Police crackdown on speeding motorists in Stirlingshire - Jul 30 2010
43 were detected in just one day

Falkirk to mark armed forces day - Jul 30 2010
Celebrations will take place in Grangemouth next month

NHS Forth Valley reveal buses for new hospital - Jul 30 2010
They will link parts of the area with the hospital

MFest gets under way today - Jul 30 2010
Multi arts festival organised by teens

More of us choosing holidays at home than abroad - Jul 30 2010
The economy and flight upset leading to more 'Staycations'

Regeneration of Stenhousemuir is complete - Jul 29 2010
Ceremony to be held next month the celebrate

Annual Gillies Hill festival takes place this weekend - Jul 29 2010
Bigwidstock - this Saturday

Stirling Uni scientist to study our happiness - Jul 29 2010
How happy are we, really?

Local youngsters to perform at Stirling Castle - Jul 29 2010
Big Noise Orchestra to perform at Great Hall tonight

Falkirk back in pre-season action last night - Jul 29 2010
Falkirk v Carlisle United

Local man rescues woman from burning house - Jul 28 2010
He's been hailed as brave

Police say incident in Alva was misinterpretated - Jul 28 2010
A motorist thought to be acting suspiciously was not

New initiative to tackle hate related incidents in Forth Valley - Jul 28 2010
Focus on race, religion, disability and sexual orientation

2 men appear at Alloa Sheriff Court in connection with death - Jul 28 2010
19 year year old charged with murder

Stirling Castle work to be showcased online - Jul 28 2010
It'll show the work that has gone into to restore the Palace

Stirling Nursery school has confident children - Jul 28 2010
Baker Street Nursery School receives glowing report

Recognition for Falkirk's Callendar Park - Jul 28 2010
Park awarded Green Flag

Man charged with attempted murder at Falkirk Sheriff Court - Jul 27 2010
37 year old man remanded in custody

12 animals found abandoned in just one day - Jul 27 2010
They were found in the Falkirk and Stirling areas

Police keen to trace missing man - Jul 26 2010
Brember Turner has gone missing from the Stirling area

Second round draw for Challenge Cup has taken place - Jul 27 2010
3 local teams are still involved in the competition

Bravery awards following Glasgow Airport terrorist attack - Jul 27 2010
7 people to receive awards

Central Scotland Police advise to locals to lock up - Jul 27 2010
Warning after 2 thefts from Bo'ness area

Locals get tour of new hospital in Larbert - Jul 27 2010
200 people take a look around Forth Valley Royal Hospital

2 men charged over death of a man in Alva yesterday - Jul 26 2010
A 19 year old and 23 year old to appear at Alloa Sheriff Court tomorrow

Events to mark Commonwealth Games to be held across Forth Valley - Jul 26 2010
Celebrations to mark handover from Dehli to Glasgow

Work continues on Bannockburn's busiest road - Jul 26 2010
Roundabout project on A91 continues

Falkirk locals reminded of bus changes - Jul 26 2010
Three weeks worth of changes start today

Clackmannanshire youth theatre group to perform at Fringe - Jul 26 2010
Youth will perform play written by Writer in Residence

Stirling's bumblebee conservation trust reaches competition final - Jul 26 2010
The trust is based at Stirling University

Funny in Falkirk kicks off today - Jul 23 2010
Falkirk's own comedy festival will run over the next 11 days.

Improvements to Bannockburns busiest road continues - Jul 23 2010
It part of a project to construct a new roundabout.

Fire safety event comes to Falkirk - Jul 23 2010
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue will promote safety to locals.

Local teams start competitive season - Jul 23 2010
Alba Challenge Cup

Alloa face Dundee in the Alba Cup - Jul 23 2010
Wasps favourite for promotion

Pete Tobin misses court due to ill health - Jul 22 2010
He was due to challenge his 30 year sentance for mudering Vicky Hamilton.

Fresh appeal for information over assault and robbery of an elderly woman - Jul 22 2010
The 87 year from Callender was assaulted last Sunday.

Appeal after barn fire in Maddison - Jul 22 2010
The fire led to the death of a calf.

Local MSP to discuss parking at new Forth Valley Hospital - Jul 22 2010
NHS Forth Valley to discuss parking situation

Stirling shops hit by economic downturn - Jul 22 2010
Low sales figures hit businesses

Free workshops for local businesses - Jul 22 2010
Customer Care and Book Keeping courses by Business Cateway

McLean's looking forward to new season - Jul 22 2010
Falkirk face Stirling Albion in weekend cup tie

Appeal after motorist tries to entice women into his car - Jul 21 2010
A male motorist has approached 2 women and a young girl

Climate Change Minister visits Falkirk - Jul 21 2010
Stewart Stevenson meets locals at the Action Outdoors Centre.

Weather warning for motorists - Jul 21 2010
Heavy rain is due to fall across the Forth Valley

Local orchestra expands to full symphony - Jul 21 2010
The Raploch orchestra is due to expand by christmas.

Information on the extent of cheap alcohol sales in Scotland released - Jul 21 2010
Two reports published today by NHS Scvotland

Climate Change Minister visits Falkirk - Jul 21 2010
Stewat Stevenson to visit Action Outdoors Centre

Scotland shoppers worried about the economy - Jul 21 2010
Retails figures show figures down

Warning over rogue traders - Jul 21 2010
Office of Fair Trading give adivce

Bino's preseason continued last night - Jul 21 2010
Stirling Albion v Grimsby Town

Defeat for Stenhousemuir in pre season friendly - Jul 21 2010
Raith Rovers made visit to Ochilview

Falkirk sign a french defender - Jul 20 2010
Medhi Khalis signs to the Bairns.

Motorists targetted in a drink and drugs campaign - Jul 20 2010
Central Scotland Police have been out in the area in the past two weeks.

PM to meet US Senetors to discuss release of Lockerbie bomber - Jul 20 2010
Mr Cameron to meet Senetors on US visit

Locals to have say on Clackmannanshire improvements - Jul 20 2010
Public meeting to be held next Monday

Rare bird at local nature reserve - Jul 20 2010
Two Redstarts set up home at Flanders Moss

Central Scotland Police climb peaks for chrity - Jul 20 2010
7 officers raise funds for Help For Heros & Cancer Research UK

Scottish Natural Heritage launch campaign - Jul 20 2010
Simple Pleasures campaign launched today

Compton looking forward to new season - Jul 20 2010
21 year old scored from 30 yards against Oldham

Woman assualted & robbed in her home in Callender - Jul 19 2010
Police appeal for information

Parents in Alloa to be given say on new curriculum - Jul 19 2010
The education secretary will be in the Wee County next month

Locals urged to take care in wooded areas after rainfall - Jul 19 2010
It is after a woman became stuck in mud in Stirling

Alloa residents being warned of thefts from local gardens - Jul 19 2010
Central Scotland Police ask locals to secure premises overnight

First phase of new hospital to open in two weeks - Jul 19 2010
Forth Valley Royal Hospital to open Therapy and Outpatients Clinics

Clackmannanshire Council get set for winter - Jul 19 2010
The Wee County have stocked up of salt for areas roads

MFest preparations in full swing - Jul 19 2010
Music festival kicks off next Friday

Pressley happy with Falkirk's pre season tour - Jul 19 2010
Second win of tour against Oldham Athletic

Stirling Albion suffer pre season defeat - Jul 19 2010
Hamilton 2 - 0 Stirling Albion

East Stirlingshire complete pre-season tour - Jul 19 2010
Tour comes to a victorious end

Banks are not doing enough to help their customers - Jul 17 2010
Citizens Advice Scotland say banks must do more to help struggling customers

Local bussiness help and support workshops held throughout July and August - Jul 17 2010
Local employers to be given advice on building relationships and improving their finances

Clackmannanshire council want your views - Jul 17 2010
Local council needs help to improve public services

Falkirk continue pre-season tour - Jul 17 2010
The Bairns will be looking for another win in today's friendly against Oldham Athletic

Stirling Albion in friendly action against Hamilton - Jul 17 2010
Binos welcome Hamilton Accies to the Forthbank Stadium

New signings settle in well ahead of Alba Challenge Cup - Jul 17 2010
Alloa take on Dundee next weekend with a number of new faces in the squad

Stenhousemuir take on Cowdenbeath in friendly action - Jul 17 2010
Stenny welcome Cowdenbeath to Ochilview

Green buses to hit Scotlands road next year - Jul 15 2010
Alexander Dennis is building buses after receiving funding

Missing woman found safe - Jul 15 2010
Stirlingshire woman is found after going missing.

