News
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.
Drunk teen in Falkirk sparks plea to parents
A 15-year-old girl had to be rushed to hospital after drinking alcohol in a Falkirk park.
Camelon family pay tribute to tragic worker
A loving dad has paid tribute to his son who was killed in a tragic accident as he cycled home from work.
Win a £10,000 kitchen from Homeworld
A new kitchen is top of many people’s lists when it comes to improving their home - with the added bonus that it adds value to your property.
Falkirk MP Eric Joyce arrested after airport incident
Eric Joyce has been arrested in connection with an alleged breach of the peace at Edinburgh Airport.
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Road works at Lathallan
The northbound M9 slip road at Junction 4 near Lathallan will be closed for two nights this week.
Sport
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.
Clark Eriksson to continue Fury deal
Clark Eriksson Associates say the local basketball side’s league championship win this season was ‘the icing on the cake’ for their sponsorship deal.
Plenderleith marks call-up by lowering time
Grant Plenderleith of Falkirk Victoria Harriers has celebrated his first international call up since returning to athletics from junior football.
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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
‘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.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Community
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.
Keeping the flame burning after 50 years...
If you’ve ever watched the pigeons in Venice’s St Mark’s Square, stared in awe at the views from the Almafi Coast, or wondered if Juliet really did stand on that balcony in Florence, it’s possible you could have been bitten by the powerful Italian bug.
Falkirk women still doing it for Malawi
Three generations of Falkirk women who have been supporting education for Malawian girls for 20 years are celebrating the anniversary with a fundraising push.
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Weather for Falkirk
Friday 24 May 2013
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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