10 h. ago Anxious parents protest at stadium against Falkirk Council plans for additional support needs

Campaigners say they have 'lost faith' in the process and now want the consultation to be stopped

Events

19 h. ago Gen Z lead protests against stadium build in Morocco amid health system decline

As Morocco is busy building what will be the world's largest football stadium, an anonymous Gen Z protest group has taken to the streets to denounce government greed

Events

5 d. ago Russell Martin sneaks out side door as Rangers fans launch furious sitdown protest outside Falkirk Stadium

The boss had to exit from a side door as fans made their fury clear after the full-time whistle

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5 d. ago Raging Rangers fans block team bus outside Falkirk Stadium as players stranded in tunnel after draw

The 1-1 draw with the Bairns saw a protest take place at the Falkirk Stadium after a disappointing start to the season

Sport

7 d. ago All the Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close in 2025 and 2026

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed plans to shut an additional 49 branches next year. In total, approximately 289 branches will close by the end of 2026

Politics

9 d. ago Falkirk Council's £1m overspend on school extension 'unlikely' to happen again as controls put in place

Falkirk councillors were assured that lessons have been learned from the £1 million overspend at Maddiston Primary

Economics

9 d. ago Walmart sets a timeline for removing synthetic dyes and other additives from its food brands

Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk could see more council tax rises of up to 13 per cent over the next five years

Councillors are being asked to agree a five-year strategy as costs continue to rise for essential services.

Politics

2 w. ago Anxious parents fight Falkirk Council proposals to close special education units

Parents are being urged to make their views known in the consultation that could see 15 specialist units closing

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk Council urged to 'reject hate and discrimination' as asylum protests continue

Falkirk Council's Labour and SNP groups have also made statements condemning 'false claims and hateful rhetoric'.

Events

3 w. ago 'I'm a plant expert and this one addition to your home will keep spiders away'

As the weather outside begins to drop, our cosy homes start to look even more enticing for a whole host of unwanted creepy crawlies

Science

3 w. ago Falkirk council welcomes return of PPP high schools as SNP blast 'toxic legacy'

Falkirk Council's landmark contract was a first for Scotland 25 years ago and was the first to come to an end.

Events

3 w. ago Martin Lewis reveals how to get free £200 ‘in time’ for Christmas

The Money Saving Expert shared with readers how they can bank £200 in time for Christmas, a bonus that would be a welcome addition for many families planning their festive season spending

Economics

3 w. ago Rising Nato military spending to cause huge spike in emissions, report warns

Pollution could be on par with annual emissions generated by Brazil as experts warn of climate effects of warA planned expansion of military spending by Nato countries could generate an additional 1,320m tonnes of planet-heating pollution over the next decade – on a par with the annual greenhouse gas emissions generated by Brazil, the fifth largest emitter in the world, according to a new report.Military activity is fossil-fuel intensive, yet official country data on military emissions is patchy or non-existent. Continue reading...

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