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The Kelpies in Falkirk

Falkirk votes through largest council tax hike in Scotland

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Three more Scottish councillors expected to defect to Reform UK

A local authority is proposing the highest council tax hike in Scotland

The Scottish council proposing an 'eye-watering' 13.7% tax hike

Signs have been put in place at the Helix - home of the world famous Kelpies - advising dog owners of the situation (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk Council issue warning after avian flu reports at two local locations

Exclusive The ScotRail app that allows passengers to tap and go without tickets

Cheryl and Duncan Maclean are the co-founders of Candle Shack.

Meet the Scots entrepreneurs leading the charge in plant-based candle-making

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

Bannockburn House

Bonnie Prince Charlie house in survival battle - with buckets deployed

Brògeal

Under the Radar: Brògeal

Some of the weapons that were found in Alan Edward's home

Neo-Nazi terrorist jailed for weapons cache and offensive posts

The 13 best rated GP Surgeries in the Falkirk council area - as voted for by patients.

The 13 best GP surgeries in Falkirk council area as rated by patients

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for ice. Picture: NationalWorld

Accident alert as ice and wind warnings issued for Scotland

Father Daniel Doherty pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault last month. Picture: NationalWorld

Sentencing of priest who admitted sexual assault deferred

Climbers will ascend to the mouth of one of the Kelpies.

The 'epic' 25m climb inside mouth of world's largest equine sculptures

MP Euan Stainbank with staff and residents at Barleystone Care Home

Residents at Falkirk care home enjoy MP visit for UK Parliament Week

From left, Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister; Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council; and Rt Hon Ian Murray MP Secretary of State for Scotland following the signing of the £100 million Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. (Pic: Julie Howden)

Multi-million pound Growth Deal will bring jobs and economic boost

Cochrane Avenue, Falkirk

Pensioner dies after early hours crash involving car and a taxi

This funding has enabled 1st Step to enhance its comprehensive support network

Scottish charity empowered to expand essential services through funding

The award-winning restaurant has been forced to close

Award-winning Scottish restaurant forced to close

Falkirk manager John McGlynn arrives at Celtic Park for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ex-Hearts boss on Naismith sacking and 'would you take job' question

Celtic are expected to make changes for this weekend's game with Falkirk. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic team v Falkirk: Expected starting XI as Rodgers rings changes

Celtic welcome Falkirk to Glasgow this weekend in the Premier Sports Cup. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic vs Falkirk: How to watch Premier Sports Cup quarter-final

The vet service posted the warning for dog owners on Facebook

Dog owners given urgent warning after suspected pet poisoning deaths

One of the five Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV vehicles being used across the Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

160 jobs facing axe at Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis

Richard Leonard MSP on a recent visit to Haven and the plaque unveiled by John Swinney in 2015 at the official opening. Pic: Contributed

Plea to First Minister over disabled jobs

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Green wave of change - from urban farm in Edinburgh to community vegetable growi...

Here are the top 10 attendances in Scotland this weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Here are the top 10 attendances from around Scotland this weekend

Kyogo Furuhashi missed Celtic's win over Hibs in the Premier Sports Cup after injuring his shoulder in the league match at Easter Road the previous weekend. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Kyogo Furuhashi Celtic surgery dilemma as major decision left in striker's hands

The Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw has been made. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Premier Sports Cup draw: Quarter-final ties in full as clubs learn fate

Millie

Millie Law from Falkirk has represented UK at ‘Roverway 2024’ Scout event in Nor...

'Most of the brands we support are small or medium-sized businesses, serving niche markets,' says the CEO. Picture: contributed.

How 'explosion of side-hustles' is helping this candle-making firm burn brighter

The fatal crash that left three dead was on the Moss Road, near Dunmore on Friday evening. Pic: Mark Ferguson

Three dead after road crash

Installation view of work by Alberta Whittle in the Marble Hall at Mount Stuart

Alberta Whittle, Mount Stuart review - 'a show that digs into the past'

Away from work, Gordon King was an accomplished cyclist, caver, hillwalker and climber

Scotsman Obituaries: Gordon King, chartered surveyor

A Cineworld cinema. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Major cinema chain with theatres across Scotland plans to cut dozens of UK sites

The Scot voted the greatest-ever Canadian but forgotten in his homeland Kenny MacAskill

Gordon Jack with some sporting memories of relatives with Scottish football connections. Pic: Michael Gillen

Schoolboys mistaken for the Scotland football team

Inverclyde has been named as the cheapest council area in Scotland to purchase property.

The 12 cheapest council areas to buy property in Scotland

Nigel Farage is not expected to campaign in Scotland

How security concerns mean it is unlikely Nigel Farage will campaign in Scotland

New and exclusive tours of The Kelpies are being offered in the tenth anniversary year. Pic: Michael Gillen

New 'private and exclusive' tours of The Kelpies

Arab Strap on trolls, touring and 'cynical' Taylor Swift

Larbert High is amongst the schools in the first tranche moving into full council ownership. Pic: Michael Gillen

Handover of PPP schools to council
Work is well underway to return the first schools in Scotland to be built with private finance to full ownership of Falkirk Council.

Fairways PIC: Daniel Blake

Under the Radar: Fairways

Raith Rovers are among four clubs to release a joint statement condemning the move to ban plastic pitches from the Scottish Premiership. (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

SPFL clubs slam 'grossly unfair' plans to ban artificial surfaces in Premiership

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has impressed since his arrival at Ibrox in October.

Clement among four-man SFWA shortlist for manager of the year

Falkirk manager John McGlynn celebrates following the 2-2 draw with Alloa Athletic that secured an unbeaten league campaign for the League One champions ahead of the trophy presentation. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

John McGlynn hails Falkirk invincibles as two-goal comeback keeps record intact

John McGlynn's Falkirk have just one hurdle left to complete an unbeaten league season. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Falkirk aim to become invincibles as Stranraer and Clyde fight for SPFL survival

Earthworms are good for the soil, but recent research suggests they are disappearing - populations have fallen by a third over the past 25 years

Wanted: Worm-charmers, no previous experience required

Members of the Camelon & District, Wallacestone & District and Falkirk Schools pipe bands play during a special event day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kelpies

The Kelpies: 10,000 visitors flock to tenth anniversary celebrations of Andy Sco...

Is it time for Scottish Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater to re-focus their efforts? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Bruised Scottish Greens need to go back to basics

From left: founders Cheryl and Duncan Maclean with new recruit Lynne McNulty. Picture: contributed.

Falkirk-based candle firm aims to light up further European growth with new hire

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

Homelessness fight needs to be properly funded - Ewan Aitken

Falkirk players and coaching staff celebrate winning the cinch League 1 title.

Falkirk in seventh heaven with mother of all title parties at Montrose

Scotland stand-off Finn Russell scored his first professional drop goal of his career for Bath last weekend.

Russell's rare Bath moment reminds us of the beauty and skill of a drop goal

Rangers and Hibs meet again - the Ibrox club have yet to concede a goal to Nick Montgomery's team this season.

Scottish football's sprint finish is upon us - and this is race not to be missed

Falkirk Round Table brought Christmas to little Arya Tripney in the middle of March(Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Family and friends bring Christmas forward for Grangemouth brain tumour tot

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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