http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:56:56 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 13 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ala_logo_500x75.png http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/ COUNCIL leader Janet Cadenhead has offered to resign her post if it is ever proven that there is a connection between the implementation of Single Status pay and the authority's financial black hole. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396695-council-leaders-vow-in-pay-cuts-row/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396695-council-leaders-vow-in-pay-cuts-row/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:11:17 +0000 News AN ALVA student branded Scotland's first Islamist terrorist is the victim of a miscarriage of justice. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396656-alva-student-wins-appeal-against-terror-conviction/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396656-alva-student-wins-appeal-against-terror-conviction/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:10:10 +0000 News AN EIGHT-year-old from Tillicoultry will pit his wits against some of the country's top inventors after creating a board game while he was off school battling serious illness. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396654-eightyearold-scott-is-youngest-inventor-in-running-for-top-award-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396654-eightyearold-scott-is-youngest-inventor-in-running-for-top-award-/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:04:01 +0000 News A FORMER Alva Academy pupil's campaign to have the dangerous Dollar Bends redesigned has been backed by over 1000 people, including local politicians. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396651-1000-sign-up-online-to-have-dollar-bends-redesigned-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396651-1000-sign-up-online-to-have-dollar-bends-redesigned-/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:58:04 +0000 News A FORMER Alva Academy student is swapping the emergency room for Everest to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396650-nurse-climbs-the-highest-mountain-to-support-british-heart-foundation-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396650-nurse-climbs-the-highest-mountain-to-support-british-heart-foundation-/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:52:44 +0000 News A DOLLAR slimmer who dropped five dress sizes for her daughter's wedding has been named as Curvette of the Year by the Alloa gym Curves. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396649-curvette-of-the-year-award-for-dorothy-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396649-curvette-of-the-year-award-for-dorothy-/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:44:48 +0000 News HIGH school pupils from across Clackmannanshire have been given a taste of the devastating impact that can occur as a result of not taking care and attention whilst on the road. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396646-safe-drive-stay-alive-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396646-safe-drive-stay-alive-/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:34:55 +0000 News AN ALLOA woman whose husband beat testicular cancer is urging local women to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and create 'amazing moments' for themselves and thousands of others. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396379-race-is-on-to-beat-cancer/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396379-race-is-on-to-beat-cancer/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:29:32 +0000 News THE vast majority of claims by homeowners near the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway that their properties had lost value have been rejected. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396376-no-joy-for-rail-row-residents/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396376-no-joy-for-rail-row-residents/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:27:38 +0000 News ALLOA Athletic Football Club's transformation of the former Zones leisure centre from an unused eyesore into a multi-purpose community sports hub is near completion. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396373-sports-hub-nears-completion/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396373-sports-hub-nears-completion/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:25:22 +0000 News A TULLIBODY schoolboy has been praised by the Scottish SPCA for saving an abandoned cat. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396372-john-rescues-cat-dumped-in-the-woods/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396372-john-rescues-cat-dumped-in-the-woods/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:22:02 +0000 News A WOMAN who embezzled over £10,000 from the Friends of the ALLOA Centre has narrowly escaped being sent to prison. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396368-group-treasurer-embezzled-pound10000/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396368-group-treasurer-embezzled-pound10000/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:20:13 +0000 News A TILLICOULTRY thug has been sentenced to spend 40 months in detention for putting two teenage boys through a humiliating ordeal. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396367-thug-locked-up-for-humiliating-attack/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396367-thug-locked-up-for-humiliating-attack/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:18:18 +0000 News A 20-YEAR-OLD woman from Tillicoultry has been tragically killed following a car crash on Saturday night. Rachael Ward died after her Citroen Saxo was involved in a head on collision on the A908 between Benview and Devonside. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396176-tragic-loss-of-young-life-in-horror-smash-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396176-tragic-loss-of-young-life-in-horror-smash-/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:42:20 +0000 News DRIVERS and pedestrians are being urged to take care and watch out for potholes on Clackmannanshire's roads and paths as a result of the big freeze. Following a prolonged spell of sub-zero temperatures the thaw, which began last week, has left roads all over Britain in a state of disrepair. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396175-our-roads-are-cracking-up/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396175-our-roads-are-cracking-up/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:40:25 +0000 News OCHIL MP Gordon Banks has slammed the government's response to Alloa Sheriff David Mackie's recommendations following the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Menstrie tot, Muireann McLaughlin. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396174-mp-promises-to-continue-fight-for-ban-on-loop-cords-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396174-mp-promises-to-continue-fight-for-ban-on-loop-cords-/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:36:40 +0000 News OCHIL MSP Keith Brown says employees of Clackmannanshire Council believe the implementation of the single status pay agreement is being used to cut pay in an attempt to resolve the current budget crisis. And he says he is now demanding answers from the council to find out whether their claims have any foundation. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396173-msp-demands-answers-in-single-status-pay-row/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396173-msp-demands-answers-in-single-status-pay-row/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:32:50 +0000 News Alloa pensioner Robert Watt, who is banned from contact with children, was jailed for 22 months on Thursday after he flashed at two young schoolgirls while out on licence. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396172-paedophile-jailed-for-flashing-at-young-girls-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396172-paedophile-jailed-for-flashing-at-young-girls-/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:29:13 +0000 News THE landlord of the Royal Arms in Tillicoultry has been fined £200 after his wife mixed together two different types of gin when she was cleaning up at closing time. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396171-tillicoultry-landlord-fined-over-gin-mixup/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396171-tillicoultry-landlord-fined-over-gin-mixup/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:20:59 +0000 News Police in Clackmannanshire have presented Ochil View Housing Association with an award for their latest development in Sauchie which adopted crime prevention measures. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396170-secure-design-award-for-sauchie-development/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396170-secure-design-award-for-sauchie-development/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:19:31 +0000 News A SAUCHIE pensioner is recovering after being rescued by a neighbour following a slip on ice whilst walking her dog late on Friday night. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395918-pensioner-rescued-by-eagleeyed-neighbour-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395918-pensioner-rescued-by-eagleeyed-neighbour-/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:41:57 +0000 News A HUNT took place in the area of Tillicoultry and the surrounding hills on Thursday after cries for help were heard in the morning. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395917-ochil-rescue-team-involved-in-major-search-operation-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395917-ochil-rescue-team-involved-in-major-search-operation-/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:36:55 +0000 News B-DAZZLED lingerie shop-owner Tracy Brown has vowed to return next summer after her Alloa business was forced to close. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395916-sexy-lingerie-shop-is-hit-by-recession-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395916-sexy-lingerie-shop-is-hit-by-recession-/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:30:27 +0000 News MUCKHART Primary could be mistaken for the North Pole during last week's big freeze when an igloo appeared in the school's playground. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395914-muckhart-pupils-are-at-home-in-the-snow-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395914-muckhart-pupils-are-at-home-in-the-snow-/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:25:16 +0000 News A PAEDOPHILE who combed the Internet for images of children being sexually abused has been jailed for nine months. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395911-nine-months-for-paedophile-with-collection-of-sick-images-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395911-nine-months-for-paedophile-with-collection-of-sick-images-/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:23:11 +0000 News