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Arrest warrant issued for man accused of extorting more than £600 from Bantaskin pensioner

Crime

Falkirk man facing human trafficking charges

Crime

Council commits to creating new HQ in Falkirk town centre

Business

Tim Hortons fail to address concerns over Stenhousemuir development

Business

Upcoming and on-going roadworks in Falkirk area - August 14

Transport

Former Falkirk kit man jailed

Crime

NHS Forth Valley to recruit more than 200 healthcare professionals by 2021

Health

Drunk racially abused Falkirk shopkeeper shouting ‘Alluah Akbar’

Crime

Falkirk pubs and clubs given longer festive opening

Crime

Twins bag bargain tiger prawns as Falkirk M&S closes for good

Business

Transport More Transport >>

Upcoming and on-going roadworks in Falkirk area - August 14

Transport

First Bus announce changes to Falkirk network

Changes to Falkirk bus service

Transport

Grangemouth roads to be monitored by police after speed concerns raised

Grangemouth

Picture: John Devlin

Upcoming and on-going roadworks in the Falkirk area - August 8

Transport

Elderly rail passengers in Falkirk not only mind the gap – they now fear it

Transport

Crime More Crime >>

Arrest warrant issued for man accused of extorting more than £600 from Bantaskin pensioner

Crime

Falkirk man facing human trafficking charges

Crime

Former Falkirk kit man jailed

Crime

Ryan McMinn failed to appear for a hearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court

Drunk racially abused Falkirk shopkeeper shouting ‘Alluah Akbar’

Crime

Education More Education >>

New Carrongrange High pitch delayed

Education

Making the grade is not only about exam results for Falkirk pupils

Education

Pupils receive exam results

Education

Pupils are no longer entitled to a school clothing grant once they turn 16

‘School clothing grant policy impacting on poor families’

Education

Retiring principal teacher Fiona Downie and support for learning assistance Janet Anderson. Also leaving the school at the end of term is head teacher Paul Fleming who is taking up a post with Education Scotland. Seated is Janet Anderson and Fiona Downie with pupils.

Teaching trio say farewell to Kinneil Primary

Education

Business More Business >>

Council commits to creating new HQ in Falkirk town centre

Business

Tim Hortons fail to address concerns over Stenhousemuir development

Business

Picture: John Devlin

Upcoming and on-going roadworks in Falkirk area - August 14

Transport

Twins bag bargain tiger prawns as Falkirk M&S closes for good

Business

Politics More Politics >>

Falkirk MSP’s defiant disgust over postal discovery

Crime

Banknock banger rallying for armed forces charity

News

Real fears for Grangemouth residents as builders prepare to pile drive

News

A shareable database has improved the working practise at Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council earns Partnership and Resilience awards for emergency planning

Politics

Farewell to Falkirk’s chief executive

Politics

Environment More Environment >>

Falkirk Council recycling centre hours could change to tackle fly-tipping problem

Environment

Falkirk councillor says residents need educated about fly-tipping

Environment

Falkirk Wheel visitors urged to clear up litter

Environment

The inside of one of the flood-damaged homes at Corentin Court, Falkirk

Flooding causes damage at more Falkirk flats

Environment

Health More Health >>

More staff, including advanced nursing practitioners, are to be recruited by NHS Forth Valley. Picture: John Young/YoungMedia 2011

NHS Forth Valley to recruit more than 200 healthcare professionals by 2021

Health

Healthspace participants and organisers enjoy weekly sails along the Union Canal. Pictures: Michael Gillen

Re-Union Canal Boats Healthspace project changing lifestyle and outlook of Falkirk’s isolated

Falkirk district

The school is getting a new MUGA (stock image above)

New Carrongrange High pitch delayed

Education

Re-Union Canal Boats is based at Lock 16 in Camelon

Who are Re-Union Canal Boats and what do they do?

Health

Regional More Regional >>

Scotland steps up to become a lifesaving nation!

News

Scottish Government urged to act on climate emergency

News

Hate has no home in Scotland

News

Offbeat More Offbeat >>

Dougie the Doonhamer sprints ahead of the field with Kingsley in a menacing mood. Picture: SNS/Bill Murray

Partick Thistle’s Kingsley causes havoc at SPFL mascot race

Offbeat

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Dining out is not the time to message your buddies, says Sophie Wallace

Opinion

At work on the Barrwood improvements

Future-proofing at Barrwood

Opinion

North and south, it’s all Boys’ Brigade country!

Opinion

Stock image: Neil Hanna

Flip-flops might be a state of mind, but they’re far from suitable footwear says David Oliver

Opinion