<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>Falkirk Herald Falkirk</title>    <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/topic/falkirk/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from Falkirk Herald Falkirk and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:17:40 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-06T07:17:40Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/topic/falkirk/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[New clean-up team to tackle litter and graffiti in Falkirk area after £800k investment]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/politics/council/new-clean-up-team-to-tackle-litter-and-graffiti-in-falkirk-area-after-ps800k-investment-9332522</link>          <description><![CDATA[A new dedicated clean-up team is bringing additional staff, vehicles, and equipment to help improve local areas following a £800,000 investment.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:27:06 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332522</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUwY2IzNGNkLTkxMDctNDlmNy04MTEwLWU5OTUxYTA5YWYxNToxYTFmYmRiZi0wZmJhLTQ3ZjQtYjc0MS0xNjVhNDJiM2MzZDc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Contributed</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[A new dedicated clean-up team, whose formation followed a £800k investment, is working to clear unsightly mess from Falkirk area communities. The Clean Green Action Team (CGAT) will tackle fly-tipping, graffiti, and litter as they work alongside locals, community groups, and volunteers to identify which areas need work. (Contributed). -  (Contributed)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Christie]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T13:27:06+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Council]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Boys' Brigade museum and activity centre to open in Falkirk town centre]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/boys-brigade-museum-and-activity-centre-to-open-in-falkirk-town-centre-9331419</link>          <description><![CDATA[The recently formed BB and Camping Memories Group is about to embark on its most ambitious project to date.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:44:02 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331419</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ0MjY2ZjVlLWJjMzAtNDNhZi04NjQyLTZhYTA5OGNiYjY0YzpjZTI1ODY3MC0wODczLTQyOTQtOTM0Yy1iMTA2MTgxNTA3MDA=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>contributed</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Members of the memories group at a special camp event this summer.  (Pic: contributed) -  (contributed)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fiona Dobie]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T11:44:02+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Jewellers in Falkirk's Howgate Centre faces “regrettable” closure in the New Year]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/business/jewellers-in-falkirks-howgate-centre-faces-regrettable-closure-in-the-new-year-9331822</link>          <description><![CDATA[A popular jeweller chain in Falkirk’s Howgate Shopping Centre will pull down the shutters for good in the New Year.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:47:23 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331822</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3NzlhZDNjLWZmZDQtNDU3OS05MWE1LTQyNDcxNTA3NzU3MTpiOTBlMGM2My0xMjAyLTRjYzgtOGEyNC0xYzYyZDY4ZWRkNzI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Michael Gillen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Falkirk&#039;s Chisholm Hunter store, located in the Howgate Shopping Centre, is set to close for good in the New Year. (Michael Gillen). -  (Michael Gillen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Christie]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T10:47:23+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[In pictures: Dates-n-Mates host spooktacular party for adults with additional support needs]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/in-pictures-dates-n-mates-host-spooktacular-party-for-adults-with-additional-support-needs-9331656</link>          <description><![CDATA[Dates-n-Mates hosted a hauntingly fun Halloween party for Falkirk-area adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:03:55 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331656</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQyYWIzYTdiLWU0YWYtNGU3MC1hOWE0LTY3YWZhOWY4Y2VkMjplNzU4ZTVhNy1kNmJmLTQ2NjQtYWQxNS0yODhlN2IyNzU4NWE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Michael Gillen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Dates-n-Mates held a fiendishly-fun Halloween party for adults with learning disabilities or other additional support needs. (Michael Gillen). -  (Michael Gillen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Christie]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T10:03:55+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Parking ban: Cable laying means no staying for Falkirk motorists this weekend]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/parking-ban-cable-laying-means-no-staying-for-falkirk-motorists-this-weekend-9331518</link>          <description><![CDATA[Motorists have been warned that cabling works will lead to a parking ban on a stretch of Falkirk street this weekend.