Police appeal after man assaulted - Jul 15 2010
A male is assaulted during early hours of Saturday morning

Bucky Busters kick off tour tomorrow - Jul 15 2010
Youngsters from the wee county spread the message of the dangers of drinking

Falkirk head down south for pre season tour - Jul 15 2010
The Bairns get their pre season tour off to a good start

Locals to benefit from Citizens Advice Bureau - Jul 15 2010
Financial support and advice services come to Plean, Fallin, Cowie and Throsk

Police appeal after cars vandalised - Jul 14 2010
The incident in Bannockburn

Planning application sought for development at Tamfourhill - Jul 14 2010
It is for the area surrounding the Forth & Clyde canal

Unemployment rises in Scotland - Jul 14 2010
216 thousand people are now out of work

55 new homes for the Stirling area - Jul 14 2010
Cornton, Cultenhove and Kilearn will benefit

Appeal as man tries to make shop assistant open til - Jul 13 2010
Police appeal for information following the incident in Tillicoutry

Men in court over festival attempted murder - Jul 13 2010
Three men released on bail

Local missing woman search goes to Forth William - Jul 13 2010
Linda McGowan has been missing for over a week

Clackmannanshire man admits posing as teenage girl online - Jul 13 2010
He used the fake profiles to entice teenage boys to send him indecent images

Taxi marshal scheme extended in Falkirk - Jul 13 2010
It'll stay until at least May next year

Education Secretary visits Stirling - Jul 13 2010
Michael Russell to talk about the importance of early education

Stirling council appeal over missing lifebuoys - Jul 12 2010
The equipment keeps going missing in the Forth Valley

Arrests over festival attempted murder - Jul 12 2010
Two men remain in hospital in Dundee

Summer Drink Drug Drive campaign geared up this weekend - Jul 10 2010
Motorists warned over the danger of driving under the influence

Queen's Gurkha Engineers visit the Forth Valley - Jul 10 2010
Queen's Gurkha Engineers take part in local games

Scottish summers are hotting up - Jul 10 2010
Latest climate figures show last month was the 9th warmest ever recorded

Falkirk boss impressed by young talent - Jul 10 2010
Steven Pressley could add another new signing to his squad

Two local teams go head to head - Jul 10 2010
Stenny and the Shire in pre-season friendly

Paul Weaver signs new deal at East Stirlingshire. - Jul 9 2010
The shire sign the midfielder for one year.

Locals to receive information on new hospital. - Jul 9 2010
NHS Forth Valley sends out leaflets to households in Falkirk.

Man dies after street attack in Camelon - Jul 8 2010
Steven Snow died in hospital today.

Falkirk pupils join dog fouling campaign - Jul 8 2010
Local kids hope to tackle the problem

Thousands head up to T in the Park - Jul 8 2010
Festival fans have started arriving ahead of this weekends festival

A woman's gone missing from her home in Balfron - Jul 6 2010
Police are appealing for information

Crimewatch appeal on Tobin sees good response - Jul 6 2010
Police appealed for more information last night

Alloa youth group spreads message on dangers of drinking alcohol - Jul 6 2010
The initiative has been praised by Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill

Police keen to trace person who raised the alarm when a fire was started - Jul 6 2010
The incident happened in Polmont on Saturday

Police appeal after teenager is assaulted - Jul 5 2010
A male was assaulted last week at a bus stop.

Exhibition to take place on wind turbines for Alloa - Jul 6 2010
It's a chance for locals to find out more

Green bus fund launched by Scottish Governement - Jul 6 2010
It could benefit local coach builder Alexander Dennis

Knife Campaign comes to Clackmannanshire - Jul 5 2010
Young people in the area are to be educated on the issue.

Local man takes top prize at Elvis World Cup - Jul 6 2010
Jon Flemming picked up the crown at a competition in Cardiff

Police launch 'Drink Drug Campaign' - Jul 5 2010
Motorists are warned over the dangers of driving under the influence.

Big Buzz festival kicks off for youngsters - Jul 3 2010
A range of activities are planned to keep youngsters off the streets and out of trouble

Volunteers needed to clean up Plean Country Park - Jul 3 2010
Locals are asked to give a helping hand at the park's Countryside Action Day

Youngsters in Clackmannanshire warned over the dangers of knives - Jul 3 2010
A new campaign is being launched in Clackmannanshire to warn youngsters of the danger of carrying knives

Murray's Wimbledon dream is over - Jul 2 2010
He's out after a defeat to Rafael Nadal

Police keen to trace girl's mobile phone - Jul 2 2010
Police in Dollar continue investigation into indecent assault of teenager

Stirling Albion now owned by the fans - Jul 2 2010
Supporters Trust succeed with their campaign

Wimbledon final within Murray's reach - Jul 2 2010
Win over Rafael Nadal would take Murray to his first Wimbledon final

Tip cards to assist midwives and those with hearing impairments - Jul 2 2010
Thousands of tip cards to be distributed

Clackmannanshire's annual exchange programme gets under way - Jul 2 2010
21 young people from France and Spain due to arrive for a week

Housing Minister to visit Forth Valley - Jul 1 2010
Visits to Falkirk and Grangemouth next week

Falkirk Council to hold Big Lottery Funding info sessions - Jul 1 2010
Could your community group be eligible for funding?

Ochils Mountain Rescue moves to new home - Jul 1 2010
Base at Fishcross to get Royal seal of approval

Murray through to semi finals - Jun 30 2010
He'll now meet Nadal on Friday

MSP's pass justice reforms - Jun 30 2010
The Criminal Justice and Licensing bill was voted through earlier

Police warn people to be cautious at cash machines. - Jun 30 2010
Police are asking you to be aware of criminals who target A-T-M's.

Communities across Scotland set to benefit from new Lottery funding. - Jun 30 2010
The Big Lottery Fund launches an initiative created by those who have benefited from the funds.

Scotland's low carbon economy could be hit by job losses - Jun 30 2010
Building industry job losses could affect plans

Big Buzz comes to Alloa - Jun 30 2010
Free event for Clackmannanshire youngsters

T in the Park ban Vuvuzela - Jun 30 2010
World Cup favourite banned from festival

Clackmannanshire school brings electricity to Malawi school - Jun 29 2010
St Bernadette's Primary school raise £1500

Forth Valley not up to scratch on First Aid - Jun 29 2010
Only 22% of people know what to do in an emergency

New admissions system for NHS Forth Valley hospitals - Jun 29 2010
Patients to receive more information about their stay

Murray into quarter finals at Wimbledon - Jun 28 2010
He's through in straight sets

Police in Dollar continue appeal for information - Jun 28 2010
Following the abduction and indecent assault on a 14 year old girl, police are talking to locals

Exhibition of proposed Wind Farm to be held in Clackmannanshire - Jun 28 2010
Info session to be held at Bowmar Community Centre

Stirling Council crack down on dog fouling - Jun 28 2010
Animal Control Officers and Community Wardens out in force

New car parking charges come into force in Stirling - Jun 28 2010
Following Council review, some prices to go up,some down and some reintroduced

Local flats to be demolished - Jun 27 2010
Two blocks of flats in Kincardine are due to be demolished

Local man remembers friend bu running from Edinburgh to Glasgow - Jun 27 2010
A man from Striling is trying to raise money for charity by running 58 miles

Men rescued from river after trying to evade police in Stirling - Jun 25 2010
Two men were rescued from the River Forth

Murray back in action at Wimbledon later - Jun 26 2010
He's up against Gilles Simon

Clackmannanshire Council releases financial figures - Jun 25 2010
They need to make 13 billion pounds of cuts in the next four years.

Stirling Council back action to prevent quarrying at Gilles Hill - Jun 25 2010
Council will support legal action to protect the site.

Duffie signs new deal at Falkirk - Jun 26 2010
He's signed an extension until 2012

Bo'ness Children's Fair takes place today - Jun 25 2010
Thousaands expected at biggest event in town's calendar

Another step forward for multi million pound library at Stirling Uni - Jun 25 2010
First book has gone back on the shelves

Clackmannanshire Armed Forces Day - Jun 25 2010
50 veterens expected to parade through Alloa later

Murray into third round at Wimbledon - Jun 24 2010
The Dunblane lad wins in straight sets.

Plans for the regeneration of Denny are approved. - Jun 24 2010
Falkirk Council agrees to revised proposals.

By-laws to ban camping at parts of Loch Lommond approved - Jun 24 2010
The national park wants to see an end to camping.

