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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
(Picture: Submitted)

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

An artist's impression of the controversial Westfield Crossing which now looks like being scrapped

Controversial Westfield Bridge could be scrapped

Rishi Sunak has declared his wife’s shares in a childcare agency set to benefit from budget amid investigation

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares in firm amid investigation

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is backing the fight to stop the UK Government blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

Falkirk area MSP fights back against plans to block gender recognition reform

The funding will be used to improve the tennis courts at Dollar Park

Falkirk Council nets £32,500 funding to improve area's tennis courts

Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill

Deportation flights to Rwanda could be started “by the summer”

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Microchipping cats will soon be a legal requirement for pet owners

New legislation means Falkirk's feline pets will soon have to be microchipped

Michael Caine in Zulu

Michael Caine defends ‘Zulu’ following right wing incitement claim

Doctor Paul Hughes from FVRH who is helping relief effort in Turkey. Pic: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FVRH doctor helps victims of Turkey earthquake

MP Christine Jardine is calling for an urgent COBRA meeting to be held.

Lib Dems call for COBRA intervention

The improvement works at Champany junction will go ahead

Champany junction upgrade

dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)

Domestic abusers could be added to violent and sex offender list

Energy bills are on the rise still across the country

Energy boss gives warning that higher bills are here to stay

People with prepayment gas and electricity meters have been reminded to redeem energy rebate vouchers

Don't miss out on energy rebate

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

Steve McQueen, Avi Kharel and Sean Kerr inside one of the poly tunnels on site on the grounds of Kinneal House, Bo'ness. Pic: Julie Howden

Success of food futures

“I’m still not convinced that every one recognises the seriousness of that situation” - Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn. Pic: Lisa Evans

Backing for bid to get more cash for councils

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped

Falkirk Rugby Club have been awarded £115,000 worth of funding (Photo: Contributed)

Falkirk RC granted £115,000 worth of funding which will 'transform' the club's f...

Millions of low-income households in the UK are set to receive an extra cash boost of up to £300 on top of the £650 cost of living package in November.

Millions set to receive £300 boost on top of cost of living payment

Gary Lineker at the FA Cup semi-final in April 2022

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly comments on LGBT fans in Qatar

How long a fridge freezer will last during blackout power cuts

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter?

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

Asian hornet alert as insects spotted in UK

JD Wetherspoon pubs have announced opening times for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Wetherspoons announce opening hours

McDonald’s across the UK will be shut on 19 September

McDonald’s UK restaurants to close for Queen’s Elizabeth II’s funeral

Liz Truss has been elected leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister. Pic: Getty

Liz Truss: Falkirk Conservative's welcome election of new leader and prime minis...

Residents came up with their own plan to tackle climate change

Camelon residents help battle climate change

Amanda Templeman, Falkirk Council's chief finance officer, warned it's going to cost more to deliver services

Energy price rises: Cost of living crisis hits Falkirk Council services

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hysop (SNP).

MSP demands action from the UK Government to deal with spiralling energy costs

Hallglen Ettrick Dochart Community Hall’s wellbeing cafe

Falkirk Food Futures: Photographer captures community groups funding boost

Councillor James Bundy is glad Boris Johnson has resigned

Falkirk Council: Councillor James Bundy says Boris Johnson right to go and backs...