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CONFUSION: A petition has been launched to save Ludgate House amid uncertainty surrounding its future.

Petition launched to save Alloa respite units amid uncertainty over future

Stuart Harley is running the London Marathon to raise money for Versus Arthritis, after his son Rox was diagnosed with arthritis aged one

Stuart Harley is running the London Marathon to raise money for Versus Arthritis, after his son Rox was diagnosed with arthritis aged one

Clackmannanshire dad running London Marathon for charity that helped son

FUNDING: £250,000 has been allocated for the improvement of playparks in the Wee County.

FUNDING: £250,000 has been allocated for the improvement of playparks in the Wee County.

Local government

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Wee County playparks in line for a makeover

CLOSURES: Staggered temporary traffic lights will be in place during resurfacing works in Kincardine.

CLOSURES: Staggered temporary traffic lights will be in place during resurfacing works in Kincardine.

Kincardine streets to close for resurfacing works

BLAZE: Fire crews are currently treating a wildfire on Alva Glen.

BLAZE: Fire crews are currently treating a wildfire on Alva Glen.

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Fire crews battling wildfire above Hillfoots town

MEANING: Carlie McInroy shows off her work.

MEANING: Carlie McInroy shows off her work.

Carsebridge Cultural: Art that speaks the unspoken

SCAMS: A rise in banking fraud has been reported in the Forth Valley area.

SCAMS: A rise in banking fraud has been reported in the Forth Valley area.

83-year-old woman scammed out of four figure sum

Keith Brown MSP has praised the baby box scheme that has been introduced since 2017

Keith Brown MSP has praised the baby box scheme that has been introduced since 2017

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Baby box scheme in Forth Valley helps more than 17,500 families since 2017

VANDALISED: Clackmannan Tower was hit with vile graffiti last week.

VANDALISED: Clackmannan Tower was hit with vile graffiti last week.

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Historic Wee County landmarked vandalised with graffiti

BLAZE: The police and SFRS rushed to extinguish a fire at the Cochrane Hall.

BLAZE: The police and SFRS rushed to extinguish a fire at the Cochrane Hall.

Two youths charged after wilful fire at community centre

The micro brewery was launched in November.

The micro brewery was launched in November.

Clackmannan micro distillery recognised at London Spirits Competition

LEGEND: Brian Morgan sadly passed away on Wednesday morning, aged 35.

LEGEND: Brian Morgan sadly passed away on Wednesday morning, aged 35.

Sauchie Juniors midfielder Brian Morgan has died

The winning entry of the new annual competition will have their photograph published on the front cover of the Forth Naturalist & Historian journal

The winning entry of the new annual competition will have their photograph published on the front cover of the Forth Naturalist & Historian journal

Photographer sought for cover of journal in tribute to founder member

Council leader Ellen Forson has praised the work of both teachers and pupils in the lead up to exams.

Council leader Ellen Forson has praised the work of both teachers and pupils in the lead up to exams.

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Political Stand: Celebrating Our Successes in Education

Six Clackmannanshire community groups are set to receive funding support from the Co-op

Six Clackmannanshire community groups are set to receive funding support from the Co-op

Clackmannanshire community groups receive funding boost from Co-op

DANGEROUS: Two drivers had been caught ignoring the no right turn sign into McDonald's.

DANGEROUS: Two drivers had been caught ignoring the no right turn sign into McDonald's.

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Improved road markings on dangerous Alloa road a police priority

ANNIVERSARY: The volunteers during the fourth birthday litter pick.

ANNIVERSARY: The volunteers during the fourth birthday litter pick.

Monthly community litter pick project celebrates fourth anniversary

INITIATIVE: Alloa's community police officers set up a stall in Tesco to promote the neighbour watch scheme.

INITIATIVE: Alloa's community police officers set up a stall in Tesco to promote the neighbour watch scheme.