Police appeal over assault in Alva - Jun 24 2010
A man is assaulted by two men this morning.

Calls for more investment into smoking prevention - Jun 24 2010
The Scottish Tobacco Control Alliance annual meeting in Stirling today

Stirling Council to make decision on Gillies Hill legal stance - Jun 24 2010
Decision expected on whether to back action against quarrying

Murray in second round Wimbledon action today - Jun 24 2010
Queen to preside over centre court for first time in 33 years

Serious organised crime falls - Jun 23 2010
Annual report shows more criminals have been arrested.

housing law to scrap right to buy moves forward - Jun 23 2010
MSP's have been debating the housing bill.

public exhibition to be held on new energy plant for Grangemouth - Jun 23 2010
Proposal plans will be on show this week.

Parents of Menstrie toddler back awareness campaign - Jun 23 2010
ROSPA launch campaign to prevent number of childern dying due to blind cords

Forth Valley families may be badly affected by new budget - Jun 23 2010
Local MP questions some of the measures announced yesterday

New DVD to launch to assist opticians - Jun 23 2010
DVD to assist opticians in diagnosing people with learning disabilities

Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency to reveal performance - Jun 23 2010
Figures in fight against serious crime to be released

Falkirk FC announce new Club Captain - Jun 23 2010
Burton O'Brien committs future to the Bairns

What does the Budget mean for you? - Jun 22 2010
The Chancellor has delivered his first Budget.

Police continue hunt for man - Jun 22 2010
Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police

Murray through to second round at Wimbledon - Jun 22 2010
It follows a straight sets victory

Police advise us not to leave valuables in our cars - Jun 22 2010
It comes after several thefts in Dollar.

First Minister has warning for coalition government - Jun 22 2010
Salmond warns of cuts the will affect Scotland

Almost half of consumers concerned about finances - Jun 22 2010
USwitch research figures show worry of spenders

Over £1m awarded to Camphill resdiential charity - Jun 22 2010
Blairdrummond charity to use fund to expand services

Third of elderly Scots suffer from a fall each year - Jun 22 2010
Age UK host slipper amnesty in Clackmannanshire

Clackmannanshire kids get bike lessons - Jun 22 2010
Central Scotland Police Officers and Community Officers hold workshops

teenager is sexually assaulted in Dollar - Jun 21 2010
Police appeal for information

Young man who drowns in Loch Lubnaig is named. - Jun 21 2010
Police confirm his identity as 20 year old Ross Nelson

Local man could face life sentance after trying to lure school girls into his car - Jun 21 2010
The man from Carron will be sentanced in September

Scottish roads safest for 60 years. - Jun 21 2010
That's according to the latest figures

Falkirk sign Kallum Higginbothum - Jun 21 2010
The player joins the bairns from Rochdale

Alloa sign 5 new players - Jun 21 2010
Allan Maitland adds to next seasons squad.

Falkirk man drowns in Loch Lubnaig - Jun 21 2010
Body found after search and rescue operation

Murray prepares for first Wimbledon match - Jun 21 2010
Murray v Hajek tomorrow

Locals urged to back action over education budget cuts - Jun 21 2010
Country's largest union for teachers and lecturers take action

Lack of lending blamed for shortage of work in private sector building - Jun 21 2010
Scottish Building Federation also blames competition

Children's Champion retires after 48 year with Clackmannanshire Council - Jun 21 2010
Helen Russell stepping down this month

Stirling holds parade to mark the start of Armed Forces day - Jun 19 2010
Men, women and veterans from the armed forces march through the city

Local students make the trip to Africa for a sporting adventure - Jun 19 2010
Students from Stirling University promote social development in Zambia

Falkirk confirm second summer signing - Jun 19 2010
Kallum Higginbothum joins Falkirk

New hospital to be first in UK to use robots - Jun 18 2010
Forth Valley Royal Hospital to use robots for everyday tasks

Clackmannanshire Primary School awarded second green flag - Jun 18 2010
Claremont gets second flag in Eco Schools Programme

One of Africa's leading conservationists honoured by Stirling Uni - Jun 18 2010
Lee White made honorary professor

Stirling celebrate links with the Armed Forces this weekend - Jun 18 2010
3 days of events kick off today

Stirling Albion's Andy Graham joins Hamilton - Jun 18 2010
He'd been at the Binos for 5 years

We're being urged to get on our bikes - Jun 18 2010
Cycling Scotland get ready to lauch Bike Week

Man found badly burned on the Crianlarich to Tyndrum road - Jun 17 2010
He's been airlifted to hospital

SFL fixtures 2010/2011 season announced - Jun 17 2010
Falkirk v Dunfermline / Morton v Allan Moore

Scotland's hopsitals could save millions of pounds - Jun 17 2010
Better planning of locum doctors could save cash

Support for Scotland's home owners should be top priority - Jun 17 2010
Call from Shelter Scotland ahead of conference

Annual Save Gillies Hill march taking place this weekend - Jun 17 2010
Hundreds expecte to march through Cambusbarron to Bannockburn

Stirling Council want your opinion on allotments - Jun 17 2010
Council looking for your views as demand increases

Unemployment rises again - Jun 16 2010
7 thousand more people are out of work

Talks to transfer inpatient mental health rehab from Craigenhall - Jun 16 2010
Discussions underway to transfer service from Camelon to Larbert

Warning over online ticket scams - Jun 16 2010
Warning issued as summer music festival season gets underway

Consumer confidence hits high street - Jun 16 2010
Figures hit a 9 year low

Murray seeded 4th for Wimbledon - Jun 16 2010
The tournament starts next week

Wee County teacher retires after 4 decades - Jun 16 2010
She's spent more than 40 years at St Serf's

5 Forth Valley schools taking part in national initiative - Jun 16 2010
National Road Safety Campaign

Stirling Uni golfers are UK's highest ranked - Jun 16 2010
2010 World University Championships in Spain

Man arrested over assault on elderly woman - Jun 15 2010
The incident happened in Dunblane yesterday

Education Secretary visits St Modan's High School - Jun 15 2010
Michael Russell met with parents

Police appeal for information after traffic accident in Falkirk - Jun 15 2010
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police

Powerline group hold initial discussion - Jun 15 2010
The group has met with the Scottish Government

Elvis keen on bringing Deuchar to Falkirk - Jun 15 2010
He's spoken to Deuchar about a possible move

Shire confirm first summer signing - Jun 15 2010
Sean Anderson returns to the club

Trading Standards get help from man's best friend - Jun 15 2010
One year old springer spaniel to help in fight against bootleg DVD's

Warning as BBQ weather continues - Jun 15 2010
Food safety teams warn of upset tummies

Stirling community project given cash boost - Jun 15 2010
Thirty five thousand pound grant from Climate Challenge Fund

Elderly woman assaulted - Jun 14 2010
Police appeal for information

Drugs seized in Forth Valley - Jun 14 2010
It follows a police operation

23 fire crews were attacked in Forth Valley last year - Jun 14 2010
Across Scotland there were almost 1,300

Craig Donaldson to stay at East Stirlingshire - Jun 14 2010
He's committed his future to the club

RNIB warns of the effect of smoking on eyesight - Jun 14 2010
caharity calls for investment into prevention strategy

Miss Scotland launches Stroke campaign - Jun 14 2010
Knowing the signs and acting quickly can save lives

More support required for Forth Valley's carers - Jun 14 2010
Carers often left isolated and lonely

Diabetes Week encourges myth busting - Jun 14 2010
We are being encouraged to look at the truths of the condition

Meeting to discuss committee for Friends of Plean Country Park - Jun 14 2010
Meeting taking place at East Plean Primary School

Race For Life in Stirling a success - Jun 14 2010
Stirling University hosts event for 12th year

The Race for Life comes to Stirling - Jun 13 2010
Women from Stirling to take part in the 5k walk, jog or run for charity

Farm opens it's doors to the public - Jun 13 2010
You are being given the chance to see what happens on a working farm

Fintry Countryside Action Day kicks off with a focus on the river - Jun 13 2010
Volunteers are needed to hgelp clean up the River Walk path

Scottish Athletes compete at Grangemouth Stadium - Jun 13 2010
The Relay Championships are being held in Greangemouth today

Local church makes it easier to worship by using technology - Jun 13 2010
A church in Bo'ness is streaming services live to those who are not able to go to church

Locals warned over car break-ins - Jun 13 2010
Police are warning drivers to lock their vehicle and keep valuables out of sight

Save money by saving water - Jun 12 2010
Water Saving Week launches with the focus on the amount of water wasted in the home

Forth Valley Cadets amoung those celebrating the 150th anniversary of the movement - Jun 12 2010
Celebrations take place to mark 150 years of the Cadets

May saw average weather - Jun 12 2010
Climate figures show the temperature is average for the time of year

Park and ride for Stirling Castle - Jun 12 2010
Shuttle bus for local attraction

Murray is out of the Queens Club tournament - Jun 11 2010
The Dunblane lad loses against Mardy Fish

Local police climb for charity - Jun 11 2010
Central Scotland Police team to climb 8 peaks.

