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Assistance dog charity makes appeal for ‘puppy parents’ in Falkirk James Trimble

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Lamara Bell update: Falkirk family to get over £1m compensation six years after ... James Trimble

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Falkirk families faces ‘perfect storm’ as they battle financial pressures Kirsty Paterson, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Edinburgh King's panto: Sleeping Beauty is a dazzling five star extravaganza Liam Rudden

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Several cars vandalised in one evening in Falkirk Anna Bryan

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Event could provide boost for Falkirk tourism businesses James Trimble

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Drivers are set to use Forth Road Bridge once more - here's why Stephen Mcilkenny

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Baby of the week: Bonnybridge tot Freddie McCann By The Newsroom

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Historic pub to change its name over 'racist connotations' Stephen Mcilkenny

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Two men charged in connection with Forth Valley death James Trimble

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Roadworks: M876 slip-road closure –  motorists face diversion Allan Crow

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Aerial crossing and Grangemouth road improvements get the green light James Trimble

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88% drop in rail passenger numbers at Falkirk stations during pandemic Allan Crow

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Motorway lorry breakdown causing traffic disruption Jonathon Reilly

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Pay as you go electric car club launches Jonathon Reilly

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Train services from Falkirk Grahamston to Camelon cancelled Jonathon Reilly

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Steven McKee: Falkirk rapist facing life in jail refuses to co-operate for repor... Court Reporter

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Non-harassment order for Falkirk ‘rejected suitor’ unable to take a hint Court Reporter

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Falkirk women turned town orange to highlight issue of gender-based violence Jill Buchanan

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Woman jailed for being in no fit state to appear at Falkirk court Court Reporter

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Bo'ness offender abused pharmacy staff Court Reporter

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Brightons offender burned partner's clothing Court Reporter

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Bainsford man's threatening behaviour while on bail Court Reporter

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Bo'ness offender fails to show at Falkirk Sheriff Court Court Reporter

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Falkirk weather: Region faces overcast week with some showers in Met Office fore... Allan Crow

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Storm Arwen: Thousands of Scottish homes still have no power Lucinda Cameron

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Weather update: First snow of winter 2021/22 for Falkirk James Trimble

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Weather update: Roads closed in Falkirk as heavy rain hits district Allan Crow

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Staycation Scotland: Website to plough profits into ailing island communities Ilona Amos

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Operation Christmas aims to make Falkirk a 'no go zone' for criminals this festi... James Trimble

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Specsavers’ Falkirk district branches help raise £15,000 for music-led health gr... Liam Smillie

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The most searched for jobs in Scotland in 2021 David Hepburn

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New restaurant Streats Kitchen earning rave reviews Jonathon Reilly

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Why is crypto down today? Cryptocurrency prices as Bitcoin crashes below $55k Liv McMahon

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Grangemouth charity shop appeals for pre-Christmas donations Jonathon Reilly

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Falkirk steps up support for refugees and calls for more UK Government resource Kirsty Paterson, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Volunteer help can save Falkirk Council £1.6m – but is it a step to a ‘DIY counc... Kirsty Paterson, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Lockdown restrictions blamed for rise in deliberate fires in Falkirk district Kirsty Paterson, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Camelon pupils say goodbye to two Carmuirs Primary staff members Jill Buchanan

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Survey reveals 93% of Forth Valley College students move on to ‘positive destina... Liam Smillie

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Falkirk-born teacher nominated for global award Liam Smillie

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School evacuated and fire crews called to scene Jonathon Reilly

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12 areas of Falkirk and Grangemouth with the highest numbers of positive Covid-1... Scott McCartney

Coronavirus
Omicron in Scotland: NHS Forth Valley issues safe living advice James Trimble

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Covid in Forth Valley: Rates remain highest in Scotland Jill Buchanan

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Hero saves four residents from Grangemouth flat fire James Trimble

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Christmas event: Organisers to host party for Camelon children Jill Buchanan

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M&K's strictly success for Strathcarron with dancing fundraiser Jill Buchanan

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Carronshore set to switch on Christmas lights Fiona Dobie

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