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Proud support for daddy as Argylls march in Falkirk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:28:12 GMT

Little Grant Smith joined thousands cheering soldiers from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who proudly marched through Falkirk.

Play a starring role in our Longest Day!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:59:31 GMT

The Falkirk Herald’s Summer of Love campaign has caught the imagination of firms across the district - and now readers can join in the fun.

Grangemouth Community Council resign over biomass decision

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:01:39 GMT

A community council has resigned over the Scottish Government’s decision to bring a biomass burner to their town.

Falkirk gives Argylls warm welcome

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:56:45 GMT

Cheering crowds gave a warm welcome to soldiers who marched through the streets of Falkirk.

SEPA slap enforcement notice on Grangemouth recycling centre.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:42:56 GMT

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has suspended Oran Environmental Solutions Ltd’s right to accept further waste into their Abbotsinch site.

Bo’ness cinema puts on screenings for autistic kids from across the district

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:40:39 GMT

Cinema screenings designed especially for children with autism have been  welcomed.

Falkirk homes to be energy efficient by 2015

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:31:04 GMT

Around 2500 council houses are not energy efficient but will be within the next three years as part of a £115 million investment.

Glen Village ice cream parlour is flavour of the month as crowds roll up

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:21:37 GMT

Opening an ice cream shop in Scotland might seem a daring move, but for one Falkirk couple, the sun appears to be shining on their new venture.

Larbert hospital doctor aids Syrian refugees

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:06:35 GMT

A Syrian doctor working at Forth Valley Royal is continuing to raise money for children affected by the on-going civil war in his homeland.

Players’ union joins Gaza football debate

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:04:07 GMT

Palestinian International footballer Mahmoud Arsak spoke about life in Gaza at a public meeting in Falkirk on Thursday.

Larbert group aims to raise profile of boxers

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:52:31 GMT

A new charity is fighting the corner for boxer dogs and striving to give the distinctive breed a loving home.

Welfare cuts bus to visit

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:49:40 GMT

As controversial changes to the way disability payments are made, an anti-austerity campaign is taking to the streets.

Police re-open investigation into murder of Falkirk grandmother Norah Smith

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:49:27 GMT

The unsolved murder of a Falkirk grandmother who was killed in her home is to be reinvestigated by police.

Communities’ help wanted to clean River Carron

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:42:18 GMT

Volunteers are wanted to help undertake one of the biggest community clean-ups of the River Carron to be organised to date.

Kids get a continent’s drift

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:40:04 GMT

High school pupils have been enjoying the sights, sounds, tales and tastes of Africa this week.

Camelon residents’ anger as council axes trees

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:01:47 GMT

Neighbours who objected to a council house build near their homes claim trees have now been chopped down to make room for it.

Bonnybridge school celebrates its 25th birthday

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:05:58 GMT

A school with a unique connection to the ancient Roman empire is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its opening with a series of events.

Queen Georgia all set for Grangemouth Children’s Day

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:56:35 GMT

After a year of fund raising, hard work and scares about fairs the time has come for some fun in the sun at Grangemouth Children’s Day next weekend.

Falkirk’s nature and wildlife festival in full bloom

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:37:15 GMT

Communities across the district are going wild for Falkirk’s inaugural nature festival.

In-depth: Golden years in Falkirk may be filled with concerns

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:25:44 GMT

Growing old gracefully, surrounded by family and friends, may be most people’s hope for the future. But for many their ‘golden years’ are going to be filled with concerns about how to cope.