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Two lorries on fire in Grangemouth
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Forty firefighters tackle Slamannan scrubland blaze
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Everything is just
coming up roses
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‘Fighting Falkirk’ on the front line of wars
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Drunk teen in Falkirk sparks plea to parents
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Several English clubs join race to sign Lyle Taylor
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Bottle man Rab is Central FM’s ultimate Local Hero
News
Falkirk comedy line-up proves big draw
Comedy fans have voted with their feet when it comes to giving the seal of approval to the line-up for the 2013 Funny in Falkirk festival.
Two lorries on fire in Grangemouth
The alarm was raised when fire broke out in two lorries in Grangemouth on Saturday evening.
Forty firefighters tackle Slamannan scrubland blaze
Firefighters have extinguised a major scrubland blaze in Slamannan that raged for several hours.
Candidate for Falkirk search on hold
The selection process to find a candidate to fight the Falkirk seat at Westminster for Labour has been suspended.
Charities sign deals to claim Falkirk concert cash
Two charities stand to benefit from the Rock the Stadium festival after signing an innovative sponsorship deal with the summer event.
New shops give Grangemouth precinct a much-needed boost
Things are looking sweet for a local shopping precinct as a trio of new shops prepare to open their doors.
Sport
IN PICTURES: Mark Wotte takes training at Graeme High
Scotland’s football performance director Mark wotte delivered a training session to performance school pupils.
Big Hand for F alkirk’s Gary, but hard Lines for David
Falkirk is home to the top two road racers in Scotland, after Gary Hand finally broke his duck in the national cycling event on Sunday.
Syngenta celebrate, so do Stenhousemuir
Syngenta and Stenhousemuir youth teams have something to celebrate after landing silverware to sign off the season with a flourish.
Martyn Corrigan: I’m devastated that we could lose Scott Buist
Stenhousemuir defender Scott Buist has been advised by doctors to retire from football after sustaining another serious knee injury.
East Stirlingshire announce link up with Parkinsons UK video
Footballers for East Stirlingshire will publicise Parkinsons UK charity as part of a year of action partnership.
Several English clubs join race to sign Lyle Taylor
Lyle Taylor’s 29-goal season has alerted a host of clubs and it is believed Middlesbrough have made tentative enquiries about the striker.
Video
East Stirlingshire announce link up with Parkinsons UK video
Footballers for East Stirlingshire will publicise Parkinsons UK charity as part of a year of action partnership.
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Lifestyle
Everything is just coming up roses
Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.
‘The Falkirk Steeple’, Melanie Miller, Stenhousemuir
The Falkirk Herald features a reader’s photograph in its opinion section each week.
Spirit of legendary Larbert venue Grubowskis lives on with reunion gigs
When you mention the name Grubowskis to a local musician or music fan you’ll probably get a great big grin.
Downstairs ... but up there with the best
Looking for somewhere quiet and romantic for an intimate encounter in Edinburgh, then book a room in the west end .... sorry, make that book A Room in the West End.
Rousing 40th for Falkirk Festival Chorus
The Falkirk Festival chorus presented their annual Spring Concert in Falkirk Town Hall on the evening of May 12.
Tryst Festival gets under way with parade video
A parade of musicians, dancers and performers snaked its way through Falkirk High Street on Saturday afternoon to mark the beginning of the 2013 Tryst Festival.
Community
It’s Your LIfe: Who should give Carol away?
Last year I wrote about Carol who, at the age of 40, found her dad with the help of a social networking site.
‘Fighting Falkirk’ on the front line of wars
Next year brings the centenary of the Great War and already the books, articles and TV specials are in production.
1980s are a world away for today’s football fans
Watching Monday night’s Panorama programme about Hillsborough stirred up some bad memories of my early days watching football.
Bottle man Rab is Central FM’s ultimate Local Hero
He’s the retired window cleaner who’s raised more than £100,000 for Strathcarron Hospice by collecting empty ginger bottles.
Chelsea blooms with floral vine tributes
Petal power will be out in force to toast the RHS Chelsea Flower Show centenary celebrations this month.
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Weather for Falkirk
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Heavy rain
Temperature: 7 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South
