On the Wildside: Dollar Glen in all its glory
DOLLAR GLEN is at its vibrant best just now, with drifts of bluebells carpeting the woodland floor that are complemented by a wide variety of other stunning wildflowers.
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Political Stand Keith Brown: Now, more than ever, we must appreciate the value of working with our neighbours
DEMOCRACY is a precious thing and as we look at what is happening in Ukraine, it is more important than ever that we recognise the importance of working alongside our neighbours and upholding the fundamental values of peace and unity.
Political Stand with MSP Keith Brown: Council elections and 'levelling up'
WHEN the leader of the Tory Party in Scotland tells us that a vote for his party is our ‘best shot’ at securing UK government funding, it tells us a lot about him – and about the way in which the Tories view the allocation of public funds. Firstly, they want to spend it where they choose, by-passing the Scottish government and the people who were actually elected by the Scottish people. And, secondly, they think that community funding payouts should be used as an election bribe.
Political Stand Keith Brown: The Ukraine crisis is not a time for cynical immigration policymaking
ALL of us will have spent a lot of time thinking about the dreadful situation unfolding right now in Ukraine.
Keith Brown: Good news on the bus front in Clacks
PIECES of good news can be like buses – you wait for ages then two come along at once!
Political Stand Keith Brown: 'We are not powerless against Covid – we can protect each other'
LAST WEEK I met with the chief executive of NHS Forth Valley to discuss a number of issues including concerns about the provision of local out of hours services.
Keith Brown: An outpouring of positivity in the Wee County
AS A FOUNDING member of the Wee County Veterans, I was delighted to attend the unveiling of a memorial bench as a show of appreciation for all that they do to support former armed forces personnel in Clackmannanshire.
Political Stand Keith Brown: The need for foodbanks in our society is abhorrent
FOODBANKS have been around in the UK for over twenty years – although obviously the idea of charitably providing food for those in need stretches back through the Victorian soup kitchens and into the mists of time.
Keith Brown: Delivering for families is key for the Scottish Government
AS WE HEAD into September, schools have been back for a couple of weeks now and I am pleased to say that there are many families across Clackmannanshire who will already have felt the benefit of the Scottish Government delivering on promises made during the election campaign.
Political Stand Keith Brown: We should celebrate our successes and build for more in the future
EVEN without crowds to cheer the stars on, it has been great to see the 2020 Tokyo Games finally taking place.