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:23:10 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331518</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4ZTNiYTk3LTM5MjMtNGQ2OS1iNjlmLTY1ZDY4YzQ4MDIyNTplZDU5OTljMy04Y2VhLTQzMmEtYTRjMi1kOTgwYjRjY2RkZmI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>contributed</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Motorists risk a fine if they ignore the parking ban while it is in force (Picture: Submitted) -  (contributed)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Trimble]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T09:23:10+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Falkirk's Festival of Trees to return for second year in December - here's how to get involved]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/falkirks-festival-of-trees-to-return-for-second-year-in-december-heres-how-to-get-involved-9331423</link>          <description><![CDATA[With December just around the corner, a popular community initiative which brought festive cheer to Falkirk town centre is coming back for 2026.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:57:11 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331423</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkNDFlOTU5LTYyNTItNGU1YS04YzdlLTUzNzIwNTJlYzllNDphZWE0MGY0MC0yYmQ1LTQ0OTAtOTcwMi0yYzhiNDA4ZThiNjk=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Michael Gillen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The Festival of Trees committee are hoping people will support the festive event once again when it returns in December.  (Pic: Michael Gillen) -  (Michael Gillen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fiona Dobie]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T08:57:11+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Falkirk area roads close for carriageway works next week]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/falkirk-area-roads-close-for-carriageway-works-next-week-9331380</link>          <description><![CDATA[Carriageway surfacing works mean motorists have to alter routes next week.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:31:46 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331380</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU3NzUwNGUwLWQ2MjEtNGZjNC05NDg1LTIzNGZjMDVkM2FmYjo3MGZmZTQzOC1iNDE3LTQ0Y2UtOGU5OC0zNmRmYTA0YWNiNTc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Michael Gillen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The roads will be closed while the work is being carried out    (Picture: Michael Gillen) -  (Michael Gillen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Trimble]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T08:31:46+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Drainage pain: Scottish Water works close off stretches of Falkirk roads]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/drainage-pain-scottish-water-works-close-off-stretches-of-falkirk-roads-9331356</link>          <description><![CDATA[Scottish Water employees will be busy this week and the next working throughout the Falkirk area – unfortunately closing off roads to motorists in the process. ]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:17:54 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331356</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4NGRlYjVhLTFhOGQtNDIwNy1iODQzLWZmMTgxMzk5MmYyODowNjdjNWQyNC0xMjJmLTQ0YWQtOTM5Ny1iNDk4MjdiNmU2ZmI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Michael Gillen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Scottish Water works mean road closures for motorists   (Picture: Michael Gillen) -  (Michael Gillen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Trimble]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T08:17:54+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Former Falkirk RFC ace Finn Russell ready for 'special' All Blacks clash]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/other-sport/former-falkirk-rfc-ace-finn-russell-ready-for-special-all-blacks-clash-9330820</link>          <description><![CDATA[ Former Falkirk fly-half Finn Russell says that he is relishing a “special” fixture against the All Blacks this Saturday at Murrayfield.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:26:07 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9330820</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdmMTNmMTZiLTkzZmItNGM1Yy1iYThkLWY5NzU4Y2ZmYzdlYTpmMjU1ZDE4Zi04Yjc2LTRhNWItOGM5Yi01YzFhOGEzMDFmZGE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>SNS Group : x</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Finn Russell is relishing going up against the All Blacks this Saturday – the former Falkirk ace is likely to make his 100th Test cap at Murrayfield this weekend (Photo: Mark Scates/SNS Group) -  (SNS Group : x)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T16:26:07+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Other Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[From trainee to triumph - young Falkirk graduate wins top Napier award]]></title>          <link>https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/education/from-trainee-to-triumph-young-falkirk-graduate-wins-top-napier-award-9329252</link>          <description><![CDATA[A Falkirk graduate has gone from trainee to triumph at the top of his university class, combining a career in housebuilding with a first class honours degree.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:58:26 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9329252</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIxNjlhZWNjLWMwZGQtNGNhNS1hYjIwLTE0MzYyOTMwYmE5Nzo3MTE0ZWVkMC04OTU4LTRlYmItYjc0Mi01MGI0YTI1MTIwZTU=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>UGC</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Niall McFadden at his graduation. (Pic. Contributed.) -  (UGC)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gregg Kelly]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T09:58:26+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>        </item>  </channel></rss>