Funding given to local Post Offices - Jun 11 2010
Scottish government announces new scheme

Murray to complete third round match at Queen's Club - Jun 11 2010
Match halted due to bad light

Seminar on planning issues for Community Councils - Jun 11 2010
Conference held by Planning Aid for Scotland

Falkirk community groups benefit from Landfill Fund - Jun 11 2010
Money raised by Falkirk Environment Trust

Local youth group in Fringe Festival line up - Jun 11 2010
The Clax Youth Theatre to perfrom 'Tangents'

We are being encouraged to get our walking boots on - Jun 11 2010
Big Fit Walk being held this morning

Over 70 litres of alcohol seized by police last weekend - Jun 10 2010
Police seize alcohol from teenagers

Police appeal for witnesses to car break-in - Jun 10 2010
You are being urged to take care when parking in remote locations

National Litter Day of Action - Jun 10 2010
Local authorities and the police team up to crack down on people dropping litter

Friends of Plean Country Park to hold meeting on a constitution and committee - Jun 10 2010
A meeting will be held next Tuesday by Friends of Plean Country Park

Lib Dems call for bank charge to be scrapped - Jun 10 2010
A report from Citizens Advice Scotland sparks calls for an end to bank charges

First time home buyers in Scotland still struggling - Jun 10 2010
Shelter Scotland call on the government to make housing more affordable

Local primary school wins award for eco work - Jun 10 2010
St Serfs primary gets third Eco Schools Green Flag

The official programme for MFest is launched. - Jun 9 2010
The festival is being organised by young people in Stirling.

Clackmannanshire's Annual Garden Competition gets underway - Jun 9 2010
Entries can now be submitted

Forth Valley children top dental health records - Jun 9 2010
Primary 7 pupils are above national average

Extra support for Curriculum of Excellence welcomed - Jun 8 2010
Scottish Government to have extra in-service day for training

£2m investment to skills placements - Jun 8 2010
Heritage Lottery Fund awarded to the whole of the UK

Parents being warned od polluted open water - Jun 8 2010
As warm weather arrives we are being urged to be careful

Bo'ness Hippodrome celebrating history of the town in film - Jun 8 2010
Documentary footage from 50's and 70's to be shown

Murray starts defence of Queen's Club title - Jun 8 2010
Faces Ivan Navarro of Spain in second round

Fire in Stirling extinguished - Jun 7 2010
Locals allowed to return to their homes and roads re-open after fire is extinguished

Stenhousemuir secure five new signings - Jun 7 2010
John Coughlin signs new players for next season

Food Safety Week launches with a warning over food poisoning - Jun 7 2010
FSA warn over the dangers of food poisoning during BBQ season

One start shop for Stirling youths - Jun 7 2010
Advice centre launches for young people in Stirling

New bus service for Stirling Royal Infirmary - Jun 7 2010
The number 57 bus will now stop at Stirling Royal

Forth Valley pupils hold mini Highland games - Jun 7 2010
Pupils from a local primary school take part in a traditional event

Plean Country Park reminiscence walk - Jun 7 2010
Locals invited to explore the history of Plean Country Park

Calls for pubs and clubs to ban glass - Jun 6 2010
The Lib Dems are calling for more action against alcohol related violence

Open day at the Falkirk Islamic Centre - Jun 6 2010
Locals given the chance to have a guided tour around a mosque in Falkirk

Music festival to raise money for cancer - Jun 6 2010
The Scribblers Picnic is being held in Stirling today to raise money for cancer charities

Stirling makes links with Galway - Jun 6 2010
Festival starts to celebrate links between Stirling and Galway

Locals reminded of forum - Jun 6 2010
Denny, Bonnybridge and Banknock Area Forum to be held in June

Social housing tenants attend conference - Jun 5 2010
Local tenants to learn more about the future of social housing

SSPCA remind dog owners of the dangers of hot cars - Jun 5 2010
Advice for dog owners over the hot summer period

Locals clean up riverside in Stirling - Jun 5 2010
Central Scotland Interfaith Group hold clean up

Local teenager investigated over church vandalism - Jun 4 2010
Ladywell Church in Bannockburn was targetted.

Motorists face diversions this weekend - Jun 4 2010
Work is being carried out to improve road surfaces

Quad bike checks for Stirling Farms - Jun 4 2010
Inspectors hope to cut the number of bike accidents.

Seminar at Holyrood to discuss voter turnout - Jun 4 2010
Over 50 organisations taking part

Stirling's Provost Civic Awards - still time to nominate - Jun 4 2010
Open to individuals or organisations

Scribblers Picnic makes welcome return - Jun 4 2010
Event raises money for 5 cancer charities

Police investigate fire in Denny Town Centre - Jun 3 2010
A blaze broke out last night at derelict building.

Top Police Chiefs meet in Cumbernauld - Jun 3 2010
2 day event will look at future challenges facing the Police Force

Calls for details of NHS job cuts - Jun 3 2010
Labour want government to publish details

Calls for review into higher education - Jun 3 2010
Scottish Conservatives want review

Almost £2m spent on repairing or replacing mobile phones - Jun 3 2010
Scots spend millions in just 12 months

New information service for Stirling young people - Jun 3 2010
Office opens in Stirling Arcade

Clackmannanshire gymnasts receive awards - Jun 3 2010
40 of youngest gymnasts awarded this afternoon

Forth Valley schools recieve government grant - Jun 2 2010
Four new schools to be built across the area.

Stirling Hangman assualted - Jun 2 2010
Ghost walk guide is attacked and mugged on his way home from work

Culture and Leisure facilities given spending boost - Jun 2 2010
Falkirk attractions to recieve funding grant.

Scottish activist first to return home from intercepted Gaza convoy - Jun 2 2010
Hasan Nowarah was one of 5 Scots believed to have been part of flotilla

Case against Dollar pensioner dropped - Jun 2 2010
WW2 vetern had faced driving charge

Local organisation receives top honour - Jun 2 2010
Ochil Explorers Adventure Club recognised

Mock general election for Clackmannanshire primary school - Jun 2 2010
P7 pupils at Claremont Primary School get political

Warning system test in Grangemouth - Jun 2 2010
Warning masts will transmit at 7pm

Record number of Police in Scotland - Jun 1 2010
The number of officers increases over the past year

A boa constrictor is missing in Camelon - Jun 1 2010
Police say the snake is not dangerous

Views sought on Kings Park plans - Jun 1 2010
Plans drawn up to improve the local park

Missing man found safe and well - May 31 2010
A man missing from the Falkirk area has been traced in Linlithgow

25th annivesary of local charity - May 31 2010
Central Scotland Racial Equality Council celebrate

Second wave of funding for Stations Community Regeneration Fund - May 31 2010
Improvements for Scottish Rail Stations

World No Tobacco Day foucses on women - May 31 2010
Danger of smoking for females highlighted

French Open knock out for Murray - May 31 2010
Dunblane's Andy Murray out of French Open

Blair Drummond celebrate 40 years - May 30 2010
Local safari park holds celebrations to mark 40 years of business

Bo'ness win Super League title - May 30 2010
Bo'ness United through to the Scottish Cup

Autism Strategy moves forward - May 28 2010
The new bill to be debated in parliament

Co-operative insurance cup draw is made - May 28 2010
The first round games are announced

Andy Murrary beats Marcos Baghdatis - May 28 2010
The dunblane lad reaches fourth round.

