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The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Falkirk teachers' union criticises offer from Cosla and Scottish Government

Falkirk EIS leader says the latest proposals are "a baby step" in the right direction but proper negotiation is needed

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Falkirk plan to improve commercial properties to help bring in more cash

The council's 678 commercial properties bring in around £3.5 million a year, and a new strategy has suggested a focus on improving the standards of the buildings to help increase this figure.

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Falkirk to increase cost of using electric vehicle charging points

The money being brought in by charging points has been falling short of the cost of running them, and now the council has agreed to bring in new charges.

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Falkirk to take lead on developing new Forth Green Freeport

Despite being the smallest of the three councils involved, Falkirk will play a leading role as Grangemouth is the largest site involved.

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Falkirk bus service report 'too expensive' despite 'appalling' service

The council agreed with officials that it could not afford the cost of a report to examine options for better bus services around Falkirk - never mind the cost of actually making any improvements.

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Rangers fans celebrating sportsmanship is a bit rich but Celtic faithful see conspiracy in every act – Hotline

Gordon Parks manned the phones as Aberdeen are told to hang their heads in shame yet again after Falkirk's Darvel rout.

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Controversial Falkirk beer garden refusal to be looked at by review committee

The Orchard Hotel's revamped outdoor drinking area in its car park sparked complaints from neighbours

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Darvel chief John Gall delighted with exposure on town ahead of crucial Falkirk Scottish Cup clash

The full country is talking about the small East Ayrshire town after they pulled off the biggest giant-killing in Scottish Cup history by beating Aberdeen.

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The most popular properties for sale in Scotland right now that everyone has an eye on

Some of the most sought-after areas on the property website Zoopla include Falkirk, Cambuslang and Arbroath.

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Falkirk Town Hall closure sparks sad memories after final performance

After the final performance on the old stage, performers have been sharing their memories of the venue and appealing for confirmation on a new Town Hall.

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Restoration of historic Falkirk dovecot to be completed after funding found

Two outbuildings will be restored alongside the 19th century dovecot, after money was awarded from the council's Common Good Fund.

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Falkirk rat problem prompts public meeting to demand action on pest control

Campaigners petitioning Falkirk Council say shocking stories need to be heard

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Scottish couple living in council house slapped with £12,000 electricity bill

Both Scottish Power and Falkirk Council have been involved in finding a solution to the problem with Martin and Caroline being billed £1500 a month in their council house

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Falkirk Council set to hike prices for charging electric vehicles as costs outstrip income

A report to councillors also suggests increasing the overstay charges significantly

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Improving Falkirk bus services would cost too much money, council warned

Council officials also admit they simply don't have the funds to implement any recommendations.

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Missing Falkirk man last seen boarding train may have travelled to Edinburgh

Thomas Webster, 54, from Falkirk, has links to the capital so may have travelled there over the weekend.

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Union say Falkirk school assaults 'almost accepted' and more needs to be done

The EIS says recent FOI figures showing five assaults per day in schools are not surprising.

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Falkirk residents urged to help create a 'hedgehog highway' in their gardens

A local wildlife group is offering free signs to remind gardeners to leave a gap for hedgehogs to wander

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Jim Baxter’s iconic '67 Scotland jersey sparks dispute over true owner hours before auction

Two Falkirk businessmen claim their strip is the real deal as auctioneers prepare to sell off the shirt they claim was worn by 'Slim Jim' at Scotland's historic 3-2 victory over England at Wembley.

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Falkirk football centre and nursery buildings no longer needed by council

Heathrigg Nursery in Slamannan could still be taken over by the community through asset transfer

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Falkirk parents' legwork saves Blackness primary school for at least a year

Parents' investigations found that numbers are set to rise in Blackness Primary School

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Falkirk free school bus travel cuts could be in place by August

The soaring cost of school buses has led the council to review the numbers of pupils entitled to free travel

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Falkirk swimming pool closures will deny future sporting talent, Labour warn

Labour councillors met with lots of local swimming groups who are opposed to the plans

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Falkirk school staff reporting five assaults a day, new figures show

Falkirk Conservatives are calling on Falkirk Council to put a plan in place to reduce this figure

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Falkirk plan to close school swimming pools facing fight from opposition

The Labour group on Falkirk Council has already said it is against the pools closing, and now the Conservative group has confirmed it will vote against a closure.

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