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Bus driver hurt in bottle attack
A BUS driver was left traumatised after a drunken thug split open his head with a bottle of Buckfast in a brutal attack.
The driver of the First bus service received eight stitches to his forehead and four months after the assault he is still undergoing counselling.
Nae Numpties allowed...but tourists are welcome 
A SIGN outside an Alloa pub is proving to be a rather unusual tourist attraction.
Convicted terrorist fails to win freedom bid
SCOTLAND’S first convicted Islamist terrorist failed in a bid to win his freedom on Tuesday.
Kids go free on the Alloa train service
FAMILIES in Clackmannanshire are being given a huge incentive to use the new train services from Alloa with the announcement that children will travel free of charge.
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Model agency snaps up 2007 Cutest Child
SINCE winning last year’s Advertiser cutest kids competition little Ciana Zhang has become used to life in front of a camera.
Residents in plea to lock out yobs
BELEAGUERED residents of a Sauchie close intimidated by youths drinking and causing trouble on their stairs are appealing for help in dealing with anti-social behaviour.
Walkers go a long way for little Laiya
A CLACKMANNAN tot joined walkers on the final leg of their 96-mile trek as they raised thousands of pounds for the hospital that saved her life.
Carlyn's dream performance at top music venue
SINGER Carlyn Calder realised a life long dream when she performed on stage at the SECC with Scottish girl group Atlanta.
Football injury led to career in police for Chief Constable
WHEN Chief Constable Andrew Cameron steps down from his post at Central Scotland Police in September, it will bring an end to a remarkable 40-year career in law enforcement that may never have been if it wasn’t for a football injury.
Malaysia pays tribute to soldier – after 50 years
ALMOST half a century after Alloa’s Alexander Freck fought with the British Army in Malaysia his efforts have been officially recognised by the Malaysian Government.
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl has turned to the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser for help in tracking down her father who she last saw as a toddler.
A classic evening of entertainment
AN EVENING of class was promised at Alloa Town Hall last Wednesday evening – and that’s what was delivered in the classical concert presented by the Rotary Club of Alloa in association with Clackmannanshire Council.
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