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An image of what the church would look like if the plans were given the go-ahead.

Clackmannanshire Council

Clackmannanshire church revamp faces second refusal

Main Street in Sauchie

Main Street in Sauchie

Clackmannanshire Council

From tap shoes to takeaway: Dance studio set for sizzling new role

Stirling Street in Tillicoultry

Stirling Street in Tillicoultry

Clackmannanshire Council

Plan to turn home in Clackmannanshire into short-term let approved

Clackmannanshire Council's Kilncraigs headquarters

Clackmannanshire Council's Kilncraigs headquarters

Clackmannanshire Council

Plan submitted to convert vacant church hall into a home

Clackmannanshire Council have released a list of venues with alcohol licence extensions for the World Cup opener.

Clackmannanshire Council have released a list of venues with alcohol licence extensions for the World Cup opener.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Scotland v Haiti: Full list of Clackmannanshire pubs showing our World Cup opener

A classic car show has taken place in a Tullibody care home as part of its annual open week.

A classic car show has taken place in a Tullibody care home as part of its annual open week.

Tullibody: Orchard Care Home hosts classic car show as part of open week

The 'Round the Forth Passport' has been released.

The 'Round the Forth Passport' has been released.

Clacks families urged to try new Round the Forth heritage passport trail this summer

A number of pharmacies across Forth Valley are set to stay open on the Monday to offer healthcare advice and treatment

A number of pharmacies across Forth Valley are set to stay open on the Monday to offer healthcare advice and treatment

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley issues closure reminder ahead of bank holiday

Goosander chicks

Goosander chicks

Wildside: New life emerging on the River Devon

Part of Hawkhill Road will be closed for two weeks.

Part of Hawkhill Road will be closed for two weeks.

Kincardine road closure to send drivers on long detour

Banchory's ELC reopened last year.

Banchory's ELC reopened last year.

Banchory ELC celebrates reopening and recent silver communication award

Clackmannanshire Chess Club

Clackmannanshire Chess Club

Carsebridge Cultural

Carsebridge Cultural: 'A small but meaningful milestone - 80 weeks of stories'

The Wee Bookshop.

The Wee Bookshop.

The Wee Bookshop: Range of upcoming literary events for readers

Tillicoultry Upper Kirkyard

Tillicoultry Upper Kirkyard

A Walk in the Past

Walk in the Past: How Tillicoultry's old Upper Kirkyard was nearly lost

The National Crime Agency said officers seized 425kg of cocaine worth £34m on Monday afternoon

The National Crime Agency said officers seized 425kg of cocaine worth £34m on Monday afternoon

National Crime Agency

Alloa man charged over alleged £34m cocaine smuggling attempt

Scottish Rugby have now taken action against Alan Stewart.

Scottish Rugby have now taken action against Alan Stewart.

Scottish Rugby Union

Alloa rugby president who told 'rape joke' at dinner is sanctioned by Scottish Rugby

Taxi driver Duncan Sloan donates blood alongside Fernanda Dal Piaz, Deputy Consul at Consulate General of Brazil, writer Leilani Taneus-Miller from Haiti and software engineer Taoufik Mohdit from Morocco

Taxi driver Duncan Sloan donates blood alongside Fernanda Dal Piaz, Deputy Consul at Consulate General of Brazil, writer Leilani Taneus-Miller from Haiti and software engineer Taoufik Mohdit from Morocco

Alloa blood donors being sought to help boost stocks over the World Cup

Gemma Waghorn from Alva

Gemma Waghorn from Alva

Alva woman nominated for dedication as Girlguiding leader in London

19 businesses were tested in Clackmannanshire in April.

19 businesses were tested in Clackmannanshire in April.

Every Clacks business that passed and failed the hygiene test in April 2026

Clackmannanshire Council have now set up their own support line for Coalsnaughton evacuees.

Clackmannanshire Council have now set up their own support line for Coalsnaughton evacuees.

Clackmannanshire Council

Clacks Council launches new support line for evacuated Coalsnaughton residents

The family, from Chernivtsi in Ukraine, are now living in Clackmannan.

The family, from Chernivtsi in Ukraine, are now living in Clackmannan.

Ukrainian couple share story of starting their lives and business from scratch

FIFA World Cup 2026

Scotland’s World Cup celebration brings free family fun to Tullibody

More than 500 pupils competed in this year's Primary Schools Athletics Championships.

More than 500 pupils competed in this year's Primary Schools Athletics Championships.

Clackmannanshire pupils shine at primary schools athletics championships

A new support line has been set up to help those affected.

A new support line has been set up to help those affected.

Coalsnaughton evacuees offered new Citizens Advice support line

Strathcarron Hospice takes care conversations into local communities

Police were contacted in relation to an incident of

Police were contacted in relation to an incident of

Indecent Exposure

Man charged over 'indecent exposure' at Gartmorn Dam

First Minister, John Swinney, visited Coalsnaughton last week to see the streets where almost 100 homes were evacuated.

