Kevin McRoberts

Council leader vows to deliver 'more for less'

THE new leader of Clackmannanshire Council is promising to deliver "more for less" as the SNP prepare to set out their budget for the coming year.

New leaders vow to deliver more for Clackmannanshire

CLACKMANNANSHIRE'S new council leader has slammed the previous administration's financial record - and has vowed the SNP will produce a budget which will deliver more for the people of the county.

SNP take control

THE SNP has taken control of Clackmannanshire Council - with the new administration claiming the county has been seriously let down by the Labour party.

SNP take control of Clackmannanshire Council

THE SNP Group has ousted the Labour administration to take control of Clackmannanshire Council.

Councillor quits Labour Party

A LABOUR councillor has quit the party after being controversially rejected as a candidate for the 2012 local council elections.

Cup tie revives memories for Alloa captain

DARREN Young got his hands on the League Cup when the trophy was brought to Recreation Park last Wednesday - reviving memories of when he was just one match away from lifting the trophy for real during his time at Dunfermline Athletic.

Alloa drawn to face Morton

Alloa Athletic will play Morton in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup.

Maitland sacked as Alloa boss

ALLAN Maitland has been sacked as manager of Alloa Athletic after defeat at home against league champions Livingston.

Smith: I'll see you at Ibrox, Ryan

RANGERS manager Walter Smith has sent a personal 'Get Well Soon' message to the Lornshill Academy pupil who was critically injured after falling 50ft down a stairwell at the school.

Wasps pick up morale-boosting point

ALLOA ATHLETIC finally ended their dismal run of defeats as they picked up a confidence-boosting point at Station Park on Tuesday night. Substitute Jim Lister came off the bench to fire home a deserved late equaliser after the Wasps had gone behind to Ross Campbell's 69th minute penalty.

Flood damage puts music project out of action

FLOOD damage at Glasshouse Loan means a popular Alloa-based music project could be out of action for some time. But the committee who recently took over the running of the Glasshouse Loan Music Project from Clackmannanshire Council are determined to do everything possible to ensure it can continue.

£9m investment will safeguard O-I jobs

A £9 MILLION investment in Alloa’s glass works will increase the plant’s capacity and safeguard over 100 jobs.

Dollar Museum receives major recognition

Dollar Museum has secured a major award with the announcement that it has been awarded Full Accreditation - a remarkable achievement for a small independent museum which is run entirely by volunteers.

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.

Council leader stands down

COUNCILLOR Janet Cadenhead is standing down as the leader of Clackmannanshire Council.

Sweet success leads to expansion plans

TILLY Confectionery, the Tillicoultry-based sweet manufacturer, has submitted plans to Clackmannanshire Council for a new factory in Alva.

Alloa soldier welcomes Becks to Afghanistan

AN ALLOA soldier met football star David Beckham during the England player's morale-boosting visit to troops in Afghanistan at the weekend.

Crime levels fall by 18 per cent

Levels of recorded crime fell by more than 18 per cent across the Clackmannanshire area last year - with crime reported across the whole of the Central Scotland Police area falling by 12 per cent.

Banks' support for constituents pays dividends

GORDON BANKS believes his commitment to dealing with local issues raised by his constituents has earned him his second term as MP for Ochil and South Perthshire.

Twiice are a hit with top musician

A NOTTINGHAM-BASED musician - who runs his own recording studio - believes talented duo Twiice have the potential to become a major name in the music industry.