http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthpress.co.uk/feeds/ 13 http://www.clydeandforthpress.co.uk/furniture/mh/ala_logo_500x75.png http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/ CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council leader Gary Womersley has pledged his commitment to retain the glass works in Alloa. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461401-big-guns-vow-to-keep-glass-works-in-alloa/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461401-big-guns-vow-to-keep-glass-works-in-alloa/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100 News A SURVEY in the autumn is expected to show an increase in the number of people in Clackmannanshire who will be travelling to school by bike rather than car. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461438-bike-use-in-clacks-to-go-up/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461438-bike-use-in-clacks-to-go-up/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30:00 +0100 News The Prime Minister was in Scotland last week to meet with Diageo and learn about the companies exciting investment plans across Scotland. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461485-political-stand-by-msp-liz-smith/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461485-political-stand-by-msp-liz-smith/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Opinion It would be much appreciated if you could publish the following letter. It believed there are people in your catchment area who may be interested. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461484-calling-wee-county-folk-for-raf-service/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461484-calling-wee-county-folk-for-raf-service/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Opinion Letters A new survey by Carers Week has found that six out of ten carers have suffered from depression because of the unrelenting stress of their caring role. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461483-carers-in-clackmannanshire-also-need-cared-for/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461483-carers-in-clackmannanshire-also-need-cared-for/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Opinion Letters Time was when it would be safe to speculate that the political views of the writer were slightly to the right of Darth Vader's, but given the present situation with those party's vying for power at Westminster where there is no difference between Labour and Tory, I couldn't dare to give an opinion, but as to the content of the letter that's different. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461482-do-we-really-need-more-of-westminster-rule/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/articles/2013/06/19/461482-do-we-really-need-more-of-westminster-rule/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Opinion Letters Sauchie manager Fraser Duncan is delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Gary McCulloch. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461391-sauchie-juniors-new-signing-from-bathgate-gary-mcculloch-is-praised-by-manager-fraser-duncan/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461391-sauchie-juniors-new-signing-from-bathgate-gary-mcculloch-is-praised-by-manager-fraser-duncan/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Alloa Athletic INFLUENTIAL Alloa defender Ben Gordon insists he is not surprised to see Paul Hartley linked with SPL jobs this summer. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461388-no-surprise-for-alloa-defender-ben-gordon-to-see-paul-hartley-linked-with-top-spl-jobs/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461388-no-surprise-for-alloa-defender-ben-gordon-to-see-paul-hartley-linked-with-top-spl-jobs/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Alloa Athletic Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney believes that the new deal to restructure Scottish football next season is in the best interests of the game. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461387-alloa-chairman-mike-mulraney-applauds-merger-of-sfl-and-spl/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/alloaathletic/articles/2013/06/19/461387-alloa-chairman-mike-mulraney-applauds-merger-of-sfl-and-spl/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Alloa Athletic A NEW matchmaking service is being launched this week across the Forth Valley to introduce buyers and sellers of empty properties, in a bid to bring empty homes back into use. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461293-empty-homes-plan/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461293-empty-homes-plan/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News BREATHE Easy Clackmannanshire celebrated National Breathe Easy Week 2013 with a speakers session. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461292-breath-of-fresh-air-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461292-breath-of-fresh-air-/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News Stuart MacIver is no Wet Wet Wet blanket when it comes to performing. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461234-exalva-pupil-stars-alongside-wets-icon/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/19/461234-exalva-pupil-stars-alongside-wets-icon/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 What's On ALVA Primary School has bagged a Community Grant for £250 from a major supermarket chain, writes Gordon Watson. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461289-alva-primary-bags-grant-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461289-alva-primary-bags-grant-/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100 News LUDGATE Resource Centre in Alloa hosted a charity fun filled week in aid of Dementia Awareness, writes Gordon Watson. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461288-dementia-awareness-week/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461288-dementia-awareness-week/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100 News A PROBATIONER teacher at Park Primary School was awarded a Standard for Full Registration. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461242-award-for-park-primary-teacher-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461242-award-for-park-primary-teacher-/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100 News CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council's Dog Watch campaign continues to stamp out the nuisance of pet fouling. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461176-clacks-council-stamps-out-pet-fouling-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/461176-clacks-council-stamps-out-pet-fouling-/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News Whet your taste buds with Heinz's newest addition to its Tomato Ketchup range. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/460472-girls-have-day-on-the-sauce/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/18/460472-girls-have-day-on-the-sauce/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 What's On YORKSHIRE Building Society is calling on people in Alloa to give their favourite charity a cash boost as part of a new community initiative. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461175-alloa-residents-can-give-charities-a-boost-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461175-alloa-residents-can-give-charities-a-boost-/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100 News TULLIBODY wrestler Brian Harper might not have been able to clap his hands in celebration but if he had then his surely would have been one of the loudest as his Olympic dreams were reignited. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/sportspersonality/articles/2013/06/17/460511-olympic-dream-is-back-on-for-brian/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/sportspersonality/articles/2013/06/17/460511-olympic-dream-is-back-on-for-brian/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:30:00 +0100 Sport Sports Personality WEE County walkers put their best foot forward for the Rotary Club of Alloa's annual hill walk. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461133-rotary-club-of-alloa-hill-walk/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461133-rotary-club-of-alloa-hill-walk/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100 News Clackmannanshire welcomed two long distance travellers to the Scottish FA Coach Education course last Sunday, organised by the council. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/460514-kuwait-duo-impressed-by-lornshill/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/460514-kuwait-duo-impressed-by-lornshill/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0100 Sport MP for Ochil and South Perthshire, Gordon Banks, has congratulated Menstrie Bowling Club on securing a £8500 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461028-mp-congratulates-menstrie-bowling-club/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461028-mp-congratulates-menstrie-bowling-club/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News ALLOA Town Hall will play host to an advice surgery on Climate Challenge Fund grants. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461027-alloa-hosts-climate-challenge-fund-grant-surgery-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/461027-alloa-hosts-climate-challenge-fund-grant-surgery-/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 News Over the past few weeks the Advertiser office has welcomed a number of work experience students. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/460471-harsh-reality-is-rather-different/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2013/06/17/460471-harsh-reality-is-rather-different/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 What's On THE sun shone down on Menstrie Gala Day as the community enjoyed a whole host of events. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/460663-menstrie-gala-is-a-sunny-day-spectacular/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/06/16/460663-menstrie-gala-is-a-sunny-day-spectacular/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0100 News