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  • Nature call for artists in residence at hospital

    ARTISTS with an affinity with nature are being encouraged to apply to become an artist in residence at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The post, which is for nine months, is set in the Women and Children's Unit at the hospital. It follows a creative

  • Scotland's secondary schools ranked in latest league table

    Scotland's secondary schools have been revealed according to this year's highers figures. The figures, which were published by The Times, show the performances of every secondary school in Scotland based on the number of pupils achieving five or

  • Gaelic language education to be offered to Clacks children

    WEE COUNTY families looking to ensure their children learn Gaelic will be able to access tuition in Stirling. Clackmannanshire Council's Partnership and Performance Committee is set to meet tomorrow, Thursday May 13, to hear an annual report on

  • Key worker artwork to form part of Alloa exhibition

    AN artwork depicting dozens of Wee County key workers could go on display next year in Alloa as part of an exhibition. Clacks artist Karen Strang, who has been slowly returning to her Marcelle House studio in Alloa, is currently working on the large

  • On the Wildside: Spring shines upon Dollar Glen

    IF THERE is one thing you must do this month, then it has to be a walk up Dollar Glen, or indeed any of the other fine wooded glens that lie above the Hillfoot towns. May is the best month to appreciate these Ochil glens in their finest glory.

  • 'Fantastic report' for Sauchie Nursery

    INSPECTORS have praised the ongoing work at a Clacks nursery following an unannounced visit last month. Sauchie Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) centre passed the inspection with great results, receiving ratings of "very good" across four areas

  • Inspirational' – Wee County mourns loss of Ian Grinly

    TODAY will see the funeral of a multi-talented Wee County musician whose love of the art was "infectious and inspirational". Ian Grinly sadly passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, April 22, at his Tillicoultry home. Widely known throughout