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Fleeting was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh

Violent sex offender jailed for nine years after High Court trial

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Butterflies and bees bring sparkle to Clacks countryside

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Tillicoultry man smashed plates in argument with ex partner

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: Spring migrant birds pour into the Wee County

The Gruffalo visited Affinity Sterling Mills last weekend

The Gruffalo visited Affinity Sterling Mills last weekend

Clacks kids visited by the Gruffalo at Sterling Mills

Members at Tillicoultry Golf Club donned Victorian attire to mark the club's 125th anniversary

Members at Tillicoultry Golf Club donned Victorian attire to mark the club's 125th anniversary

Club marks 125 years of golf at Tillicoultry

RESTORATION BID: Forth Rivers Trust will be developing opportunities for habitat restoration along the River Devon before applying for further funding to deliver the works

RESTORATION BID: Forth Rivers Trust will be developing opportunities for habitat restoration along the River Devon before applying for further funding to deliver the works

Opportunities to be developed for restoration works along the Devon

ALERT: Residents are urged to take care with a flood alert in place - Image of flooding in Alva in 2020 when the community resilience group sprung into action for illustration

ALERT: Residents are urged to take care with a flood alert in place - Image of flooding in Alva in 2020 when the community resilience group sprung into action for illustration

Flood alert issued for Wee County with heavy rain expected

Scotland took to the hills at Tillicoultry to escape the gaugers.

Scotland took to the hills at Tillicoultry to escape the gaugers.

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: Andrew Scotland, the Tillicoultry smuggler

Karen during some of her stops

Karen during some of her stops

Tillicoultry-born woman embarks on museum hopping fundraiser

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Tillicoultry man became 'irate' after being refused a GP appointment

The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry.

The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry.

A Walk in the Past: The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Serial shoplifter jailed for series of Clacks thefts

The case was called at the High Court of Edinburgh.

The case was called at the High Court of Edinburgh.

Knife attacker jailed after savage assault on woman in Alva

Tillicoultry woodland. Image: Keith Broomfield

Tillicoultry woodland. Image: Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wildside

Dawn chorus stirs the heart by Tillicoultry

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: An unwelcome non-native invader on the River Devon

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court.

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Woman struck car with a hammer before assaulting driver

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

A Walk on the Wildside: Snowdrop splendour in the Wee County

EMPTY: The flat blocks have lain dormant since October.

EMPTY: The flat blocks have lain dormant since October.

Local government

Tillicoultry flat blocks with RAAC could be demolished

SMASHED: Two of the panels around the bus shelter have been targeted in recent weeks.

SMASHED: Two of the panels around the bus shelter have been targeted in recent weeks.

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Vandals destroy Tillicoultry High Street bus shelter

Pied wagtail. Image: Keith Broomfield.

Pied wagtail. Image: Keith Broomfield.

Walk on the Wildside: Wagtails bring lively colour to Clacks countryside

The case was called at the High Court in Glasgow.

The case was called at the High Court in Glasgow.

Tillicoultry man slashed woman's face after leaving pub

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wild Side: Alders, bullfinches and badgers give pause for thought

VANDALS: The front gate to LEMAC was broken down before a fire was raised.

VANDALS: The front gate to LEMAC was broken down before a fire was raised.

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Fears for neighbouring business and staff as vandals set fires in vacant warehouse

Rumpis appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court by video-link from custody.

Rumpis appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court by video-link from custody.

Tillicoultry man grabbed knife and brandished it at police

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

On the Wildside: Mesmerised by the wild uplands of the Ochils

Memories of previous nights at the Prairie Star Country & Western Club.

Memories of previous nights at the Prairie Star Country & Western Club.

Clubs and societies

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It's the Final Round-up for the Prairie Star Country and Western Club

Blair appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Blair appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Tillicoultry woman was more than four times over the limit

Snow on the Ochils from Tillicoultry

Snow on the Ochils from Tillicoultry

A Walk in the Past: A Tragedy in Tillicoultry, 1869

Paths for All is encouraging people to get out and do more walking.

Paths for All is encouraging people to get out and do more walking.

Walking charity encouraging Scots to make walking their New Year resolution

McKenzie appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

McKenzie appeared for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Repair man gave friend’s name after being caught speeding

Plans have been submitted for the former Eagle Inn in Tillicoultry.

