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The Denny Mobility Hub has popped up in the town centre (Picture: Scott Louden, National World)

Denny residents urged to embrace greener journeys with new mobility hub

Faster broadband will be winging its way to areas of Falkirk (Picture: Submitted)

Broadband boost for thousands of homes and businesses in the Falkirk area

The former Royal Hotel at Slamannan Cross will be demolished.

Projects in Slamannan and Bonnybridge to benefit from £1m regeneration fund

The gas pipe was reportedly ruptured during the course of construction work near the stadium (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk Stadium closed as engineers work to repair damaged gas pipeline

Nico Henderson (pic: submitted)

Baby of the week: Stoneywood tot Nico Henderson

Larbert Old Church held its Christmas light switch on event on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Pics: Alan Murray)

In pictures: Larbert Old Church at Christmas

The annual display of decorated Christmas trees this year took place in St Mary's RC Church.

Bo'ness Churches Together hosts annual Festival of Christmas Trees

David Black has been reward for his commitment to cooking up confidence in the kitchen for those with sensory impairment (Picture: Submitted)

Visually impaired Bonnybridge chef cooks up confidence in the kitchen

The Tidy Clean and Green initiative saw volunteers take part in an all action litter pick (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Four groups praised for improving places and helping people in Falkirk

Falkirk FC

Falkirk's Ultras have given the team fantastic backing at the Falkirk Stadium this season (Pic Michael Gillen)

John McGlynn happy Falkirk Ultras have been in good voice

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

Sport

Gary Naysmith with his Manager of the Month prize

Stenny's Gary Naysmith lands top boss accolade

Stuart Hunter's men were defeated by students

Bo'ness United knocked out of cup

(From left), Howie Allison (Lasswade AC), Ray Taylor (FVH) and Harrison MacMillan (Central AC) with medals (Pic Kenneth Sutherland)

Taylor made for big win at cross country

Stenhousemuir beat the weather and Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday to move three points clear at the top of League 2 (Pics by Alan Murray)

Stenhousemuir beat the weather as side secure another League 2 win

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

What's On

The Christmas lights will be switch on in Airth on Friday evening.

Community set to come together to light up Airth for Christmas

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

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

Lifestyle

A dustcart in Falkirk in the 1950s.

Looking back with Ian Scott: Removing Falkirk's waste over the years

The 11 best dog breeds to choose if you have children

10 breeds of dog most likely to suffer from separation anxiety post-lockdown

Top Border Terrier Dog Names: These are the 10 most popular puppy names in the w...

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10 breeds of dog for people struggling with anxiety

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

The 10 most intelligent and dumbest breeds of adorable dog

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

CosMc's is a new concept from McDonald's - but is it coming to the UK? (Photo: McDonald's)

CosMc's: what is the new restaurant concept from McDonald's?

Meet the 18-stone 'gentle giant' who eats £4,000 of food a year

Meet 'Trains Billy' - the viral train enthusiast who is just six

Christmas Jumper Day is an annual fundraising event for Save The Children.

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Get involved with the cause

Two young men were surrounded by armed police at a McDonald's drive-through and ordered out of their car at gunpoint. Driver Joel Thorogood, 21, said he was "shocked and scared" as guns were pointed directly at him and his passenger during the incident in Taunton, Somerset, on Monday evening (4 Dec). Picture: SWNS

Men terrified as armed police surround them at McDonald's over 'gun'

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

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