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Audit Scotland says some progress has been made at NHS Forth Valley since it was placed in special measures by the Scottish Government but sustained progress is critical. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Sustained progress is critical for NHS Forth Valley, says auditors

Councillors have been warned of the pressures continuing to be put on council finances. (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

High interest rates mean finances remain tight for Falkirk Council

Tenants have been singing the praises of the new housing development
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Tenants sing the praises of new £3.8 million housing development in Falkirk area

Humza Yousaf visits Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in July (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty Images)

Embattled leadership of health board criticised by governance review

Amanda Croft, interim chief executive of NHS Forth Valley, and Janie McCusker, chair of NHS Forth Valley, ahead of the the public session. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

'Ageing population' contributing to issues at 'stage four' health board

Teaching union members have called for more to be done to tackle school violence. Pic: National World

Concerns over classroom violence

The Scottish Government is looking for help from Falkirk residents in an effort to prevent another tragedy like the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster
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Falkirk residents can help Scottish Government prevent another Grenfell tragedy

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

Earlier this year activists used kayaks to gain access to Ineos oil terminal in an effort to get their environmental message across
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Climate Camp Scotland blasts Petroineos for refinery closure plans

Falkirk Trades Union Council organised Saturday’s meeting as part of a month-long national campaign being run by the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Pic: Scott Louden

Rally marks start of STUC campaign

The flood defence scheme is Scotland's largest. Pic: Contributed

Grangemouth flood defence scheme fears

Libraries in Falkirk are now officially breastfeeding friendly. Pic: Falkirk Council

Libraries are breastfeeding friendly

Fire and Rescue Service cuts are one area of concern for the STUC campagin. Pic: Contributed

STUC campaign rally over cuts

Muiravonside Country Park is popular with families. Pic: Alan Murray

Vote for favourite playpark plans

Falkirk Council continues to offer support and accommodation to families fleeing war-torn Ukraine
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Falkirk Council's Welcome Hub supports over 50 families from Ukraine warzone

Councillors have welcomed news of additional funding to increase the allowance for foster carers.
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Increase in payments for foster carers has been "a long time coming"

Two of Scotland’s worst performing A&E health boards say they are continuing to experience “extreme pressures”

How long patients have to wait at your local A&E

Falkirk Foster Carers previously held a meeting with councillors to highlight why they needed an increased allowance. Pic: Michael Gillen

More cash for kinship and foster carers

Representatives from the Scottish Government visited Larbert High School recently to see the work done in the Developing the Young Workforce initiative. (Pic: Mark Ferguson)

Larbert High pupils highlight benefits of Developing the Young Workforce initiat...

Falkirk Council has supported 50 families who have fled the war in Ukraine. Pic: Contributed

Help for Ukrainian children

Ineos lodged the proposal with Falkirk Council this week
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Pipe dream: Ineos looking for green light for new addition to Grangemouth site

Forth Valley Sensort Centre's Jacquie Winning
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Forth Valley Sensory Centre makes government consultation accessible to all

Councillor Graeme Downie (Labour for West Fife & Coastal Villages) and the Scottish Labour Health spokesperson, MSP Jackie Baillie.

Kincardine Health Centre: More politicians show their support for campaign

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is calling for the Scottish Government to rethink plans to cut staffing hours at Falkirk railway stations
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MSP says there should be no cuts to staffing hours at Falkirk railway stations

Falkirk Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn says its too early to ascertain the impact of the Council Tax freeze
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Fears Council Tax freeze means services cuts for Falkirk Council

People turned out on Sunday evening for the Forth Valley Sands Baby Loss Awareness service, as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week at The Kelpies.

In pictures: Wave of Light at the Kelpies to mark Baby Loss Awareness Day

Falkirk Council has plans to build around 2600 new social homes in the coming years. Pic: Michael Gillen

New council housing plan

Ineos is looking for the planned security facilities to be certified as lawful by Falkirk Council
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Ineos looking for Falkirk Council to green light Grangemouth security facility

Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is back on screens and on air to reinforce that GP practices want to know if people, particularly those aged 40 and over, have noticed possible cancer symptoms. Pic: Contributed

Catch cancer early campaign

The First Minister Humza Yousaf has agreed to a crisis meeting with West Lothian Council to find a solution for local buses.

Crisis talks over buses

Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick fears that, without more cuts, the council will simply run out of cash.

Fears for cash-strapped council

Fiona Hyslop helped launched the six month trial on Monday.

Six month rail fare trial

Scottish ministers have signed an extradition order to enable rape suspect Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to the United States, the Scottish Government has confirmed. (Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Extradition order signed for US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visits Braes High School to see the innovative measures the pupils and staff are taking to help tackle the cost of the school day as part of Challenge Poverty Week. With pupils, head Iain Livingstone and council leader Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn. Pic: Michael Gillen

Pupils challenging poverty in school

The rejig was deemed necessary in a bid to combat the new strain of Covid, recently identified.

Covid vaccinations stepped up

Falkirk Council is facing a £65m shortfall over next five years. Picture: Michael Gillen

More cash plea by councillors

Councillor James Bundy and his father Tony. Picture: Contributed

Councillors back stroke campaign

Councillors rejected plans to make cuts to the school bus service in Falkirk. Pic: File image

Councillors reject plans to cut school bus services

School support workers, cleaning staff and janitors are currently on strike in Scotland as the Unison union remains locked in a pay dispute with education chiefs. (Credit: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Scottish school support staff stage strike in pay dispute

Amanda Templeman, Falkirk Council chief finance officer. Pic: Falkirk Council

Warning of council tax rise

Falkirk Council will meet to discuss the proposed cuts on Wednesday. Picture: Michael Gillen

Council warns of bailout risk as local authorities pushed to 'breaking point'

Groups can now apply for grants of up to £25,000
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Falkirk community groups can apply for grants of up to £25,000

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC

Ignoring lessons of their own tragic failure strips SNP of credibility - John Mc...

Safer and accessible town centre – Falkirk Council delivers. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Safer and accessible town centre – Falkirk Council delivers

The Advertising Association Scottish conference will hear a keynote speech from ex-Prime Minster Gordon Brown

Advertising just can’t be ignored - John McLellan

The date has been confirmed for the suspension of peak fares on ScotRail services. Picture: Michael Gillen

Rail passengers to benefit as dates of all day off-peak fare trial confirmed