Falkirk Live

15/10/2025

"The residents can't get in and out without receiving some sort of abuse."

Falkirk for All say protests are intimidating for the asylum seekers and disruptive for local residents

14/10/2025

"Young girls have been found in the shute rooms completely comatose. There's human waste, needles and other paraphernalia plus blood found up walls and in stairways."

Elderly residents say its time for Falkirk Council to listen to their concerns as hundreds sign an open letter

26/09/2025

Reports suggest that the building should be demolished.

The centre's management committee don't want the community to lose the facility but the costs of keeping it appear too high

25/09/2025

"The shop was essential to the village."

The licensing board welcomed the news that California's village store has reopened and has been refurbished

25/09/2025

"It was only when I put the application in that I realised this was the position."

One councillor said the couple must be 'at their wits end' and agreed the application immediately

24/09/2025

The hikes would come after a 15.6 per cent increase in April - the highest rise in Scotland.

Councillors are being asked to agree a five-year strategy as costs continue to rise for essential services.

24/09/2025

"This isn't just a normal weekend request - Halloween is a nationally recognised event."

Stilt walkers and fire-eaters will be among the entertainers during the special Halloween event

24/09/2025

"It wouldn't be used every week - we don't get that much nice weather in Scotland."

Airth Venue is hoping for more sunshine after board agrees to plan for outdoor area.

23/09/2025

"No-one is disputing that something needs to change but stripping apart these specialist units is not the answer."

Parents are being urged to make their views known in the consultation that could see 15 specialist units closing

19/09/2025

"There is a climate of fear and that can't be ignored."

Falkirk Council's Labour and SNP groups have also made statements condemning 'false claims and hateful rhetoric'.

18/09/2025

"We have to remember that we would not have these schools if it wasn't for the PFI contracts."

Falkirk Council's landmark contract was a first for Scotland 25 years ago and was the first to come to an end.

18/09/2025

"It can be transformed into a wildlife meadow."