Clackmannanshire

British

/ -ʃə, klækˈmænənˌʃɪə /

noun

a council area and historical county of central Scotland; became part of the Central region in 1975 but reinstated as an independent unitary authority in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Alloa. Pop: 47 680 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)

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The bosses of the councils in Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles and Clackmannanshire will see their salary increase by more than £30,000 as a result of the review seen by BBC News.

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Angry prisoners at HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire orchestrated three consecutive sit-down protests within the space of a few days, ramping up the tension inside the facility.

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Sir George was born in Tullibody, near Alloa in Clackmannanshire, in 1939.

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Sir George was passionate about Clackmannanshire, saying that he could trace his ancestors in the area back to 1650.

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Clackmannanshire Council said it is committed to working with private homeowners on the issue of Raac.

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