- Eurozone crisis 'has implications'
- 1+2 plan 'needs funds and staff'
- Police car involved in road crash
- Firms urged to use Scottish produce
- Lockerbie inquiry calls rejected
- Parliament to see plans for police
- Stabbing prompts murder inquiry
- Jewellery 'definitely in bathroom'
- MSPs set to pass alcohol price Bill
- Impact of ageing population probed
- Chimps 'have their own personality'
Local Headlines
I’m so proud of my boy!
Singing schoolboy Daniel Louis had a very special good luck charm when he was named The Falkirk Herald’s Voice of 2012.
Turning the spotlight on Falkirk’s Race for Life video
Hundreds of women did Falkirk proud on Sunday when they turned out in their droves to support this year’s Race for Life.
Don’t miss your Falkirk Herald this week video
You can look forward to another bumper Falkirk Herald hitting the streets tomorrow.
Bin problems rumble on across Falkirk
The chaos surrounding Falkirk’s bin collections continued this week as residents still haven’t got the right schedules for updated pick-ups.
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Republican group withdraws application for march
Cairde na hEirean has called off its planned march through Denny on June 2.
Howgate reports rise in shoppers despite Scottish falls
A Falkirk shopping centre is bucking the trend when it comes to attracting visitors.
Tribute walk will pay for research into killer disease
Family and friends united for a fundraising walk in memory of a tragic teenager.
Grangemouth biomass inquiry begins
A public inquiry into controversial plans to bring a massive biomass facility to the Port of Grangemouth began this week in the town’s Grange Manor Hotel.
Hundreds take to Callendar Park to Race for Life
Hundreds of women pulled on their trainers and completed a 5k race for charity.
Jobless numbers show small drop
u falkirk’s unemployment level is slightly down on the same period as last year, but one in six people are still chasing every available job.
Central Retail Park bosses insist shoppers are not at risk
The owners of a major shopping complex have denied workers hired to remove glass canopies put shoppers at risk as they did the job.
Tenant found for Falkirk Tesco site
The east end of Falkirk’s main shopping district could be given a much-needed boost thanks to plans to re-open a vacant supermarket.
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Falkirk letting business goes to the wall
Property renting company Avenue Lettings has gone bust with estimated debts of over £48,000.
Another supermarket for Camelon
Discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to open its first convenience store in Falkirk
Falkirk Council top jobs agreed as Labour takes control
Labour took control of Falkirk Council today after striking a deal with two Conservatives and one Independent to form a coalition.
1 commentMore complaints about bus service
Bus operator First has been accused of putting its passengers second - again.
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Paying the price of a bad name
Neglect, abuse and violence was all Mickey knew until he was rescued by an animal charity.
Lottery bonus for historic town centre
Falkirk will receive £2 million to revamp its historic town centre.
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Bin pick-up changes leaves Falkirk residents confused
A Falkirk community was left wheelie mad after putting the wrong bins out yesterday, forcing an apology from the council.
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Pupils show the way with third Green Flag
Pupils at a local school are showing the way ahead when it comes to fighting for the environment.
Registration office to re-open after storm
High winds caused damage to buildings in Falkirk town centre.
Police issue phone scams warning
People are being conned out of money with promises of a lucrative windfall if they pay up front.
Algae found in Bonnybridge loch
Contact with water in St Helen’s Loch should be avoided after samples taken by SEPA indicated the presence of blue-green algae.
Historic bridge replaced after funds are found
A new bridge linking two communities either side of the River Carron is nearing completion.
Drummer boy Alexander is a hit on Tartan Day
A schoolboy had the honour of being the youngest musician to take part in the New York Tartan Day parade.
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Deal agreed to control Falkirk Council
A Labour-led coalition will run Falkirk Council for the next five years.
Anchor’s away as Tommy set sights on Denny music venue
A former soldier has set his sights on reviving the nightlife of his home town.
Social club is now just a ‘bomb site’
It was once a community hub and a venue for countless parties and public meetings over the years.
Kyra joins the stars in new Scottish drama
A schoolgirl swapped the classroom for a film set last week after winning a role in a Hollywood blockbuster.
Narrow vote to settle tanker driver dispute
The long-running tanker drivers’ dispute is over after a deal was agreed.
Fears after A&E jab
A worried patient claims her health has been put at risk by a wrongly administered injection.
Tanker drivers’ vote results due tomorrow
Fuel tanker drivers have moved closer to a possible work-to-rule in a row over safety and minimum pay.
Wheelchair hero makes it his way
An intrepid Bairn is determined to conquer the West Highland Way - despite having broken most of his bones hundreds of times over.
Falkirk CSA staff to picket offices in pension dispute
Striking workers will picket the Callendar Park offices of the Child Support Agency today (Thursday) as part of a national dispute over pension reform.
Meet little hero Jack in this week’s Herald video
He’s the wee boy who saved his great-gran’s life ... and now he’s been rewarded!
Women in Forth Valley urged to get screened
The number of women screened for breast cancer has risen in Forth Valley.
Falkirk dad helps deliver baby as bath brings on birth
A relaxing bath turned into an emergency delivery for the Hunter family.
Falkirk Herald photographer awaits award developments
The Falkirk Herald’s chief photographer is in the running for a top award.
Grangemouth Jack saves great gran from drowning
Little hero Jack Meade is a lifesaver after saving his great-gran when he found her passed out in the bath.
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Maddiston pensioners in plea to vandals
A pensioners’ group is pleading for youngsters to stop vandalising its hall.
Wallacestone’s Margaret spearheads new spotlight on China revolution
Pupils are going to be given the chance to learn all about China.
Bringing order into lives on the edge
During the last decade the number of women serving prison sentences in Scotland has more than doubled.
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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