SNP MSP demands Burnham detail £200m Grangemouth spending
SNP MSP Martyn Day has urged Andy Burnham to reveal when £200m promised for Grangemouth industry will be spent, as Syngenta considers closure, risking 377 jobs.
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SNP bus scheme 'leaves Beijing buzzing' as 115 Scots jobs cut
Alexander Dennis is closing one of two Falkirk factories, putting 115 jobs at risk, while SNP ministers face criticism over a bus scheme that sees vehicles ordered from China.
Refugee jailed for four years for sexual assaults
A 'predatory' refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk has been jailed for four years, with Sheriff Keith O’Mahony calling the assaults 'deliberate and predatory'.
Falkirk engineering firm collapses owing £3m, 95 jobs lost
Falkirk-based engineering firm AIM Engineering & Fabrication collapses owing £3 million, with nearly all 95 jobs lost across its two factories.
Probe after 21-year-old worker killed in Falkirk
A 21-year-old worker died in hospital after being crushed at an industrial yard in Falkirk, prompting an investigation by Police Scotland and the HSE.
Divorced mum clears £3,500 debt and turns life around
Loraine Bertolini, 62, left her marriage with nothing and racked up £3,500 debt. Through budgeting hacks and a new job, she paid off her debts and mortgage by 2023.
Ewen Cameron saves woman's life after dog leads him to injured owner
Radio presenter Ewen Cameron saved a woman's life after her dog led him to her as she lay injured in Falkirk. He found her after stopping to check on the pet.
Dog attack victim demands licensing as Scottish incidents hit record
A woman mauled by a friend's dog has called for mandatory licensing after Police Scotland recorded 880 dog-related incidents in 2025, up from 744 in 2024.
Dog attack victim urges Scotland to reinstate dog licences
A woman mauled by a dog is calling for licences after Police Scotland figures show 880 dog-related crimes in 2025, up from 744 in 2024.
Armed prisoners riot at Scotland's young offenders jail
Armed prisoners rioted at HMP & YOI Polmont in Falkirk, forcing a section into lockdown for several hours on Friday night.
Scots woman, 20, tells of horror dog attack and years of surgery
Samantha Redding, 20, from Falkirk, was mauled by a friend's father's dog in January, leaving her with severe facial injuries and facing years of reconstructive surgery.
Masked protesters clash with anti-racism activists in Falkirk
Police separated masked anti-immigration protesters and anti-racism activists at counter protests in Falkirk, amid heightened tensions over asylum housing and a recent conviction.
Falkirk Braces for Clashes as Far-Right Rally Invites Extremists
Police are on standby for clashes in Falkirk as a far-right rally 'The Right Unites' is countered by a Unity March, with tensions high after a recent jailing.
CCTV shows asylum seeker jailed for Falkirk sex attacks
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, jailed for four years after two sex attacks on lone women in Falkirk. CCTV released by COPFS shows him prowling streets before assaults.
Syrian migrant jailed for assaults on two women
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk. The attacks were described as 'deliberate and predatory' by the sheriff.
Syrian refugee jailed for sexually assaulting two women
Muhammad Sheikhi, a Syrian refugee, was sentenced to four years for sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk within an hour. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely.
Migrant jailed for predatory sexual assaults in Falkirk
A 'predatory' refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk has been jailed for four years. Muhammad Sheikhi was sentenced at Stirling Sheriff Court after being found guilty at trial.
Vet blood-soaked in racist attack in front of children
Falkirk vet Dr Zohaib Arshad needed five stitches after three men racially abused him and smashed his head against a wall in front of around 30 witnesses.
M9 Crash Closes Motorway, Causes Hour-Long Traffic Delays
A serious crash on the M9 southbound near Falkirk caused full closure and hour-long delays during rush hour; the road has since reopened.
Woman jailed for baby brain damage rants on Facebook
Caroline Thomson, who left a four-week-old baby with brain damage and blindness, has posted expletive-laden Facebook rants denying the crime after being released from prison.
Woman Who Left Baby Brain Damaged Denies Crime in Rant
Caroline Thomson, jailed for assaulting a four-week-old baby causing brain damage and blindness, posts Facebook rant denying guilt after release from a six-year sentence.
Asylum Seeker Sentencing Delayed for Falkirk Sexual Assaults
Sentencing for Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, convicted of sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk, has been postponed to August 10 after a social work report was unavailable.
Callendar House Halloween Haunts 2026 tickets selling fast
Callendar House in Falkirk brings back its sell-out Halloween Haunts event from Oct 30 to Nov 1, with tickets at £18 and some slots already gone.
Sibbald: Fans' Love at Tesco Shows What It's All About
Craig Sibbald returns to Falkirk after 15 years, greeted by fans at Tesco. He aims to prove his game remains strong, with the club's academy revival a key milestone.
Teacher loses leg to rare sarcoma, credits private scan
Andrew Scott, a maths teacher from Falkirk, lost his leg to a rare sarcoma. He says paying for a private scan saved his life after NHS delays missed the tumour.
Falkirk fan dies after Celtic game; tributes paid
Falkirk supporter Robert 'Rab' Govan collapsed leaving Falkirk Stadium after his side's 2-0 win over Celtic and died in hospital, prompting tributes.
Celtic lose 2-0 at Falkirk in Premiership title race setback
Celtic missed the chance to open a seven-point lead at the top of the Premiership after a 2-0 defeat away to Falkirk, who moved into the top four.
Falkirk vs Celtic LIVE: Premiership clash updates
Celtic can move seven points clear at the top of the Premiership with a win at Falkirk, who are chasing a fourth straight league victory.
Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema event coming to Falkirk next month
Scots can watch the iconic 1993 film Hocus Pocus at an outdoor cinema in Falkirk on October 10, with tickets from £17.37.
Falkirk man, 21, dies after industrial yard accident
Steven Dougall, 21, from Falkirk, died in hospital after an industrial accident at a yard run by his family's business. Police and HSE are investigating.
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