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FLOOD FORECAST: The service was launched during an event at the Ben Cleuch Centre in Tillicoultry

Three-day Scottish Flood Forecast launched in Tillicoultry
HILLFOOTS communities will be able to prepare better and take action sooner to protect from flooding, thanks to a three-day forecast.

CONCERNS: Banchory PS and ELC Parent Council voiced fears over the future of the school as budget proposals call for no new admissions to the ELC in 2023-24 - Pictures by John Howie

Tullibody parents voice fears over Banchory ELC admission proposal

AID: Boxes of aid have been sent to Kharkiv from the Wee County

Wee County residents continue to support those impacted by invasion of Ukraine

TALENT: Hannah Kelso was nominated for a BAFTA for her film Night of the Living Dread.

BAFTA-nominated Alloa animator continues to set sights high

ELITE: Forth Valley's mental health wards become one of the few to be accredited by the RCP.

Mental health unit in Forth Valley earns elite accreditation

YOUNG people from the Wee County are this week returning to a powerful roadshow highlighting the dangers of careless driving.

Safe Drive roadshow returns to Macrobert this week

CONCERNS: The number of young people taking up vaping has risen

Clacks representative highlights increased levels of vaping among youth

The vote took place at Kilncraigs last week

Elected members voice concerns over drug testing policy at Clacks Council

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Woman jailed for bogus claim about gun in Sauchie

GOOD CAUSE: The Gate Charity is delivering breakfast for young people in need

Clacks charity looks to tackle food insecurity among young people

WHISKY FEST: The event will return to Alloa Town Hall at the end of March

Alloa businesses encouraged to get involved with Clackmannanshire's Whisky Festival

APPOINTED: Shelley Watters has been selected as the new manager of Parklands Care Home, Alloa.

Alloa care home appoints new manager

IN A FLASH: Volunteers responded to flash flooding in Tillicoultry in 2021 - Picture courtesy of Tideco

Early warning flood forecast service to be launched in Clacks

Trending Across Scotland

Tesco and Lidl begin High Court battle over use of a yellow circle

Heart-warming first images of koala joeys born at Edinburgh Zoo released

New Celtic signing 'takes Scottish lessons' by watching Still Game

Scottish Government issues fraud warning over scam letters sent to Ukraine hosts

Footage shows rescue of dog trapped after falling three metres into the sea

Water problem puts sailor in hospital and forces Royal Navy ship to return to base

LIVING ALLOA: People are being urged to complete the survey to help bring more improvements to Alloa

Survey launched to help shape Alloa town centre

THIN RED LINE: The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders were influential in winning the war against Russia in Crimea.

Scotland's role in Crimea explored in museum lecture

SPECIALIST: Caroline Hunter has become the only fully qualified IBCLC in Forth Valley.

Forth Valley breastfeeding service becomes internationally recognised

INCREDIBLE: Paul Jelfs lost 8 stone after being told he would most likely have no more than five years left.

Eight stone down: Alva dad reflects on life-changing moment

CENTENARIAN: Margaret Condie marked her 100th birthday at Beeckwood Park Care Home on January 31 - Pictures by John Howie

Tillicoultry centenarian Margaret Condie marks the big day in style

PLAN: Improvements are said to have been made since NHS Forth Valley came under direct oversight in November

Health chiefs: 'Good progress' made on NHS Forth Valley improvement plan

Mark Ruskell speaking in Holyrood.

Free bus travel supports thousands of young people in Clacks

MEMORIES: The group session is returning to the Speirs Centre with people invited to share memories of working life over a cuppa

Reminiscence group to meet at Speirs Centre this month

FUNKY: Art Terry & the Black Bohemians return to Stirling on February 18.

Art Terry to play Stirling's Tolbooth

ACTION: Teachers at the picket lines at Redwell PS last month - Pictures by John Howie.

Call for talks to avoid further school strikes

OPPORTUNITY: Prison healthcare teams are recruiting in the area

Recruitment drive continues for Forth Valley prison healthcare teams

IDEA: Clacks residents are being sought for any new project ideas to better the Wee County.

Opinions sought for community project in Clacks

Parents are being urged to apply for the payment

School age payments deadline approaches

PARTY TIME: The Civic Centre celebrated their 50th anniversary in style. Pictures by John Howie.

Tullibody Toddler group marks 50 years in the community

DONATION: The cast of Snow White presenting Scottish Autism with their cheque.

Forefront show in Alloa helps raise funds for Scottish Autism

The A977 will be closed between Kilbagie and Gartarry.

Clacks drivers face 20-mile diversion during A977 roadworks

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Sauchie shoplifter told to stay out of further trouble

FRAUD: Scammers have been posing as 01259 numbers to gain victims' trust.

Scammers using Clacks numbers to target victims

Sport

FRUSTRATED: Allan Salvona feels his side a better than the recent 6-1 scoreline suggests. Picture by Scott Barron

Salvona calls for greater self-belief after 6-1 defeat
ALLAN SALVONA said too many of his players let themselves down on Sunday.

Molly Williams in action for Alloa AWFC at the weekend. Picture by Scott Barron

Williams: 'Not enough of us gave 100 per cent'

MILESTONE: Andy Graham hit 600 professional appearances last week - a large chunk of which came as an Alloa player. Picture by Scott Barron

Andy Graham hailed as perfect 'role model' as he joins 600 club

HARD KNOCK: Alloa women were defeated 6-1 at home to Harmony Row. Pictures by Scott Barron

Alloa AWFC 1-6 Harmony Row: Winning start to the league comes to an end

BACK AT IT: Brian Rice watched his side return to winning ways on Saturday. Picture by Scott Barron

Alloa 1-0 Peterhead: Rice lauds side for 'digging out' result

SLALOM: Dollar Academy pupil Christina Dow was in Andorra as part of Team GB - Pictures courtesy of @Trofea_borrica

Dollar skier aims high as she heads into final junior year

COMING HOME: Alloa Athletic Junior Academy 2008s won their league cup last week

Young Wasps lift League Cup trophy after 6-1 victory

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National Sport

Jadon Sancho scored against Leeds

Erik ten Hag backs Jadon Sancho to get better after crucial goal against Leeds

Brendon McCullum (right) and Ben Stokes (left) have formed a successful bond.

Brendon McCullum doesn’t see a limit for England with Ben Stokes in charge

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is hoping an ankle injury will not prevent him being at his best at Super Bowl 57

Patrick Mahomes to rely on ‘a bit of adrenaline’ to help him at the Super Bowl

Jadon Sancho equalised for the hosts

Jadon Sancho earns Man Utd a point as managerless Leeds let two-goal lead slip

Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius scored the winner in the Continental Cup semi-final win over Manchester City.

Stina Blackstenius scores extra-time winner as Arsenal reach League Cup final

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National News

A man walks through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, on Wednesday

British rescue crew joins search operation in Turkey as death toll soars

This photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio

Residents can return after air deemed safe from train derailment in Ohio

British newspapers

What the papers say – February 9

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Dublin

NI Secretary to meet Stormont parties amid political impasse

Protesters from the National Education Union (NEU), Trades Union Congress (TUC), Public and Commercial Services (PCS), and University and College Union (UCU), gather at a TUC rally in central Cardiff

University staff and NHS physiotherapists to strike

A man walks through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya

Death toll in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000

Darren Edwards after completing the first of his seven marathons as part of the World Marathon Challenge

Athlete becomes first person in wheelchair to complete marathon challenge

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