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Glenna Morrison with her dog Oliver who has inspired her to pen her first children's book.

Tale of Alloa pooch told as Glenna publishes first book

Aladdin will be running in January 2024.

Forefront Stage School to perform Aladdin in post Christmas panto

FESTIVITIES: Alloa held their Christmas Light Switch On event on Saturday.

Festive season arrives for Alloa with Christmas lights switch on

The stage school's pantomime will run in January.

Forefront Stage School to run Aladdin pantomime this January

HONOUR: The Clackmannan quartet have received lifetime memberships for their service.

Clackmannan Brass Band Quartet awarded life memberships

PROJECT: The art was produced by pupils from Alloa Academy.

Alloa Tower lit up during pedal powered art project

Shirley Henderson who has received a lifetime Bafta Scotland award for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television

Actress recalls her Kincardine roots as she accepts Bafta Scotland honour

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Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris to headline TRNSMT 2024

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The Alman Theatre rehearsing for The Three Angels.

Alman Theatre announce Christmas production of The Three Angels

The switch-on of the Christmas lights is always a popular day in Alloa.

Here's when Alloa's Christmas lights will be switched on

FAMILY HISTORY: Brian Jameson with the book he has written about John Jameson. Picture courtesy of Brian Jameson

Author to give talk on Alloa-born founder of a famous Irish whiskey brand

WORKSHOP: Saltire Steel is welcoming people to try their instruments.

Saltire Steel band to host interactive pan workshop

SESSION PLAYERS: Stirling could host artists as big as Foo Fighters, who packed Bellahouston Park for the Glasgow Summer Sessions a few years ago. Picture by Iain Smith

Stirling set to host Summer Sessions event in 2024

Christmas is getting closer for the people of Tullibody...

Evening of entertainment and Christmas lights at Light Up Tullibody

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective is ready to entertain the Tolbooth.

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective touch down in Tolbooth

The 60th-anniversary Doctor Who special The Star Beat will be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in November.

BBC confirms exact date and time slot for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will be performing in Stirling next month.

Swing into the festive season with a night of jazz music

Performers from Edinburgh-based theatre company Active Inquiry.

Interactive theatre performance to come to Alloa

Alloa Real Ale and Cider Festival will return this weekend.

Beer festival celebrates its 30th birthday in Alloa

Sparks in the Park 2023 proved to be a success.

Big crowd turns out for Sparks in the Park on Bonfire Night

A disco-dancing version of Aladdin takes to the stage at the Macrobert this December.

Starring role for Tillicoultry actor in Macrobert Art Centre panto

Phil Cunningham has been doing the show for 17 years.

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook to return to Stirling this festive season

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Young artists are to drive forward an initiative which will see artwork places around Alloa's cycle path network.

Young artists on track to brighten Alloa's cycle paths

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Pensioners in Clackmannan are being invited to a Christmas afternoon tea.

Christmas treat for Clackmannan senior citizens

HEADLINERS: Deltamanic will be putting on a show at the Oakwood, Sauchie. Picture provided by Rhona Lattka.

Clacks band Deltamanic to headline The Oakwood this weekend

Alloysious Massaquoi, of Young Fathers, receiving the award last night

Young Fathers win SAY Award for the third time

ACCEPTED: Lucy Kettyles has earned a spot on the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.

Alloa teenager accepted into National Youth Pipe Band

PANTO: Last year's cast were presented with Saltire Awards from the CTSI.

Alloa Academy begin rehearsals for Christmas pantomime

PERFORMANCE: The Singing Children of Africa blew Sauchie away with their show.

Sauchie hosts Singing Children of Africa for charity gig

FAMILY HISTORY: Brian Jameson with the book he has written about his ancestory John Jameson. Picture courtesy of Brian Jameson

What's the story of Balamory, a son of Alloa and a famous whiskey?

ACTION: The cast of Let's Murder Marsha.

Dollar Drama Club to hold its first major production since Covid

YMCA: The Not So Village People entertained partygoers at the rock night.

Alloa Rotary Club go back in time for 70s rock night

LOCAL STORYTELLERS: (from left to right) Joanne Dowd, Sue Bytheway, Heather Kirby, Mary Snaddon, Eleanor Bell, Tania Dron, Rosie Brow and Gail Watson.

Clacks storytellers unveil programme for autumn festival in Alloa

PERFORMERS: Kieran Fisher (left), Martin Mullady (centre), and Gerry McGlade (right) will take their bands on stage in Alloa next month. Picture by Iain Smith

Bands aim to breathe life into Alloa Town Hall and the local music scene

TRIBUTE: The Mersey Beatles will be bringing their show to Alloa Town Hall.

Beatles tribute act to play Alloa Town Hall next week

HOST: Karolina will lead episodes four and seven of Navigating Now.

Dollar Duke of Edinburgh winner chosen as Navigating Now host

SHOWCASE: Vida, Deltamanic and Martin Mullady will take the stage at Falkirk Depot.

Clacks bands to headline Shire Showcase in Falkirk

AUTHOR: Alloa's Robert Ferguson is releasing more of his works

Double release for Alloa author Robert Ferguson

BEST-SELLER: Donna has been the biggest hit of 2020 and 2021.

Best-selling Tillicoultry poet to release new collection

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The eye-catching Story Wagon that will be rolling into Kincardine in September.

Story wagon is rolling into town to hear tales of Kincardine

FUNDRAISER: Scatoosh and the Wee County Veterans entertained shoppers in Asda.

Scatoosh entertain Asda shoppers for Wee County Veterans fundraiser

EXHIBITION: Alex Rotas' project aims to challenge misconceptions on growing old. Picture provided by NHS Forth Valley.

Forth Valley art exhibition challenges stigma on growing old

SHORTLISTED: WDR's song The Bridge has made the final five nominations up for Song of the Year. Picture provided by WDR.

Charity band Walk Don't Run have track shortlisted for song of the year

NOW OPEN: Applications for the Sound of Young Scotland Award are now open.

Applications for Sound of Young Scotland Award open now

CLOSING: Premier Bingo announced it has entered administration.

Premier Bingo to close as company enters administration

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DANCE STUDIO: Claire Hoyle will be opening a dedicated musical theatre school at the Dunblane Centre. Pictures provided by Alastair Neilson.

Tillicoultry dance teacher to open theatre studio

HEADLINERS: Deltamanic will be putting on a show at the Oakwood, Sauchie. Picture provided by Rhona Lattka.

Clacks band Deltamanic to hold headline gig in Oakwood

ACE COMPOSER: Alva's Paul Jelfs has seen one of his compositions picked up by Spitfire Audio

Alva composer hits right note with Spitfire Audio

DINO DAY: Kids got the chance to upcycle an old t-shirt into a dinosaur stuffed toy. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

Kids upcycle t-shirts for Dino Day in Alloa

QUITE THE OFFERING: There will be 'something for everyone' at Belladrum 2023. Picture by Paul Campbell

Countdown to Belladrum 2023: Last few tickets for Tartan Heart Festival

ALMOST THERE: The gates to Belladrum will be open this time next week. Picture by Paul Campbell

Countdown to Belladrum: Ten emerging acts to catch in 2023

IN MEMORY: John Glass' Memory Gene book launch takes place at the Speirs Centre later this month

Clacks author to host book launch at Alloa's Speirs Centre

DESIGN: Art Futuro designed the awards last year

Call for Stirling artists to design SAY Award trophies

BEST STUDENT: Jonathan Payne's film Small won best drama, best student production and best sound at the RTS Awards. Pictures by Kirsty Anderson and Shonagh Kelly.

No Small feat: Sauchie filmmaker wins best student film

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