After rising to fame advising the country on the next day’s often turbulent weather, Scotland's favourite ex-weatherman is now urging Falkirk folk to celebrate their local heroes.

Beloved TV presenter Sean Batty who spent a chunk of his childhood in Falkirk is calling on residents across the town to get their nominations in for the 2026 Scotland Loves Local Awards, prior to the deadline.

The awards recognise High Street Heroes for the work they do, often selflessly, in a bid to make their communities a better place to live.

Awards up for grabs include Town of the Year and Innovation in Place, while a High Street Hero will also be crowned in each Scottish Parliament region, including Central Scotland.

Sean, an ambassador for Scotland Loves Local, said: “The Scotland Loves Local Awards are about celebrating the people and businesses in your community who go above and beyond, as well as the innovation, ambition and determination which is forging a better future for the places we call home.

“Not all heroes wear capes, but the way in which so many people give so much time and energy into making life better in our communities is truly heroic. What better way to celebrate that than nominating them as a High Street Hero?”

Nominations can be submitted at www.lovelocal.scot/awards-2026, where full details of the award categories and eligibility criteria are available. As part of the process, nominators are invited to provide a brief summary of their nominee and explain why they deserve to be recognised.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, August 14, with all winners announced in October.