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  • Dario Zanatta eyes international call-up for Canada

    DARIO Zanatta is in no hurry to force his way into the Canadian national team – but the Alloa ace admits representing his country would be 'incredible'. The Hearts loanee has lit up the Wee County this season, winning the Championship player of

  • CPR heroes praised for helping man who collapsed in Alloa

    COURAGEOUS bystanders have been hailed for their efforts in trying to save a man's life in Alloa last week. Two ambulances raced to Shillinghill last Wednesday, March 13, early evening after a man collapsed near to the bus stop. However, in

  • MP chooses Reachout as Alloa Half-Marathon charity

    A WEE COUNTY politician will be running for charity at this month’s Alloa Half Marathon.MP Luke Graham is set to raise funds for the local good cause Reachout with Arts in Mind by entering the race on Sunday, March 31.He chose the charity, which provides

  • Support for little Eva's year-long brain tumour battle

    A LOVING Clacks uncle has issued an appeal to the county after seeing his young niece go through treatment for a brain tumour.Little Eva Paterson was diagnosed with the condition after taking ill last year and has been in and out of hospital for more

  • Groundwork laid to minimise impact on Leisure Bowl services

    THE impact of £60,000 of savings at Alloa Leisure Bowl should be "as unnoticeable to the users as possible", officials have pledged.A long-term leisure strategy is now needed after the Clackmannanshire Council budget averted the potential closure

  • Alva Academy pupils prepare for Rock Challenge in Dundee

    A WEE COUNTY secondary school is set to take part in a nationwide performance competition in Dundee later this month. Alva Academy will take part in The Rock Challenge which aims to inspire, engage and motivate young people to make healthy and

  • Carol makes lifestyle change to keep up with grand-kids

    AN ALLOA woman has credited her grandchildren for managing to lose an incredible five dress sizes in a year.Carol Hislop has slimmed down after losing around three-and-half-stone – although she isn't finished just yet.The Wee County woman joined Weight