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Along with the likes of Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola also comes in various flavours including vanilla, cherry and lemon.

Coca-Cola 'sorry for any disappointment' as 2 of the 'best Cokes' are discontinued

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

Tributes pour in after death of well-known sports reporter

CLOSURE: The refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025.

CLOSURE: The refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025.

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Hundreds of jobs lost as Grangemouth oil refinery to close

COVER SHOT: The 2025 burlesque calendar comes with a country theme and will help raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice

COVER SHOT: The 2025 burlesque calendar comes with a country theme and will help raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice

Burlesque dancers to raise funds for hospice with charity calendar

SURVEY: Patients have had their say on the care received at Clacks GPs

SURVEY: Patients have had their say on the care received at Clacks GPs

Best and worst Clacks GPs ranked by patients

CLOSED: The Gartarry Roundabout will be closed for a period of two days.

CLOSED: The Gartarry Roundabout will be closed for a period of two days.

Busy Clacks roundabout to be closed for resurfacing works

RELEASE: John Glencross has now written five books on Alloa's history.

RELEASE: John Glencross has now written five books on Alloa's history.

John Glencross releases Football in Clackmannanshire before the War

Andrew McArthur regional operations director, Louise Caldwell, regional sales director and Arthur Mann, regional land director. Image by Peter Devlin

Andrew McArthur regional operations director, Louise Caldwell, regional sales director and Arthur Mann, regional land director. Image by Peter Devlin

Planning and development

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Homebuilder to build 122 homes on Sauchie land

COMING TOGETHER: Sauchie Juniors hosted a memorial football festival to support Andy's Man Club started by George Peat (bottom right) in a tribute to Richie Maxwell (centre)

COMING TOGETHER: Sauchie Juniors hosted a memorial football festival to support Andy's Man Club started by George Peat (bottom right) in a tribute to Richie Maxwell (centre)

Football festival supports men's mental health in memory of 'amazing dad'

CLOSED: The slip road connecting Clackmannanshire Bridge at the Bowtrees junction will close later this month.

CLOSED: The slip road connecting Clackmannanshire Bridge at the Bowtrees junction will close later this month.

Drivers warned as Clackmannanshire Bridge slip road to be shut for roadworks

FUTURE: The flat blocks in Tillicoultry could be demolished.

FUTURE: The flat blocks in Tillicoultry could be demolished.

Local government

Demolition considered for Tillicoultry RAAC flats

MILESTONE: The Village Kitchen in Dollar threw a party with family and friends as Lucie Dorothy Low turned 100

MILESTONE: The Village Kitchen in Dollar threw a party with family and friends as Lucie Dorothy Low turned 100

'Just be happy with what you have': Clacks celebrates centenarian

Searle was admonished at Alloa Sheriff Court

Searle was admonished at Alloa Sheriff Court

Man admonished after dealing drugs and struggling with police

NBEHT leading a tour at St Andrew’s Kirk Ports

NBEHT leading a tour at St Andrew’s Kirk Ports

Heritage body seeks public's help to choose a new name

DESTROYED: Carsebridge House was set ablaze on August 29.

DESTROYED: Carsebridge House was set ablaze on August 29.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to demolish historic house gutted by fire

Davidson was admonished at Alloa Sheriff Court

Davidson was admonished at Alloa Sheriff Court

Teenager warned after shouting during row with girlfriend

IN THE DOCK: Allan was sentenced at Alloa Sheriff Court

IN THE DOCK: Allan was sentenced at Alloa Sheriff Court

Driver turned headlights off to speed away from police

Conway landed himself in the dock at Alloa Sheriff Court

Conway landed himself in the dock at Alloa Sheriff Court

Man fined after punching punter outside Alloa pub before cycling off

CAMPAIGNER: Lisa continues to encourage families to have the conversation while highlighting Organ Donation Week

CAMPAIGNER: Lisa continues to encourage families to have the conversation while highlighting Organ Donation Week

Clacks double lung transplantee continues organ donation campaign

Lawrie appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court for sentencing

Lawrie appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court for sentencing

Alloa man held knife during row with his mother

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

Gilruth sets SQA meeting as she bows to pressure over ‘unfair’ exam marking

The case was heard at Alloa Sheriff Court

The case was heard at Alloa Sheriff Court

Man "trying to do the right thing" fined for visiting woman in hospital

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

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Inspirational woman to scale 16 Munros in 16 days in memory of murdered friend

McLeod appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court

McLeod appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa man on 'last chance' after breaching court order

APPEAL: Police Scotland are looking for anyone who can assist in their investigations.

APPEAL: Police Scotland are looking for anyone who can assist in their investigations.

Elderly man taken to hospital after serious collision

There are some great prizes up for grabs.

There are some great prizes up for grabs.

New photo competition looking for snaps of the Inner Forth Area

BREAK-IN: The flat block at 35-51 High Street was subject to an alleged attempted break-in last Tuesday.

BREAK-IN: The flat block at 35-51 High Street was subject to an alleged attempted break-in last Tuesday.

Residents voice fears after vandals attempt break in of vacant RAAC flats

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

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Location chief concern as objections flow in against wellbeing hub plans

UPDATE: The residents have been left without their homes for almost a year.

UPDATE: The residents have been left without their homes for almost a year.

Local government

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Council issues latter to RAAC residents - but the letter is yet to be seen

POSITIVE: The Best Values report was presented to councillors on Thursday.

