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Grandmother of two Anne Brown (62) is well-known in RDA circles, not least for having its slogan: It’s what you CAN do that counts, tattooed on her bottom – despite hating tattoos!

It is 50 years since the Riding for the Disabled Association was first founded, although some of the Scottish groups are, in fact, older.

One of Falkirk’s top tourist attractions has been awarded VisitScotland’s highest accolade for a third year running.

A long established youth football club had the worst possible start to their new season when they discovered they no longer had a place to play and train.

The sun and the crowds came out for this year’s summer fete organised by the Cyrenians in Falkirk.

A family’s bid to reach the summit of Ben Nevis in memory of their son, brother and nephew was successful at the weekend – and raised over £1300 for charity.

THE DETAILS: James Vinnie Robert McAdam-Murphy was born at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on May 5, 2019 at 3.48pm. He weighed 5lbs 7.5oz.

Rachael Hunter (26) is a therapy assistant practitioner with the NHS, while Conor McKay (26) is a reliability manager with Alexander Dennis. The couple are from Falkirk.

The actions of a parking attendant who allegedly gave a ticket to a driver as they paid their respects to a loved one have been labelled a “disgrace”.

A group of parishioners from Falkirk have helped change lives of orphans on the other side of the world.

Perseverant police completed a gruelling quest to climb the UK’s three highest mountains in 24 hours in aid of a former colleague.

A flag raising ceremony in Grangemouth’s Zetland Park signalled the next stage of the long awaited regeneration of the historic public amenity.

Camelon and District Pipe Band’s amazing run of success continued last weekend when they were named Champion of Champions for 2019 at this year’s World Pipe Championships.

A kind-hearted young woman wants those who have been in care to enjoy a special event enjoyed by many youngsters.

Petitions really are worth the effort, according to Falkirk East MSP Angus MacDonald, who reckons the 20th anniversary of the Holyrood approach is worthy of note.

The annual Charities Day in Falkirk town centre was again supported by generous shoppers.

Stirling’s award-winning Blair Drummond Safari Park is set to undergo a £1 million upgrade to modernise facilities.

Police Scotland are investigating a spate of early morning car fires in Stenhousemuir.

Nine local police officers are today battling their way through a gruelling bid to conquer the UK’s three highest mountains in just 24 hours.