The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Man in hospital after ‘explosion’ at property in Falkirk

Multiple fire engines are in attendance dealing with the ongoing fire.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Falkirk man caught taking 16 bags of cocaine to pals on camping trip

John Buist was caught with the drugs before even leaving his home town.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Cops race to late night disturbance in Falkirk town centre

People in nearby pubs reported seeing numerous cops in attendance.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Falkirk poverty increasing risk of homelessness as 12,000 households see income drop

A shocking report on the level of poverty in the area showed that almost 7000 children were now living in poverty, and warned rising inflation and soaring energy prices would only make the problem worse.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Seriously ill Falkirk dog missing for eight months put to sleep after being found in Paisley

The 11-year-old male French Bulldog was found 35 miles away from a microchipped address it was reported missing from in June 2021.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Endometriosis sufferer launches Falkirk support group to help others

The conditions causes immense pain along with a host of other symptoms, and often women require multiple surgeries.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Met Office 'thunder snow' warning in force for Falkirk with power cuts possible

Forecasters say that frequent heavy snow showers are expected with as much as 20cm falling in places.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

Falkirk council tax set to rise by 4% as cuts proposed to school transport and public toilets

The council is facing a £29 million deficit and councillors have been warned they face some difficult decisions, despite the SN proposal to use the maximum amount of reserves to offset the problems.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

Former Falkirk coal site to be transformed after £560k funding boost

The colliery closed in 1960, resulting in the site being cleared and the top section of the Bing being converted into a blaes sports area.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

Last-minute plea to stop Falkirk Community Trust being scrapped

The decision will see the council lose out on over £1 million per year in rates relief, and supporters of the Trust, which manages a number of facilities in the area, say it the loss would be "completely unacceptable".

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022