Two local areas to beneift from Lottery funding - May 28 2010
Awards For All funding issued to Grangemouth and Bo'ness

Scotland's museums hit by strike action - May 28 2010
24 hour strike over Bank Holiday weekend

Barnardos Scotland launch volunteering week - May 28 2010
Charity hope to recruit volunteers

Bo'ness goes back in time - May 28 2010
Victoria Street Fair makes welcome return

Murray in third round action in French Open - May 28 2010
Dunlane lad to face Marcus Baghdatis

MSP's likely to reject carbon emmissions targets - May 27 2010
Government plans do not got far enough

Buckfast could be banned - May 27 2010
Labour recommendations could ban drink

Bo'ness area forum - May 27 2010
Kinneal Primary School to hold meeting

Strathblane's Old Railway needs you - May 27 2010
Volunteers wanted to help clear area

Allan Moore confirmed as Morton Manager - May 27 2010
Announcement made last night

Calls for Battle of Bannockburn anniversary to be at centre of homecoming - May 26 2010
A second year of homecoming celebrations takes place in 2014

Murray's match goes ahead - May 26 2010
Rain had delayed play

MSP's to vote on plans for new Forth Road Bridge - May 26 2010
Plans to come before full parliament

Stirling celebrates links with Irish City - May 26 2010
Arts and Culture festival with Galway

Local MSP backs bill to protect public service workers - May 26 2010
Falkirk East MSP CAthy Peattie supporting bill

Local school takes part in national celebration - May 26 2010
McLaren High School celebrate Sir Walter Scott

A man's gone missing from the Falkirk area - May 25 2010
Police appeal for information

Queens sets out powers for the Scottish Parliament. - May 25 2010
Holyrood to be given greater powers.

New council homes to be built in Stirling. - May 25 2010
The homes are the first to be constructed in over 20 years.

Homecoming celebrations to return to Scotland - May 25 2010
Homecoming will be held in 2014.

Murder investigation launched after discovery of body in North Lanarkshire - May 25 2010
Police appeal for witnesses after identifying body found in field

Reduction in crime on Scotland's rail network - May 25 2010
5.4% decrease in number of crimes taking palce

NHS National Services Scotland review published today - May 25 2010
Annual review looks at services across the country

Westquarted Primary School receives postive report - May 25 2010
Praise for local school in HMIE Inspectors report

Positive report for Deerpark Primary School in Sauchie - May 25 2010
Praise in HMIE Inspectors report

Report says 1 in 10 cars should be electric by 2010 - May 25 2010
WWF Scotland want to see 290,000 electric cars on road

NHS Forth Valley hold walking aids amnesty - May 25 2010
We are being encouraged to hand in unused aids

Three local young people organise charity walk for teens - May 25 2010
Funds raised to go to Strathcarron Hospice

Murray to Face Chela after mammoth win in French Open - May 25 2010
Andy Murray beat Gasquet in five sets

Government spending cuts announced - May 24 2010
Future Jobs Fund is one of the schemes to be cut.

Plans for Cornton and Cultenhove regeneration to be reviewed - May 24 2010
Stirling Council has agreed to review the plans

Murray fights back at French Open - May 24 2010
He's produced an amazing come back

Group set up to allow businesses and police to work together - May 24 2010
It's in a bid to reduce crime and promote safety

Scott Arfield to move to Huddersfield Town - May 24 2010
The Falkirk player secures a new deal.

Denny windfarms plans put to public - May 24 2010
Two meetings to discuss plans for 13 turbine windfarm

Stirling Armed Forces Day preparations hot up - May 24 2010
Plans for event in June well underway

Phase one of playground revamp is success - May 24 2010
Pupils at Sunnyside Primary School love new playground

2500 at Race For Life Falkirk - May 24 2010
Thousands took part to raise funds for Cancer Research UK

Fire at a Bo'ness post office - May 22 2010
Firefighters tackle blaze in Baker Street, Bo'ness

95th anniversary of Quintinshill Rail Disaster - May 22 2010
Rememberance service held in Larbert for those killed in a rail crash in 1915

Celebrate Bio-diversity day in the Forth Valley - May 22 2010
Events planned throughout the area to mark Bio-diversity day

Community Safety Fund returns to Clackmannanshire - May 22 2010
Locals encouraged to put their ideas forward for a grant to improve the local area

Murray set to face Gasquet - May 22 2010
Andy Murray prepares face Richard Gasquet in his first match of the French Open

No deal confirmed for Arfield - May 22 2010
Falkirk FC say a no decision has been made on Scott Arfileds future

Crime in Central Scotland falls - May 21 2010
levels of recorded crime drop across the Forth Valley

Local heros recognised at prestigeous event - May 21 2010
Central FM Local Hero Awards 2010

World Cup on local cards for local school kids - May 21 2010
A number of schools to study the tournament

Zetland Park needs you - May 21 2010
Meeting tonight to form maintenance group

Allan Moore set for Morton - May 21 2010
Stirling Albion manager likely to leave

East Stirlingshire owner walks away - May 21 2010
Spencer Fearn sells shares for a pound

Final meeting in Clackmannanshire school merger talks - May 20 2010
St John's Primary and Claremont Primary issues to be discussed

Local Hero Awards tonight - May 20 2010
Event to recognise unsung local heros

Children First conference in Edinburgh - May 20 2010
Launch of initiative to help protect children

Local band in line up for T in the Park - May 20 2010
The Ray Summers Band to play T Break stage

Woman assaulted and robbed in Stirling - May 19 2010
Police appeal for information

Children will no longer be held at Dungeval Centre - May 19 2010
Kids to be moved to a special centre in Bedfordshire

Kincardine tower blocks will come down next month - May 19 2010
The high rise flats are being demolished

Stirling's empty shop fronts transformed - May 19 2010
Youngsters have been working hard on art displays

Thousands turned out during April for national spring clean - May 19 2010
Events took place across the Forth Valley

High street sales for last month down - May 19 2010
Sales hit by Easter and General Election

Countdown to Race For Life - May 19 2010
Falkirk event this Sunday

Stirling Armed Forces Day to be held next month - May 19 2010
Celebrations over weekend of the 18th June

Information for Forth Valley social housing residents - May 19 2010
Joint conference to be held to provide advice

Larbert women heading the Champions League - May 19 2010
Leanne Ross plays for Glagsow City FC

Its thought Falkirk could hear about Scott Arfield today - May 19 2010
Falkirk favourite linked with Huddersfield toen

Hundreds of drivers caught speeding or failing to wear seatbelts - May 18 2010
It follows an operation by police at the weekend

New man in charge at Stirling University - May 18 2010
Professor McCormac is new Principal and Vice Chancellor

Signs of weak recovery for Scottish housing market - May 18 2010
Figures released by Lloyds TSB Scotland

New home for Centre Space - May 18 2010
Clackmannanshire services moves to new home today

Scott Arfield in talks with Huddersfield - May 18 2010
Falkirk FC have given permission for talks with League One side

Stenny players re-sign contracts for next season - May 18 2010
The club's kept the services of 6 first team players

Policeman admits sending indencent messages to local girl - May 17 2010
Former Essex policeman has internet chats with a 13 year old from Clackmannanshire

Police appeal after canal incident - May 17 2010
Youth seen tampering with sluice gates

Further disruption for Scottish airports - May 17 2010
Volcanic ash grounding flights

Scottish Building Federation calls for VAT cut - May 17 2010
SBF want Lib Dems to push for manifesto promise

Fostering in Scotland under increasing pressure - May 17 2010
Shortage of foster carers

Motorists in Denny told to expect delays - May 17 2010
Work gets underway on traffic signls at the cross

Ash cloud update - May 16 2010
More disruption due to ash cloud - Prestwick airport to close

Alloa under 17's in cup action - May 16 2010
They're up against Queens Park

David Cameron visits Scotland today - May 14 2010
He talks with First Minister Alex Salmond.

Local call centre firms secures future - May 14 2010
HEROtsc makes new deal with Vodafone UK.

NHS Forth Valley issue re-assurance on jobs - May 14 2010
They say there is no planned programme of cuts

Police appeal after local church vadalised - May 14 2010
The damage was done to St Mary Church in Stirling.

Objects thrown at train in Stirling - May 14 2010
British Transport Police appeal for information

PM makes first official visit to Scotland today - May 14 2010
David Cameron to hold talks with First Minister

Motorists urged to avoid Borestone Roundabout this Sunday - May 14 2010
The roundabout is getting a £65, 000 make over

Stirling Albion release players - May 14 2010
The club are preparing for next season

Andy Murray ready for quarter finals - May 14 2010
Murray plays in the Madrid Masters today.

Steering group set up for Denny to Beauly Powerline - May 14 2010
Three councillors appointed, one still to be nominated

Walking bus takes local children to school - May 14 2010
Pupils in Alloa getting active

We are being encouraged to hide valuables after thefts - May 14 2010
Vehicles broken into in recent thefts

Murray to face Ferrer in quarter finals - May 14 2010
British number eased through to quarter finals

Police appeal after women hit by car - May 13 2010
A eldery woman in Falkirk has been seriously injured.

