The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Falkirk Council says the new pavilions are being built this summer and will be open in autumn

A Freedom of Information request has revealed this year's bill alone is nearly £150,000

Labour say decision to scrap council team that investigates such incidents will lead to a 'fly tippers paradise'

Planning conditions will be attached so that any development will incorporate historic features

Councillors agreed to accept the highest offer that did not include building other homes on the site

Falkirk residents are also being urged to check if they are entitled to benefits as £36 million goes unclaimed locally

As three quarters of residents admit they use cars for their primary mode of transport, including short trips, councillors are looking at ways to encourage more people to use alternative methods.

James Hall was last seen at his home in Glenboig on Saturday morning, and it is believed he may have travelled to Falkirk and then to Glasgow, anyone who has information on his whereabouts should call police immediately.

Shannon Bowe, 28, from Denny, near Falkirk, tragically passed away on Saturday, March 31.