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The incident took place on Shillinghill

Alloa teenager stamped on man’s head at Shillinghill

COVID PROJECT: Craig Hunter and Taylor Gillan started the business in their spare room through lockdown.

Alloa sweet business to hold first open day

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

Alloa beauty salon client became obsessed with owner

Alloa Sheriff Court

Sauchie man assaulted partner for second time

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IN THE DOCK: The case against the accused called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Jail for Tillicoultry man who threatened police officers

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AUTHOR: Former Alloa Academy history teacher Andrew Hunt released his second book to chart the social history of Alloa during WWII

Former Alloa history teacher unveils second social history book

BUZZING: The Cochrane Park was full for Alva Fun Day 2023 - Pictures courtesy of Alva Community Council, John Spruce and the Rees family

PICS: Community turns out for Alva Fun Day

CLOSED: Forth Bike launched in 2019 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital but closed last week

'Popular' Forth Valley electric bike initiative is closed down

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DISPLAY: The competition invited in the community at Dollar in what has been a success - Pictures courtesy of Dollar Academy

Dollar pipe band competition could become annual event

OFFICIALLY OPEN: KHA chair Linda Leslie, resident David Dudgeon and housing minister Paul McLennan who officially opened the development

Housing minister officially opens dementia-friendly flats in Alloa

DEMENTIA FRIENDS: Two Clacks dental practices were supporting Dementia Awareness Week from May 29 to June 4

Clacks dentists support Dementia Awareness Week

MSP Mark Ruskell speaking in Scottish Parliament

MSP: Free bus travel a 'game changer' for Clacks young people

FULL-TIME: Jay-Anne McLaughlin has taken on the role of foodbank development coordinator, after being a volunteer with the Gate for over a year. Picture provided by The Gate.

The Gate appoints new foodbank coordinator

TEAM SPIRIT: The group from O-I Glassworks successfully climbed to the summit of Ben Nevis, with a copy of the Alloa Advertiser joining the team at the top

O-I Glassworks team raise £4,000 for Cancer Research

TOP TALENT: Mark Black is the headline act for the launch of Substate's comedy nights in Forth Valley. Picture provided by Mark Black/Substate.

Comedy shows to return to Forth Valley

ON PRINCIPAL: Damian Sherwood-Johnson has resigned amid a dispute of funding promised to the area

'It's been a huge part of my life' – Chair of Tillicoultry CC leaves post

Injuries caused by road traffic incidents have fallen across Clackmannanshire recently

Number of road casualties falls across Clacks

URGENT CARE: A dedicated entrance to the Urgent Care Centre has been created at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to enable ambulance crews to take patients direct to the centre

Urgent care access improved at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

WARNING: HMRC is sharing tactics used by scammers

HMRC issues scam warning ahead of tax credit renewal deadline

SUCCESS: Andrew McDuff, A1 Autos owner Jim McEwan and modern apprentice Callum Lee Williamson who successfully completed his modern apprenticeship

Alloa garage celebrates modern apprenticeship success

IN BLOOM: Organisers are hoping for another gold award this year

Helping hands sought to bring colour to Alloa

BREATHE EASY: The group celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021 - Picture by Debby Walker

Breathe Easy set for health meeting in Alloa

CHAMPIONS: The Clackmannanshire Volleyball Club has become Third Division champions at the Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament. Pictures provided by Clackmannanshire Volleyball Club.

Clackers Third Division champions once more

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

NHS Forth Valley apologies to family over discharge error

CHAMPIONS: The Clackmannanshire Schools Support Service was crowned the best breakfast club in Scotland. Pictures provided by Kellogg's.

Clacks school earns title of Scotland's best breakfast club

AGREEMENT: Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce president Lynn Harris, DYW regional lead Clare Flynn, Dr John Rogers of the university and SIEC manager Rebecca Pankhurst

City deal funding to support on youth employment initiative

EARLY WARNING: Ground conditions are expected to get drier with little rainfall according to SEPA

Water scarcity warning for certain businesses in Clacks

PARTNERSHIP: Cllr Fiona Law heard first-hand about the natural flood management project at Pool of Muckhart

Flood management project efforts continue at Muckhart

COMPETITION: Alloa Rotary Club's Young Musician Competition finals will be held this week - Picture from last year's inaugural event

Alloa Rotary Club Young Musician Competition finals to be held this week

MARKET: People are being encouraged to browse the stalls in Alloa this Friday

Friday market to take place in Alloa

ART BEAT: The event will be celebrating creativity in the Forth Valley this June

Alloa duo sign up for Forth Valley Art Beat

RE-ENGAGE: Dorothy Anderson (second from right) treats a group of the elderly to a monthly outing and tea party.

Wee County woman continues efforts to reduce elderly loneliness

FINALISTS: The Tilly PS Glee group had their chance to shine in regional competitions. Pictures provided by Clackmannanshire Council.

Tillicoultry PS glee choir shine in final

RISK: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning

Very high risk of wildfires this weekend

Alva Fun Day in 2022 - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Alva Fun Day to take place this weekend

HONOUR: John Carnduff will lead the procession as this year's person of honour at Dollar Gala Day.

John Carnduff is named person of honour for Dollar Gala

Alloa Sheriff Court

Tullibody cocaine dealer spared jail sentence

SUPPORT: Community House Alloa has received £2,000 from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation

Alloa's Community House backed by Yorkshire Building Society

Man smuggled drugs to brother in Glenochil prison

TOUR: Murdoch McGregor and Provost Donald Balsillie toured the Terra Marique with owner Peter Wynn as it took on another load bound for Alloa

Alloa man lends Forth expertise to commercial shipping efforts

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SENTENCED: Malcolm Leask was jailed for twelve years for a series of sexual offences in Clackmannanshire. Pictures by the Central Scotland News Agency.

Convicted rapist jailed for twelve years for series of Clackmannanshire offences

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

Drink-driver on burst tyres followed home by other motorists

TARIFFS: Free EV charging is set to end in Clacks

Free electric vehicle charging to end in Clacks

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SWIFT: Emblation has contributed to new research that could slow the spread of cancerous cells.

Alloa firm contributes to 'highly-promising' cancer research results

REDEVELOPMENT: Demolition of the Westhaugh site started this Monday with the redevelopment to go ahead after additional funding was approved

Plans to redevelop Westhaugh site is approved with government funding

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REOPENING: The Gate will be hosting an open day for the public to see their improved premises.

The Gate to re-launch refurbished premises with open day

SUPPORT: Billy McEwan has lauded the range of support services across Forth Valley for Parkinson's patients. Pictures provided by Parkinson's UK.

Alloa Parkinson's patient praises Forth Valley singing group

CHANGE: Waste collection will move to four-weekly cycle in Clacks come October in a bid to reduce emissions and tackle climate change

'Uncomfortable' changes ahead for Clacks bin collections

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CONSULTATION: Holyrood constituencies are to change - Image by PA/NQ staff

Boundary changes: Clacks and Dunblane could extend to other parts of Stirling

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CAUTION: The warning was issued by Police Scotland Forth Valley on social media

Police issue advice over bogus workmen after vulnerable people targeted

DECADE: The Saltire Steel band is celebrating ten years since founding with two shows in Alva and Menstrie.

A decade of Saltire Steel: Clackmannanshire band celebrate first ten years

Cllr Earle stepped down as leader of the opposition

Kenny Earle steps back as leader of Labour party in Clacks

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The incident took place at Chalmers in Alloa

Man caught supplying drugs at Alloa nightclub

Alloa Sheriff Court

Drink-driving student caught by police in Sauchie