24 h. 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

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. 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

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3 d. 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.

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4 d. 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'

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8 d. 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

1 week 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.

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1 week ago China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas

China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas

Events

2 w. ago Bid to turn Falkirk garage into short term lets backed by council

There were concerns about the amount of parking being provided for the development

Politics

2 w. ago Debenhams 86% off sale sees £600 watch so 'stunning' wearers get 'stopped' now £85

Debenhams has slashed the price of the best-selling STÜHRLING Original Depthmaster Heritage 42mm Swiss Quartz Dive Watch by a huge 86% - saving shoppers more than £500

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Simba’s cooling duvet stopped me from overheating at night – and it’s now on sale’

The summer heat can make getting a good night’s sleep feel impossible, so I put Simba’s cooling duvet to the test to see if stopped overheating at night and helped me sleep better

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3 w. ago Anger over Falkirk Council ban stopping school rollerskating lessons

Falkirk Wheelers say there is no evidence that skating damages flooring but the council won't budge

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3 w. ago ‘America is not for sale:’ Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner

Demonstrators held signs reading ‘Stop Crypto Corruption,’ ‘America is not for sale,’ as well as brandishing a large gold coin featuring a large image of the president’s scowling face

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3 w. ago Legendary Scottish pit stop marks 60 years with rare whisky sale including £35,000 bottle

The pit-stop is celebrating 60 years by selling over £200,000 worth of rare Scotch from one man’s private collection.

Economics

3 w. ago Flamingo Land 'mega resort' at Loch Lomond compared to Donald Trump golf course

Green MSP Ross Greer hit out after the SNP Government refused to overturn a decision by its officials to allow the building of the Lomond Banks resort.

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last month Club golfers urged to support greenkeepers facing 'big challenges' in dry spring

BIGGA issues call in bid to create unity during tough time for greenkeepers in UK

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