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CRAFTS: Traditional Motanka dolls and other crafts as well as Ukrainian food and more will be on offer

Play Alloa to host Ukrainian Fayre next month
A UKRAINIAN Fayre is set to go ahead in the Wee County next month as refugees who fled the war celebrate National Cossack Day.

THEN: The happy couple on their wedding day all those years ago

Alloa couple mark 60 years of marriage

DOORS OPEN: Buildings and attractions around the Wee County threw their doors open for free - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

PICS: Hundreds enjoy Doors Open Day in Clackmannanshire

DIAMOND COUPLE: Jill and Hugh Clark received a visit from Provost Donald Balsillie as they marked their 60th wedding anniversary last week - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Menstrie couple mark 60 years of marriage

Alloa residents urged to brace themselves as heavy rain and strong winds hit Clackmannanshire

Alloa residents told to brace for strong wind and heavy rain

CREATIVE: Young people at Redwell PS were full of ideas for the Wee County's wellbeing hub when they invited councillors to the school for a visit - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Redwell pupils give input on new Alloa wellbeing hub

Clackmannanshire Council will run the interim community council elections

Community councillors sought for Alva and Alloa

UNVEILED: The Devon Way sign was created by the Wee County Men's Shed with Provost Donald Balsillie in attendance to unveil it

Dollar Hive kickstarts community ownership takeover

BANNED: The accused lost his licence following his conviction

Tullibody man convicted of drink driving

The incident is said to have taken place at the weekend - image for illustration only

Sauchie Juniors Academy vows to investigate homophobic claim

ANNIVERSARY: Jean and William Bryce marked their diamond wedding anniversary last week and were visited by deputy LL Anne Spruce and Provost Donald Balsillie - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Alloa's Jean and William Bryce celebrate diamond anniversary

NOMINATION: The project, which works with young vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Clacks and beyond, has been shortlisted in the Nature of Scotland Awards

Youth project in Clacks is shortlisted for award

BREATH CHECK: The reading was said to be high, a court heard

Sauchie woman crashed car while over the limit

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Recall and ‘do not eat’ warning issued for food product sold at Asda

Royal Mint unveils first coins with Charles III's face – and when they'll enter circulation

How to be refunded for a delayed ScotRail train as strike action begins

Is Snapchat down? Why Snapchat's snaps aren't sending

World military heads to Scotland for 'UK's largest maritime exercise'

UPLIFT: Swimmer Duncan Scott got behind this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal

Alloa's Duncan Scott shows support at Scottish Poppy Appeal launch

SINGERS: The choir will be holding its autumn concert, kincking off the musical season, at Dollar Academy

Strathcarron Singers to host show in Dollar next month

NHS Forth Valley is sending winter vaccine appointments to eligible people

Winter vaccine appointments to be sent out in Clacks

EXPLORER: Ella Christie travelled the east extensively and her tales will be brought to life at the garden she originally created

Story of Ella Christie to be told at Wee County's Japanese Garden

RECOVERY: The walk was held at the Clacks prison to remember lives lost and celebrate those on the journey to recovery

Glenochil prisoners take part in 'very moving' Recovery Walk

ART: Abby Patterson, Peter Gardner and Kaitlyn Alcock from Alloa Academy created the piece for the police station at Kilncraigs

Students design artwork to brighten up new Alloa police station

INSTALLATION: The life-sized e-waste basking shark is looking to raise awareness on electronic waste issues

Betty, the e-waste shark, on display at Stirling's Thistles Centre

FUNDRAISER: Maggie's is seeking people to brave hot coals as part of the challenge

Maggie's Forth Valley issues appeal for firewalk volunteers

How to see Jupiter's closest approach to Earth in 59 years taking place TONIGHT

How to see Jupiter's closest approach to Earth in 59 years taking place TONIGHT

Alva Glen in autumn

4 best autumn walks in and around Clackmannanshire

Coastal views from North Berwick

4 of the best East Lothian coastal walks to explore in autumn

TARTAN HISTORY: A design competition has been launched for Clackmannanshire's first official tartan

School pupils invited to help design Clackmannanshire tartan

SERVICE: People gathered at St Mungo's PC in Alloa to celebrate the life of the late monarch - Pictures by Scott Barron

Service of thanksgiving held in Clacks for the queen

OPEN: Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone toured the co-located Kilncraigs building and met Chief Inspector Audrey Marsh, council leader Ellen Forson, chief executive Nikki Bridle and more on the day

Wee County police move to new headquarters at Kilncraigs

Young people are being encouraged to learn to swim in the programme

Learn to Swim programme taps into Clacks gold medal success

Regular patrols are being carried out in the area while police issued an appeal for information following the incidents

Appeal for information after man approached children in Grangemouth

INSTALLED: Kennet's first public access defibrillator has been installed at Foz Sports with Helen Cook from Clackmannan Community Council giving thanks

Defibrillator installed in Kennet thanks to generous business owner

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BIG WEEK AHEAD: Sauchie gaffer Fraser Duncan looks ahead to the remaining fixtures his side face in the coming days. Picture by Scott Barron Photography

'Oakley win is first part of a massive week for Sauchie'
FRASER DUNCAN watched his side put five past Oakley on Saturday and says it’s the start of a massive week for the club.

ASSURED: Andy Graham was a rock at the back for Alloa against Airdrieonians. Picture by Scott Barron

Andy Graham talks up strength of Alloa's mentality

VICTORY: Alloa RFC welcomed Dundee Rugby 2nd XV at the weekend and won 52-24

Alloa RFC victorious as they welcomed Dundee Rugby to Earlsfield

VICTORY: Hillfoots RFC welcomed newly promoted Aberdeenshire RFC at the weekend and ran out 13-8 winners

Foots claim victory as they welcome newly promoted Aberdeenshire RFC

PRAISE: Brian Rice watches on as his side sealed the win against Airdrieonians. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Rice reserves praise for squad as Alloa win cup tie

CUP WIN: Alloa continued their fine league form in the Challenge Cup as they edged out Airdrieonians. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Alloa 1-0 Airdrieonians: Sammon secures cup win for the Wasps

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Learn to Swim programme taps into Clacks gold medal success

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