Falkirk recycling on target. - May 13 2010
More and more people are recycling their waste

Alcohol seized from youths at Loch Lommond - May 13 2010
Police patrol find nearly fifty litres

Social housing in Falkirk to increase - May 13 2010
work has started on 50 new properties

Police appeal for us to look after our valuables when shopping. - May 13 2010
A number of thefts have happened in the Forth Valley

Doctors too worried to report staff concerns - May 13 2010
Calls for protection for doctors who report concerns

Over 50's encouraged to have bowel screening test - May 13 2010
Bowel cancer is third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Scotland

Final fundraising push for charity trip to Bulgaria - May 13 2010
The Peak group hold final series of events

Moutinho and Showumni set to leave Falkirk - May 13 2010
Its reported both players have not been offered new contracts

David Cameron and Nick Clegg pledge a lasting coaltiton - May 12 2010
The Prime Minister and his deputy held a joint conference.

First Minister paid tribute to Gordon Brown - May 12 2010
Salmond will work with new PM in best interests of Scotland

Murray progresses to next round - May 12 2010
He's comfortable through to third round at Madrid Masters

Cyclist rescued in Denny. - May 12 2010
Military Helicopter send to help

Change in attitude toward Social Work in Scotland - May 12 2010
80 percent of service users give positive praise

Zero tolerance on anti social behaviour from motorists - May 12 2010
Central Scotland Police target monthly meetings in Falkirk

Local police dog wins top prize - May 12 2010
Ralph scoops his 15th win in the police dog trials

Support services train to combat door step crime - May 12 2010
Stirling Reducing Doorstep Crime Partnership

David Cameron new Prime Minister - May 11 2010
He’s entered Dowing Street following the resignation of Gordon Brown

Phase one of Forth Valley Royal Hospital completed - May 11 2010
Hospital will welcome first patients in August

Survey of Falkirk Council housing gets underway next week - May 11 2010
Findings will help prioritise future spending plans

Optimism for Scottish Housing Market - May 11 2010
Steady increase in sales and prices

Friends of Zetland annual meeting this month - May 11 2010
Meeting to look at ways to protect Grangemouth Park

Manager of the Year Award for Allan Moore - May 11 2010
Allan Moore scoops Irn Bru title for second division

Mathiesons has new owners - May 10 2010
There's good news for local jobs as new company buys local bakers

Job loses at RBS - May 10 2010
Plans to cut 2 thouand 6 hundred positions have been announced

Helix project takes a step forward - May 10 2010
Work to begin on improving local pathways

Police look to trace driver - May 10 2010
It's after a vehcile collided with a parked car in Falkirk

Local community project shortlisted for national award - May 10 2010
The Challenge Project up for 2010 Care Accolades Award

Stirling Uni work with NHS on training scheme - May 10 2010
Training to provide better managers and leaders for health service

Work starts on Denny Cross - May 10 2010
Work to improve traffic signal junction

Falkirk hope to continue community work - May 10 2010
Club hope to continue local work despite relegation

Steven Pressley offered managers position - May 9 2010
Elvis to remain in charge at Falkirk

Falkirk relegated - May 9 2010
Falkirk will be playing first division football next season

Defeat knocks Alloa out of the first division play-offs - May 9 2010
Alloa will play in the second division again next season

East Stirlingshire will play in the third division again next season - May 9 2010
The Shire knocked out of the second division play-offs

Scots awarded grant to help commemorate World War 2 - May 8 2010
Funding given to Scots to travel to WW2 memorial events

WW2 rememberance ceremony - May 8 2010
65th anniversary of the end of World War 2 rememberance held in Bridge of Allan

Stirling hosts a charity rugby event - May 8 2010
Stirling County take on the Army in a match for charity

Falkirk need the three points today to stay in the SPL - May 8 2010
Falkirk's relegation battle comes down to the wire

Alloa face Cowdenbeath in their promotional play-off - May 8 2010
The Wasps are at home to Cowdenbeath

East Stirlingshire travel to Forfar for the second leg of their play-off battle - May 8 2010
The Shire go to Forfar looking for promotion

What is a hung parliament? - May 7 2010
Central FM's guide to a hung parliament

Election results - May 7 2010
Labour candidates keep seats locally

Election results - Falkirk County - May 7 2010
Falkirk County

Election results - Linlithgow and East Falkirk - May 7 2010
Linlithgow and East Falkirk

Election results - Ochil and South Perthshire - May 7 2010
Ochil and South Perthshire

Election results - Stirling - May 7 2010
Stirling

Central FM Local Hero Award Nominations announced - May 6 2010
Forth Valley's unsung hero's nominated

Scribbler's Picnic is back - May 6 2010
Annual event to raise money for cancer charities

Only a win will do for Falkirk - May 6 2010
Saturday's game a must win to ensure SPL future

Alloa draw in first leg of the play offs - May 6 2010
Alloa vs Cowdenbeath

East Stirlingshire lose in first play off - May 6 2010
East Stirlingshire vs Forfar

Ash cloud affecting Scottish Airports - May 5 2010
Glasgow, Prestwick and Campbelltown airports hit

Sauchie man jailed for 40 months - May 5 2010
Stuart MacDonald found with amphetamines

Clackmannanshire High Schools recognised - May 5 2010
Committment to Rugby awarded

First of two important games for Falkirk - May 5 2010
Falkirk vs St.Johnstone

First play off match for Alloa - May 5 2010
Cowdenbeath vs Alloa

Teenger died as a result of being struck by vehicle - May 4 2010
Confirmation made by police investigating Dean Geary death

Sat Navs taken from cars in Forth Valley - May 4 2010
Police urge motosits to be vigilant

Stirling Albion clinch the title - May 2 2010
The Binos get the draw they needed to win the league

Alloa just miss out on tile - May 2 2010
The Wasps take a 3-1 win over play-off rivals Cowdenbeath

Stenhousemuir secure their place in the second division - May 2 2010
Stenny will play in the second division next season

East Stirlingshire suffer defeat from league winners - May 2 2010
The Shire's place in the play-oof is secure despite defeat

Falkirk only manage a draw at home to St Mirren - May 2 2010
The Bairns relegation battle could go down to the wire

Falkirk FC help raise awareness of prostate cancer - May 1 2010
Local football club help raise awareness of the most common cancer for Scottish men

Grangemouth's Live Music Festival kicks off - May 1 2010
After last year's success, Grangemouth's music festival is back

Falkirk's relegation battle continues - May 1 2010
It is a big game for both sides as Falkirk welcome St Mirren

One of the local teams will be crowned second division champions today - May 1 2010
Stirling Albion and Alloa battle for the title

Stenhousemuir need to take something from today's game to avoid the relegation play-offs - May 1 2010
Stenny battle to stay in the second division

East Stirlingshire boss praises players - May 1 2010
The Shire head to Livi knowing their play-off place is guaranteed

Multi arts festival planned for Stirling - Apr 30 2010
The event is a Scottish first

Andy Murray's return to form not going as planned - Apr 30 2010
Defeat at the Rome Masters

The top spot will go to a local side - Apr 30 2010
Alloa or Stirling Albion could secure title

Another vital game for Falkirk - Apr 30 2010
Only a point seperating Falkirk and Kilmarnock

Stenhousemuir look to secure second division status - Apr 30 2010
Stenhousemuir vs Peterhead

East Stirling aim for second place - Apr 30 2010
Livingston vs East Stirlingshire

Aberdeen hoax bomber jailed - Apr 29 2010
Colin Pirie jailed for 3 years.

Local nursery helps African children - Apr 29 2010
Children raise money to help with school supplies

Plans for £5m care centre in Larbert - Apr 29 2010
Proposals by Avondale Care Scotland

Clackmannanshire children's service's prasied by HMIE - Apr 29 2010
Health agencies, Police, voluntary and independant organisations

Clean up operations hailed a success - Apr 29 2010
900 bags of litter collected

Campbell Chritsie recognised at Falkirk Football Club Awards - Apr 29 2010
Ryan Flynn scoops 3 awards

A9 northbound reopened - Apr 29 2010
Road traffic collision cleared

Andy Murray back in action - Apr 29 2010
Local lad in Rome Masters

Central FM election hustings - Apr 28 2010
General election 2010

Big day for hundreds of Forth Valley pupils - Apr 28 2010
SQA exams get underway

TV licensing want to hear from you - Apr 28 2010
Do you still use a black and white TV?

