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CRASH CENTRAL

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A HORROR smash that saw a driver cut from an overturned car began a week-long series of road accidents that struck the county.

Blast from the past..?

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A FLORIDA resident is hoping for a reunion with her old Clackmannanshire-based school friends when she returns to Scotland next month.

LADS, YOU ARE WELL AND TRULY BUSTED

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

IT began with the arrest of a woman and her partner for a domestic disturbance and ended with the collapse of a major drugs ring.

Rapist Mitchell jailed after child porn find

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A CONVICTED rapist who was caught storing horrifying child porn images on his computer has been given a life sentence.

Hiker Bill hasn't hit his peak quite yet

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A DARING Dollar man will be pulling on his hiking boots next month when he braves a tough challenge for charity.

We get by with a little help from our friends

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THE SNP has retaken power at Clackmannanshire Council - with a little help from Archie Drummond.

Time for a celebration

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

SAUCHIE Juniors clinched the ACA Sports East Premier Division title to secure back to back league wins as they beat Arniston Rangers 4-1 on Monday night.

Great catch

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

HARVIESTOUN Trout Fishery held their first fly fishing competition of the season.

Alan's gold run

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ALLOA'S Alan Oliver struck gold at the English 4 Nations Para-Badminton Championships last weekend at the sports centre of Nottingham University.

It's Mr and Mrs Drunk Driver

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A HUSBAND and wife had their car confiscated after they were caught drink driving in the vehicle within days of each other.

Ripped chunk out of man's ear

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A THUG who bit off a chunk of his attacker's ear was locked up for eight months.

Jail shuts out visitors as staff strike over pensions

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ONLY a handful of staff at Glenochil Prison were left minding the cells as workers joined a national public sector strike last week.

£3m boost for local housing

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

CLACKMANNANSHIRE is set to benefit from a grant of almost £3 million which will be spent on increasing the supply of affordable housing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy, according to the Scottish Government.

Wasps chief slams SFA

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ALLOA Athletic chairman Mike Mulraney has described the SFA's new Club Academy Scotland programme as "shambolic" after the 30 SFL teams were left in the dark over next season's youth budget.

Alloa double swoop is only the beginning

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THIRD Division Champions Alloa have made a double swoop to bring in two new players and strengthen their first team squad and there is more to follow, according to their chairman.

London calling for ace Kieran

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ALLOA judoka star Kieran Gehlan feels that he can do better despite leaving the Sainsbury's School Games with a bronze medal last week.

Introduction to the big time

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Kilmarnock trio Fatherson are riding high following the selection of live favourite Gone Fission for Radio One's BBC Introducing playlist.

Archie set to give SNP a helping hand

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

THE SNP is on the brink of retaking power at Clackmannanshire Council.

Jen's Music Review

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Review includes Garbage's Not Your Kind of People (Deluxe Version) and festivals, videos and gigs to check out.

Movie Silent House (15)

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Review of Silent House starring Elizabeth Olsen.

INSANE KILLER

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

AN ex-Dollar Academy pupil has been cleared of murdering his girlfriend on the grounds of insanity.

Let's buy a bike for Little Alyssa

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

FAMILY and friends of a five-year-old Tullibody girl who cannot feel pain hope to raise £1700 to buy her a specialised safety trike.

Time to save the Tilly clock

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

PUPILS at Tillicoultry Primary School have been pulling out all the stops helping with the campaign to save the town's iconic clock tower.

Driver was 'alcohol immune'

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A DRINK driver claimed he was in control of his car because science proved his body could breakdown alcohol quicker than normal.

Voting turnout down 20%

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THERE were no outright winners in the Clackmannanshire Council elections on Friday.

CRASH CENTRAL

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A HORROR smash that saw a driver cut from an overturned car began a week-long series of road accidents that struck the county.

Blast from the past..?

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A FLORIDA resident is hoping for a reunion with her old Clackmannanshire-based school friends when she returns to Scotland next month.

LADS, YOU ARE WELL AND TRULY BUSTED

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

IT began with the arrest of a woman and her partner for a domestic disturbance and ended with the collapse of a major drugs ring.

Rapist Mitchell jailed after child porn find

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A CONVICTED rapist who was caught storing horrifying child porn images on his computer has been given a life sentence.

Hiker Bill hasn't hit his peak quite yet

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A DARING Dollar man will be pulling on his hiking boots next month when he braves a tough challenge for charity.

We get by with a little help from our friends

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THE SNP has retaken power at Clackmannanshire Council - with a little help from Archie Drummond.

It's Mr and Mrs Drunk Driver

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A HUSBAND and wife had their car confiscated after they were caught drink driving in the vehicle within days of each other.

Ripped chunk out of man's ear

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A THUG who bit off a chunk of his attacker's ear was locked up for eight months.

Jail shuts out visitors as staff strike over pensions

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ONLY a handful of staff at Glenochil Prison were left minding the cells as workers joined a national public sector strike last week.

£3m boost for local housing

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Archie set to give SNP a helping hand

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

THE SNP is on the brink of retaking power at Clackmannanshire Council.

INSANE KILLER

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

AN ex-Dollar Academy pupil has been cleared of murdering his girlfriend on the grounds of insanity.

Let's buy a bike for Little Alyssa

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

FAMILY and friends of a five-year-old Tullibody girl who cannot feel pain hope to raise £1700 to buy her a specialised safety trike.

Time to save the Tilly clock

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

PUPILS at Tillicoultry Primary School have been pulling out all the stops helping with the campaign to save the town's iconic clock tower.

Driver was 'alcohol immune'

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A DRINK driver claimed he was in control of his car because science proved his body could breakdown alcohol quicker than normal.

Voting turnout down 20%

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THERE were no outright winners in the Clackmannanshire Council elections on Friday.

IT'S ALL UP TO ARCHIE

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

THE political balance of Clackmannanshire Council rests in the hands of one man - Archie Drummond.

Hartley prepares for assault on Division 2

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ALLOA manager Paul Hartley is set to add his championship-winning squad as he looks to build for next season's assault on the Second Division.

'Sexy cops' snare Alloa club coke dealer

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A DRUG dealing middleman was caught after he succumbed to the charms of undercover cops, Alloa Sheriff Court heard.

Brave Erin named a national treasure

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A MENSTRIE woman has been recognised for her outstanding achievements after being named Young Scot of the Year for 2012.

Haney jailed despite 'suicidal aunt' claim

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

THE cousin of murdered teen Barry Bradley was jailed for a year after he was caught carrying a blade he claimed he took to save his aunt.

Alloa soldier's war heroics kept secret for 50 years

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A SOLDIER who fought with the Canadian army in the First World War has been awarded his war medals - 57 years after his death.

County could lose its famous sweet brand

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A TILLICOULTRY confectionery manufacturer is threatening to leave the county if it fails to find a new home.

Driver injured in railings smash

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

AN Alloa man remains in a serious but stable condition after his car crashed through metal railings and landed in a playing field.

Brewing brothers seal another deal with supermarket

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

ALLOA-BASED Williams Brothers Brewing Company has sealed a deal with supermarket chain Morrisons to have its best-known beer listed across the UK.