Alloa community officers promote neighbourhood watch scheme

BIRTHDAY: Jean Hendrie (middle) celebrated turning 104 with members of Fife Council and the Fife Lieutenancy.

BIRTHDAY: Jean Hendrie (middle) celebrated turning 104 with members of Fife Council and the Fife Lieutenancy.

Hard-working Kincardine resident turns 104

DESTROYED: The remains of the pond north of Alloa Fire Station.

DESTROYED: The remains of the pond north of Alloa Fire Station.

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No prior notification given as construction company dig up pond

Forth Valley College Principal Kenny MacInnes (left) with ECITB Chair Lynda Armstrong and CEO Andrew Hockey

Forth Valley College Principal Kenny MacInnes (left) with ECITB Chair Lynda Armstrong and CEO Andrew Hockey

Funding boost for Forth Valley College to help attract next generation of engineers

ECO-WARRIORS: Members of Yes Clackmannanshire filled 20 bags of rubbish around the Wee County.

ECO-WARRIORS: Members of Yes Clackmannanshire filled 20 bags of rubbish around the Wee County.

Eco-warriors fill 20 bags of rubbish during Clacks litter pick

PLEA: Brian Leishman has made renewed calls for the UK Government to save Grangemouth.

PLEA: Brian Leishman has made renewed calls for the UK Government to save Grangemouth.

National government

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Alloa MP makes renewed call for refinery to be saved

FOR SALE: The land to the south of Menstrie has been listed.

FOR SALE: The land to the south of Menstrie has been listed.

Planning and development

Menstrie: Plot of green space worth 23 acres up for sale

DAMAGE: The Alva bike repair kit has been vandalised for the second time this year.

DAMAGE: The Alva bike repair kit has been vandalised for the second time this year.

Concerns for future of bike repair kit after second act of vandalism this year

CAST: The four performers of a Respectable Funeral.

CAST: The four performers of a Respectable Funeral.

Two plays in one for upcoming Dollar Drama production

PLANS: The council has proposed replacing the communal door and entry system on flats in Tillicoultry.

PLANS: The council has proposed replacing the communal door and entry system on flats in Tillicoultry.

Planning and development

Council hoping to be buzzed in on new flat door plans

APPROVED: Plans for a pergola at The Wee Bookshop have been approved.

APPROVED: Plans for a pergola at The Wee Bookshop have been approved.

Planning and development

Decision made on plans for pergola at Dollar book store

EXTENDED: Chalmers's closing hour has been changed to 2am on the May Day bank holiday.

EXTENDED: Chalmers's closing hour has been changed to 2am on the May Day bank holiday.

Alloa nightclub to open later for upcoming bank holiday

DUCK, DUCK, GO: Hundreds of bright yellow ducks were released down Menstrie Burn for the annual race.

DUCK, DUCK, GO: Hundreds of bright yellow ducks were released down Menstrie Burn for the annual race.

Hundreds of ducks race down Menstrie Burn

Lewis McFarlane in his Micro F2

Lewis McFarlane in his Micro F2

District Digest: Community Notices for Clackmannanshire and Forth Valley

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

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Woman struck teenager with her car as he rode electric scooter

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Teenager threw snooker cue through window and threatened to batter ex

Pope Francis has died, aged 88

Pope Francis has died, aged 88

Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed

MEETING: Residents shared their frustrations at the lack of transport options for the disabled.

MEETING: Residents shared their frustrations at the lack of transport options for the disabled.

"It feels like the walls are closing in" - disabled travel options slammed

Karen Dunbar will perform at Alloa Town Hall on May 9 and the Tolbooth in Stirling on August 30

Karen Dunbar will perform at Alloa Town Hall on May 9 and the Tolbooth in Stirling on August 30

Karen Dunbar to perform in Alloa and Stirling as part of 80 date tour

TOUR DE CLACKS: The annual charity cycle ride is back for 2025.

TOUR DE CLACKS: The annual charity cycle ride is back for 2025.

