Clackmannanshire

River Devon in Clackmannanshire in Spate after 2 days of constant rain. The clip was taken on Auld Brig near Tullibody.

Sepa have just issued the following flood warning for Clackmannanshire

A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for Fife and Clackmannanshire rivers.

The River Devon is rising rapidly due to heavy rainfall and Glen Devon Reservoir is spilling over. The Sterling Mill at Tillicoultry area and surrounding properties might be at risk of flooding.

This FLOOD WATCH is now in force until further notice

UPDATE

The Marchglen Road between the A908 and Tillicoultry and the C110 Shavelhaugh Road, are closed due to flooding.

The B914 Glenochil to Collylands Road is flooded and traffic is being regulated with signals.

The A908 Moss Road, Tillicoultry, is flooded but is currently passable with care. The Collylands to Alva Road, the B908, and the Menstrie to Tullibody Road, C101, are also all passable with care at the moment

The £20m Health Centre at Sauchie will be officially by MSP Keith Brown Minister for schools skills and Ian M Mullen Chairman of Forth Valley NHS on Wednesday 25 November.

The £20million PFI facility will support 49,000 locals

The M & S Outlet at Sterling Mills, Tillicoultry opens tomorrow Thursday 19th November.

There will be a Christmas Fayre on Thursday 19th November from 11.30 to 2pm at Alloa Business Centre. Local businesses - arts & crafts, body products, jewellery etc

Over the coming weeks Clackmannanshire Council is asking people to nominate someone who has given their time and energy on a voluntary basis to benefit the local community. Nominees don't have to be well-known or involved in high-profile events, as long as their efforts benefit local people. Previous nominees are also eligible to be nominated again.

A selection of local successful Duke of Edinburgh achievers in bronze, silver and gold awards will be acknowledged as part of the Clackmannanshire Awards ceremony.

To nominate an individual or group for outstanding service to the community complete a form and return it to Provost Derek Stewart at Greenfield. You can also email nominations to the Provost at dstewart@clacks.gov.uk or visit www.clacksweb.org.uk and complete an online nomination form.

The closing date for nominations is 18th January 2010

The recipient of this prestigious title will be named at an awards ceremony held in Alva Academy on 25th February 2010.

Clackmannanshire Council's first photography competition, has attracted more than 650 entries with the shortlist down to ten images. Its now your turn to vote for a winner!

A prize of £100 will be given to the photographer who's image receives the most votes. The shortlist includes images of the Forth, Gartmorn Dam, the Ochils and Tullibody Bridge.
To cast your vote, visit Clackmannanshire Council website

Scottish Water are continuing to supply clean fresh water by way of the deployment of 2 robots which go underground to inspect and clean water works.

The technique was used recently in the Brook Street resevoir in Alva

An Alloa man who suffered injuries at his work has been awarded an undisclosed six-figure sum from his employers O-I.

Liam McLaughlin was on a routine shift, when molten glass spilled from the production line - on attempting to clear the jam, Mr McLaughlin`s fireproof overalls caught fire inflicting bad burns to his leg.

The Imagine Alloa project team met with the Scottish Disability Equality Forum (SDEF) this week to ensure plans for the town centre's regeneration will suit everyone.

One of the main aspects of the town's redevelopment is the new events space at the top of the High Street which will be levelled and finished in top quality granite to offer a safe, level surface.

Other improvements will include lowered kerbs and shop doorway entrances and LED lights being fitted to street signs rather than fluorescent lights which can cause difficulty for people with epilepsy.