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Falkirk foster care kids hope John Lewis' Christmas advert will inspire help

As Falkirk Council faces a national shortage of foster carers, the heart-warming advert "beautifully captures the mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness foster carers feel"

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Falkirk schools to close as teachers strike over cost of living crisis

Union leader says many teachers are using their own money to help children whose families are struggling

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Early Christmas present for Falkirk charity helping families in need

The donation has allowed Kersiebank Community Project to buy hundreds of presents

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New Falkirk bus owners pull 120 vehicles from the road after takeover

McGill's Group boss says the company has made huge strides but warns "it will take time" to restore the services fully.

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Falkirk councillor apologises for saying school mothballing report not 'honest'

Anne Hannah said the report should have said more about the benefits of small schools

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Falkirk Town Hall closure consultation branded a 'sham' by angry campaigner

Campaigner John Paterson said councillors had years to come up with an alternative

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Falkirk town hall consultation begins as people asked whether it should be demolished

People in Falkirk are being asked to agree that FTH should be demolished along with municipal buildings

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Falkirk council facing 'unprecedented financial challenge' auditors warn

The £69 million budget gap could be made worse by inflation and the rising cost of borrowing

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Falkirk council promise to look at improving 'appalling' bus service

Councillors agreed new operator should get a chance but a report will look at options to make things more efficient and greener

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Falkirk Council plan to mothball primary school with just eight pupils

Next week's education committee will be asked to agree that a consultation on closing Blackness Primary should begin

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Falkirk signs should celebrate links with French and German towns, says Provost

The Provost believes the signs would encourage tourism - but SNP politicians say spending money on them would be "morally wrong"

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Campaign to ensure pub and club staff get home safely backed by Falkirk council

Unite wants employers to make sure employees get home safely when finishing late

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Falkirk town centre landmark set to be transformed with flats on upper floors

The architects hope the project will help restore life to Falkirk's high street

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Queen of the South boss admits he "got it wrong" after Falkirk defeat

The Palmerston gaffer dismissed being under pressure after booing from a section of supporters

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Falkirk bid to create new school for children with severe and complex needs

The new campus will bring together primary and secondary education in one site

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Falkirk libraries 'won't close' but five-year plan could mean big changes

Changes include library space being rented out to people as part of a 'co-working hub'

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Falkirk football centre set to be closed for good as council review facilities

Councillors heard Denny Football Centre, which has been shut since March 2020, was in a poor state and would require "significant investment" in order to re-open.

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No extra help for Falkirk home owners facing £15,000 bills for council repairs

Councillors heard that the cost of helping with bills could be nearly £1 million a year

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Falkirk rat 'horror stories' spark health fears as family find one chewing baby's bottle

Despite concerns over public health as another resident said they had caught 49 rats in their garden in two weeks, councillors rejected calls for a report into bringing back pest control services.

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Ukrainian refugees living in Falkirk hotel offered free employment training courses

The workshops have been organised by a community group aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment, to help the refugees find jobs in the local area.

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Falkirk pub granted permission to transform smoking area into beer garden

Children will not be allowed in the smoking part of the new outdoor drinking area

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Former Falkirk bar manager keeps licence after failing to report drink driving offence

Falkirk's licensing board convener said that Alastair Black had been "frank and genuinely remorseful"

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Falkirk flooding concerns delay decision on plan for over 220 new homes

Extra information is being sought about drainage on the controversial site for new housing

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Falkirk councillors give green light to Polmont plans for 500 houses

CALA Homes is investing £120 million in the site which has been talked about for nearly 25 years

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Falkirk charity needs extra funding as domestic abuse cases continue to rise

An ongoing rise in numbers of people seeking help has continued since lockdown ended

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