29 h. ago Councillor claims Falkirk's 15.6% council tax rise could have been lower

Councillor Laura Murtagh says it feels like the main political parties are saying 'It's ma ba' and you're no playing!'

Politics

32 h. ago Falkirk council say action needed to tackle 'epidemic of violence' against women

Members of all parties supported the motion to tackle the issue 'head on' and highlight the support available

Events

34 h. ago Falkirk council strip religious representatives of education voting rights

The council agreed that the three religious representatives could still take part in debates, but that the decision making powers should rest with elected members.

Politics

3 d. ago Call the Midwife to end after 15 years as BBC start filming final series

EXCLUSIVE: Hit BBC show Call The Midwife will end for good after it delivers its final series - with its movie spin-off set to hit the big screen

Culture

3 d. ago Harvey Elliott delivers England U21 reality check ahead of huge Euros final

Harvey Elliott's brace sent England's U21s into the final of the Euros and the Liverpool star has challenged his team-mates to retain their title come the final

Politics

3 d. ago New start for Grangemouth community hall as Falkirk Council agrees sale for £1

The hall was actually boarded up when a group of volunteers came together to save it.

Economics

6 d. ago Bob MacIntyre ends Travelers in stunning style to make more key Ryder Cup moves as he sets immediate goal

Scottish star delivers final flourish at TPC River Highlands to end seven-week US run in style

Politics

8 d. ago Historic burgh buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council after listed status secured

Denny Town House 'means a lot to the community' councillors heard as sale finally agreed

Politics

8 d. ago Grangemouth community demand 'less consulting, more action' from Falkirk Council

The draft of a new masterplan for Grangemouth will now go to public consultation but the public want to see changes soon

Politics

1 week ago 'Lessons learned' on looking after buildings says Falkirk Council after Bo'ness report

Councillors want no repeat of 2019 when a report into a pool's 'serious structural failings' was ignored.

Politics

1 week ago Falkirk Council urged to be more 'transparent' over cost cutting changes

Council officials must keep councillors and public informed as work continues to transform services

Politics

1 week ago Stagecoach: Almost all bus services to be axed in Dumfries and Galloway in 'hammer blow'

All but two of Stagecoach’s bus services in Dumfries and Galloway appear set to be axed.

Politics

1 week ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Project to reduce falls to be rolled out across Falkirk Council care homes

Staff at Grahamston House in Falkirk were praised for the project that dramatically cut elderly residents' falls

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics

2 w. ago Historic buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council as listed status secured

Denny Town House is now a C-listed building which will protect its historic features

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk council stops sale of land to golf club amid greenkeeper compensation row

The council says the sale has been called off after taking too long but GMB Scotland welcomed the news.

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk Council has three times as many complaints as national average

By far the biggest cause for complaint was 'ongoing or incomplete repair times'

Politics

3 w. ago Progress on new sports facility but Falkirk Council warn of 'risks' of delays

The new community wing at Bo'ness Academy has a target opening date of late 2026

Events

3 w. ago Falkirk Council deliver final 'meals on wheels' as service axed in cost

The service was used by just seven people and alternatives will be found for the vulnerable people who depend on it.

Politics