The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Volunteers wanted to help save Falkirk Council buildings from closure

A series of public meetings are being held across the district this month

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

The magical blue pool just under an hour from Edinburgh that has to be seen to be believed

The origins of this peculiar man-made sapphire blue pool, which is just over six metres across and rimmed by red brick in a forest near Falkirk are shrouded in mystery.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 3, 2023

The mysterious blue pool just half an hour from Glasgow that has to be seen to be believed

The exact purpose of a peculiar man-made brick pool in a forest outside of Falkirk became so shrouded in mystery that one local man devoted much of his life to solving its origins.

Glasgow Live · Jan 2, 2023

Falkirk people urged to help keep vulnerable people safe from harm this winter

Adult protection 'champions' are also encouraging families who have a loved one with dementia to fill out a form that could save lives

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

West Lothian woman diagnosed with rare terminal cancer after suffering migraines

Alanna Aitken, 30, who runs a successful dance school in Falkirk, was struggling to breathe at work one day and was rushed to A and E where she was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 28, 2022

Scots family living in council flat 'covered in mould' fear kids' health at risk

Jason Smart, 43, his wife Linda, 32, and their children Alexander, 10, Kai, three, Lilly, six, and Kiera, 16 weeks, have all encountered health problems as a result of lingering mould at their home in Denny, Falkirk.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Falkirk residents asked for ideas to stop council 'running out of money'

A survey wants to know more about people's priorities for council spending

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Falkirk free food giveaway gone in just forty minutes amid cost of living crisis

Bainsford Community Hall committee say the response showed the huge need in the community

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022

Disabled Scots woman blasts English 'road rage' drivers and 'rude' shoppers on trip down south

Lesley Hunter Burt, 67, travelled down south from Falkirk with her friend but says she won't be back.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Falkirk councillor resigns from 'lost cause' scrutiny role after pay bid rejected

Independent councillor Brian McCabe believes the role should be paid but others rejected this for the second time

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022