POSITIVE: The Best Values report was presented to councillors on Thursday.

Local government

External auditors give Clacks Council stellar performance report

These four eateries failed to pass their hygiene inspection test

These four eateries failed to pass their hygiene inspection test

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The Clacks restaurants requiring food hygiene improvements

CLOSED: The Bowtrees slip roads will be shut off, diverting drivers via the Higgins Neuk Roundabout.

CLOSED: The Bowtrees slip roads will be shut off, diverting drivers via the Higgins Neuk Roundabout.

Motorists advised to plan journeys ahead of roadworks on popular road

OFFER: Pints of Tennent's are just £2 at the Alloa pub while the promotion lasts

OFFER: Pints of Tennent's are just £2 at the Alloa pub while the promotion lasts

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Alloa pub offers £2 pints in last call of the summer

FLAGRAISING: The Wee County celebrated Merchant Navy Day

FLAGRAISING: The Wee County celebrated Merchant Navy Day

Red Ensign flag raised at Kilncraigs to mark Merchant Navy Day

BRANCH: The new pod has opened on Clackmannan Road.

BRANCH: The new pod has opened on Clackmannan Road.

Popular online car sales service sets up branch in Alloa

REOPENED: The Unicorn has opened its doors once again in Kincardine.

REOPENED: The Unicorn has opened its doors once again in Kincardine.

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New life for popular restaurant as it reopens after two-year closure

PLUGGED: The hole has been covered up by concerned residents.

PLUGGED: The hole has been covered up by concerned residents.

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Dangerous hole growing in road near playpark

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Hotel in 'enchanting' part of Scotland named one of the best in the world

All to know on Scotland's Alpine Coaster ride including how to get tickets

Iconic Scottish actor lends voice to new free Highlands tourism experience

Heavy rain and flood warning issued for parts of Scotland this week

Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish stargazers this week – how to see them

Horrifying image shows thousands of midges swarming camper's tent in Scotland

Sport

COMEBACK: Andy Graham hailed the resilience in his side as they fought back to draw with Inverness.

Alloa 2-2 Inverness: Second half comeback sends Wasps top of league

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

WELL-KNOWN: John Simpson served as the Advertiser's sports reporter for decades.

Tributes pour in after death of well-known sports reporter

GOLD FOR GOLD: Swimmer Duncan Scott with his golden RBS ATM

GOLD FOR GOLD: Swimmer Duncan Scott with his golden RBS ATM

Golden ATM for Olympic hero Duncan Scott - but not in Alloa

RELEASE: John Glencross has now written five books on Alloa's history.

RELEASE: John Glencross has now written five books on Alloa's history.

John Glencross releases Football in Clackmannanshire before the War

INSPIRE: Allan Milne has high aspirations for his Alloa Women side.

INSPIRE: Allan Milne has high aspirations for his Alloa Women side.

Allan Milne hopes Alloa Women can inspire young girls into football

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National Sport

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris not expecting ‘magical’ Azerbaijan GP result after qualifying 17th

England players celebrate victory over Ireland in their T20 international in Dublin (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)

England players celebrate victory over Ireland in their T20 international in Dublin (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)

Bryony Smith and Mady Villiers shine with bat as England seal victory in Ireland

Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith banking on record crowd to inspire GB in crunch Davis Cup clash

Erling Haaland, right, scored twice as Manchester City earned a fourth straight Premier League victory (Nick Potts/PA)

Erling Haaland, right, scored twice as Manchester City earned a fourth straight Premier League victory (Nick Potts/PA)

Erling Haaland hits 99th Man City goal as Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield

Danny Ings (left) rescued a late point for West Ham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Danny Ings (left) rescued a late point for West Ham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Danny Ings nets late equaliser as West Ham take a point from Fulham

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Nottingham City Council has announced it will serve only plant-based food and drink at internal meetings (Tim Goode/PA)

Nottingham City Council has announced it will serve only plant-based food and drink at internal meetings (Tim Goode/PA)

Peta praises city council after it bans non-vegan food and drink in meetings

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to a helicopter base in Oxfordshire (Oli Scarff/PA)

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to a helicopter base in Oxfordshire (Oli Scarff/PA)

Prince of Wales makes unannounced private visit to helicopter base

The UK Government has said it will not fund the redevelopment of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 (Niall Carson/PA)

The UK Government has said it will not fund the redevelopment of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 (Niall Carson/PA)

Not rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 a missed opportunity – GAA

Liam Gallagher, pictured, who reformed Oasis with his brother Noel Gallagher for Oasis shows in 2025 (David Jensen/PA)

Liam Gallagher, pictured, who reformed Oasis with his brother Noel Gallagher for Oasis shows in 2025 (David Jensen/PA)

Ticket sales end for Oasis invitation-only ballot

Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments has come under further scrutiny as more than 80% of people aged 80 and over will lose out (Yui Mok/PA)

Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments has come under further scrutiny as more than 80% of people aged 80 and over will lose out (Yui Mok/PA)

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Government accused of trying to hide ‘horrific’ impact of winter fuel squeeze

Sir Keir and Lady Starmer enjoyed a day at the races (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Keir and Lady Starmer enjoyed a day at the races (Mike Egerton/PA)

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Keir Starmer’s day at the races after crunch White House talks

Sir Ed Davey rode into his party’s conference on a jet ski (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

Sir Ed Davey rode into his party’s conference on a jet ski (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

Sir Ed Davey jet skis into ‘very excited’ Lib Dem conference

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