Plans have been submitted for the former Eagle Inn in Tillicoultry.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to turn Eagle Inn into dentist and takeaway

TOP CLASS: Emily Bastow earned first place at the qualifiers in Aintree.

TOP CLASS: Emily Bastow earned first place at the qualifiers in Aintree.

Tillicoultry equestrian finishes top of her class at competition

JAILED: MacDonald, who abused the student at his flat in Tillicoultry, was given a prison sentence when he appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

JAILED: MacDonald, who abused the student at his flat in Tillicoultry, was given a prison sentence when he appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

Tillicoultry man is jailed after subjecting student to 'months of torment'

BURSARY: Cameron Wallace received the grant, enabling him to train under Gillian Forbes.

BURSARY: Cameron Wallace received the grant, enabling him to train under Gillian Forbes.

Tillicoultry stone carver receives top training bursary

Santa will be in his grotto on December 16 and 17..

Santa will be in his grotto on December 16 and 17..

Santa Claus joins Rotarians at Sterling Home Furniture Store

EVACUATED: The three affected flat blocks currently lie empty.

EVACUATED: The three affected flat blocks currently lie empty.

Local government

Clacks Council issue update on RAAC affected buildings

STOPPED: The accused was pulled over for speeding near the Kilbagie Roundabout

STOPPED: The accused was pulled over for speeding near the Kilbagie Roundabout

Tillicoultry man gave false name after being caught speeding

CLOSE: Hillfoots edged past Falkirk 23-22.

CLOSE: Hillfoots edged past Falkirk 23-22.

Hillfoots 23-22 Falkirk 2nd XV: hosts edge close knit affair

Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa Sheriff Court

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Tillicoultry man sentenced for abusive behaviour

CENTENARIAN: Jeannie Houston celebrated her 100th birthday.

CENTENARIAN: Jeannie Houston celebrated her 100th birthday.

Tillicoultry centenarian celebrates birthday with huge party

MOVEMBER: Eight crew men from Tilly Fire Station have been growing moustaches for charity.

MOVEMBER: Eight crew men from Tilly Fire Station have been growing moustaches for charity.

Tillicoultry Fire Station crew bid to be top Movember fundraisers

RECORD: Bryan Keye set a new time for the Glasgow to Edinburgh run.

RECORD: Bryan Keye set a new time for the Glasgow to Edinburgh run.

Tillicoultry runner sets record for Glasgow to Edinburgh run

FUNDRAISER: Cash donated will go to the OYCI.

FUNDRAISER: Cash donated will go to the OYCI.

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Alloa McDonald's to host Children in Need fundraiser for OYCI

VICTORY: The Rams held out against Panmure 2nds.

VICTORY: The Rams held out against Panmure 2nds.

Panmure 2nds 12 1Hillfoots 2nds 19: Rams run out hosts

DEFEAT: Hillfoots lost 54-0 to Panmure.

DEFEAT: Hillfoots lost 54-0 to Panmure.

Panmure 54-0 Hillfoots: Tough away day for Clacks side

FUNDRAISER: Carolynne (right) and her daughter Freya.

FUNDRAISER: Carolynne (right) and her daughter Freya.

Tillicoultry mum raising money for families struggling this winter

READING: Stuart Reid stopped by to lead creative writing workshops with the kids.

READING: Stuart Reid stopped by to lead creative writing workshops with the kids.

Stuart Reid visits Tilly PS to launch Book Week Scotland

COMEBACK: Hillfoots bounced back in the second half to beat Kinross.

COMEBACK: Hillfoots bounced back in the second half to beat Kinross.

Hillfoots 35-34 Kinross: Foots mount sensational comeback

Beans is now doing well.

Beans is now doing well.

Forth Valley cat charity reaches fundraising target for abandoned kitten

The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

On the Wildside: The verdant lichens and mosses of the Ochils

Cumming was sentenced at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Cumming was sentenced at Alloa Sheriff Court.

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Woman in dock for abusive behaviour towards neighbours

Hiullfoots were beaten by Dundee at the weekend

Hiullfoots were beaten by Dundee at the weekend

Dundee 51-14 Hillfoots: 'A tough day' in Tayside for Clacks men

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

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

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