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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

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

Ineos alarm system testing

Pathologist Allan Gaw has just released his debut novel, The Silent House of Sleep, following the cases of Dr Jack Cuthbert
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Falkirk pathologist turns his hand to crime fiction with debut novel

Falkirk Womens Justice Service pick up their Excellence in Justice Services award
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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
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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
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Falkirk dementia charity needs more support as it launches its winter campaign

The Thornton Gardens gaming area is now ready for action thanks to a £1100 donation
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Grand fund raising effort helps Bonnybridge learning disability haven

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

Versalis is located on a site near Ineos in Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth
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Jobs under threat at Grangemouth rubber plant

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

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

These visitors were ready to meet Santa at the Slamannan Christmas Fayre on Saturday. (Pic: Alan Murray)

Slamannan Christmas Fayre in pictures

Santa Claus knows that there is lots planned for KLSB Christmas Market and festivities in Stenhousemuir this weekend. Pic: Contributed

KLSB festive event this weekend

The location of the proposed Falkirk Gateway project. Pic: Contributed

Falkirk Gateway consultation launched

Crowds gathered in Bo'ness Town Centre on Saturday for the Christmas light switch on event organised by BUZZness. (Pic: Alan Murray)

In pictures: Crowds gather for the Bo'ness Christmas light switch on

Malky Finlayson is joined by auxiliary nurse Yvonne Edwards, fundraising administrator Diane Harrison ans auxiliary nurse Caragh Walker as he presents £5440 cheque to Strathcarron Hospice
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Grangemouth man's wooden wonders help coin in over £10,000 for hospice

The free Christmas dinner is available next week. Pic: Pixabay

Free Veggie Christmas meal

Richard Leonard believes workers must have a say in the plans for the future of the Grangemouth refinery
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MSP calls for worker-led plans to decide future of Grangemouth refinery

Denny's Westpark Church held a two-day Christmas tree festival at the weekend. (Pic: Alan Murray)

In pictures: Denny Westpark Church Festival of Christmas Trees

Little Stars had lodged an application to extend its play area
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Setback for plans lodged to expand nursery play area near Falkirk FC stadium

The owners of Newcarron Court nursing home have apologised for the delay. Pic: Michael Gillen

Care home fail to settle refund after mum's death

The Scottish Government is looking for help from Falkirk residents in an effort to prevent another tragedy like the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster
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Falkirk residents can help Scottish Government prevent another Grenfell tragedy

Doug Pitcaithly and his four legged pal celebrate Doug's Dug Treats big win at the recent SME News British Made Awards
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Award winning start for Larbert dog treat store which goes the extra mile

Seven-year-old Aria Wotherspoon and mum Sarah meet Santa Claus at the event in the Maggie's Centre in Larbert.

In pictures: Maggie's Forth Valley hosts successful Christmas Fayre at Larbert c...

Forth Green Freeport chairperson Dame Susan Rice
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Anchors aweigh: Grangemouth's Freeport plans sail on towards £7 billion reality

Andrew Merrilees, left and Samantha Merrilees, right, with Eleri and Ewan Brown who earlier this year raised money for the Scott Martin Foundation by climbing Kilimanjaro. Pic: Michael Gillen

Free Christmas dinner for those in need

Larbert Round Table's Santa Sleigh will be back touring the streets this December. (Pic: Scott Louden)

Here's when Larbert Round Table's Santa Sleigh will be visiting your area

Falkirk Round Table's Santa Sleigh will be touring the town's streets in coming days. Pic: Michael Gillen

Round Table Santa Sleigh timetable

Theo Chatham,, aged 2, in the Royal Children’s Hospital, Glasgow with mum Sarah and dad Gary. Pic: Contributed

Theo is TV star for charity

The talented cast of Goldilocks and the FOUR Bears

In Pictures: Young Portonians deliver songs, shocks and pure Goldilocks at Grang...

Thea with her award; she was crowned the winner last night.

Thea (6) wins national award

Forth Bridge materialises in stages at the start of the new Historic Environment Scotland video campaign, which was launched this week. (Pics: Bill Walsh and Paul Maguire)

Forth Bridge stars in new campaign

Another planning proposal has been lodged to create a visitor centre, cafe and housing bear the Dunmore Pineapple folly in Airth
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Latest plan submitted for new Airth visitor centre, cafe and housing development

James McCrandles works out at the FVC gym
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Laurieston student battles back against his cerebral palsy at college gym

Magdalene, Lana with the winning Holy Family entry, and Vianne show off winning designs that are set to feature on the town’s three canal bridges.

Designs on Winchburgh bridges

The former cycle shop will now become a hot food takeaway
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From wheels to meals: Former Falkirk cycle shop will become hot food takeaway

Link staff have been praised in Holyrood for their recent award success
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Falkirk area housing association heralded in Holyrood for double awards success

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard believes the closure of the Grangemouth refinery should not be seen as a "done deal"
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MSP says Grangemouth refinery closure should not be seen as a 'done deal'

The plan has been been lodged with Falkirk Council
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Developers looking to build housing near Strathcarron Hospice in Denny area

Earlier this year activists used kayaks to gain access to Ineos oil terminal in an effort to get their environmental message across
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Climate Camp Scotland blasts Petroineos for refinery closure plans

Giovanna Steel and Joyce Steel enjoying afternoon at The Wine Library's fundraiser.

Falkirk's The Wine Library raises cash for Stand Up To Cancer

The Young Portonian Theatre Company players put on one of the best pantomimes to ever grace the Grangemouth Town Hall stage
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Young Portonians bring pure singing power to Grangemouth Town Hall panto

Dunelm has again launched its Joy of Giving campaign in its Falkirk store. Pic: Contributed

Dunelm launches Christmas giving campaign

Cody Lyon (pic: D & M Loney Photography)

Baby of the week: New Carron tot Cody Lyon