Falkirk Herald

Speeding Slamannan driver banned for two years after causing crash

Court Reporter — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:33:39 GMT

A speeding Slamannan driver has been handed a two-year ban after an ice skating instructor was badly hurt in a crash.

Cole Haan completes global SAP S/4HANA transformation in 18 months

Ailsa Marshall — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:06:45 GMT

Fashion brand Cole Haan has completed a global SAP S/4HANA transformation across North America, Europe and Asia, with support from Applexus Technologies.

New government-backed campaign urges small businesses to ‘Open Your Door’ to young people

Ailsa Marshall — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:49:56 GMT

The new campaign aims to encourage small businesses to provide work experience and job opportunities to young people, helping them develop skills and gain employment.

FCM Travel appoints Mark McSpadden as Chief Product Officer to lead product and AI strategy

Ailsa Marshall — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:33:48 GMT

Mark McSpadden, a seasoned travel industry leader with over 15 years' experience, has been appointed as Chief Product Officer at FCM Travel to oversee the company's product and AI strategy, including the development and integration of its core capabilities.

Avicenna Foundation scholars gain first-hand insight into global climate challenges at COP31 in Türkiye

Ailsa Marshall — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:12:45 GMT

Young leaders attend the UN climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye to gain new perspectives on climate change, international cooperation and the importance of global dialogue

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’ when a webpage refuses to load

Oliver Lewis — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:13:27 GMT

A survey of 2,000 adults found that two-thirds have succumbed to 'WiFi rage', with broadband speed and connectivity woes becoming a regular frustration for many.

Falkirk-area author celebrates 15 years of writing with rex-traordinary children’s picture book

Emma Christie — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:59:02 GMT

Award-winning Falkirk-area author has released his tenth book ahead of 15 year milestone of being a full time author.

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for property prices to drop

Rich Jenkins — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:49:13 GMT

According to a recent survey, four in 10 homebuyers are delaying their purchases as they wait for property prices to drop, with many hoping to take advantage of a potential market downturn.

Falkirk area road closed off next week to allow bridge inspection works

James Trimble — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:23:39 GMT

Bridge inspection and repair works will mean a road is off limits to traffic next week.

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

Kathryn Chatfield — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:18:05 GMT

Forget the mince pies, Christmas adverts and Mariah Carey – nothing gets people feeling festive quite like seeing the Christmas decorations go up and the lights switched on.

From NHS scientist to AI trainer: Career Changer of the Year leads Scotland Women in Technology winners

Kirsten Paul — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:53:06 GMT

From NHS scientist to AI trainer - career change wins award for Clare.

Resurfacing puts the brakes on roads in Falkirk area village next week

James Trimble — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:49:45 GMT

Carriageway surfacing work puts road out of action for a number of days next week.

Asda colleagues brave icy waters to kickstart BBC Children in Need campaign

John Dunbar — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:49:41 GMT

Asda colleagues are fundraising for Children in Need.

Falkirk area road will be closed for bridge repair works next week

James Trimble — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:23:23 GMT

Bridge repair work mean a road will be off limits to motorists next week.

Boots Black Friday 2026: 13 beauty bargains including £50 LED face mask and £49 Lancôme gift set

Julie Bayley — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:16:39 GMT

Boots has launched its biggest-ever Black Friday sale, with huge discounts on designer perfumes, luxury beauty gift sets and electrical beauty gadgets from Lancôme, Gucci, Clinique and more.

Mrs Hinch shares her new L'Oréal Paris make-up favourites and they're in the Black Friday sale

Rochelle Barrand — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:30:10 GMT

Mrs Hinch has shared her latest make-up routine, revealing the L'Oréal Paris products she loves - and you can buy them yourself in the Black Friday sales.

Falkirk area money advice services under threat despite success

Kirsty Paterson and Local Democracy Reporter — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:14:11 GMT

A specialist money service that helped more than 600 cancer patients claim an average of £4000 per person last year is facing uncertainty over future funding.

Taking care of the things that matter in Falkirk area this winter

Gregg Kelly — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:04:06 GMT

With winter approaching and the cost of living climbing, whether it’s energy bills or heating and eating, ensuring that older family and neighbours stay safe can be a stressful situation for households in Falkirk.

Falkirk drivers to face disruption as motorway slip road set to close overnight

Gregg Kelly — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:56:33 GMT

Falkirk drivers face disruption on Friday night when a motorway slip road closes for essential carriageway repairs.

Countdown is on to opening of new - bigger - home for Falkirk's Harry Potter inspired shop The Lonely Broomstick

Fiona Dobie — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:51:36 GMT

The countdown is on to the opening of a new, bigger magically inspired shop in Falkirk town centre later this month.

Here's where you can get the outfit Stacey Solomon wore on The One Show

Rochelle Barrand — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:22:18 GMT

Stacey Solomon has told fans she ‘can’t believe how nice’ the matching two piece is.

Jackery Black Friday sale cuts portable power prices by up to 58%

Gareth Butterfield — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:45:37 GMT

With households encouraged to prepare for disruption, Jackery’s latest sale offers a timely chance to explore backup power. Discounts include £521 off the Explorer 1000 v2, alongside larger batteries and solar panels

Update: Falkirk area road reopens following two vehicle collision

James Trimble — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:06:51 GMT

Police are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle collision in the Larbert area which had resulted in a road being closed off.

Man jailed for four years after assault in Falkirk underpass left victim with bleed on brain

Court Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:04:17 GMT

A thug who left a street drinker with a bleed on the brain after hitting him over the head with a vodka bottle was jailed for four years on Wednesday.

Grangemouth Library welcomes guests to discuss developments at Community Day

Emma Christie — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:51:19 GMT

Grangemouth Library has invited residents to come along to their Community Day to discuss new developments happening around the building.

Report claims more than 80 per cent of UK councils face EV charging capacity bottlenecks

Ailsa Marshall — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:42:53 GMT

A new index published by electrification specialist Karas Plating suggests electrical grid constraints could become a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption, with most UK local authorities facing infrastructure pressures.

Baby of the week: Denny tot Noah Wright

Fiona Dobie — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:21:27 GMT

Noah Beau Wright was born on June 26, 2026 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital at 5.03pm, weighing 9lb.