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Coalsnaughton: Emergency road closure to last for three weeks

Clackmannanshire Councillors have agreed to a review of community councils in the Wee County.

Clackmannanshire Councillors have agreed to a review of community councils in the Wee County.

Clackmannanshire Council

Community councils set for shake-up

The free bike bus is back!

The free bike bus is back!

Inner Forth Bike Bus returns with guided tours for 2026 season

Clackmannanshire Council chief executive Nikki Bridle has given an update on work to change the target operating model.

Clackmannanshire Council chief executive Nikki Bridle has given an update on work to change the target operating model.

Clackmannanshire Council

Council plans to make management changes get underway

Clackmannanshire Council leader, Councillor Ellen Forson

Clackmannanshire Council leader, Councillor Ellen Forson

Clackmannanshire Council

Council looks to make savings over 'serious' £10m gap

Allan Milne will lead Alloa Athletic Women into their first cup final this Saturday

Allan Milne will lead Alloa Athletic Women into their first cup final this Saturday

Milne targeting historic cup glory as Alloa Women prepare for first-ever final

Louis and his horse, Sasha, at The Wee Bookshop.

Louis and his horse, Sasha, at The Wee Bookshop.

The Wee Bookshop: Scottish author and his horse trek to sold-out author event

Nicola Sturgeon will appear at Dollar Academy.

Nicola Sturgeon will appear at Dollar Academy.

Nicola Sturgeon to appear at 'in conversation' event in Dollar

A baby and children’s clothing boutique has opened in Alloa.

A baby and children’s clothing boutique has opened in Alloa.

New baby and children's clothing boutique opens in Alloa

Susan Mills presenting at a festival of culture

Susan Mills presenting at a festival of culture

Carsebridge Cultural

Carsebridge Cultural: When Gratitude Filled a Room for Susan Mills

Employment levels have dropped across Clackmannanshire and Fife.

Employment levels have dropped across Clackmannanshire and Fife.

Workers £100 better off in Clacks and Fife, but employment levels down

A heart screening event has been held for the third year in memory of a Tillicoultry man who passed away.

A heart screening event has been held for the third year in memory of a Tillicoultry man who passed away.

Life-saving heart screening event held in memory of Tillicoultry man

The community shop is located at Hawkhill Community Centre.

The community shop is located at Hawkhill Community Centre.

Wee County community shop to close doors due to 'rising costs'

The Gate: Statement pieces and vintage clothing needed for fashion show

A Clackmannan micro distillery is celebrating their success at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026.

A Clackmannan micro distillery is celebrating their success at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026.

Heart of Scotland celebrating success at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026

Alloa House who hosted the annual inspection of the District Battalion of the Boys Brigade in 1902

Alloa House who hosted the annual inspection of the District Battalion of the Boys Brigade in 1902

Walk in the Past: A history of Alloa's Boys Brigade

A planning application has been submitted for an extension to plant housing at a ski centre.

A planning application has been submitted for an extension to plant housing at a ski centre.

Planning and development

Planning application submitted for extension at ski centre's plant house

'Shauny' the tractor was originally build in 1941

'Shauny' the tractor was originally build in 1941

Wartime Clackmannanshire tractor returns to show after restoration

The job fair will be held at Alloa Town Hall on May 27 and delivered in partnership with Alloa Jobcentre

The job fair will be held at Alloa Town Hall on May 27 and delivered in partnership with Alloa Jobcentre

Jobs and careers

Major jobs fair with 30 employers to take place at Alloa Town Hall

Keith Brown MSP.

Keith Brown MSP.

Clackmannanshire Council

Coalsnaughton evacuation: Mining Remediation Authority has 'overall control'

The club, based in Falkirk, marked its golden jubilee at the Grange Manor Hotel in Grangemouth

The club, based in Falkirk, marked its golden jubilee at the Grange Manor Hotel in Grangemouth

Clubs and societies

50 years of adventure and scaling peaks marked by Forth Valley Mountaineering Club

The event brought together schools, local authority services, and third-sector partners

The event brought together schools, local authority services, and third-sector partners

United Nations (UN)

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child held at Alloa Town Hall

The unit has cared for 4,616 people over the last year

The unit has cared for 4,616 people over the last year

Frailty unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital marks first year anniversary

Coalsnaughton evacuation: 'No clear timescale' on how long works will take

Coalsnaughton evacuation: Association says thoughts with those affected

The congratulatory motion was lodged at Holyrood by MSP Keith Brown

The congratulatory motion was lodged at Holyrood by MSP Keith Brown

Clackmannanshire Women’s Aid praised at Holyrood after 50 years of service

The total funding distributed since the programme began is now just under £500,000 across three rounds

The total funding distributed since the programme began is now just under £500,000 across three rounds

Over £100k awarded to projects supporting women and girls in Clackmannanshire

Benbuck View is closed off

Benbuck View is closed off

Residents told to watch for cracks in buildings after Coalsnaughton evacuation

Police officer kneels at site of Warrington bomb attack

Police officer kneels at site of Warrington bomb attack

'I lost my school friend to IRA bomb - John Swinney is wrong about Sinn Féin'

Six houses on Dewar Avenue in Kincardine were demolished last June.

Six houses on Dewar Avenue in Kincardine were demolished last June.

Four months of 'disruptive' works to tackle subsidence issues in Kincardine

Kelsey, 23, and her seven-month-old daughter Delilah-Mae were woken up to smoke alarms going off in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Kelsey, 23, and her seven-month-old daughter Delilah-Mae were woken up to smoke alarms going off in the early hours of Saturday morning.

