AN Alloa man accused of drugging and raping a child has seen his trial postponed after he was admitted to hospital.Evidence began against Alexander Keenan at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, October 4, but proceedings were eventually deserted on
A WEE COUNTY MSP was caught horsing around last week as he visited a sanctuary for animals with troubled backgrounds.Keith Brown got up close and personal with some horses last week when he paid a visit to Katie's Cradle, a charity which provides
THERE were dramatic scenes in Dollar over the weekend as emergency services rushed to the town to rescue a dog trapped in a gorge.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were alerted to the stranded animal during the afternoon of Sunday, October 13
A FORTH VALLEY nurse has been struck off after a string of serious offences including not reporting allegations that a young girl was being sexually abused in Clackmannanshire. Emily Whitelaw was struck off after a hearing took place last week
A CELEBRANCY course is coming to Alloa this week for anyone looking to have a change of career. Celebrant ceremonies are for those who are looking for a more personal service either with or without a religious background. The course is for
HARDY members of the Tullibody Walking Football team travelled to Portugal recently to participate in the Algarve Cup.The competition, in its fifth year and held in Vilamoura in the south of Portugal, was made up of 16 over 50s teams and 20 over 60s teams
A WEE COUNTY woman took her fundraiser efforts to new heights with a charity skydive recently.Louise Baxter, from Tillicoultry, and her friend Kerry completed the daring fundraiser in order to raise some funds to help treat Parkinson’s.Louise’s family
IT HAS been a busy month in politics both in Scotland and across the United Kingdom.In Holyrood, just last week we considered the latest transport bill.One of the particularly undesirable features of this legislation is the introduction of the SNP’s hated
THEY SAY you should never go back - but that old cliche was never going to stop Sauchie legend Fraser Duncan from jumping at the chance to save the club he loves.The most successful manager in the Reds’ history made his sensational return to Beechwood
