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East Lothian pension fund concern as Edinburgh gets vote on Falkirk merger

Despite Lothian Pensions Fund representing four local authorities it has been claimed only Edinburgh City Council members are able to vote on a propsed merger of their assets with Falkirk Council Pension Fund

Edinburgh Live

Family delight as son gets new accessible swing to play on and Falkirk Council promise more on way

A plea to a local councillor helped to deliver a special swing that means 11-year-old Rory can continue to have swing in the park

Daily Record

Falkirk Council leader 'disappointed' in latest pay offer to council workers

Other council leaders say they need more cash from the Scottish Government before they can increase the offer to council staff as strikes loom

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Falkirk groups offered grants to help them clean up their communities

Council fund is open to groups and individuals who want to tackle litter and flytipping in their local areas.

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Falkirk Council apologise to passengers as bus services cut due to soaring costs

"The latest quotes offered by bus operators were significantly higher than the budget the Council has available to spend."

Daily Record

Falkirk bins will go unemptied for eight days during strike action over 'pitiful' pay offer

Unite the Union is calling for the Scottish Government and COSLA to get 'back round the table' in a bid to avert the dispute

Daily Record

Falkirk pupils celebrate exam success as results 'very positive'

Braes High School headteacher praises pupils for their 'bravery and resilience'

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Falkirk's 'chronic lack of funding' will 'devastate services', Swinney warned

The leader of the council's Labour group said the financial problems will inevitably mean more cuts she says - many of which will be devastating for communities.

Daily Record

Camera captures Falkirk community groups reaping rewards food funding

Photographer Julie Howden's exhibition shows the number and variety of groups who have enjoyed working with Falkirk Food Futures to promote growing, cooking and eating good food

Daily Record

Falkirk community celebrate after winning funding bid for new playpark

Residents of Redding and Westquarter are delighted to hear that the plans are on track for approval soon, after a campaign by local parents.

Daily Record

Scots mum who spent £250 on kid’s party fumes after getting six plates of nibbles for 28 guests

Ashley Black, from Falkirk, claims that she quizzed the event planner twice and was assured that there would 'definitely' be enough food - however on the day she was provided with six plates of crisps and other nibbles

Edinburgh Live

Falkirk community hospital improvements move closer as masterplan approved

Developments on the site are aimed at improving health and well-being across the district

Daily Record

Loyal Primark fan makes 12-hour round trip to fill suitcase after four years abroad

The Primark fan was visiting her family at home in Falkirk, Scotland, when she decided to travel by train 300 miles south to Birmingham for the world's largest store

Daily Mirror

Falkirk deaths due to drug misuse remain high for another year

The latest figures from the National Office of Statistics reveal a 'heartbreaking' picture across Scotland

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Woman who disappeared overnight from Scots town found safe and well

Fiona Hobson, 39, was last seen in Falkirk town centre on Wednesday night.

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Scots mum who spent £250 on kid’s birthday party fuming after getting six plates of nibbles for 28 guests

Ashley Black, from Falkirk, claims that she quizzed the event planner twice and was assured that there would 'definitely' be enough food.

Daily Record

Falkirk Council staff will take part in Scotland-wide strike action

Unite the Union says two per cent offer was unacceptable in the face of the cost of living crisis, and warns unless a settlement is reached strikes could hit local schools and recycling centres.

Daily Record

Talented Dumbarton dancer already looking to 2023 after World Cup medals

Ayla Stewart and her mum regularly travel from the family’s Bellsmyre home to Falkirk for classes and rehearsals, with Ayla’s dedication rewarded on the biggest of stages as she scooped silver and bronze in her two group dances.

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Falkirk landmark's floral clock ticking again thanks to work of community

The floral clock at the entrance to Dollar Park is made up of more than 15,000 plants and the charity Cyrenians has worked with the local community to get in in bloom.

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Falkirk college campus could be named best new building in the UK

Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus has won several awards now for its outstanding design

Daily Record

Falkirk councillor backs Rishi Sunak to be next Prime Minister

Councillor James Bundy hopes Kemi Badenoch will be given a prominent role in government, and said of the two remaining candidates the former chancellor was likely to get his vote.

Daily Record

Falkirk community plan new shop to help secure future of public hall once set for demolition

Bainsford Hall is now in the hands of a community trust who are looking to secure its long term future

Daily Record

Independent Falkirk councillor demands answers on why scrutiny role is not paid extra

Councillor Brian McCabe has written to the leader of Falkirk Council and to COSLA to raise the issue

The National (Scotland)

Ewan Henderson and Joe Newell at the double as Hibs get League Cup tilt back on track

HIBERNIAN’S 4-1 victory over Bonnyrigg Rose got the Leith club’s Premier Sports Cup campaign back on track after losing out to Falkirk on…

The National (Scotland)

Alan Bissett brings back much-loved Moira character for Edinburgh Fringe festival

HOW did the hardest woman in Falkirk handle lockdown? Did she party like Boris Johnson? Have a suitcase full of booze like they did in Downing…

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