14 h. ago Couple inspired by Lords of the Rings with underground hobbit house plans

The border spot could be getting a 'hobbit house' - but two previous attempts to build a partially underground property at the site were withdrawn following objections from neighbours

Politics

34 h. ago Falkirk Council tighten up fuel procedures to cut £1.2 million annual spend

An audit found no evidence of fraud but found that control measures could be better

Economics

55 h. ago Developer's anger at Falkirk Council's £20,000 demand to build two houses

The council says the two houses are part of a larger site that could have more than 30 homes built on it eventually.

Economics

62 h. ago Questions over why Bo'ness centre 'serious' failings report not acted on

Falkirk Council has finished an internal audit into a 2019 report that highlighted major structural problems with Bo'ness pool - but it admits that 'many areas remain unanswered'

Events

3 d. ago Falkirk councillor referred to Standards Commission for hearing

The veteran councillor and former Provost of Falkirk will attend a hearing on June 5

Events

9 d. ago Museum storage closure prompts 'rationalisation' of Falkirk Council's collection

Thousands of objects will be reviewed by experts to slim Falkirk Council's museum collection down

Politics

9 d. ago Falkirk Council set to introduce £100 fines for pavement parking in August

Falkirk currently issues warnings rather than penalties but that will change if councillors agree

Economics

1 week ago Falkirk councillors join race to replace Michael Matheson in next Holyrood election

Councillors Gary Bouse and Iain Sinclair each hope to win their party's backing to fight the 2026 election

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Youth Demand: The Gen Z protest group vowing to 'shut down' London

Youth Demand say they have 25,000 people on their mailing list and have seen interest surge since police raided a Quaker House meeting

Events

2 w. ago Thousands in Spain join nationwide march to protest against housing crisis

Organisers say 150,000 joined protest in Madrid urging the government to ‘end the housing racket’ and to demand access to affordable housingTens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Spain in the latest protest against housing speculation and to demand access to affordable homes.Organisers claim that up to 150,000 joined the protest in Madrid while smaller demonstrations were held in about 40 cities across the country. Protesters from Málaga on the Costa del Sol to Vigo in the Atlantic northwest chanted “end the housing racket” and “landlords are guilty, the government is responsible”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Gladiators star Fury gives Lionesses prediction for women's rugby – 'it just exploded'

Former Sale Sharks and Exeter winger Jodie Ounsley, now 'Fury' in hit BBC show Gladiators, has backed John Mitchell's England stars to build on their momentum and become household names

Politics

3 w. ago Major Falkirk roundabout to be resurfaced after council win legal battle over 'failed' work

The local authority has been making temporary repairs to the roundabout which was resurfaced in 2022

Events

3 w. ago Major athletics venue leased by Falkirk Council to new sports trust for £1

Falkirk Council pledges nearly £500,000 to the move which will save cash in the longer term

Economics

4 w. ago Hundreds more waiting for a council home in the Vale compared to six months ago

The council has plans to build more houses over the coming years, but thousands are waiting for a home now

Politics

4 w. ago Falkirk depute provost granted leave of absence to recover from illness

Grangemouth councillor David Balfour was wished well by colleagues across Falkirk Council

Politics