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Councillor Euan Stainbank with Ettrick Dochart Community Hall committee members Sylvia Kay and Helen Beurskens. Hallglen, Falkirk.
Threats and abuse over plans for Falkirk addiction support centreSupporters say it will be a vital base where professionals can offer support to a wide range of people
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Falkirk Council pays tribute to retiring education chiefs
EducationThe director of Children's Services, Robert Naylor, officially retired at the end of October
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Iconic Falkirk Kelpies to host festive skating rink for first time
Falkirk Council
The iconic sculptures are said to be the perfect backdrop for the family friendly event
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Falkirk councillors slam 'abhorrent underfunding' for children seeking asylum
Falkirk Council
Councillors praised communities for welcoming children and young people who have "harrowing stories" to tell.
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Tests for deadly legionella in Falkirk Council buildings branded 'unacceptable'
Falkirk Council
Internal audit reveals a lack of training and inconsistent checking for the dangerous bacteria
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Falkirk asylum seekers in limbo as Glasgow warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Falkirk Council
A charity has called for more clarity and better information as the future remains uncertain for asylum seekers in Falkirk
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Falkirk gets green light for £23 million campus to support pupils with 'severe and complex learning needs'
Falkirk Council
Carrongrange High School will be extended and more room created for primary pupils too.
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Growing concerns for missing Scots man last seen on Monday as cops release CCTV image
Missing people
Kenneth Hope, 52, was last seen in the Castings Avenue area of Falkirk at around 3.30pm on Monday.
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FalkirkLuxury Falkirk wedding venue The Parsonage at Dunmore Park to be soldOwner Steven McLeod says no jobs will be lost as a result of the sale.
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Falkirk taxis in Christmas fares hike - while cost of being sick in cab rises to £100
Falkirk Council
It is hoped the changes will encourage more taxi drivers to work at night and over Christmas
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Iconic Falkirk Kelpies losing £600,000 a year despite popularity
The Kelpies
The 300-hectare site generates £1.5 million every year but that doesn't cover the costs of running it
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Falkirk Council keep glass recycling at kerbside as bottle return scheme stalls
Scottish News
'Black box' collections will remain although in future years will not include textiles or electricals
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Scots UFO investigator and councillor demand answers from UK government over X-Files
UFOs and aliens
A Wee County paranormal investigator joined a Falkirk councillor in heading to Downing Street at the weekend to demand that the UK Government reveals what it knows about UFOs.
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What's On

GlasgowGet the scoop: 6 of the best ice-cream parlours across Scotland
WHY not treat the kids (and the big kids!) to some of the best flavours in the country.
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Nudists enjoy first-ever mass naked walk followed by Burns in the Buff supper at Scottish beauty spot
Firth of Clyde
NUDISTS from the Scottish branch of British Naturism enjoyed their first-ever naked mass walk to Morag's Fairy's Glen, a local beauty spot on the Firth of Clyde, at the weekend.  Julia Horton was invited to observe the historic inaugural walk.
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10 of the best wedding venues in Scotland
Weddings
IF you are on the lookout for a great location for your special day look no further.
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Watch: Take a behind-the-scenes look at new trampoline park
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We visit the Sky High centre in Falkirk, where kids and adults alike show off their skills.
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Blue is the colour: great places to see bluebells this Spring
Things to do Scotland
FIND out where you can see beautiful bluebells across Scotland this Spring.
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Falkirk FC

Hamilton Academical FCHamilton Accies star says cup exit won't derail League One title bidDario Zanatta scored a scorching consolation in the 4-1 SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final defeat against Raith Rovers
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Hamilton and Falkirk not in two-horse race for League One, insists Accies boss John Rankin
Hamilton Academical FC
The two sides are out on their own at the top of the table but Rankin says it is disrespectful to discount other rivals
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Hamilton v Stirling Albion: Accies boss hints at Kevin O'Hara reprieve for big clash
Hamilton Academical FC
The forward has been benched for the last two games, during which Accies lost ground on rivals Falkirk at the top of League One
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Scots schoolboy hired by basketball team after hilarious Halloween costume
Halloween
Max Philiban from Falkirk dressed as Caledonia Gladiators’ coach Gareth Murray for Halloween - even donning his thick beard and tattoos.
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Stephen Kingsley targets a 'pop' at Rangers as Hearts star laces shooting boots up to end personal trophy drought
Hearts FC
Kingsley has a track record for stunning goals and he wants another one at Hampden to take a step closer to realising a personal goal.
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