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It’s high time Grangemouth had its own railway station

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:07:00 +0100

What do Alloa and Larkhall have in common?

Pet of the Week

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:29:10 +0100

Danny is a gorgeous eight-year-old ex-racing greyhound.

Queen Georgia all set for Grangemouth Children’s Day

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:56:35 +0100

After a year of fund raising, hard work and scares about fairs the time has come for some fun in the sun at Grangemouth Children’s Day next weekend.

Isla Rose Hastie

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:08:23 +0100

The birth of Isla Rose Hastie

Motorists warned of delays as Argylls march through Falkirk town centre

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:35:54 +0100

Soldiers will be on parade in the heart of Falkirk as part of their farewell tour.

Kenmore eatery gets the ‘yes’ vote

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:51:55 +0100

Good company, good weather, stunning location, first class accommodation and amazing food –all of these were on the menu for me on a weekend break in Kenmore.

Falkirk’s goodbye to war heroes past and present

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:07:32 +0100

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders marched through the streets of Falkirk on Thursday in a final farewell to a community which has filled their ranks since their inception.

Sandy’s Garden ... Actually, it’s F-U-C-H-S-I-A

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:24:34 +0100

One of the June offers in a small garden-related catalogue delivered with my daily newspaper is, and I quote, “Fuschia bush £3.”

Reddingmuirhead student scoops top journalism award

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:29:43 +0100

A student has won a top journalism award for a story she wrote for The Falkirk Herald.

‘Baby brain’ is taking its toll

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:28:09 +0100

After almost 11 months maternity leave, I am back behind my desk at Herald Towers.

The sun’s out ... but it’s left me short of skirts

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:24:48 +0100

What a difference a bit of heat makes! The whole world seems like a brighter place when the sun is splitting the sky.

The five tell-tale signs men should checked out

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:16:39 +0100

It is often reported ‘wealth, not health’ is the key to a happy life -but there are statistics out there which suggest men in particular may have it the wrong way round.

Let’s give thanks for the sunshine

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:02:17 +0100

I think the good weather we’ve been having recently has cheered everyone up a bit.

Text of the Week

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:55:41 +0100

‘Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death — and the worst kind of death at that: a crucifixion.’ (Phil 2:8)

TV used to bring Falkirk families together

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:48:42 +0100

I am writing this on June 2, the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. Now I am not one for great royal occasions but I make an exception in this case for the miracle that was going on in darkened living rooms all round the land.

Pet of the Week

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:46:44 +0100

Larbert’s Julie Campbell had a few good reasons to celebrate her 21st birthday, but the biggest and the best was also the smallest and the cutest.

Tell us which book has made the biggest impact

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:20:50 +0100

Do you know which book has changed your life?

Victoria Primary fun day brings in over £900

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 08:44:03 +0100

Youngsters at Victoria Primary had a fantastic time at their annual fun day.

Sexes can taste the difference

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 17:12:04 +0100

There is a story that food writer Simon Cave likes to recount which starts with him enjoying a nightcap in a restaurant.

Unforgettable month for Grangemouth sea cadets

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:25:54 +0100

Two youngsters have enjoyed life changing experiences on land and at sea in their cadet unit’s 70th year.