budget cuts. Chief Constable Kevin Smith expects the squeeze...

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:22

  Fire crews tackle blaze at Tulliallan Primary

  FOUL play has not been ruled out as Fife Police and Fire Service continue to investigate the cause of a fire at Tulliallan Primary on Monday morning. The blaze in a wall cavity...

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:20 (1)

  Minister snubs talks on looped cords ban

  FURIOUS Labour MP Gordon Banks has slammed UK Government Minister Ed Davey who has claimed he is too busy to discuss a possible ban on looped blind cords.

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:19

  Seamus takes to the road for recycling drive

  TIRELESS fundraiser Seamus Corry will be travelling the highways and byways of Central Scotland this weekend to raise funds for Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

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  Published: 25th August, 2010 09:30am

  Man in six-hour armed siege is sent to prison

  A MAN has been jailed for nine months following a six-hour armed siege at his Tullibody home.

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  Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  Pets left to die in filthy home

  A PET owner who neglected his animals to the point that a rabbit and two hamsters were found dead in his rubbish filled home has blamed the incident on “stress”.

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  Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  Repeat offender jailed for spitting

  A REPEAT offender who spat on a woman’s face was sentenced to five months behind bars.

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  Last updated: 11 Aug 2010 11:06

  Drunk joyrider hit with ban after taking taxi for a spin in car park

  A PRANKSTER who took a taxi for a joyride round a car park after a drunken night out has been banned from the roads for two years.

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  Published: 4 Aug 2010 09:30

  Teenage 'coward' assaulted woman

  AN Alva teenager has admitted headbutting a woman who called him a coward.

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  Published: 1st September, 2010 04:17pm

  Harviestoun Hotel rescues couple's big day

  by Jamie MacDonald (1)

  Linda McRoberts and Robert Wright feared their dream wedding was ruined when they discovered the day before that the venue they set their heart on was double booked. But, at the last minute, the wedding and reception...

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  Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  Wee hero saves her mum's life

  A DIABETIC Tullibody mum has been saved by her three-year-old daughter who phoned for help when she passed out with dangerously low blood sugar levels.

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  Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  Gamu is walking on sunshine

  A WEE County girl is proving to be a big hit on the X-Factor and is already tipped to win the show despite it being only the first week.