First Minister speaks out as Scotland's only oil refinery announces closure THE First Minister has spoken out after news broke that Scotland’s only oil refinery, at Grangemouth, is to close ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023
Grangemouth oil refinery to shut down, raising concern for 500 jobs Plans by Petroineos to convert facility to an import terminal spark questions for Scottish economy and UK refining capacity The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Heated meeting hears calls for Falkirk councillors to be 'executed' A public meeting in Grangemouth turned hostile with calls for councillors to be “executed”. The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023
Ineos accused of falsifying flaring record in breach of pollution rules FOSSIL-FUEL multinational Ineos has been accused of falsifying a record and flaring gas from a chemical plant at Grangemouth in breach of multiple… The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023
Eleven arrests made at Grangemouth oil refinery after latest protest PROTESTERS from a climate activist group have 'concreted' themselves to the road outside of a Scots The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2023
'Number of arrests' made following climate protest at Grangemouth oil refinery POLICE Scotland has confirmed that a "number of arrests" have been made after anti-oil and gas protesters blocked the access roads to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
Eleven arrested after climate activists target two Scottish oil sites Police have confirmed 11 people have been arrested after climate campaigners targeted two oil sites in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Protesters block gates at Ineos plant in bid to 'shut down Scotland's fuel supplies' CLIMATE protesters from This is Rigged are blockading gates and climbing tankers at the Ineos plant in Grangemouth in a bid to “shut down… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Climate activists scale building at Ineos oil refinery Environmental activists say they have occupied an Ineos gas power station that powers the Grangemouth oil refinery as part of a day of resistance at… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023
Climate protesters hope upcoming blockade will halt petrol supplies across Scotland CLIMATE protesters hope an upcoming blockade will have the same impact as a truckers’ blockade in 2000 which led to fuel shortages across… The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023
Climate campaigners to target Grangemouth in 'biggest ever' day of resistance Plans for 'mass direct action' by eco activists against the INEOS Grangemouth oil refinery have raised fears over the country's fuel supplies. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023
Grangemouth shopkeeper convicted of selling cannabis cookies allowed to renew his licence The shopkeeper had previously had his licence endorsed by Falkirk Council's licensing board. Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023
Grangemouth refinery net zero targets 'must include whole town' Committee also called on the UK Government to back the Acorn carbon capture project this summer Insider UK · Jun 20, 2023
Plan for new Grangemouth junction 'would make area safer' says applicant The proposed new junction on Beancross Road would take some traffic away from a residential area in Wood Street Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Award-winning hairdresser does not feel ‘worthy’ of royal honour Jill Lauder, 53, from Grangemouth, said the medal came as a complete surprise.
Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023 Plan for Grangemouth development to house contract workers delayed Councillors heard the proposed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) would help workers who are currently being forced to find properties as far away as Stirling.
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 Refurbished Falkirk service station with new Greggs to increase alcohol display New owners have refurbished the shop in Grangemouth's Refinery Service Station
Daily Record · May 17, 2023 Exclusive Mercedes deal could see Grangemouth firm create 30 jobs on greenbelt site The repair company have been asked to establish a Mercedes truck dealership for Scotland, and Falkirk councillor agrees that the economic boost outweighed concerns about greenbelt land.
Daily Record · May 17, 2023 Bid to turn notorious Grangemouth pub The Ellwyn into a house rejected The former pub closed after facing a string of reports about anti-social behaviour, but councillors said plans to turn it into an HMO were not acceptable.
Insider UK · May 2, 2023 UPDATE: Ineos ‘dismayed’ at committee claim it has not provided evidence Committee convener had called the decision a 'missed opportunity' for the company to further explain its net zero plans
Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023 Neighbours warn bid to turn Grangemouth pub into house will cause anti-social behaviour The former Ellwyn pub closed down after a string of reports about anti-social behaviour, and local residents are concerned plans for a 16-bed house could cause more trouble.
Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023 Grangemouth pub which closed after covid violations could become 16-bedroom house Objectors fear noise and traffic will increase if former Ellwyn pub becomes home for up to 16 people
Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023 Falkirk's high school swimming pools closure plans not heard at latest meeting Grangemouth High School looks set to be the first to close but councillors did not get a chance to discuss it
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Falkirk school swimming pool set to close later this year as council look to cut costs Four high school swimming pools remain under threat but Grangemouth proposal will see it close first
Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023 Falkirk Council says trees ripped out of Helix Park for new road will be replaced The work will also lead to better links for pedestrians and cyclists between Falkirk and Grangemouth and help prevent flooding