Falkirk West

NHS Forth Valley has hit back at claims it is underfunding CAHMS. Pic: Contributed

Labour candidate's claims over CAHMS service disputed

Councillor Gary Bouse has been selected as the SNP candidate to contest Falkirk West at next year's Holyrood elections. Pic: Contributed

Falkirk councillor Gary Bouse selected by SNP to contest Falkirk West

Candidate Paul Godzik, right, with Labour's Scottish leader Anas Sarwar and Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank. Pic: Contributed

Former Labour councillor has sights set on Falkirk West seat

Councillor Gary Bouse Picture: Contributed

Falkirk councillors bidding to be SNP candidate to fill Michael Matheson vacancy

Michael Matheson has announced he will not be seeking re-election to Holyrood next year. Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson to step down from Holyrood

For those who need reminding, this is Michael Matheson, who remains the SNP MSP for Falkirk West (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Michael Matheson applies to stand in 2026 election

Falkirk Council had objected to the proposed boundary changes saying it would cause voters confusion. Pic: File image

Boundary changes have been dropped

Dennis Canavan with 2024 scholarship winner Gracie Proudlock of Braes High School and Provost Robert Bissett.

Check out our picture gallery of winners of the Falkirk Council organised Dennis...

Dennis Canavan scholarship award presentation with judges and nominees. Front row: Dennis Canavan; Chloe Munnoch, Braes High School; Gemma Dick, Falkirk High School; Gracie Proudlock, Braes High School; Diana Kaliukeviciute, Falkirk High School; Katie Misell, Braes High School and Provost Robert Bissett. Pic: Michael Gillen

Dennis Canavan Scholarship for Gracie

Officials want to split the Falkirk Council into three for Scottish Parliament elections. Pic: Getty.

Local inquiry over controversial boundary plans

MSPs were voting on the sanction proposed for Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson in Holyrood on Wednesday. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Matheson suspended for 27 days

Michael Matheson faces a 27 day suspension from Holyrood. Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Suspension looms for MSP

There are concerns voters could be confused if the boundary changes go ahead. Pic: Getty Images

Boundary changes would cause confusion

The latest proposal for Holyrood boundary changes could impact on voting, councillors will be told. Pic: File image

Concerns over boundary changes

Dennis Canavan with the finalists in the 2023 scholarship award - winner Sophie Wood was working in American and unable to attend. Pictured: Cameron McPhee; Keira Nichol; Lawson McNaughton, highly commended; Dennis Canavan; Molly McGhee and Christopher Chalmers. Pic: Michael Gillen

Applications open for Dennis Canavan Scholarship

Falkirk West MP Michael Matheson did break parliamentary rules over his iPad bill. Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Matheson breached code of conduct

A wave for the camera.

In pictures: Beat the Street health initiative launches in Falkirk West

Michael Matheson resigned as Health Secretary today. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Local backing for MSP Michael Matheson

Dennis Canavan with the finalists in the 2023 scholarship award - winner Sophie Wood was working in American and unable to attend. Pictured: Cameron McPhee; Keira Nichol; Lawson McNaughton, highly commended; Dennis Canavan; Molly McGhee and Christopher Chalmers. Pic: Michael Gillen

Applications open for Dennis Canavan Scholarship

Picture from the Youth Parliament election night in Falkirk

Falkirk Scottish Youth Parliament Election results finally announced after techn...

Health Secretary Michael Matheson after it was revealed the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body would investigate his data roaming bill. Pic: Getty Images

No confidence motion in SNP MSP

Health Secretary Michael Matheson after it was revealed the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body would investigate his data roaming bill Pic: Getty Images

Falkirk West MSP to be investigated over iPad bill

Health Secretary Michael Matheson leaves the Scottish Parliament chamber. Pic: J Mitchell/Getty Images

Michael Matheson statement on iPad charges

Michael Matheson, health secretary and MSP for Falkirk West, has agreed he will reimburse £11,000 bill for roaming charges. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Michael Matheson agrees to reimburse full cost of £11,000 roaming charges

The Carron View Wing at Strathcarron Hospice was officially opened by Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

In pictures: New extension officially opened at Strathcarron Hospice

Michael Matheson MSP with representatives from the Falkirk Foundation.

Falkirk sports hall is a thriving community facility again after refurbishment

New Health Secretary Michael Matheson gave the update on NHS Forth Valley

Improvements at NHS Forth Valley - but more to be done

Dennis Canavan Scholarship awards for 2022 saw Louise Robertson, third right, take the top award

Dennis Canavan Scholarship nominations openj

Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson is backing Humza Yousaf for the top job

Falkirk's elected officials can now back their candidates for First Minister

Laila Atfield with the Christmas card she designed for Michael Matheson MSP

Laila designs MSP's Christmas card

The funders fayre took place in Larbert's Dobbie Hall

Community groups look to make cash connections at Larbert 'funders fayre'

Cyrenians director of commercial services Linda Kelly, Arnotdale House's Jonny Reid, Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson and Social Enterprise Scotland chief executive Chris Martin gather in the new look Arnotdale House

Falkirk MSP gets to see social enterprise in action at Arnotdale House

Falkirk MSP Michael Matheson visits the Lionthorn site

Falkirk MSP visits major greenspace project in Lionthorn area

The firewalk raised over £8000 for Maggie's Forth Valley this week

Firewalk and raffle boost funds for Maggie's Forth Valley cancer centre

Over 20 people took part in Monday evening's charity firewalk for Maggie's Forth Valley.

Hot challenge to raise cash for Maggie's Forth Valley

The Alba Party is holding an event in Stenousemuir on Friday which leader Alex Salmond is due to attend

Alba leader Alex Salmond due at Stenhousemuir event

Michael Matheson MSP is to take part in Maggie's Forth Valley fundraising Fire Walk

MSP Michael Matheson to walk over hot coals to raise cash for Maggie's Forth Val...

Hallglen Hub members Donna Hannah and Margaret Gardner join MSP Michael Matheson and Development Trust Association Scotland's Louisa Macdonnell, Lynn Molleson and Mark McRitchie at the former Hallglen Sports Hall

MSP hears Hallglen residents' community hub plans

Strathcarron Hospice staff celebrated the service's 40th anniversary in April and hope their Virtual 10k Race in October will land the facility much-needed funds. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Hospice appeals for 10k participants

Michael Matheson, Falkirk West MSP, switches on the Bespoke Wind Turbine in Lionthorn. From left: David Bennet, of Bespoke Community Development Company; Guy Wedderburn, Callendar Estate manager; Gavin Catto, of Green Cat Renewables; Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport; Jonathan Hagger, Emergya Wind Technologies; Andrew Lyle, Locogen MD; and Chris Morris, Local Energy Scotland manager. Picture: Michael Gillen.

New wind turbine to power more than 700 homes annually

Michael Matheson retains his Falkirk West seat (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Fourth term for Michael Matheson – one of the Holyrood parliament originals

Michael Matheson has been re-elected in Falkirk West. Picture: Michael Gillen

Michael Matheson re-elected in Falkirk West for fourth term

Kenneth Lawrie, constituency returning officer announcing a 62.23% turn out for Falkirk West (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Scottish Election 2021: Big rise in turnout of Falkirk West voters

Voters go to the polls on Thursday.

Scottish election: These are the candidates standing in Falkirk West

Alison Harris (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Falkirk MSP announces plans to stand down at May election

Path developer Sustrans Scotland has issued new guidance on cyclists and walkers sharing off-road routes. Picture: Tony Marsh/Sustrans Scotland

Michael Matheson slams 'unacceptable behaviour' of cyclists and walkers on paths