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Falkirk councillors fear flooding risk over plans near garden centre

Councillor Billy Buchanan urges a visit by the planning committee as he fears site is 'overdeveloped'

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Aldi wants to open more Scottish branches - and you can get paid to help

The list of potential locations includes Bonnyrigg, Falkirk and Edinburgh.

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Former Falkirk Provost calls for report on why new councillors were offered senior roles

But Falkirk's SNP group leader says her door was always open to Independents as she formed her new administration

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West Lothian wildfires almost double as fire chief urges parents to warn children

The number of outdoor fires nearly doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian last summer, with 145 avoidable fires recorded up from 74 the previous year - prompting a warning.

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Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

The SNP's Shona Morrison has pledged to be 'Team Local Government' in her new role as the president of COSLA, but the appointment has been criticised locally.

Daily Record

Falkirk finds £7 million savings amid cost of living rise warnings

The council will no longer have to use the £5 million of reserves it had expected to need to balance the books - but has been warned it could face more financial demands.

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Falkirk taxi fares rising to help trade cope with soaring cost of fuel

Councillors agreed the increase is necessary although there are fears it will drive customers away from using taxis

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Wildfires almost double as West Lothian parents urged to warn kids of dangers

Outdoor fires have almost doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian - last summer, 145 avoidable fires in the open were recorded across the region, up from 74 the previous year

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Falkirk district to get £6 million to replace EU funding and 'build pride'

A final bid will be made to the UK Government's shared prosperity fund to boost employability and support local businesses

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Falkirk Council promises £1 million of support to help residents with cost of living crisis

Ideas to help include a hardship fund and free swimming lessons for those on low incomes

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Falkirk Avon Gorge plans pushed back to improve access to M9 motorway

A joint bid from Falkirk and West Lothian councils for levelling up funds will now be made for the M9 junction work, with long-awaited plans for the Avon Gorge still not ready to progress

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Five Falkirk schools to return to council ownership as private contracts end after 25 years

Falkirk councillors agree the controversial public private partnership contracts should not be extended in August 2025, making them the first council in Scotland to end deal.

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Exhibition marks 60 years since Stirling concert of iconic rockers The Beatles

Summer event features Beatles ephemera collected by late fan from Falkirk Douglas Montgomery.

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Falkirk Council workers willing to strike over 'insulting' pay offer says union

Ballot papers have been sent to selected Unite the Union members who will take part in targeted action

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Man charged and another arrested after Falkirk flat 'assault' leaves person in hospital

Mercy crews attended a property in the town's Bute Street on Monday night to reports of a 'serious assault'.

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Falkirk GPs back plans to make doctors' surgeries 'fit for the future'

The move to create healthcare hubs with lots of professionals under one roof is something GPs believe would solve a problem with accommodation and help people to see their GP more easily.

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Four Falkirk hospital wards closed over fire risk will not reopen

Four wards in Falkirk Community Hospital will not reopen - but the extra cash will go towards funding vital community care, the health board have agreed

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Falkirk councillor blasts Indyref2 plan as 'distraction' from SNP failings

After First Minister Nicola Sturgeon kicked off a push for a second referendum, local Conservative councillor James Bundy said people had more important priorities.

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Falkirk Buzz Bingo hall to welcome DJs and dancing as licence bid meets approval

The events called Bounce Bingo aim to attract younger people to the game, but bosses insisted it would remain primarily a bingo venue

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Falkirk shop staff picking up public litter three times a day to tackle problem

The shop owners say they are doing all they can to tackle the problem and councillors have vowed to take a look at the problem and see what else can be done.

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Cops and paramedics race to incident on busy Falkirk street

Cops and paramedics are currently in attendance on Union Road in the Camelon area of the town.

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West Lothian and Falkirk councils pledge to work together to tackle dangerous Avon Gorge road

The narrow stretch of road linking West Lothian and Falkirk has seen deadly accidents and numerous crashes, and now both councils are working together to secure funding for a long-awaited upgrade.

Daily Record

Falkirk Celtic pub warned again over lack of Old Firm bouncers

The Star Inn was ordered to ensure it had two licenced stewards on duty during any Old Firm game, but the landlady admitted she had asked stewards to start after kick-off to save money.

Daily Record

Falkirk nightclub allowed to open from noon to help pandemic recovery

The new owners of Maniqui, who bought the venue just days before lockdown, plan to offer bar lunches and have also been given permission to hold underage discos and children's parties.

Glasgow Live

Falkirk baby born premature to feature on BBC Scotland show Tiny Lives

Baby Michael, born at just 24 weeks into his mother's pregnancy, is in a race against time to survive, as he features on BBC Scotland documentary, Tiny Lives.

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