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Alexander Stewart MSP

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Strong opposition forced Humza Yousaf from the First Minister's office

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court. (Photo: Newsquest)

The case was called at Alloa Sheriff Court. (Photo: Newsquest)

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The Tullibody case of the shooting of a dog

Alva Glen Heritage Trust invited Keith Broomfield to give a presentation to volunteers on the amazing underwater life that occurs in the Alva Burn. (Photo: Keith Broomfield)

Alva Glen Heritage Trust invited Keith Broomfield to give a presentation to volunteers on the amazing underwater life that occurs in the Alva Burn. (Photo: Keith Broomfield)

Uncovering the rich underwater life on the Alva Burn

Keith Brown has welcomed John Swinney's appointment as leader of the SNP.

Keith Brown has welcomed John Swinney's appointment as leader of the SNP.

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Political Stand: John Swinney will bring a sense of stability and positivity

Ochil Street in Tillicoultry, where the bus depot once stood. (Photo: Valerie Forsyth)

Ochil Street in Tillicoultry, where the bus depot once stood. (Photo: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: Fire at Tillicoultry bus depot

Skylark. (Photo: Keith Broomfield)

Skylark. (Photo: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: Call of the cuckoo rings across Tarmangie Hill

Green MSP Mark Ruskell

Green MSP Mark Ruskell

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Political Stand: Ending the Bute House Agreement was impulsive and reckless

The story of Glenochil Distillery. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

The story of Glenochil Distillery. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: The Glenochil Distillery

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside

Nature shines in the Wee County despite the cold, wet spring

John Nicolson MP Image: Supplied

John Nicolson MP Image: Supplied

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Political Stand

Big renovation plans as children's hospice aims to raise £10m

Alloa Sheriff Court. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

Alloa Sheriff Court. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: The Alloa beer case

Whitethroat. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Whitethroat. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside

Rich melodies of warblers ring throughout the Wee County

Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP.

Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP.

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Political Stand

There's little to celebrate after Humza Yousaf's first year in charge

The poisoning case took place at Silver Street in Kincardine. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

The poisoning case took place at Silver Street in Kincardine. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: The Kincardine poisoning case

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Tree bumblebee. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Butterflies and bees bring sparkle to Clacks countryside

Keith Brown MSP.

Keith Brown MSP.

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Political Stand: We could do a much better job ourselves

The lands of Balquharn, between Alva and Menstrie. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

The lands of Balquharn, between Alva and Menstrie. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: The story of Balquharn

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Wheatear. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: Spring migrant birds pour into the Wee County

Green MSP Mark Ruskell.

Green MSP Mark Ruskell.

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National government

We want to ensure everyone has a comfortable and secure home

The case was heard at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The case was heard at the High Court in Edinburgh.

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: The 14th Earl of Mar and a shooting incident

A male bullfinch in the apple tree.

A male bullfinch in the apple tree.

Walk on the Wildside: Bullfinches bring regal elegance to the garden

Scotland took to the hills at Tillicoultry to escape the gaugers.

Scotland took to the hills at Tillicoultry to escape the gaugers.

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: Andrew Scotland, the Tillicoultry smuggler

John Nicolson MP

John Nicolson MP

Political Stand: The came in their droves... The Clydeside Blitz

Hard shield fern. (Image: keith Broomfield)

Hard shield fern. (Image: keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside

The mystical ferns, mosses and lichens of Dollar Glen

Glenochil Prison.

Glenochil Prison.

Walk in the Past: Bill McDowell at Glenochil

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Chaffinches and elf cups bring colour to a Dollar woodland burn

Alexander Stewart MSP

Alexander Stewart MSP

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Political Stand

Dial-a-Journey service is too vital to cut

Keith Brown MSP.

Keith Brown MSP.

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Local government

Money makes the world go round but we're still going cap in hand

The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry.

The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry.

