POLICE have appealed for information after a house was broken into and a vehicle stolen in Alloa last weekend.A blue BMW M3 was taken from the driveway of a property that had been broken into between 6.30pm on Saturday, August 17 and 1am on Sunday, August
A WEE COUNTY company will hold an open day on August 24 to let people know about their apprenticeship opportunities.Benkert, based at Alva Industrial Estate, is looking to take on a modern apprentice as a maintenance engineer for a four-year period.The
A NEW store is set to replace the void left by Poundland in Alloa in the coming weeks with around 25 jobs to follow.Bargain Buys, which is owned by Pound Stretchers, has confirmed to the Advertiser that it will be taking residence in the Wee County in
A KIND-HEARTED youngster's tea party has raised a staggering £2,000 for charity.Ramsay Snedden, 12, held the event at the home of his grandparents – Robert and Margaret – in Sauchie late last month.It was organised in memory of his late mother Leona
INMATES at Glenochil will be part of a new scheme to teach prisoners first aid thanks to a funding boost from St Andrew’s First Aid.From this month, prisoners across Scotland’s central belt will be able to learn a new life skill thanks to the funding
TWO Forth Valley school pupils have recently gained invaluable life experience thanks to a new initiative.As part of the Forth Valley Career Ready initiative, which links schools with employers, Ochil View recently provided a paid internship opportunity
ALLOA Rugby Club held a summer camp last week as it encouraged more youngsters to get involved in the sport.All of the children involved were given a chance to get down and dirty with some practical game time before heading for the classroom where they
