ALLOA'S glassworks will remain open during the coronavirus lockdown, as bosses argue it is an “essential business”. The plant, run by O-I, argued its bottles are “a vital part of the food and drink supply chain” after the Advertiser reached out
THE trade union supporting hard-working Royal Mail staff in Alloa disputes the company's position that “un-balloted industrial action” has taken place at the delivery office this week. As reported earlier, staff at the Broad Street sorting and
LEGISLATION aimed at protecting the public during the coronavirus pandemic has come into force in Scotland. Members of the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill on Wednesday, April 1. Measures in the bill include increasing
A CARE at home company, which supports elderly and vulnerable people in the Wee County, is looking to hire those who lost employment due to the coronavirus outbreak. HRM Homecare is creating 150 permanent carer posts and says this could help provide
A MAMMOTH fundraising campaign to establish a dementia centre in Alloa has finally crossed the line, thanks to the generosity of Clacks residents. The community-focussed Dementia Resource Centre will open in town after the coronavirus crisis is
