Sauchie & Fishcross

Forth Valley CAMRA volunteers Tony Lamb and Brian Cheeseman presented the award to the Gibson family at The Inn at Muckhart

Wee County pubs are recognised by real ale enthusiasts
TWO sister pubs in Clacks are this month being celebrated by real ale enthusiasts.

FRUSTRATED: Fraser Duncan watched on as his side lost to Dundonald Bluebell at the weekend. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Fraser admits Sauchie 'rolled over' for Dundonald clash

Gairdoch United players took part in a session at Beechwood with Sauchie manager Fraser Duncan and first team player Brian Morgan meeting the youngsters. Photos by Ben Montgomery

Sauchie Juniors announce youth player partnership with Garidoch United

Pupils at Deerpark primary school were out in force to clean up as much litter as possible. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Deerpark pupils take green approach with litter pick

SERVANT: Labour's Derek Stewart retires as a local elected representative after more than three decades of service to his community. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

'Time to hang up my bunnet' – Councillor Derek Stewart retires after 34 years

Frank Burrows went to school in Fishcross and began his footballing career at Sauchie Juniors

Tributes to Clacks footballer Frank Burrows

Fraser Duncan prepares to march his side into their David vs Goliath cup tie at Dumbarton this weekend. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

'No pressure on Sauchie' ahead of Scottish Cup tie at Dumbarton

Kids and staff at Flying Start nursery raise their first ever Green Flag. Photo by Jan van der Merwe

Sauchie's Flying Start nursery awarded green flag status

Children at Sunnyside ELC have been getting closer to nature, growing as responsible citizens

Praise for Sunnyside ELC natural world programme

The bench was presented to Wee County Veterans at the weekend

Surprise memorial bench for Wee County veterans

AFTERNOON DELIGHT: Karl Rennie, Sauchie chairman, watched on as his club claimed a piece of history. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Sauchie chairman reflects on a massive day for the club

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Clacks man crashed car into neighbour's fence while drunk

Sauchie won their first ever home Scottish Cup tie on Saturday. Picture by John Howie

Sauchie 2-1 Dunipace: Clacks side make history with Scottish Cup win

SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY: Sauchie fans came out in their numbers for Saturday's Scottish Cup tie. Picture by John Howie

Community support for Sauchie FC on Scottish Cup day

The biggest game in Sauchie's history will take place this weekend

Sauchie FC set to make history with Scottish Cup clash

The Fishcross PS pupil is preparing for next month's tournament in Birmingham

Clacks youngster set to represent Scotland in gymnastics

Sauchie ELC celebrated 50 years this month

Celebration to mark 50 years of ELC in Sauchie

The Wee County Veterans and Supporters Group marked its sixth anniversary last week - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Wee County Veterans and Supporters Group marks sixth anniversary

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Banned driver left injured passengers at crash scene

The woman was described as an 'unscrupulous scammer'

'Unscrupulous scammer' preyed on elderly in Sauchie during pandemic

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

Sauchie man crashed into two cars while unfit to drive

Gus and Gordon of the Wee County Malt Whisky Society stand either side of Sauchie Community Group's Keith Turner

Sauchie to have 24/7 access to life-saving defibrillator

BIG HEARTS: Scott and Lewis have tackled Ben Nevis in an effort to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation

Clacks father and son tackle Ben Nevis fundraiser

Fraser Duncan marshalling his troops at Beechwod Park. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Duncan: Sauchie's SFA license takes us to the 'next level'

JAIL TERM: The case was heard at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Man threatened to have homeless unit in Sauchie burned down

The High Court in Edinburgh

Rapist faces life sentence for terrifying attacks on women

Alloa born Jack Bertolini during his time at Brighton

Jack Bertolini: Brother pays tribute to late Alloa-born footballer

Police said the crash took place at the bridge over the River Devon

Appeal over crash which left driver with 'serious injuries'

BACK AGAIN: Rebel the cat returned home to Sauchie after two weeks away

Sauchie woman reunited with cat after online appeal

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

Unpaid work order for Forth Valley woman

The case was dealt with at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Clacks man warned about further jail time

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

Forth Valley man jailed for series of offences

Lord Lieutenant Johnny Stewart presented the award to Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire as the group unveiled a memorial picnic bench at Gartmorn Dam - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Breathe Easy Clacks earns Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Cllr Graham Lindsay, left, praised all involved in making sure kids returned to school as normal on Monday

Praise for Clacks workers in wake of school fire

Alloa Sheriff Court

Tullibody teen had steak knife for 'self-defence'

Almost 4,000 animals were cared for in Clacks before being released back into the wild

SSPCA site in Clacks cares for 3,375 animals in 2020

Details of the case were heard at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Man attacked sister's boyfriend and gouged at his eyes

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

Three-year road ban for Forth Valley man

Carol Young is encouraging people to volunteer

Volunteering makes a 'huge difference' in the Wee County

A HIGH NOTE: Getting back to in-person rehearsals has been welcomed by members of the Sauchie Community Group Choir

Sauchie Community Group Choir gets back to business

HIGH READING: The woman was six times over the limit

Sauchie woman was six times the legal limit

The facility was proposed to be built on agricultural land between Hennings Wood and Collyland Road near Fishcross.

Plans for Fishcross power plant are refused

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

Sauchie man jailed over domestic offences

Sauchie Juniors are offering free season tickets to those who bought one for the last campaign.

Sauchie Juniors offer free season ticket renewals

The facility is proposed to be built on agricultural land between Hennings Wood and Collyland Road near Fishcross

Plans for Fishcross power plant likely to be refused

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

Clacks man is jailed for breaching court orders

The former Diageo distillery and warehouse site could become a mixed use development to extend Alloa to the east

Housing development plans for Carsebridge distillery site

Sauchie ELC received grades of 'very good' from the Care Inspectorate

'Fantastic report' for Sauchie Nursery

Sauchie Juniors' vice-secretary Matthew has ensured the club are always open to all after his own mental health issues

'DMs are always open' – Sauchie Juniors continues commitment to improving mental health

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

Drug dealing conviction is 'salutary lesson' for Sauchie teen

The incidents took place around Schaw Court in Sauchie, the court heard

Sauchie man is jailed over double knife attack

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

Sauchie man breaches requirements of sex offenders register

Pupils at Craigbank PS pose with their seventh green flag from Eco-Schools Scotland

A seventh eco-flag for Wee County primary school

HIGH READING: The Sauchie woman was six times over the limit

Sauchie woman was six times over drink-driving limit