‘Hardest time of my life’: Young Alva mum and baby lose everything in house fire

Two Midland Bluebird services will be diverted.

Two Midland Bluebird services will be diverted.

Two bus services to stop serving village for time being

Students of the SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) Access to Nursing course

Students of the SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) Access to Nursing course

Forth Valley College

Forth Valley student nurses praised as part of return-to-study course

The school is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

The school is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

Clacks primary school to hold 150th anniversary event

MOCS has been up and running since last year.

MOCS has been up and running since last year.

Award-winning Alloa café to close for a month

Clacks choreographer Sarah Stenhouse Kerr grew up dancing in Clacks and will now be hosting a major competition in Alloa Town Hall.

Clacks choreographer Sarah Stenhouse Kerr grew up dancing in Clacks and will now be hosting a major competition in Alloa Town Hall.

Clacks choreographer set to host major dance competition in Alloa Town Hall

Residents of 30 homes were evacuated.

Residents of 30 homes were evacuated.

Residents evacuated from 30 homes in Clackmannanshire

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This 'peculiar' hotel with 'absolutely beautiful' views is Scotland's quirkiest

The 'little gem' cafe that's the top-rated in Scotland's best seaside town

Sport

Alloa Athletic beat Penicuik 4-0 to lift the Scottish Power Regional Plate

Alloa Athletic Women make history by winning club's first trophy

Fans entered the pitch after Stenny secured promotion to the Championship.

Fans entered the pitch after Stenny secured promotion to the Championship.

SPFL launches investigation into events at Alloa's play-off final

Allan Milne will lead Alloa Athletic Women into their first cup final this Saturday

Allan Milne will lead Alloa Athletic Women into their first cup final this Saturday

Milne targeting historic cup glory as Alloa Women prepare for first-ever final

Liam McFarlane, who spent the season on loan with Alloa, will go to the World Cup with Scotland.

Liam McFarlane, who spent the season on loan with Alloa, will go to the World Cup with Scotland.

Wasps loanee to board Scots' World Cup plane

Amy Cully has been a Wasp ever since the team was founded four years ago

Amy Cully has been a Wasp ever since the team was founded four years ago

Cully ready for Alloa's historic cup final

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National Sport

Hull are heading back to the Premier League after Oli McBurnie’s play-off winner against Middlesbrough (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Hull are heading back to the Premier League after Oli McBurnie’s play-off winner against Middlesbrough (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Sunday’s briefing: Hull spy top flight on horizon as Harry Kane keeps on scoring

Harry Kane’s hat-trick inspired Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal glory (Tom Weller/AP).

Harry Kane’s hat-trick inspired Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal glory (Tom Weller/AP).

Harry Kane hits cup final hat-trick to take Bayern Munich season tally to 61

George Russell landed a double blow on Kimi Antonelli in Montreal (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell landed a double blow on Kimi Antonelli in Montreal (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell savours ‘special feeling’ after claiming pole for Canadian GP

Russell (left) and Antonelli clashed in the sprint at the Canadian Grand Prix (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Russell (left) and Antonelli clashed in the sprint at the Canadian Grand Prix (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell claims pole ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Canadian GP

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic celebrates with the trophy (Adam Davy/PA)

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic celebrates with the trophy (Adam Davy/PA)

Sergej Jakirovic hails emotional end to ‘unbelievable journey’ for promoted Hull

Oli McBurnie celebrates with the trophy after winning promotion to the Premier League (Adam Davy/PA)

Oli McBurnie celebrates with the trophy after winning promotion to the Premier League (Adam Davy/PA)

Hull win promotion as Oli McBurnie seals dramatic victory over Middlesbrough

Ewa Pajor struck twice as Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 in the Women’s Champions League final (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Ewa Pajor struck twice as Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 in the Women’s Champions League final (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo strike as Barcelona win Women’s Champions League

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First Minister John Swinney was sworn as an MSP last week, and this week he will face a vote on whether he continues as first minister (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Minister John Swinney was sworn as an MSP last week, and this week he will face a vote on whether he continues as first minister (Jane Barlow/PA)

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

US Secret Service Police and District of Columbia Emergency Medical Services are seen on a crime scene after responding to reports of shots fired near the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

US Secret Service Police and District of Columbia Emergency Medical Services are seen on a crime scene after responding to reports of shots fired near the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

Suspect shot dead near White House after firing at security checkpoint

Natalie McNally (PSNI)

Natalie McNally (PSNI)

Natalie McNally’s killer called himself a ‘monster’ in probation statements

Visitors to Green Park, London, enjoy the sunshine (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Visitors to Green Park, London, enjoy the sunshine (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 2025 (PA)

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 2025 (PA)

Poor relationship with Starmer will not overshadow King’s visit, Trump insists

Police Scotland has spent more than £100,000 on overtime on officers involved in Operation Branchform (Jane Barlow/PA)

Police Scotland has spent more than £100,000 on overtime on officers involved in Operation Branchform (Jane Barlow/PA)

Police bill for investigation into SNP finances tops £2m

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has set out his ‘expectation’ that an independence referendum could be held in 2028 if his party wins a majority at Holyrood next month (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has set out his ‘expectation’ that an independence referendum could be held in 2028 if his party wins a majority at Holyrood next month (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney says he wants to ‘press on’ with independence referendum in 2028

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