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1 week ago | alloaadvertiser.com | Sandhya Suresh

N.J. Edmunds, who practised in the Clackmannanshire town, released his latest novel, Ragged Island, on Tuesday. The Stirling-based author, renowned for his gritty storytelling, takes his readers on a high-octane journey across the Caribbean. The novel, set in the near future, follows protagonist Quinn Tarrant's desperate fight for survival amidst a world transformed by global corruption and betrayal. Inspired by recent global events, the narrative imagines a reordering of the global hierarchy.

1 week ago | alloaadvertiser.com | Ross Hart

The SPFL have unveiled how fixtures are looking across the Premiership, Championship, League One and League Two with their eagerly-anticipated fixture lists. And it has thrown up a match at the Indodrill Stadium on day one, with local rivals Stenhousemuir making the short trip across the Clackmannanshire Bridge on Saturday August 2.

3 weeks ago | alloaadvertiser.com | Keith Broomfield

I felt a twinge of sadness, for I knew that only a few days previously this mother would have had up to ten ducklings in her brood, but now most had perished. The River Devon, like any river, is an incredibly hazardous place for ducklings because of the ever-present threat from mink, otters, gulls, crows, and buzzards. Mink are a particular threat, a non-native species from North America that is widespread throughout much of Scotland.

3 weeks ago | alloaadvertiser.com | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.

3 weeks ago | alloaadvertiser.com | Rory Fell

The annual gala day will take place on Saturday, June 7. (Image: Ben Montgomery Photography) Dollar will hold its annual gala day this Saturday, with rides, stalls, and entertainment set to delight children of all ages. It will take place from 1pm until 4pm at the Market Park, and is organised by the Dollar Events Team, who also put on the town’s fireworks display and winter festival.