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Around 400 jobs at the Alexander Dennis plant in Falkirk are at risk. Pic: Michael Gillen

Kate Forbes vows to 'leave no stone unturned' to save Alexander Dennis jobs

The NSPCC believes the education for children is essential to help prevent abuse

NSPCC believe sex education for Falkirk children should be compulsory

Deputy leader Paul Garner, centre right, alongside Councillor Alf Kelly, centre left, estates development officer Katie Drummond and parks team leader Mike Ewart at Hollandbush Park. Pic: Falkirk Council

Play park revamps in Banknock and Polmont

MP Brian Leishman says ADL workers have been let down. Pic: Michael Gillen

'Yet another blow to honest, hardworking people'

Jenni Douglas, Director at FBR Seed,

New changes to land rules prompt call for farmers to plan ahead

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

Labour candidate's claims over CAHMS service disputed

Syngenta has received £2.2m from Scottish Enterprise towards its plans to expand production in Grangemouth. It was announced during a visit to the site by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Syngenta's £2.2m boost from Scottish Enterprise for Grangemouth expansion plan

Scottish Water had lodged plans to install solar panels in Bo'ness sewage works (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Sewage and solar power: Scottish Water plans for renewable energy in Bo'ness

The additional funding has helped with inclusion for the district's poorest pupils. Pic: Getty Images

'If you want improvements, you have to pay for it' warns Falkirk schools boss

According to the new study Falkirk is in the top ten areas of Scotland with the highest prevalence of smoker (Picture: Phil Wilkinson, National World)

Study claims Scotland's outdoor smoking ban would hit Falkirk hard

Notes suggesting themes of empowerment and community

What does a human rights and equalities first approach mean to your third sector...

Construction is ongoing at the mast in High Station Road. Pic: Michael Gillen

Residents unhappy as mobile phone mast suddenly towers over their homes

Funding is now available and open to applications from interested groups (Picture: Ian Georgeson, National World)

Funding now available to pay worker to support Gaelic activities in Falkirk area

Christine is calling on the Scottish Government to change their position.

Jardine criticises Scottish Government for 'snub' of those affected by Supreme C...

Grangemouth can be a new hub for sustainable industries (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Targeted campaign to sell Grangemouth's future to the world

Poster advertising the event

Creating Hope Together in Denny & Bonnybridge

Council tax in the Falkirk area has risen by 15.6 per cent. Pic: Contributed

'Only Conservatives want to lower council tax'

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (right) has been accused of "calling the shots" as a Labour minister criticises the rival party's approach to Grangemouth

Exclusive UK minister declares SNP in 'chaos' over Grangemouth

Lessons have been learned from the power outage at the Larbert hospital during the storm on January 24.

Budget pressures remain as NHS Forth Valley set to break even

Passengers face a fare rise on services from Tuesday, April 1 at the same time as ticket office opening hours are cut at some stations. (Pic: John Devlin)

"Double whammy" of cuts and fare rises for Falkirk area rail passengers

Linlithgow Loch meeting on Monday night.

Loch meeting on Monday

Fiona welcomed publication of the latest active travel report.

Active travel update 2023-24

Despite growing concerns that the cost is stopping people using the service, it will not be reviewed.

Bulky uplift review knocked back

There have been "significant improvements" in the Out of Hours Service offered by NHS Forth Valley from Stirling Health and Care Centre over the last two years.

Praise for remarkable turnaround of NHS Forth Valley's Out of Hours service

Pupils are benefiting from being given iPads in school. Pic: Contributed

Top class result as pupils outperform national average

West Lothian Leisure will have to fund increases in NI contributions for its staff.

WLL to fund NI staff costs

The largest single RAAC-related project in West Lothian is the ongoing £35 million scheme to rebuild more than half of St Kentigern’s Academy.

£85m bill to tackle RAAC

First Minister John Swinney said he would 'leave no stone unturned' to secure the future of Grangemouth (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Report reveals £225 million plan to secure long term future of Grangemouth

Ineos announced the closure of its oil refinery in Grangemouth last year

Grangemouth: Project Willow report unveils plans for 800 jobs

Left to right: Stephen Flynn and Michael Matheson have passed vetting to stand in the 2026 Holyrood election

Matheson, Flynn pass vetting decisions to stand in Scottish election

Cara Hilton, Senior Policy Manager at Trussell

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

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Here's when residents will be transferred to new Pension Age Disability Payment

Grangemouth MP Brian Leishman has criticised the Scottish Government over council funding. Pic: Michael Gillen

Labour MP calls out Scottish Government over council funding

RMT is demanding the Scottish Government instructs ScotRail to immediately scrap the ticket office change in hours.

Hours cut at Linlithgow ticket office

The council has a significant following on X and its removal would be problematic for the communications team.

Council team said X is necessary

Families of almost 10,000 children in Falkirk were receiving support from the Scottish Child Payment. Picture: Adobe Stock

Families of 10,000 children in Falkirk area receiving 'vital' financial support

Private nursery owners, including Susan Hill of Wellside Kindergarten, are concerned about the plan by Falkirk Council to cut funded places. Pic: Michael Gillen

Nursery bosses say planned council cuts could mean closures

The extension to Maddiston Primary School went £1 million over budget. Pic: Michael Gillen

Falkirk Council reveal £1 million overspend on crisis-hit school's extension

The £682,000 Bo’ness Greenways project is now complete following upgrades to the railway crossings. Inset: Cycling Without Age tri-shaw has a newly installed garage at the Corbie Inn.

Completion of Bo'ness Foreshore project

Consultation will begin in the largest communities on streets selected for the new speed limit before a community consultation begins.

20mph zones in West Lothian

Helping Maree launch the campaign at Hampden Park are (l-r) Howey Ejegi, Zander Murray, Tony McCaffery, Gail Porter and David Duke.

Keep in mind, you're not alone

Petroineos plan to close the Grangemouth refinery later this year. Pic: Michael Gillen

£25m funding for Grangemouth's 'green future' welcomed by Falkirk Council

Petroineos plan to close the Grangemouth refinery. Pic: Michael Gillen

John Swinney vows £25m Grangemouth fund to kickstart green future

The first meeting of the Skills Transition Centre (STC) Steering Group was held at Forth Valley College’s Falkirk campus recently.

Approval for £4 million Skills Transition Centre at Forth Valley College

Volunteers unpack food donations at a food bank

Change is coming for families with more than two children, but not soon enough

Cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers have grown in recent years, with concerns they can be carried out by anyone, without training.

Council responds to cosmetic consultation

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