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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.
Bollywood dances help seal Miss Scotland title for Falkirk’s Mohnie
Stunning Mohnie Dhillon beat off the opposition to take the crown at a national beauty pageant.
Pet of the Week
Animal welfare officers are looking for a good home for fun-loving dog Diesel, a two-year-old Staffie cross currently living at the Dogs Trust in West Calder near Livingston.
Camelon group set to reach cancer fund target
Big-hearted staff and users of Camelon Community Education Centre are well on course to reach their fundraising target for a cancer centre.
Denny authors create a publishing boom
Denny might not rival Bloomsbury as a hub of the publishing industry – but it’s still fast producing a number of talented new authors.
Transport delight for Falkirk senior citizens
For a charity involved in providing services for older people, the WRVS is surprisingly youthful with its eye on the future.
Polmont neighbours hit postcode jackpot
Three neighbours in Polmont are partying this week after each of them scooped a small fortune on the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Fraser’s pals raise £5000 at a stroke
Classmates helped Fraser Morrison raise thousands of pounds for a charity close to his heart.
Special day for Kenneth
An autistic youngster helped Princess Anne unveil a memorial plaque and was able to show her how important a vital charity is to his life.
Off with the beard ... in with the cash video
A close shave for town centre manager Alastair Mitchell helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.
Pet of the Week
Pickles is a five-year-old Staffie who lives at the Dogs Trust in West Calder, after being left abandoned, homeless and having to fend for himself.
Larbert lovely lands top beauty queen title
Student Danielle Lynch has an exciting year ahead – graduating from university and taking part in the international finals of a top beauty pageant.
Judith says ‘I do’ to a pint then new hubby
Blushing bride Judith Howson snubbed champagne on her wedding day – instead choosing to sup from a pint glass.
Pet of the Week
Klaude is a six-month-old French bulldog who stays in Stenhousemuir with the Murray family.
The hills are still alive for John at grand age of 85
Bagging 100 Munros a year is a good number for any avid hill walker, but when you’re in your eighties you’d be forgiven for hanging up your boots.
Sun shines kindly on Princess’ visit video
Warm sunshine was an unexpected but welcome guest as The Princess Royal made her annual visit to Strathcarron Hospice last week.
Falkirk volunteer is simply the best
A Falkirk man has proved he has one of the biggest hearts in the country by winning a national award.
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Weather for Falkirk
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Light showers
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
