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  • Alloa man admits 'loss of control' led to assault

    AN ALLOA man has been slapped with over 200 hours of unpaid work for attacking another male during a violent altercation late last year. Alan Black, 25, appeared in the dock for sentencing at Alloa Sheriff Court on Thursday, March 14. The charges

  • Diack keen to avoid further call-offs

    IAIN DIACK feels another postponement would put the breaks on Sauchie's recent momentum as they continue their promotion push.The Reds' match with local rivals Dunipace fell foul to the snow on Saturday meaning they will have to wait until after

  • Coalsnaughton man handed three-year driving ban

    A DANGEROUS driver has been banned from the roads for three years, having narrowly avoided a prison sentence for a catalogue of offences.Lee Quinn, 22, appeared for sentencing for four matters at Alloa Sheriff Court on Thursday, March 14.The offences

  • Japanese Garden to host consul-general for cherry tree planting

    THE Japanese Garden at Cowden will host the Japanese consul-general and a number of horticulture students for a special tree-planting ceremony this week.A total of 25 cherry trees will be placed in the garden as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project.The

  • Clacks sisters among big winners at Crufts

    A YOUNG girl who credited her dog with saving her life has had more reason to cheer after the pair came home from Crufts adorned with medals. Jess Powling and her dog Bella were brought together after the 16-year-old girl, who has additional needs

  • A spring floral treat in Clacks

    TAKE a woodland walk anywhere in Clackmannanshire over the next few weeks and there is every chance of stumbling upon a riot of white and yellow from the dazzling flowers of wood anemones and lesser celandines.These wonderful little plants are engaged