Stirling Albion miss out on clinching title last night - Apr 28 2010
Stirling Albion or Alloa to take title on Saturday

Murray back on form - Apr 28 2010
Local lad sails though Rome Masters comeback

Whale swims free - Apr 27 2010
It had beached at Grangemouth

Clydesdale horse trail cut - Apr 27 2010
Police appeal for information

Consultation launched into Tobacco Display Ban - Apr 27 2010
Chance for retailers to put points across

Falkirk schools first for free asthma awareness training - Apr 27 2010
Falkirk and Graeme High Schools taking part

We're being encouraged to get walking - Apr 27 2010
Walk to Work Week gets under way

You're Hired Campaign for Falkirk youths - Apr 27 2010
Challenge for 3rd & 4th year pupils

National Noise Week - Apr 26 2010
Locals in Clackmannanshire urged to consider noise levels

Murray back in action - Apr 27 2010
Desperate for return to form at Rome Masters

Stirlingshire kids go on adventure - Apr 26 2010
12 pupils take part in outward bound programme

Scottish regiment write book of frontline accounts - Apr 26 2010
Soldiers of Black Watch to publish book

Steven Pressley comes out defiant - Apr 25 2010
Bairns boss claims Falkirk will not go down while he is in charge

Alloa knocked off the top spot - Apr 25 2010
The Wasps sit second in the table having played a game more than rivals Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath

Stirling Albion aim to win the league on Tuesday - Apr 25 2010
The Bions take the top spot with their minds set on victory over Cowdenbeath on Tuesday

Stenhousemuir take a point to survive drop - Apr 25 2010
Stenny only managed a point yesterday in their relegation battle

East Stirlingshire's battle for second - Apr 25 2010
Yesterdays win means the Shire are within a point of second place Forfar.

You are being encouraged to take part in events for National Spring Clean - Apr 24 2010
Locals in the Forth Valley are being urged to keep the area beautiful

Falkirk have the chance to move off the bottom of the table later - Apr 24 2010
The Bairns continue their relegation battle at home to Hamilton

Alloa aim to hold onto the top spot - Apr 24 2010
The wasps are away to Peterhead looking for the three points

Stirling Albion only two points off league leaders Alloa - Apr 24 2010
The Binos look to take the top spot

Stenhousemuir battle to stay out of the relegation play offs - Apr 24 2010
Stenny look for a win to secure a place in the second division next season

East Stirlingshire chase second place - Apr 24 2010
The Shire are confident ahead of todays match

Deer rlelated incidents double on busy routes - Apr 23 2010
M9 and M80 accident deer & vehicle hotspots

This weekend sees one of the largest spring clean events - Apr 23 2010
National Spring Clean hits Clackmannanshire

Imagine Alloa stdudent art work goes on display - Apr 23 2010
Art inspired by Clackmannanshire town

Another chance for Falkirk to move from bottom of table - Apr 23 2010
Falkirk vs Hamilton

Stirling Albion battle for first place - Apr 23 2010
Stirling Albion vs Clyde

Alloa looking to secure top spot - Apr 23 2010
Peterhead vs Alloa

Chance for Stenhousemuir to move up table - Apr 23 2010
East Fife vs Stenhousemuir

Fight for second place is on in the third division - Apr 23 2010
East Stirlingshire vs Annan

Stirling host Scottish Supported Employment event - Apr 22 2010
Conference to look at new initiatives for Scotland

Local Primary School launch early years garden - Apr 22 2010
Prjoect unvieled at Hallglen Primary today

International basketball comes to Stirling - Apr 22 2010
The Peak host Scotland vs Norway this weekend

Do you have any questions for local candidates standing in the general election? - Apr 21 2010
We are looking for you to get in touch

Local election candidates announced - Apr 20 2010
Nominations for candidates has closed.

Go ahead given for multi million pound hotel development - Apr 21 2010
It could create up to 500 local jobs

Airports update - Apr 21 2010
The latest on the flight situation

Alloa residents get chance to meet local police officers - Apr 21 2010
They are keen to hear about issues that affect you

Scotland comes out of recession - Apr 21 2010
That's according to the latest stats

Local rugby club teams up with the Army - Apr 21 2010
Fundraising event in Stirling next month

Art donated to Stirling University - Apr 21 2010
Doctor Alistair Ross gives special piece to collection

Better recycling for city centre residents - Apr 21 2010
New units to be introduced in Stirling

Stirling Albion promotion chances get boost - Apr 21 2010
Clyde 2-1 Stirling Albion

Scotland's airports reopen - Apr 20 2010
Most international flights remain cancelled

Multi million pound boost for Scotland - Apr 20 2010
Scottish businesses and universities to receive grant

Last day to get registered to vote - Apr 20 2010
Voters have until 5pm this evening to register

NHS Forth Valley looking for volunteers - Apr 20 2010
Volunteers needed in accident and emergency

Stirling Uni to hold lecture on it's art collection - Apr 20 2010
Lecture taking place on Friday

Stirling Albion in action again this evening - Apr 20 2010
Clyde vs Stirling Albion

Clydesdale Bank Premier League Award Winners 2009/10 - Apr 20 2010
3rd annual awards ceremony held last night

Royal Navy to bring stranded air passengers home - Apr 19 2010
Flights are now grounded for a 5th day

SFA chief executive steps down from role - Apr 19 2010
It's understood Gordon Smith leaves role for personal reasons

Ski centre in Tillicoultry damaged - Apr 19 2010
Police appeal for information

Police launch campaign to prevent bikes being stolen - Apr 19 2010
450 bikes were taken from the Forth Valley last year

Alloa lose the second home game in a row - Apr 18 2010
The Wasps lead at the top is cut to just five points

Striling Albion win local second division derby - Apr 18 2010
The Binos chase the top spot

East Stirlingshire win away at Elgin - Apr 18 2010
The Shire continue their battle for second place

Last chance to see artwork - Apr 17 2010
The Park Gallery hosts an exhibition by art graduates

Help clean up Delph Pond - Apr 17 2010
Volunteers are needed to clean up local area

Falkirk look to make it three wins in a row - Apr 17 2010
Falkirk travel to Pittodrie as the relegation battle continues

Alloa look to extend their lead at the top of the league - Apr 17 2010
The Wasps face Dumbarton at The Recs

Local second division derby - Apr 17 2010
Stenhousemuir welcome Stirling Albion to Ochilview

East Stirlingshire battle for second - Apr 17 2010
The Shire travel to Elgin looking for the points

Ash cloud update - Apr 16 2010
A limited number of flights will resume today

Drugs seized in Grangemouth - Apr 16 2010
A large quantity of cocaine, canabis resin and amphetamine are found.

Missing Clackmannanshre man is traced - Apr 16 2010
A local man is found safe and well.

NHS Forth Valley team up with Princess Royal Trust - Apr 16 2010
Information session for local carers

Locals invited to help build bug hotel - Apr 16 2010
Grangemouth Jupiter Centre need you

Local artist exhibits work - Apr 16 2010
Showcase at the Masonic Halls in Falkirk

First match of the split for Falkirk - Apr 16 2010
Aberdeen vs Falkirk

Local derby in second division - Apr 16 2010
Stenhousemuir vs Stirling Albion

Alloa looking to extend lead - Apr 16 2010
Alloa vs Dumbarton

Opportunity for East Stirlingshire to jump to second - Apr 16 2010
Elgin vs East Stirlingshire

Large fire near Stoneywood - Apr 15 2010
The Fire and Rescue service say they will allow it to burn out

All UK flights are grounded - Apr 15 2010
Ash from volcanic erruption effects air space in the country

Appeal for missing Clackmannanshire man - Apr 15 2010
Gary Tooke has not been seen since Friday 9th April

Family to donate dictionary which saved man's life to museum - Apr 15 2010
It was used by a local man who fought in WW1

3 in 10 households wrongly billed - Apr 15 2010
Energy providers wrongly charge customers

First time voters being encouraged to get ready for election - Apr 15 2010
Falkirk Council reminding people to register to vote

Royal attention for local baker - Apr 15 2010
Linlithgow man presents Monaco Royal with a cake

Stirling Albion move to second place - Apr 15 2010
Stirling Albion v Brechin

Man who pled guilty to bigamy avoides jail - Apr 14 2010
The man was given community service at Stirling Sheriff Court ealier

Teenagers charged in connection with stealing life buoys - Apr 14 2010
They were taken from Callendar Park in Falkirk

Murray beaten by Kohlschreiber - Apr 14 2010
The Dunblane star was in action at the Monte Carlo Masters

New recycling campaign launched - Apr 14 2010
It's in a bid to get more people in Scotland recyling

Further education questions for Stirling candidates - Apr 14 2010
Candidates meet with staff and students from Stirling Uni

Stirling University team up with a Uni in Vietnam - Apr 14 2010
Finance Degree to be delivered in Forgein Trade University

Nominate for your Local Hero - Apr 14 2010
Nominations deadline at the end of April

Police name man who died in Bonnybridge - Apr 13 2010
An eldely man was killed when his car went into the canal at Bonnybridge.

