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Chance to win a wedding reception at Claremont Lodge

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 12:17
TWENTY ONE couples are in with a chance of winning the perfect prize as they plan to tie the knot in the near future. The Claremont Lodge Hotel in Alloa and the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser teamed up to offer our readers the chance to win a fabulous wedding reception.


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We're coming to get you...

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 11:04
COMMUNITY police officers in the Wee County have led the fight against drug dealers, recovering hundreds of pounds worth of drugs and a firearm during raids in Tullibody and Tillicoultry last Wednesday.


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Football hooligans banned from all grounds

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 11:03
THREE Wee County football hooligans have been banned from attending matches anywhere in Britain following trouble after an Alloa Athletic Scottish Cup match.


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Union fears cuts will increase stress levels

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 10:58
A TRADE union representing Clackmannanshire Council workers has raised concerns over the impact cuts in staffing will have on those employees who remain at the local authority.


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Petition calls for Dollar Green Belt

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 10:54
RESIDENTS of Dollar are banding together in an attempt to protect the rural atmosphere of the village.


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MSP takes kinship carers fight to Scottish Parliament

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 10:43
A MOTION has been submitted at the Scottish Parliament which criticises Clackmannanshire Council's decision to reduce kinship care allowances by 67 per cent.


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Wee County's shoppers back Fairtrade Fortnight

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 10:36
CLACKMANNANSHIRE residents gave their backing to local events organised to boost Scotland's bid to become a Fairtrade nation.


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MP disappointed by lack of action on loop cord ban

Wed, 10/03/2010 - 10:26
OCHIL MP Gordon Banks has welcomed the Government's decision to respond to the ruling into the death of a Menstrie toddler but still believes more fatal accidents will occur unless the design of blinds are changed.


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Hill fire sparked fears for homes

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 16:12
ALVA Glen was illuminated on Monday night by a raging gorse fire that lit up the night sky around the Ochil Hills.


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Sandra is our star citizen

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 16:02
CLACKMANNANSHIRE'S brightest stars gathered at Alva Academy on Thursday evening for the annual Citizen of the Year award ceremony.


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Alloa logs on to story pole idea

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:58
THE giant log of wood, set to tell the tale of Alloa, has arrived at the Make Room on Drysdale Street.


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Pigeons cooped up as flood restricts access

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:49
THE torrential rain that drenched Clackmannanshire last week may have been ideal weather for ducks but it left far from desirable conditions for pigeon fanciers.


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Mum fears for her children's safety

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:40
AN ALLOA mum says she lives in fear for the safety of her two young children because they are living in cramped conditions in a one-bedroom flat.


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Bishop Logan returns to mark 25th anniversary

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:30
BISHOP Vincent Logan officially opened St Mungo's Primary School in Alloa in 1985 - and 25 years on he was back to celebrate the school's silver anniversary.


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Alva coach is on the ball with county's youngsters

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 14:56
ALVA Golf Club President Stewart MacFarlane is one of a number of coaches helping to engage Clackmannanshire school children with two of Scotland's favourite ball sports - football and golf.


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