PETITION WAR OVER NEW STORE

Rival views on Asda development

A hand grenade discovered in an allotment in Doune sparked a bomb alert.

The army were called in to carry out a controlled explosion after the wartime weapon was found by a member of the public at the site near King Street.

The field was once part of an old munitions dump during World War II. Full story page 5

Two rival petitions have been launched for and against a new Asda store in Stirling as part of a £20million development.

In January permission was granted for the new development at Crookbridge, south of the

Wickes DIY store, including offices, retail, drive-thru restaurant, car showroom and car parking.

The developers said it would net 250 jobs.

Stirling Council initially approved the plans but then the Scottish Government called it in for review.

Scottish Ministers, who are said to have concerns about implications for retail policy across Scotland, will have the final say on the superstore plan.

Now those calling for the new facility to be built have gone head-to-head with objectors to gather support.