http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 13 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mh/ala_logo_500x75.png http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/ A TEENAGER was charged with drug driving through Alloa - just four days after passing his test. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442980-day-1-pass-driving-test-day-5-get-high-and-drive/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442980-day-1-pass-driving-test-day-5-get-high-and-drive/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News A 46-YEAR-OLD man was attacked in front of his family by a group of thugs after he challenged them for singing sectarian songs on the train. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/courtreports/articles/2013/01/09/442978-sectarian-morons/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/courtreports/articles/2013/01/09/442978-sectarian-morons/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News A story on page eight of this week's Alloa Advertiser reported that the fire at Oran Environmental Solutions, Kilbagie, was started deliberately. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443065-kilbagie-fire-was-not-started-deliberately/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443065-kilbagie-fire-was-not-started-deliberately/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News ALMOST 500 people in Clackmannanshire have lost the right to vote. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442976-no-response-means-hundreds-of-residents-lose-the-right-to-vote/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442976-no-response-means-hundreds-of-residents-lose-the-right-to-vote/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News Scottish Autism awarded Honorary Memberships to two inspirational fundraisers at its AGM, held at the group's Alloa HQ New Struan House. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442951-reflecting-on-kindness/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442951-reflecting-on-kindness/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News Clacks Council is set to carry out essential bridge strengthening works on Dollar Bridge. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442950-dollar-bridge-repairs-to-last-for-seven-weeks/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442950-dollar-bridge-repairs-to-last-for-seven-weeks/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News The search is on to find Clackmannanshire's 10th Citizen of the Year, but time is running out for nominations. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442948-time-is--almost-up-for-picking-top-citizen/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/442948-time-is--almost-up-for-picking-top-citizen/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News CLACKMANNANSHIRE'S 9,762 smokers are being urged to make 2013 the year they quit for good - and to take advantage of the wide range of NHS services to help make it happen. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/442829-alloa-asda-and-nhs-services-highlight-the-benefits-of-quitting/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/442829-alloa-asda-and-nhs-services-highlight-the-benefits-of-quitting/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000 News CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council has reiterated its commitment to delivering education and social services jointly with Stirling Council. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/07/442828-joint-venture-a-big-success/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/07/442828-joint-venture-a-big-success/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:30:00 +0000 News THE expertise of a leading team of designers, engineers and architects from the Royal College of Art is being used to try to create a brighter and 'softer' environment for patients in the mental health unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/442827-reaching-out-for-a--better-experience-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/442827-reaching-out-for-a--better-experience-/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a blaze at a waste treatment facility at Kilbagie Mill last week. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/04/442718-oran-inferno/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/04/442718-oran-inferno/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News THE former Alva Glen Hotel is expected to be acquired by the council on a Compulsory Purchase Order. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/04/442714-hotel-offer-is-rejected--by-owners/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/04/442714-hotel-offer-is-rejected--by-owners/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News POLICE are seeking the public's help in tracing a man missing from the Alloa area. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/04/442707-appeal-for-missing-alloa-man/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/04/442707-appeal-for-missing-alloa-man/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News A DOLLAR house has been lit up with festive cheer this Christmas in a bid to raise money for Stromness Life Boat. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442592-spreading-xmas-cheer/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442592-spreading-xmas-cheer/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News A FIRST draft of Clackmannanshire's Single Outcome Agreement for 2013-2023 has been agreed by the council and will now go to public consultation. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442585-future-proposals-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442585-future-proposals-/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000 News CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council have been awarded £400,000 as part of a £1.5m project to tackle fuel poverty in homes in Clackmannanshire. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/03/442584-funding-for-fuel-poverty/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2013/01/03/442584-funding-for-fuel-poverty/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News MSP Liz Smith has called on Scottish Ministers to carry out an impact assessment on the effects of wind farm applications on local government planning departments. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442583-liz-blast/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442583-liz-blast/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000 News MP delighted at funding boost for local bowlers http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442641-alva-bowlers-get-lottery-funding-boost/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/442641-alva-bowlers-get-lottery-funding-boost/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News CHRISTMAS has come early for a Clackmannan teen battling neurological cancer, after he enjoyed a dream trip to Lapland. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442408-xmas-dream-come-true-for-brave-stuart-18/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442408-xmas-dream-come-true-for-brave-stuart-18/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:30:00 +0000 News OVER 450 Dollar Academy pupils took to the Usher Hall stage for their Annual Christmas Concert earlier this month. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442407-an-achoireded-taste-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442407-an-achoireded-taste-/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:30:00 +0000 News TILLICOULTRY couple Elizabeth and Thomas Hughes were delighted to be celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary last Thursday. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442406-dont-leave-an-argument-is-diamond-couples-key/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442406-dont-leave-an-argument-is-diamond-couples-key/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000 News IN common with other councils, Clackmannanshire is facing difficult decisions about where to invest reducing resources. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2012/12/28/442405-council-expenses-decision-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/councilnews/articles/2012/12/28/442405-council-expenses-decision-/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:30:00 +0000 News A PILOT community evening held for residents in South East Alloa was a great success. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442404-pilot-event-takes-off/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442404-pilot-event-takes-off/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 News ALLOA-BORN Robert Fyfe has popped up in Coronation Street. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442403-alloas-robert-is-a-soap-star-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/28/442403-alloas-robert-is-a-soap-star-/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:30:00 +0000 News THE determination of one music teacher has meant audiences will soon have the chance to close their eyes and listen to the sound of the Caribbean - despite still being in Clackmannanshire. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/alloaschools/articles/2012/12/28/442402-teachers-steely-determination/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/alloaschools/articles/2012/12/28/442402-teachers-steely-determination/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 News