Annual charity cycle ride around the Wee County back this weekend

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Sport

Kelty Hearts have reduced ticket prices for next Saturday's match with Alloa to £5.

Wasps' final day opponents slash ticket prices

QUALIFIED: Keanna Maciness is one of two Wee County swimmers to make the team for the World Championships.

QUALIFIED: Keanna Maciness is one of two Wee County swimmers to make the team for the World Championships.

Wee County swimmers selected for World Aquatics Championships

POSTPONED: Sauchie's game against Dunbar will be rescheduled.

POSTPONED: Sauchie's game against Dunbar will be rescheduled.

Sauchie Juniors FC

Upcoming Sauchie match postponed after midfielder's death

GOLD: Duncan Scott picked up three first place finishes.

GOLD: Duncan Scott picked up three first place finishes.

Wee County swimmers earn gold in aquatics championships

CUP EXIT: Sauchie's defence of the East of Scotland League Cup came to an end as they were eliminated by Haddington Athletic.

CUP EXIT: Sauchie's defence of the East of Scotland League Cup came to an end as they were eliminated by Haddington Athletic.

Sauchie Juniors FC

Sauchie's cup defence at an end following defeat to Haddington

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Mark Allen scored the 15th maximum break at the Crucible on Friday (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mark Allen scored the 15th maximum break at the Crucible on Friday (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mark Allen on verge of World Championship exit despite firing 147 at Crucible

Sean Bowen and trainer Olly Murphy enjoyed four-timers (John Walton/PA)

Sean Bowen and trainer Olly Murphy enjoyed four-timers (John Walton/PA)

Bowen four-timer features half-brother to Douvan and Jonbon

Emma Raducanu shows her frustration during a loss to Marta Kostyuk (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Emma Raducanu shows her frustration during a loss to Marta Kostyuk (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Emma Raducanu beaten in second round in Madrid

Cyriel Dessers ready to go again next season at Rangers (Adam Davy/PA)

Cyriel Dessers ready to go again next season at Rangers (Adam Davy/PA)

Cyriel Dessers wants to stay at Rangers and compete for trophies

Tattycoram played herself into the Oaks picture at Sandown (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Tattycoram played herself into the Oaks picture at Sandown (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Tattycoram enters Oaks reckoning after Wild Card win

Tranmere’s Sam Finley – pictured playing for Bristol Rovers – has been banned for 13 matches after admitting using a homophobic slur (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Tranmere’s Sam Finley – pictured playing for Bristol Rovers – has been banned for 13 matches after admitting using a homophobic slur (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Tranmere midfielder Sam Finley suspended for 13 games for using homophobic slur

Kyprios makes his return at Navan (Nigel French/PA)

Kyprios makes his return at Navan (Nigel French/PA)

Kyprios starts out on ‘usual route’ to Royal Ascot at Navan

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Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in New York City (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP)

Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in New York City (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP)

Man pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in UnitedHealthcare boss case

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has met her US counterpart (Danny Lawson/PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has met her US counterpart (Danny Lawson/PA)

Reeves meets with her American counterpart amid US-UK trade deal talks

Gatwick wants to bring its emergency runway into routine use (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gatwick wants to bring its emergency runway into routine use (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

Chester Crown Court where Lucinda Collins was given a suspended sentence (PA)

Chester Crown Court where Lucinda Collins was given a suspended sentence (PA)

‘Distracted’ dentist avoids jail after killing cycling pensioner

Preparations are under way for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday (PA)

Preparations are under way for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday (PA)

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

Syria’s new flag is raised during a ceremony where it was added to the 100 flags flying in line at United Nations headquarters (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

Syria’s new flag is raised during a ceremony where it was added to the 100 flags flying in line at United Nations headquarters (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

Syria’s foreign minister raises country’s new flag at UN headquarters

Hubert Brown died after being stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Hubert Brown died after being stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Woman killed man in unprovoked attack after asking to be sent back to hospital

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