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Families are being “driven to food banks” according to Angus MacDonald, MSP for Falkirk East.

A motorist who ignored advice to drive carefully and slowly after a temporary repair to his brakes has been banned for six months.

Pupils from local primary schools gathered in Grangemouth High School last week to experience employment and all it entails.

A housebuilder helped make Strathcarron Hospice’s 37th birthday celebrations even more special with a kind donation of £11,000.

Carronshore is looking a little bit tidier this week thanks to the efforts of some local volunteers.

The Royal Air Force will mark its 100th anniversary in Grangemouth next month by bringing its UK RAF 100 Baton Relay to the town’s famous Spitfire Memorial.

A mum-of-three who falsely claimed nearly £50,000 in tax credits and income support has been warned she faces jail.

Drivers have been urged to make sure their vehicles remain locked at all times after a spate of thefts in the Falkirk district.

A supermarket was broken into twice in the space of 48 hours as its front door was smashed in before bottles of booze were stolen from the premises.

The family of a Bo’ness man who was found dead at his home after being reported missing have thanked the public for its support.

Police have been criticised for not carrying out a proper search of the property of a missing Bo’ness man.

Business people are invited to attend a free event in Falkirk Town Hall next month to find out what is being done to support the economy locally and stimulate further growth and investment in the area.

Health officials in Forth Valley have given assurances that they have been following strict rules on the use of endowment funds.

A long-running toddlers’ club was given a welcome funding boost by spirited youngsters and generous parents.

A Stenhousemuir shop which shot to national fame after stocking up on almost 5000 litres of full-sugar Irn-Bru expects to run out of the fizzy drink within days.

A Falkirk-born Game of Thrones actor has been announced as a model at this year’s London Fashion Week.

An under fire hall with links to the Orange Lodge was given the go ahead to hold an all day darts match despite a neighbour’s objections.

A courageous woman shaved her hair off to raise close to £1500 on behalf of a support service for victims of crime.

A thoughtful Bainsford man has come to the aid of a pensioner whose wheelchair was stolen from outside her home.