Central Scotland

The delighted Bruno's team with their awards. Second from the left, Ernesto Di Carlo, owner, and front row, Bruno Minchella, founder and original owner. Pic: Michael Gillen

Top awards for chippy Bruno's

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard believes the closure of the Grangemouth refinery should not be seen as a "done deal"
(Picture: John Devlin/National World)

MSP says Grangemouth refinery closure should not be seen as a 'done deal'

Dame Susan Rice is the new chairperson for the Forth Green Freeport project
(Picture: Submitted)

Former bank CEO to lead delivery of Grangemouth area's freeport project

Solicitor and novelist William McIntyre outside Falkirk Sheriff Court. Pic: Scott Louden

Leading Falkirk area lawyer retires after 40 years

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is calling for the Scottish Government to rethink plans to cut staffing hours at Falkirk railway stations
(Picture: John Devlin/National World)

MSP says there should be no cuts to staffing hours at Falkirk railway stations

Green MSP Maggie Chapman defended the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel (Picture: John Devlin)

Humza Yousaf must restore credibily by getting Greens out of government - Stephe...

Colin Wright, whose Brightons based funeral directors won the award for Best Funeral Director in Central Scotland at the Scottish Funeral Awards. (pic: Michael Gillen)

Falkirk district funeral director recognised at Scottish Funeral Awards 2023

Michael Thompson, Falkirk branch director, and Kennedy McNicol, fundraiser, will begin their walk along the West Highland Way on Thursday. Pic: Michael Gillen

Stepping out for Samaritans

From left, Kelly McLernon, Debbie Fraser, Sofia Kulezich, all children and family workers with Transform Forth Valley; Sheila Duffy, chief executive of ASH Scotland; Diane Cairns, service manager Transform Forth Valley; Michael Matheson MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP highlighting Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco Free Generation by 2034.

Charity marks 50 years of taking action on smoking and health

Cecil Meiklejohn, Falkirk Council leader, with Donata Varanackaite of Due Sorelle Patisserie. (Pic: Submitted)

Business community welcomes research highlighting support for high streets

Youngsters at the club enjoyed great success over the summer months

Falkirk Lawn Tennis Club celebrate successful summer across the board

Many of the groups received grants to help with cost-of-living support for communities. Pic: Adobe

Lottery grants for community groups

We are all being encouraged to save water, including by not watering our gardens, after a long, dry spell. Pic: Scottish Water

Still water scarcity despite rainfall

Forth & Co opened in Lint Riggs, Falkirk at the end of November last year

Falkirk bar and grill restaurant up for sale just months after it opened

The Canal Inn's competition success was mentioned in the Scottish Parliament

Holyrood shout out for popular Camelon pub's competition success

Steins Thistle's starting eleven that defeated East Kilbride Rolls-Royce 1-0 in the semi-final tie (Pics: Gerry Moore)

Steins Thistle: Allandale amateur side set for Hampden showdown in maiden Scotti...

'Esha' and 'Daisy Meadow' with staff from the Helix Visitors Centre.

Artist's design features in art trail as sheep head to Falkirk attractions

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is backing the fight to stop the UK Government blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

Falkirk area MSP fights back against plans to block gender recognition reform

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is urging the Scottish transport minister to reject ScotRail's plans to reduce ticket office staffing

MSP fights back against plans to cut staff at Falkirk area rail ticket offices

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has become the first member of the Scottish Parliament to gain Zero Hour Justice accreditation

Richard Leonard becomes MSP to gain Zero Hour Justice accreditation

Arlene, Arron and Gemma from Bonnybridge Community Centre were among those attending the rally against the council's plans on Saturday. Pic: Scott Louden

Falkirk town centre rally against Council property clear out in pictures

Richard Leonard is a Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland

Grangemouth is prime candidate for a just transition to a greener economy - Rich...

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has made his own tribute to Labour Party legend James Keir Hardie

Video: Falkirk area MSP pays personal tribute to Labour Party legend

Aldi will be offering customers discount "magic bags" of food almost about to expire

Falkirk superstore giant about to offer 'magic bags' for Too Good to Go scheme

Sisters Umutesi Stewart, Natasha Ishimwe and Delphine Ihirwe are all survivors of Rwandan genocide

Holocaust Memorial Day event

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is urging Falkirk Council to rethink plans to close school swimming pools

MSP’s plea to Falkirk Council: ‘Don’t close school pools’

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is calling for a wage rise for Falkirk workers

MSP calls for pay rise for Falkirk workers after viewing wage figures decline

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has called for children's right to food to be enshrined in law

MSP highlights rise in food parcels being distributed to Falkirk children

Aldi stores have donated food to charities throughout the Central Scotland area

Superstore giant helps charities feed those who need it most in Falkirk

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has highlighted the numbers of children in temporary accommodation in the Falkirk area

MSP highlights plight of children in temporary accommodation in Falkirk

Falkirk Rugby Club have been awarded £115,000 worth of funding (Photo: Contributed)

Falkirk RC granted £115,000 worth of funding which will 'transform' the club's f...

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard says workers don't want to go on strike but are being forced to

'Workers will strike as last resort'

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has given his backing to Scotland's nurses as they vote to take strike action

Falkirk area MSP give nurses ‘100 per cent backing’ as they vote to strike

The meeting is calling for warm homes through municipal energy companies

Public meeting over planned cuts

Johnston's Bar Bistro in Lint Riggs, Falkirk closed at the end of July but is about to reopen under new ownership as Forth & Co

Forth & Co owners preparing for Falkirk restaurant opening

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard

Falkirk area MSP backs gender recognition law changes

Johnston's Bar Bistro in Lint Riggs, Falkirk closed at the end of July

New bar and restaurant to open

Plans for a world-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant at Grangemouth took a step forward as Ineos awards a key contract for the design of the plant to Atkins

Ineos: Atkins awarded low-carbon hydrogen plant design contract for Grangemouth ...

Tryst Brewery owner John McGarva is planning to retire and is looking for someone to take over the brewery

Falkirk business: Owner John McGarva looking for buyer to take over Larbert-base...

A weather warning has been issued

Weather alert: Yellow warning issued by Met Office for thunderstorms across Falk...

The application was for land next to Klondyke Garden Centre at Polmont

Falkirk Council: MSP intervenes as Polmont business left waiting on planning dec...

The Met office warning has been extended

Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning extended to east including Edinburgh

Victim Support is looking for more volunteers

Victim support charity calls for volunteers in Forth Valley

The Sanam Tandoori is a finalist in the Central Scotland Currey Restaurant of the Year category

Scottish Curry Awards: Three Falkirk faves make the finals

Mears support worker Alex Bryson with a client

Bonnybridge carer finalist in Amazing Employee award

Central Cleaning Services Ltd won Best Service Company at the Scottish Business Awards. Left to right: Jola Kochan, Area Supervisor; Joanna Blaszyk, Area Supervisor; Lorraine Neilson, Managing Director; Nicola Nisbet, Regional Manager; Joanna Herman, Supervisor; Janice Christie, Accounts Manager and Vicki Lindsay, Administrator.

Denny cleaning firm with 120 staff take top Scottish award