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Controversial PIP voucher plan update as new reforms threaten support

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

New signs will help visitors find their way between the more detailed interpretation panels.

New signs on Forth Bridges Trail

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

The future of the Grangemouth refinery is still unclear

SNP demand Grangemouth 'reconsidered' as nationalisation talks held

Christine Jardine MP

Jardine calls on Government to scrap 'dangerous' National Insurance changes

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World Oral Health Day: A quarter of parents ‘forget’ to brush their kids teeth

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

Grangemouth: Project Willow report unveils plans for 800 jobs

Green Growth Awards announces winners

Business stories in 2 minutes: Trump tariffs threat to steel industry

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

Labour MP calls out Scottish Government over council funding

The Grangemouth industrial hub (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA)

Keir Starmer announces £200m to kickstart future of Grangemouth

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

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

Grangemouth MP Brian Leishman secured a debate in Westminster regarding the Israel - Palenstine conflict (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk area MP secures Westminster debate on Israel - Palestine conflict

Christine speaking in parliament

The UK Government needs to protect the hospitality industry

Christine Jardine MP at Forth Bridge

Jardine condemns Labour’s 'lack of focus' on Edinburgh in economic plans

RTS meters are typically in areas with no mains gas supply, with a teleswitch box next to your electricity meter.

Service switch could cause issues

All electric future (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Accelerating towards a petrol-free future!

Ineos's Grangemouth plant. Picture: Michael Gillen

Falkirk Council leader's 'disappointment' at closure of Ineos ethanol plant

Jim Ratcliffe

Exclusive Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns of industry 'extinction' as plant closes

Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, leader Of Falkirk Council, has called for help to meet the increased National Insurance bill. Pic: Falkirk Council

National Insurance rise could cost extra £8m, warns council leader

Falkirk Foodbank handed out food parcels to thousands of people this year

Foodbank continues to feed families in Falkirk facing hunger and hardship

Mags McCarthy, CEO of Strathcarron Hospice, is among the hospice leaders asking politicians for "sustainable hospice funding" in the Scottish Budget next month. (Pic: submitted)

Hospices across Scotland pleading for "sustainable funding" from Scottish Budget

The Grangemouth oil refinery is to close with the loss of hundreds of jobs as the UK Government strives to achieve its net-zero goals (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Why Petroineos is blaming SNP and Labour's policies for 400 job losses

Petroineos confirmed this month its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth in 2025. Pic: Michael Gillen

Plea to fast forward Falkirk Growth Deal projects

Following a funding award, Stagecoach was able to place the largest single order of Alexander Dennis’ zero-emission buses to date(Picture: Submitted)

Stagecoach shake on deal for 244 buses from Camelon coach builder

Martyn Day MP has challenged the Tories decision to act as a guarantor for INEOS site in Antwerp.

MP challenges Tories' decision to act as guarantor for Ineos site in Antwerp

John McNally has welcomed the ombudsmans findings that Waspi women were badly treated. Pic: Michael Gillen

Welcome for Waspi report

Martyn Day MP.

Martyn Day MP says “enough is Enough on dither and delay for infected blood vict...

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville, third left, talks baby boxes with Home-Start Falkirk. Pic: Scott Louden

Visit to Home-Start Falkirk

Martyn Day MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk.

SNP MP questions Minister on risk of genocide in Gaza

01-02-2024. Picture Michael Gillen. FALKIRK. Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk Foundation End of Year and Social Return on Investment (SROI) report release event. Also, the Foundation has successfully secured an impressive £720,000 in funding from The SFA and the Levelling Up Fund, along with Sport Scotland and EB Scotland. Danny Newbigging, Football Development Officer; Ben Shearer-Richards, Football Development Officer; Jamie Murphy, Business Support Officer; Derek Allison, Chief Executive; Chris Gunn, Business Operations Manager; Grant Ferguson, Physical Activities and Wellbeing Office; Gareth Davies, Administrator and Declan Kidd, Programmes Officer.

The Falkirk Foundation lands vital funding for new community hub

Advertising boards promote vaping devices outside a shop in Manchester (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK to ban disposable vapes - but when will they be taken off shelves?

Martyn Day MP

Resolution Reached for Ex-Roadchef Workers

The flood prevention scheme would help stop incidents like occurred in the Brewers Fayre car park at Polmont in October. Pic: Michael Gillen

Cash needed to allow flood prevention scheme

Uncertainty remains over the future of accommodation for asylum seekers as the UK Government plans to cut hotel use. Pic: Getty Images

Uncertainty over asylum seeker hotels

Heat pumps grant rises to £7.5k as UK Government warned it won’t meet 2050 net zero target

UK government increases heat pumps grant in effort to achieve net zero

The new look Zetland Park tennis courts officially reopen, giving people a chance to try them out
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Anyone for tennis? Falkirk area courts reopen after extensive refurbishment

Link has been rewarded for its commitment to inclusive recruitment

Falkirk area housing association rewarded for recruiting disabled employees

Scotland's manager Ally MacLeod laps up the applause at Hampden in 1978 as the team prepare for the World Cup in Argentina

Can we snatch defeat from jaws of victory? Yes, we’re Scotland - Vladimir McTav...

Balbardie Primary School in Bathgate was previously found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the building. It's not yet known if any Falkirk Council buildings have used the material. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Investigations to identify any use of RAAC in council buildings "ongoing"

Martyn Day MP with pupils at Deanburn Primary in Bo'ness at the end of term. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Bo'ness primary school takes part in the Send My Friend to School initiative

There are more electric cars on the roads in Falkirk (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Number of electric cars in Falkirk rose by more than 50 per cent last year

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

The Forties Pipeline System transports oil and gas from the North Sea to the Ineos refinery and petrochemical complex at Grangemouth. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Windfall tax will drive North Sea oil and gas drillers out, billionaire warns

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works