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Forth Valley Connectivity Commission report launch , left to right, Councillor Chris Kane (Stirling), Councillor Ellen Forson (Clackmannanshire), CouncillorCecil Meiklejohn (Falkirk), and commission chair Bob Duff. Pic: Conributed

Report calls for councils to work together

An artist's impression of one of the proposed transport interchanges. Image: Contributed

Need to look at transport and economy issues

Youngsters from St Patrick's Primary School are loving the chance to play on the Dunipace FC pitch. Pic: Mark Ferguson

Dunipace FC link up with schools

The pair were sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh this week. Pic: File pic

Police reaction to murder bid sentencing

Last week it was announced Petroineos intend to cease operations at Grangemouth's oil refinery and instead transform it into a fuel import terminal. Pic: Michael Gille

Council in talks over Petroineos job losses

Smillie admitted the offence when he appeared at Stirling Sheriff Court. Pic: Contributed

Motorist hit cyclist and broke his back

Ineos carries out regular tests of its early warning system. Pic: Michael Gillen

Ineos alarm system testing

Shopmobility allows people to hire wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Pic: Michael Gillen

Shopmobility changes introduced

Grangemouth Golf Club is a step closer to transferring to community ownership. Pic: Contributed

Community ownership plan for golf club

Traffic and Travel

A SRPS first class compartment which seeks to convey the golden age of rail travel. Pic: SRPS

Rail operator forced to halt most historic tours for £500,000 safety upgrade

Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop launched the campaign with Scots who are directly impacted by pavement parking.

It's not fine to park on pavements

Crime

Police arrested the 22-year-old and 16-year old males in connection with 49 offences in the Forth Valley area and elsewhere (Picture: Submitted)

Duo charged with 49 break-ins and thefts in Forth Valley and elsewhere

The pair were jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh for the murder bid. Pic: TSPL

Jail for Larbert attempted murder

The driver also tested positive for drugs after he was stopped in Bo'ness and found to be driving without a licence or insurance (Picture: Submitted)

Drugged up van driver arrested and vehicle seized by police after Bo'ness stop

Juskowiak appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Grangemouth offender called partner a bitch and threatened to kill her dog

Cramb's behaviour in the dock almost sent him to the cells at Falkirk Sheriff Court (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Domestic offender's big mouth gets him into trouble at Falkirk Sheriff Court

Thomson was chucked out of the Courtyard and then attacked another man (Picture: Jamie Forbes, National World)

Falkirk pub brawl spilled out onto the street and police were called in

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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

People

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

Falkirk Womens Justice Service pick up their Excellence in Justice Services award (Picture: Submitted)

Two Falkirk teams earn national awards for dedication to social services

Chig and Ann Whitehead celebrate 60 years of marriage on November 30. Pic: Michael Gillen

Whitehead diamond anniversary

Emily Learmonth-Duncan (pic: submitted)

Baby of the week: Falkirk tot Emily Learmonth-Duncan

Tesco's store in Camelon is just one of he branches which will be taking food donations over the next four days (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk superstores launch food drive this week to help those who need it most

Town Break offers trips away and other services designed to make life better for those with dementia and their loved ones (Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk dementia charity needs more support as it launches its winter campaign

Cost of Living

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

Education

Teaching union members have called for more to be done to tackle school violence. Pic: National World

Concerns over classroom violence

Little Stars had lodged an application to extend its play area (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Setback for plans lodged to expand nursery play area near Falkirk FC stadium

James McCrandles works out at the FVC gym (Picture: Submitted)

Laurieston student battles back against his cerebral palsy at college gym

Business

Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Falkirk town centre improvements complete

Versalis is located on a site near Ineos in Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth (Picture: Submitted)

Jobs under threat at Grangemouth rubber plant

The monthly market is back on Falkirk High Street this Saturday. (Pic: Alan Murray)

Falkirk Producers Market's December event runs this weekend

Health

Humza Yousaf visits Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in July (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty Images)

Embattled leadership of health board criticised by governance review

Amanda Croft, interim chief executive of NHS Forth Valley, and Janie McCusker, chair of NHS Forth Valley, ahead of the the public session. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

'Ageing population' contributing to issues at 'stage four' health board

Jackie Turnbull who was treated for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)n after suffering a heart attack. Pic: Michael Gillen

New SCAD pilot clinic in Forth Valley

Stephanie Maxwell and the RSM team hand over the cheque for £27,000 to Samantha Merrilees, Scott Martin's mother

Grangemouth firm donates £27,000 to help mental health charity

Radio Royal DJ Lee Tait and some of the team of staff and volunteers are now reaching a bigger audience after going digital (Picture: Mark Ferguson, National World)

Digital evolution: Radio Royal makes waves at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

NHS Forth Valley is taking steps to cope with winter demands. Pic: Contributed

NHS Forth Valley winter planning

Politics

Around 400 People attended the meeting over the future of Bo'ness Rccreation centre. Pic: Contributed

Meeting on future of Bo'ness Rec

The flood prevention scheme would help stop incidents like occurred in the Brewers Fayre car park at Polmont in October. Pic: Michael Gillen

Cash needed to allow flood prevention scheme

Callendar Square will be the site for the new Falkirk Town Hall. Pic: Contributed

Latest on plans for new Falkirk Town Hall

Opinion

There's no better sight than a shelves lined with books waiting to be read. Pic: Contributed

Passions: My love of bookshelves

Homemade spider and pumpkin costumes for Halloween photographed in 1998 – could you manage something similar next year? (Picture: Hamish Campbell)

Halloween’s bigger than ever, but it could also be greener - John McNally

Green MSP Maggie Chapman defended the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel (Picture: John Devlin)

Humza Yousaf must restore credibily by getting Greens out of government - Stephe...

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

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