2 h. ago Shiffrin fails to make cut as Brignone claims Sestriere giant slalom double

Recovering Shiffrin misses first cut in GS since 2012Italy’s Brignone wins second straight on home snowMikaela Shiffrin is not yet competitive in her tentative return to racing in giant slaloms. Federica Brignone is currently close to unbeatable.In just her second GS race Saturday three months after a serious crash, Shiffrin did not qualify for a second run for the first time since 2012 by placing outside the top 30. Continue reading...

Events

26 h. ago Horror as 'boy's severed hand' is dropped from sky by bird in primary school playground

The child's hand was found after it dropped on the playground of over Our Lady Immaculate school in Darndale, north Dublin last Friday morning, Irish Police believe.

Events

30 h. ago Children face walking six miles a day due to school transport cuts

Primary school pupils have been spared but secondary-aged children are set to lose out as the council mulls over its future policies on home to school transport

Politics

30 h. ago Grangemouth residents quiz Falkirk council chiefs on town's future

The packed meeting wanted answers on better housing and more jobs

Politics

35 h. ago Private primary school wants to build new classrooms to house more children

Planning application submitted for standalone buidling

Society

50 h. ago Falkirk Council primary school closed for at least six months after defects discovered

Falkirk Council education bosses have announced a primary school will be closed until at least August with pupils sent to other schools across the district.

Politics

55 h. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 20 per cent to balance books

The local authority will meet on March 6 to decide its budget for the year ahead

Economics

58 h. ago Vital Falkirk food pantry under threat as council set to close its home

MP Euan Stainbank is urging Falkirk Council to 'get back round the table' to find a home for Martha's Pantry.

Society

3 d. ago New Welsh medium school coming to RCT to cater for massive housing development

Cabinet members gave their backing for the school to serve the Llanilid site and to turn Dolau Primary into an English medium only school

Politics

3 d. ago Stirling city street closed for a month as drainage repair works begin

A section of Raploch Road will be closed off until next month as work to repair drains there began this week.

Politics

3 d. ago Traffic wardens banned from patrolling alone at primary school after violent threats from parents ignoring new restrictions

New yellow lines and zig-zag parking controls have been painted outside The Discovery School in West Malling, Kent but parents claim they are being ignored.

Events

3 d. ago Additional Support Needs expansion plans for South Ayrshire approved by council

Plans for a dedicated space for ASN learning at Troon Primary School have been given the go-ahead

Politics

3 d. ago Young hero helping local community with life saving mission is nominated for Scottish First Aid Award

In the bustling corridors of Hallside Primary School, Cambuslang, a young boy’s determination to increase first aid safety and awareness for everyone around him, has left a mark on his local community.

Events

3 d. ago Historic UK high street brand to disappear for good as final store set to close

Beales has been a mainstay on the UK high street for around 144 years, but its final store will now close in just months with a huge sale launched both in-store and online

Events

4 d. ago Death of teenager found in primary school grounds declared 'unnatural'

The death of a schoolboy, 13, who was found inside a primary school grounds has been declared 'unnatural'.

Events

4 d. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

Economics

4 d. ago Clue in mystery bowel cancer epidemic: UK children hit by debilitating gut condition that's linked to disease

A 60 per cent rise was seen in primary school age children in England and Wales in the past decade. Experts warn the condition can have serious health consequences.

Events

4 d. ago Falkirk Council says action needed 'here and now' for Grangemouth jobs

While Independent said the SNP were 'posturing' letter will be sent to urge immediate action from Westminster and Holyrood

Politics

5 d. ago Primary school teacher who killed church bellringing couple in horror car crash is jailed for seven years

A teacher who killed an elderly bellringing couple on their way to church in a horror car crash has been jailed.

Events

5 d. ago Time Capsule waterpark attraction to close for up to six months for essential upgrades

During closure, all of the other facilities, such as the 25m swimming pool, the ice rink and the gym within complex, will remain open.

Politics