The impact of Universal Credit is now being felt to such an extent Falkirk local authority staff are being urged to be particularly aware of the problems it causes people and do what they can to help.
A careless motorist drove at excessive speed and ignored traffic calming measures before propelling his vehicle over a roundabout and striking another car.
Falkirk Provost Billy Buchanan teamed up with Falkirk Council Conservative Group leader Malcolm Nicol to purchase vital football equipment for youngsters in Namibia.
A charity which provides a free and friendly hospital transport service for cancer patients is hopeful Falkirk district shoppers will support a fundraising drive.
Organisers who resurrected Carron and Carronshore Gala Day for the first time in almost two decades last year are looking to build on their success this summer.
