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Public warned to 'stay away' due to gas leak near Fishcross and Tillicoultry

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to stay away from the site of a gas leak in Clackmannanshire

Domestic abuser with long record fought police and threatened to kill partner

A 53-year-old man, previously jailed for domestic offending, has appeared back in the dock after threatening to kill his partner.

Clackmannanshire Council praised by independent auditors

Clackmannanshire Council’s 2023/24 audited accounts approved, with independent auditors praising strong financial management, public reporting, and sector-leading collaboration.

Carsebridge Cultural: What we don’t always see

Community-led Partnership in Place: Alloa project fosters creativity, business collaboration, and local art initiatives in Clackmannanshire town centre.

Dylan Wood shares his journey from Tilly schoolboy to West End star

A local actor has shared his story from a young working-class Tillicoultry schoolboy to his inspiring professional career in musical theatre

Police hunt culprit after serious assault in Alva saw man airlifted to hospital

Police enquiries continue three days after a serious assault in Alva saw a man airlifted to hospital, as officers work to overcome barriers in tracing those responsible.

Aberdeen businesses warn of 'growing gap' between North East and UK amid North Sea shutdown fears

Business leaders have warned a failure to back the North Sea oil and gas sector is creating an economic gap between the North East and the rest of the UK.

'You’ve not fought our corner': Oil and gas worker in heated exchange with SNP minister over jobs support

The SNP’s position on oil and gas has angered Aberdeen energy workers during a heated Question Time debate in the city.

Stonehaven Bowling Club Opening of The Green

New Book Uncovers The Dramatic Human History Behind Stonehaven’s Iconic Harbour

Local historian and Tolbooth Museum volunteer David Fleming has released  a definitive new history of Stonehaven Harbour, but readers shouldn’t expect a dry list of dates. The People of Stonehaven […]

Sterling Home employee celebrates 50 years working at Tillicoultry store

Ruby Gondek marks 50 years at Sterling Home Tillicoultry, celebrating decades of dedication, customer service, and community spirit at the flagship Scottish store.

Wildside: Call of the cuckoo in the Ochils

Cuckoos return to Scotland’s Ochil hills from Africa, their calls echoing around Dumyat, Sheriffmuir, Tarmangie and Whitewisp. Skylarks and wheatears also spotted.

Nuart Aberdeen 2026: Here are 14 amazing pictures as acclaimed street art festival returns to Aberdeen

Here are 14 new artworks which have appeared around Aberdeen as street art festival Nuart returns to the city.

New Book From Well-kent Stoney Poet

Acclaimed poet Alistair Lawrie – well kent in Stonehaven as a former English teacher at Mackie Academy – will be reading from his new collection of poems at the book’s […]

Competition gives young people chance to thank volunteers through art

Young people in Clackmannanshire invited to enter CTSI’s Volunteers’ Week 2026 art competition, celebrating community volunteers. Prizes and entry details online.

Alloa's Williams Bros Brewing launches new vegan 'Ceilidh' lager

Williams Bros Brewing launches Ceilidh, a new Helles-style Scottish lager, now in Scottish bars and stores. Gluten-free, vegan.

Walk in the past : Colourful characters of old in Dollar

Discover the colourful 19th-century characters of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, including witty John Cole and gentle Robbie Thomson, in this local history feature.

Discover the scheme matchmaking empty homes with new owners

Our matchmaker scheme links owners of empty properties with people looking to purchase an empty home

A92: Crash closes busy Aberdeen road with emergency services at the scene

Busy Aberdeen road is shut in both directions after crash

'Industrial catastrophe' warning as unions rally against North Sea oil and gas decline as green jobs lost

Trade unions have warned green jobs are being lost while workers from oil and gas industries are also declining.

Man rushed to hospital by helicopter after serious assault in Alva

A 35-year-old man has been taken to hospital via a helicopter after reports of a serious assault in Alva.

Plans unveiled for 'multi-gigawatt' data centre near Aberdeen

Charity raises concern over ‘eye-watering’ energy demands

Nuart Aberdeen 2026: Everything you need to know as street art festival returns to transform the city

Featuring our map with all of this year’s locations, here is everything you need to know about Nuart Aberdeen 2026.

Kincardine care home praised for dignity and compassion in 'good' inspection

Forth Bay Care Home in Kincardine was rated ‘good’ across all areas after inspectors praised its person-centred care, strong values and compassionate staff.

Fresh flower beds planted on Tillicoultry high street to support ecosystem

Tilly Wildlife Group creates pollinator-friendly gardens in Tillicoultry to support bees, butterflies and local biodiversity. Community joins for wildlife project.

Youngsters at risk of homelessness given barista training to help find jobs

Three young adults at risk of homelessness were given the chance to turn their fortunes around by training as baristas at Alloa’s Hawkhill Community Centre.

McDonald’s to install new rapid EV chargers

RAPID electric vehicle chargers are set to be added at an Alloa fast food restaurant after planning permission was granted.

Alloa teen wins national civil engineering competition with solo entry

Ava Cook of Lornshill Academy wins top three in ICE CityZen Pollution Control Challenge, excelling in tackling river pollution and promoting civil engineering careers.

Clacks teacher launches free website to revolutionise student revision

A Clackmannanshire maths teacher has launched a website which he says will revolutionise the way Scottish students learn