A Walk in the Past: The Gospel Hall in Tillicoultry

Walk on the Wildside: The sparkling lustre of a Wee County spring

World's End Pub killer Angus Sinclair was held at Glenochil. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

World's End Pub killer Angus Sinclair was held at Glenochil. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past

Murderer Angus Sinclair at Glenochil Prison

Mark Ruskell is seeking an end to greyhound racing.

Mark Ruskell is seeking an end to greyhound racing.

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Political Stand

It's time to change the law and bring an end to greyhound racing

Tillicoultry woodland. Image: Keith Broomfield

Tillicoultry woodland. Image: Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wildside

Dawn chorus stirs the heart by Tillicoultry

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

An American mink on the River Devon. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside: An unwelcome non-native invader on the River Devon

Smugglers had a roaring trade in illicit whisky in Alva. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

Smugglers had a roaring trade in illicit whisky in Alva. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: Smuggling anecdotes from Alva

John Nicolson MP

John Nicolson MP

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Political Stand

We must do all we can to end the bombings and the slaughter of innocent lives

Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife.

Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife.

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Political Stand: SNP Government's budget fails business, councils and the people

Clackmannanshire map centred on Sauchie, the location of the mine fire. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

Clackmannanshire map centred on Sauchie, the location of the mine fire. (Image: Valerie Forsyth)

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A Walk in the Past: Sauchie Mine Fire

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Snowdrops in the Wee County. (Image: Keith Broomfield)

A Walk on the Wildside: Snowdrop splendour in the Wee County

Clackmannan Church and graveyard. Image: Valerie Forsyth

Clackmannan Church and graveyard. Image: Valerie Forsyth

A Walk in the Past: The Clackmannan churchyard riot

Keith Brown MSP.

Keith Brown MSP.

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Even with just limited powers, we're protecting and improving public services

Pied wagtail. Image: Keith Broomfield.

Pied wagtail. Image: Keith Broomfield.

Walk on the Wildside: Wagtails bring lively colour to Clacks countryside

Green MSP Mark Ruskell takes part in a Holyrood debate

Green MSP Mark Ruskell takes part in a Holyrood debate

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Mark Ruskell: I hope Clacks business will be pro-active ahead of disposable vapes ban

Collyland Crossroads was the scene of a tragic accident in 1930.

Collyland Crossroads was the scene of a tragic accident in 1930.

Walk in the Past: Tragic accident at Collyland Crossroads

Delph Pond, Tullibody. Photo: Keith Broomfield

Delph Pond, Tullibody. Photo: Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wildside: A pond for all seasons at Tullibody

John Nicolson MP.

John Nicolson MP.

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Political Stand

The spreading of disinformation online undermines our democratic institutions

Dollar Bridge Street. Photo by Valerie Faorsyth

Dollar Bridge Street. Photo by Valerie Faorsyth

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: The Bigamy Case

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Bullfinch. Photo by Keith Broomfield

Walk on the Wild Side: Alders, bullfinches and badgers give pause for thought

Alexander Stewart MSP.

Alexander Stewart MSP.

The NHS in Scotland is far from being in good health

Welcome to Cambus. Photo: Valerie Forsyth

Welcome to Cambus. Photo: Valerie Forsyth

Walk in the Past: The reopening of Cambus Distillery

Flooding caused by the River Devon bursting its banks.

Flooding caused by the River Devon bursting its banks.

Walk on the Wild Side: Wild drama when the River Devon floods

Alloa High Street. Photograph by Valerie Forsyth.

Alloa High Street. Photograph by Valerie Forsyth.

A Walk in the Past

Walk in the Past: Handsel Monday celebrations in Alloa and Tullibody

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

The copper-burnished hills of the Ochils. Photograph by Keith Broomfield.

On the Wildside: Mesmerised by the wild uplands of the Ochils

Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell Image: PA

Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell Image: PA

Political Stand

I'll do all I can to build a fairer, greener, and more just Scotland

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