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FMCS has moved its main office to Cowie

Family mediation service moves main office
AN ORGANISATION helping families in conflict co-operate has moved its main office.

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for East Lothian as heatwave wanes (Canva)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for East Lothian as heatwave wanes

The three men are aiming to cycle between 45 and 50 miles a day to complete the journey in four days or less

Clacks trio plan to tackle mammoth fundraising cycle

GIG: The event saw residents asking for more after an afternoon of entertainment and socialising

Sauchie residents enjoy musical night at community centre

Kilncraigs, the headquarters of Clackmannanshire Council.

Clacks Council could extend clothing grant eligibility

Tom and Joyce Barrie celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary last week with a small family gathering

Menstrie couple Tom and Joyce Barrie mark 60 years of marriage

ONE OF SIX: An architect's render of the 'optimal' facilities mix at the former Leisure Bowl site - Graphic by Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects LLP

Options for Alloa swimming pool to be presented to Clacks councillors

RESULTS DAY: Pupils from the Wee County's three academies were joined by Cllr Graham Lindsay and chief education officer Colin Bruce to celebrate

Clackmannanshire pupils receive exam results for 2021-22

LIFESAVING: Two more defibrillators have been installed in Menstrie - Picture courtesy of Menstrie Community Council

New defibrillators installed in Menstrie

Wee County pupils received their exam results yesterday. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Support available for Clacks pupils after exam results

The case called at Dunfermline Sheriff Court

Kincardine man in 'last chance saloon' after defying court order

Sophie and Jason were due to be married at Broomhall on September 3 after booking the venue last year

Clacks couple 'absolutely heartbroken' after collapse of Menstrie wedding venue

TRAINING: The hospice's education team will work with the Scottish Ambulance Service for a second time

Strathcarron Hospice to deliver palliative care training to paramedics

John Glencross and Stuart Latham signed copies of their book before Alloa's match at the weekend. Photo by David Glencross

History of Alloa Athletic FC chronicled in new book

More hot weather is expected this week after the record-breaking heatwave in July - Pictured is a scene at Loch Lomond, in the village of Luss in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Health advice as temperatures set to increase again this week

Ambitions are for Clacks to be net zero by 2045

Clackmannanshire bid to become net zero by 2045

PERFORMANCE: Honeyblood, peforming at Doune the Rabbit Hole recently, will be back in the area later this month. Picture by Iain Smith/The Weekender

Honeyblood to play Stirling as part of Scotland on Tour

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Sauchie man sentenced for series of disorder offences

The group will be climbing Ben Nevis later this month to raise money for two good causes

Clacks women set to scale Ben Nevis in charity fundraiser

COMMITTEE: Lay members are being sought to represent the public on decisions such as applications for new pharmacies

Members sought for Forth Valley Pharmacy Practice Committee

Alcohol deaths in Clackmannanshire fell from 12 to 9 between 2020 and 2021

Fewer alcohol-related deaths recorded in Clackmannanshire in 2021

A ceremony was held last week to unveil the refurbished war memorial in Alloa. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Restoration work at Alloa War Memorial is complete

Colin Bruce has started his new role after five years as headteacher of Alloa Academy

Wee County welcomes new chief education officer to the role

Amelia and Emily, who play with Clackmannan District Brass Band, attended the summer camp last week

Clacks musicians take part in brass band summer course

Junior doctors Jenna Paterson, Julia Hegarty, Daniel Johnstone and Samii Ross are all looking forward to working across Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley welcomes junior doctors for training

SURVIVOR: Bill Culbard spoke of the importance of an early diagnosis, 20 years after his lung cancer

Get checked early: lung cancer survivor opens up on importance of early diagnosis

Alloa athlete Duncan Scott rounded off a fantastic 12 months by picking up six medals at the Commonwealth Games including two golds. Photo by Tim Goode/PA

Two more medals for Alloa's Duncan Scott in Birmingham

The Friday market will return this week

High Street closed to vehicles as Alloa Friday Market returns

VIRTUAL REALITY: Gavin Rennie from Grangemouth Rotary testing the headset for the first time

Virtual reality therapy trialled at Strathcarron Hospice

Angela Watt from Resonate, Dr Dorothea Christina from UN House Scotland and Lynsey Breen from AC Land Generation met at Carsebridge with volunteers - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Restoration of Carsebridge Distillery buildings continues with site set to host UNA chairs

The drugs were found in August last year

Forth Valley heroin dealer receives more than six years in prison

The garden can be found at 60 Greenhead in Alva

Visit hidden Alva garden with a difference this weekend

Donald and Nina both volunteer with the CAB in the Wee County and enjoy the opportunities the role offers

Clacks CAB looks to recruit volunteers

The Alloa 5ives side were able to win the final and bring the trophy back to Scotland

Alloa 5ives bring CRT Home Internationals shield back to Scotland

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

'I'm from Glasgow' - Tullibody fishing trip ends in drunken disturbance

RIDE: People of all abilities are being encouraged to sign up

Tour de Clacks to raise funds for Prostate Scotland

Duncan Scott won his 11th Commonwealth Games medal on Monday to become Scotland's most decorated athlete at the Games. Photo by Tim Goode/PA

More history for Duncan Scott as he wins 11th Commonwealth medal

Sauchie started their season with a brilliant 4-0 victory over Tynecastle. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Sauchie Juniors gaffer praises team after 'great start' to season

TOGETHER: Angela Watt (centre) and partnering organisations will be co-creating the memorial with communities and nine mentee artists - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Mentees to be sought for Clacks Covid-19 memorial project

More than 100 vehicles were stopped throughout the operation

Road policing operation to combat careless driving

Forth Valley College

Sponsored FVC Science courses have the formula for success

COMPETITION: There are many talented gardeners in Tillicoultry, explained Melaine from the community council - Picture by Jan van der Merwe of the visitors at the town's Parish Church for Scotland's Gardens scheme in July

Still time to enter Tilly gardens competition

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court.

Drunk motorist almost struck school pupil in Tullibody

Kilncraigs, the headquarters of Clackmannanshire Council.

Clacks Council workers could go on strike amid pay dispute

Brian Rice said it was a travesty that his Alloa side didn't get anything from their league match against Dunfermline. Photo by Scott Barron Photography

'My boys put everything into the game' - Alloa gaffer reflects on loss against Dunfermline

Jay Hogarth says joining Alloa was a no brainer and cited the reputation of Brian Rice. Photo by Scott Barron Photography

Young goalie Hogarth keen to prove his talent

Kevin Cawley says there are plenty of positives for Alloa to take from Saturday's defeat. Photo by Scott Barron Photography

Cawley says plenty of positives to be taken from opening day defeat

IN BLOOM: Volunteers have been hard at work to add colour to the town

In Bloom judges set to visit Alloa

SAVE THE SEALS: Four pups had to be flown to Shetland after the water treatment plant broke down - Picture courtesy of Scottish SPCA

Urgent appeal for donations at Fishcross wildlife rescue centre

The Coach House Theatre in Alloa

Alman Dramatic Club issues call for budding playwrights

SERVICE: A photograph of Tillicoultry's James Rutherford Hutton Bell has been provided by the family

Relatives of late Tillicoultry airman traced after Advertiser appeal

A great day was had by all as Connect's summer programme came to an end. Photos by Ben Montgomery

Community day concludes Connect summer programme

The apprenticeships took part in the centuries-old tradition last Friday. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

'Trussing the Cooper' initiation returns at Tullibody site

There was plenty of great football to enjoy on Saturday as Sauchie Juniors hosted the Sauchie Cup. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Sauchie community enjoy festival of football at Beechwood