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The initiative is designed to cut down on retail crime and anti-social behaviour. Pic: File pic posed by model

Retailers Against Crime initiative

The start of last year's inaugural Falkirk Half Marathon. Pic: Michael Gillen

Half marathon organising company folds

Police closed off access to the road following the road traffic incident (Picture: Submitted)

School run tailback chaos after incident forces police to close off Falkirk road

Police and partners join Falkirk town centre retailers in the launch of Operation Christmas. Pic: Scott Louden

Launch of Operation Christmas

Here's everyone who took part in the recent competition at Denny High.

In pictures: Denny High's annual dance-off contest has a new winner

The Find Your Voice singers will be performing in Bo'ness at the Old Kirk later this month (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Two musical groups span the generations with live concert team up in Bo'ness

The Lottery funding will allow the community cafe to continue for another year (Picture: Ian Georgeson, National World)

Falkirk area community cafe gets £7200 Lottery funding boost

It's time to celebrate and what better way than a giant party for the entire school.

In pictures: Dunipace Primary celebrates 30 years in school building

Stagecoach will take delivery of the new electric buses next year (Picture: Submitted)

Good news for Camelon coach builder as next week's strike looms large

Falkirk FC

Picture Michael Gillen. FALKIRK. Falkirk Stadium. John McGlynn.

McGlynn on Rumarn's return and Cove Rangers being 'favourites'

Falkirk ace Coll Donaldson in action (Photo: Michael Gillen)

Falkirk's Coll Donaldson on the importance of clean sheets

Montrose v Falkirk (Photo: Ian Sneddon)

No 'silky soccer' on show as Falkirk play out bore draw at Montrose

25-11-2023. Picture Michael Gillen. FALKIRK. Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk FC v Formartine United FC. Season 2023 - 2024. The Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup 3rd round. Goal Falkirk, Ethan Ross 23.

'That is what I wanted' - Raith Rovers' Ethan Ross on Falkirk loan stay

Callumn Morrison netted twice as the Bairns stunned the travelling Terrors (Photo: Michael Gillen)

Falkirk's SPFL Trust Trophy semi-final set for Saturday night football

04-07-2023. Picture Michael Gillen. BONNYRIGG. New Dundas Park. Bonnyrigg Rose FC v Falkirk FC. Season 2023 - 2024. Pre-season friendly.

Scottish Cup fourth round draw: Falkirk handed away trip

Ethan Ross, far right, helping Ross MacIver, centre, celebrate scoring during Falkirk's 3-0 win at home to Formartine United in the Scottish Cup's third round on Saturday (Photo: Michael Gillen)

Midfielder Ethan ​Ross marks new loan deal by scoring first goal for Falkirk in ...

Sport

Nicola Docherty made her 50th cap for Scotland as they drew 1-1 in Belgium on Friday night (Photo: JASPER JACOBS/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Redding's Nicola Docherty wins 50th cap for Scotland

Falkirk youngster Max during his training event with the Caledonian Gladiators' team (Photo: Submitted)

Falkirk Fury ace Max Philliban scores dream role coaching Gladiators' stars

Callum Hunter in action for Falkirk (Photo: Gordon Honeyman)

Rugby: Falkirk after a 'perfect' December as they chase National 2 title

Vics pair Isabella Ogg and Emily Christie (Photo: Submitted)

Falkirk Victoria Harriers: Athletes impress at Dundee XC event

Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith says his side will continue to take one game at a time (Photo: Alan Murray)

Stenhousemuir 'need to pick up where they left off'

Leanne Ross (Glasgow City) with the Scottish Power Manager of the Year Award 2023. (Photo by Alex Todd/Sportpix/Sipa USA)

Stenhousemuir's Leanne Ross is named SWPL Coach of the Year

Falkirk Victoria Harriers ace Ray Taylor (right) earned a podium finish (Photo: Submitted)

Falkirk Victoria Harriers trio represent Team Scotland in Liverpool

What's On

Pathologist Allan Gaw has just released his debut novel, The Silent House of Sleep, following the cases of Dr Jack Cuthbert (Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk pathologist turns his hand to crime fiction with debut novel

The annual Christmas light switch on event in Carronshore takes place on Friday, December 1. (Pic: Scott Louden)

Festive events planned for Carronshore start this weekend

Following the success of last year's Christmas event, Polmont Community Council are organising another celebration this year. (Pic: Scott Louden)

Polmont community set to enjoy a Holly Jolly Christmas with festive event

Lifestyle

The proposal related to the first floor of Ricky D's World Buffet in Grahams Road, Falkirk (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk takeaway gets permission to partially change premises into showroom

James Bruce

Looking back with Ian Scott: James Bruce, the Abyssinian Traveller

Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Falkirk town centre improvements complete

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The 10 worst breeds of adorable dog to share a bed with

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

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