First Minister, John Swinney, visited Coalsnaughton last week to see the streets where almost 100 homes were evacuated.

Clackmannanshire Council

Families face ‘deeply distressing’ future as Swinney visits Coalsnaughton crisis

There is “growing disappointment” among homeowners affected by the RAAC scandal in Tillicoultry.

There is “growing disappointment” among homeowners affected by the RAAC scandal in Tillicoultry.

Local government

Tillicoultry: RAAC homeowners feel 'overshadowed by another housing crisis'

Ian crossed the finish line with his son, Max.

Ian crossed the finish line with his son, Max.

Alloa fitness instructor completes ultra marathon carrying son over finish line

First Minister John Swinney met with council leader Ellen Forson on Friday.

First Minister John Swinney met with council leader Ellen Forson on Friday.

John Swinney: 'We're giving Clackmannanshire Council £1m for Coalsnaughton'

Art becomes lifeline for man with rare life-limiting illness

Tillicoultry Parish Church community garden marks 10th anniversary this weekend

The outing will take place on July 17.

The outing will take place on July 17.

Family coach trip offers Sauchie youngsters a summer day out at Lochore

A date has been revealed for the next disco for adults with disabilities in Sauchie.

A date has been revealed for the next disco for adults with disabilities in Sauchie.

Sauchie Public Hall to host another disco to bring people together this summer

A planning application has been submitted for tree works to be carried out in Yetts O’ Muckhart.

A planning application has been submitted for tree works to be carried out in Yetts O’ Muckhart.

Planning and development

Planning application submitted for tree works in Yetts o’ Muckhart

Almost 100 homes have been evacuated after ground movement in the area.

Almost 100 homes have been evacuated after ground movement in the area.

“We’re never getting back in there. They’re going to have to demolish everything.”

June and Seren were celebrated for their selfless work in the community.

June and Seren were celebrated for their selfless work in the community.

Kind-hearted volunteers celebrated at Clacks awards ceremony

Trending Across Scotland

Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

What are the pink and purple badges MPs are wearing at PMQs?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

Is St Andrew's Day a bank holiday in Scotland and will I get a day off for it?

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

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ALLOA ATHLETIC

A new manager of Alloa Athletic Women could soon be in place.

Wasps provide women's team boss update

The vice chairman of Alloa Athletic has been appointed onto the SPFL board.

The vice chairman of Alloa Athletic has been appointed onto the SPFL board.

Alloa vice-chair elected onto SPFL board

Clackmannanshire Council have released a list of venues with alcohol licence extensions for the World Cup opener.

Clackmannanshire Council have released a list of venues with alcohol licence extensions for the World Cup opener.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Scotland v Haiti: Full list of Clackmannanshire pubs showing our World Cup opener

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

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

SPFL sanctions Stenhousemuir after pitch invasion in Alloa play-off final

Alloa have revealed season ticket details for the upcoming campaign.

Alloa have revealed season ticket details for the upcoming campaign.

Wasps reveal season ticket details

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National Sport

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trains with Durham after omission from England squad

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC president and CEO Dana White and other guests gather inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC president and CEO Dana White and other guests gather inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 (Evan Vucci/AP)

Justin Gaethje claims lightweight crown at White House on Donald Trump birthday

England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Harry Kane is a ‘master of the game’, says Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Late goal from Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Toto Wolff wary of Lewis Hamilton ‘smelling blood’ in title race

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘as a legend’

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

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The Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £4 billion through higher fuel prices, according to new analysis (Peter Byrne/PA)

The Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £4 billion through higher fuel prices, according to new analysis (Peter Byrne/PA)

Cost of Iran oil crisis to UK drivers reaches £4bn

Marius Borg Hoiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Marius Borg Hoiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess jailed for four years for rape

Sports Direct and House of Fraser majority owner Mike Ashley. Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a takeover offer for Australian firm Accent (Yui Mok/PA)

Sports Direct and House of Fraser majority owner Mike Ashley. Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a takeover offer for Australian firm Accent (Yui Mok/PA)

Frasers Group launches £166m offer to take full control of Australia’s Accent

Damage was caused to the Dormition Cathedral of thousand-year-old Monastery of Caves, also known as Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (AP)

Damage was caused to the Dormition Cathedral of thousand-year-old Monastery of Caves, also known as Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (AP)

Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv and kills five in Kharkiv

Labour still has ‘serious questions’ to answer over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, the SNP has insisted (James Manning/PA)

Labour still has ‘serious questions’ to answer over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, the SNP has insisted (James Manning/PA)

Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP

The Prime Minister will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference at 8am on Monday (Alamy/PA)

The Prime Minister will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference at 8am on Monday (Alamy/PA)

Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the deal (Toby Shepheard/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the deal (Toby Shepheard/PA)

Starmer says Strait of Hormuz must stay open after Iran-US peace deal announced

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