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The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Falkirk bin strikes start as unions say latest offer not enough

The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene to find more cash to allow councils to make a better offer

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Hope that sale of historic Falkirk house will give building a 'new lease of life'

Kilns House will go on the market but there will be strict controls to make sure the conservation area is not affected

Daily Record

New Falkirk firework laws welcomed despite concern over cost and enforcement

The new legislation will give new power to councils to designate firework control zones, where the public will not be allowed to use fireworks.

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Falkirk Growth Deal agreement will switch on 'a pipeline of projects' that will transform the area

Councillors are given reassurances that they will not just be asked to "rubber-stamp" decisions about the Growth Deal

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Scottish Cup success for Bonhill pan-disability team Vale FC

The side, formed by Bonhill man Alan Skelton and school pals Connor McFall and Cameron Bonner in 2012 while at Vale of Leven Academy, took home their first ever Pan Scottish Cup in Falkirk on Sunday, August 14.

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Falkirk bin strikes remain on as union says more details are needed on offer

Unite the Union members will still walk out on Wednesday unless firmer offer is made to members

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Appeal launched to help trace missing woman last seen in Lanarkshire town

Fiona Hobson, who lives in Falkirk, was last seen in Carluke, around 10.50am on Sunday, August 21

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Search launched for woman missing in Lanarkshire as police 'increasingly concerned'

Fiona Hobson, who lives in Falkirk, was last seen in Kirkton Street, Carluke at around 10.50am on Sunday (August 21). Police have now launched an appeal to trace her.

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Body of man, 70, found just hours after he was reported missing from Scots town

The 70-year-old man was reported missing from the Larbert area of Falkirk at around 1.35am on Sunday, August 21 - with his body found around 6am.

Daily Record

Falkirk venue gets new lease of life thanks to community refurbishment

Chris Denkaat, who played his first gig in the hall aged just 18, says the newly refurbished Airth Venue has a very special place in his heart.

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Rising numbers using food pantry lead to fears over further cuts by Falkirk Council

Dennyloanhead Community Hall's food pantry is expected to get even busier in winter as people are 'very worried about the future'

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Falkirk Arts Centre still on the table as £140 million growth deal takes next steps

Funding from UK and Scottish governments will be also used to help the Falkirk area's economy leave fossil fuels behind

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Historic Falkirk mansion set to be sold after public consultation

Just 44 people responded to the consultation on the future of Kilns House, which has been empty since 2005, and it is now expected to go up for sale.

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Falkirk petrol stations win approval to deliver alcohol along with groceries

The two petrol station now plan to use Uber Eats for the deliveries, after council members were assured no alcohol would be sold to underage drinkers.

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Further rail disruption expected as two days of strike action begin

ScotRail has warned passengers only to travel if necessary on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action by the RMT union.

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East Lothian pension fund concern as Edinburgh gets vote on Falkirk merger

Despite Lothian Pensions Fund representing four local authorities it has been claimed only Edinburgh City Council members are able to vote on a propsed merger of their assets with Falkirk Council Pension Fund

Daily Record

Family delight as son gets new accessible swing to play on and Falkirk Council promise more on way

A plea to a local councillor helped to deliver a special swing that means 11-year-old Rory can continue to have swing in the park

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Falkirk Council leader 'disappointed' in latest pay offer to council workers

Other council leaders say they need more cash from the Scottish Government before they can increase the offer to council staff as strikes loom

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Falkirk groups offered grants to help them clean up their communities

Council fund is open to groups and individuals who want to tackle litter and flytipping in their local areas.

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Falkirk Council apologise to passengers as bus services cut due to soaring costs

"The latest quotes offered by bus operators were significantly higher than the budget the Council has available to spend."

Daily Record

Falkirk bins will go unemptied for eight days during strike action over 'pitiful' pay offer

Unite the Union is calling for the Scottish Government and COSLA to get 'back round the table' in a bid to avert the dispute

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Falkirk pupils celebrate exam success as results 'very positive'

Braes High School headteacher praises pupils for their 'bravery and resilience'

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Falkirk's 'chronic lack of funding' will 'devastate services', Swinney warned

The leader of the council's Labour group said the financial problems will inevitably mean more cuts she says - many of which will be devastating for communities.

Daily Record

Camera captures Falkirk community groups reaping rewards food funding

Photographer Julie Howden's exhibition shows the number and variety of groups who have enjoyed working with Falkirk Food Futures to promote growing, cooking and eating good food

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Falkirk community celebrate after winning funding bid for new playpark

Residents of Redding and Westquarter are delighted to hear that the plans are on track for approval soon, after a campaign by local parents.

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