Youngsters

Pudsey Bear has turned up to join in the Children in Need celebrations at a Grangemouth school - but he can't find any pupils.

In Pictures: Pudsey Bear drops in at Carrongrange High School

Bainsford War Memorial Association secretary Robert Bissett said the organisation was more than happy to help fund the cadets' summer trip
(Picture: Mark Ferguson, National World)

Falkirk area air cadets thank groups who made summer mission possible

There were Hallowe'en crafts, activities and campfire treats at Muiravonside Country Park at at the weekend. (Pic: Sonja Blietschau)

Hallowe'en fun at Muiravonside Country Park in pictures

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Scott Stirling (Pics by Bobby Gavin/Scottish Athletics)

Falkirk Victoria Harriers: Youngsters earn podium placings for first time since ...

Pupils Morgan Meldrum, Clare Campbell, Andrew Stowe and Jessica Donaghie each holding a short-listed book for 2012.

Look back and read all about the Falkirk area RED Book Awards for 2012

On Your Marks, Get Set Cook visits Larbert High School

Retro: Larbert HS. On Your Marks, Get Set Cook 2013

The McDougalls will be touching down at the Dobbie Hall this month
(Picture: Mark F Gibson/Gibson Digital)

Youngsters can enjoy an out of this world experience at Larbert's Dobbie Hall

Jake Jardine, Lewis McCausland and Arran Drackford (Photo: Submitted)

Falkirk Junior Bike Club youngsters impress at Scottish Mountain Bike Championsh...

Match action from the Inchyra Cup

In pictures: Inchyra Cup once again a big success as teams battle for coveted cu...

Defender Leon McCann takes a shot at being a goalkeeper

In pics: Junior Bairns coaching day

Liam Easson, 2, from Bonnbyridge meets Marshall from PAW Patrol - and they're both wearing their firefighter uniforms.

In pictures: Falkirk Emergency Services Day 2023

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmas

John Lewis top 10 retro toys to make a comeback for Christmas 2023

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

4th Falkirk Boys' Brigade Junior Section with the Efficiency Trophy and Provost Robert Bissett, Lt Mhairi Smith, Capt. Sandy Forsyth, Lt. Jill Kemp and Rev. Robert Allan. Pic: Michael Gillen

4th Falkirk BB winners

Pupils from Bo'ness primary schools enjoyed a football tournament in memory of former Deanburn pupil Jay Young. Pictured are the participating schools with winners Bo'ness Public Primary (centre) and members of Jay's family - mum Emma Young, brother Logan, gran Lesley Young and cousin Blake Sneddon. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

In pictures: Bo'ness schools 'play for Jay' in football tournament in memory of ...

Vics' Luke Culliton (Stock photo: Scott Louden)

Falkirk Victoria Harriers: Youngsters post impressive results at recent Scottish...

The Addams Family Young @Part takes place this weekend

Falkirk Youth Theatre show

Rosa Hepburn completed all 29 Beat the Street beat boxes in one day

Rosa's Beat the Street challenge

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France

Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

The Teddy Bears Picnic specials will be running from Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway station

Steam powered picnic: Ready, teddy go in Bo'ness this weekend

St Margaret's Primary P5 pupils hold Purple Day for Crohns & Colitis

Crohn's & Colitis UK fundraiser at St Margaret's

The Beancross Flood Protection Group took first place in the competition

Youngsters prove they can STEM the flow for Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme

Skye Robertson, gold 800m (middle)

Falkirk Victoria Harriers: Youngsters excel at Track & Field events

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

St Francis Xavier's RC Primary School cheque presentation to SCIAF. Pic: Michael Gillen

St Francis cheque for SCIAF

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation

Jan Harrison, the Fairytale Queen, will be at Callendar House this weekend

Coronation storytelling in Callendar House

Pupils from Moray Primary in Grangemouth went on to win the national final of the Scottish Primary Schools Glee Challenge in 2022 and the school is taking part in the challenge again this year.

Falkirk district school pupils preparing for regional finals of Glee Challenge

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Youngsters will be able to sow some sunflower seeds at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre

Grangemouth wildlife centre set to sow sunflower seeds this Saturday

Holly Aitcheson, 7, and sister Rosie, 3, having fun at facepainting.

In pictures: Falkirk Wheel Easter activities for youngsters

Wellside Kindergarten team - manager Janelle Brown, owner Susan Hill and supervisor Heather Thornton - celebrate 30 years at the nursery

Falkirk nursery school marks 30th anniversary in fine style

Pupils from Bo'ness schools came together for an Easter football tournament, sponsored by Bo'ness Spice. Pictures: Michael Gillen.

In pictures: Bo'ness schools on the ball for Easter football tournament

The pupils' winning design was inspired by the Bo'ness Fair.

Bo'ness Fair inspired Pocket Garden sees pupils among competition finalists

Westquarter Primary School had a day of activities planned for World Book Day 2023. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

In pictures: World Book Day celebrations at Westquarter Primary

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

Frazer Murphy is joined by schoolmates from St Francis Xavier's RC Primary to support Muscular Dystrophy UK's Go Bright Day.

Pupils go bright for MDUK

Falkirk Council's spokesperson for climate change Councillor Iain Sinclair

Falkirk area youngsters learning the dangers of floods and how to fight them

Kirsty Moffat, Ariana Bennett, Niamh Flaherty and Erin Donaldson of the girls 'A' team

Falkirk Vics: Youngsters take on 4J SUPERteams event with aplomb

St Francis Xavier's RC Primary School, Faith and Action group handing over a cheque for £150 they raised doing various activities. Pic: Michael Gillen

Food bank donation from school pupils

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Moray Primary School was closed to pupils on Monday and Tuesday

Update on Grangemouth primary school hit by heating issues and strikes

Youngsters from Children's Theatre Bo'ness are back rehearsing for their production The Wizard of Oz at the end of the month. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Audiences invited to join theatre group as they follow the yellow brick road

Keep Scotland Beautiful is looking for youngsters to design pocket gardens of celebration

Falkirk area pupils asked to create small gardens for big competition

Festive fun with members of the Falkirk first team helping coach the youngsters who attended on Wednesday afternoon

In Pics: Junior Bairns Christmas coaching day with first team stars