Polling cards due to be delivered this week - Apr 13 2010
20 thousand emails sent out to let local know cards are on their way

Big Spring Clean continues - Apr 13 2010
Foucs on Denny and Bonnybridge

Cash boost for Stirling University Library - Apr 13 2010
Doctor Robert Graham from Graham Dairies donates vital funds

Clackmannanshire youths to be commonwealth games ambassador - Apr 13 2010
Four youths being offered places

Locals encouraged to attend Braes Area Fourm - Apr 13 2010
Event being held at Slamannan Community Centre tonight

Two down two to go for Stirling Albion - Apr 13 2010
Stirling Albion v Arbroath

C diff cases in the elderly decrease at Forth Valley hospitals - Apr 12 2010
The figures have been released by Health Protection Scotland

Campers urged not to pour fuel on open fires - Apr 12 2010
The call comes from Central Scotland Police

Four days of rail strike action started at midnight - Apr 12 2010
ScotRail plan to run majority of services during srtike

Locals encouraged to get involved with World Asthma Day - Apr 12 2010
National Fundraising and awareness week in May

Works starts on notorious Bannockburn accident hotspot - Apr 12 2010
Construction starts on roundabout work

Shoppers in Stirling to deter pickpockets - Apr 12 2010
Free bag alarms at the Thistle Centre

SPL announce post split fixtures - Apr 11 2010
Falkirk find out who they will face post split

Falkirk get first back to back win since May 2008 - Apr 11 2010
Hope for Falkirk in the relegation battle

Stirling Albion battle for second place - Apr 11 2010
The Binos take three points from their gme away to Arbroath

Alloa suffer home defeat to Brechin - Apr 11 2010
League leaders Alloa lose 3-2 to Brechin

Stenny slip a place in the Second Division - Apr 11 2010
Stenny suffer 3-0 defeat to bottom side

East Stirlingshire slip to third - Apr 11 2010
The Shire only manage a point against Berwick Rangers

Locals are keeping the River Carron beautiful - Apr 10 2010
Volunteers litter pick as part of National Spring Clean

Art exhibition opens in Stirling - Apr 10 2010
Artwork by school children and young people is on display at the Macrobert Centre

Falkirk face relegation rivals at Westfield - Apr 10 2010
The Bairns welcome St Mirren for a bottom of the table battle

Stirling Albion have a backlog of eight games - Apr 10 2010
The Binos have a busy three weeks ahead as they must get through eight games.

Alloa look to extend their lead - Apr 10 2010
The Wasps aim for automatic promotion

Stenhousemuir have a full squad fit for todays game - Apr 10 2010
Stenny welcome bottom of the table Clyde

East Stirlingshire look to defend their place - Apr 10 2010
The Shire are away to Berwick Rangers

The election campaign continues - Apr 9 2010
All parties have been campaigning for your votes

New section of railway opens - Apr 9 2010
Rail passengers can now enjoy a new local route

Locals could dance at Dehli games - Apr 9 2010
There's a chance for you to take part in the Commonwealth games.

Plans to move schools away from local authority - Apr 9 2010
Scottish Councils are looking into the plans

Falkirk face selection headache - Apr 9 2010
Steven Pressley has decision to make

Police appeal over Alloa break in - Apr 8 2010
A flat in the town is severly damaged

Family appeal over teenagers death - Apr 8 2010
Dean Gearry died in Stirlingshire in February

Stirling initiative to deter pickpockets launch next week - Apr 8 2010
Different groups come together for initiative

National Spring Clean weekend across Forth Valley - Apr 8 2010
Falkirk group on litter pick at River Carron

Line up announced for Live Music Festival in Grangemouth - Apr 8 2010
5 bands taking to the stage every Saturday for 6 weeks

Alloa boost for first division promotion - Apr 8 2010
Win over Clyde widens the gap

Appeal after object hits train - Apr 7 2010
Train passing through Stirling is hit.

Service of celebration held for Lanarkshire teenager - Apr 7 2010
17 year old remembered by family, friends and classmates

Stirling Electoral Registration Office to open longer - Apr 7 2010
Additional hours to help people who want to vote by post

Wee County youngsters assist local community wardens - Apr 7 2010
Alloa and Sauchie Beavers keep a look out for vandalism

Locals encouraged to attend Brae's Area Forum - Apr 7 2010
Event at Slammannan Community Centre

Top vesus bottom in the second division - Apr 7 2010
Clyde v Alloa

Stenhousemuir end run of defeats - Apr 7 2010
Peterhead v Stenhousemuir

Gordon Brown calls election - Apr 6 2010
The general election will take place on May 6th

Hippodrome celebrates brithday - Apr 6 2010
It's one year since the cinema reopened.

Stirling Albion match postponed - Apr 6 2010
The pitch is waterlogged.

Police appeal over surveying equipment - Apr 6 2010
Police are keen to trace the owner of the equipment.

The Prime Minister calls election - Apr 6 2010
It's been confirmed the election will take place on May 6th

A local shop has its licence suspended - Apr 1 2010
A shop in Tullibody has been selling illegal alcohol.

Bonnybridge man jailed for road rage death - Apr 1 2010
Paul Lyons is jailed for 12 years.

Local police dogs scoop top prizes in trials. - Apr 1 2010
Two German Shepherds win at the Scottish Regional Police Dog compeition.

Housing event comes to Stirling - Apr 1 2010
Locals are invited to the open day event in April.

Bed and Breakfast prices fall - Apr 1 2010
Accomodation for Falkirk's homeless people becomes cheaper.

Easter Egg Apeal Success - Apr 1 2010
2010's collection has seen a bumper haul

Pupil killed in bus crash named - Mar 31 2010
The bus crashed this morning on the way to a school trip

Drugs seized in Forth Valley - Mar 31 2010
Police continue drug crackdown

Falkirk council respond to Denny town centre petition - Mar 31 2010
Locals had submitted a letter last week

Denny to Beauly powerline steering group invites locals - Mar 31 2010
Steering group will raise public's concerns

Falkirk Council launch project to help kids with disabilities - Mar 31 2010
Scheme will help kids in day to day lives

National Spring Clean launched - Mar 31 2010
An event in Stirling marked the start

Clackmannanshire's Youth Achievements Awards tonight - Mar 31 2010
Young people recognised for work

Local football news - Mar 31 2010
Cowdenbeath vs Stirling Albion Forfar vs East Stirlingshire

Bank in Denny broken into - Mar 30 2010
Police appeal for information

Snow forecast for the area - Mar 30 2010
MET office has issued a weather warning

Support announced in run up to Curriculum for Excellence - Mar 30 2010
Education Secretary puts plans in place to assist teachers

Increase in number of Scots admitted following violent attacks - Mar 30 2010
Sharp rise in attacks with sharp weapons

Local youngsters win national science - Mar 30 2010
The girls go to Dollar Academy

Scottish charities campaign for welfare reform - Mar 30 2010
Calls for more suitable welfare benefits

Central Scotland Police launch motorbike safety campaign - Mar 30 2010
Scheme includes maps highlighting difficult routes

Local access forum hopes to continue success - Mar 30 2010
Clackmannanshire groups successful 12 months

Stirling Council signs up to build new homes - Mar 29 2010
1 thousand homes to be built across Scotland

Changes to Clackmannanshire bus service from today - Mar 29 2010
Council supported bus service changes in place

Consultation meeting held tonight on plans for new school - Mar 29 2010
Chance to have your say on new primary school building in Alloa

New outdoor activity guide launched - Mar 29 2010
Falkirk locals encouraged to take up activities

Local youth worker wins national award - Mar 29 2010
Ban in a Van project creator recognised

The relegation battle continues for Falkirk - Mar 28 2010
The Bairns sit four points adrift at the foot of the table after a defeat by Hibs

Stirling Albion take victory over league rivals - Mar 28 2010
The Binos tighten the gap at the top of the second division

Alloa manage a point against second bottom side - Mar 28 2010
Alloa draw with Arbroath

Stenhousemuir suffer defeat - Mar 28 2010
Stenny lose another match

East Stirlingshire draw away to Stranraer - Mar 28 2010
The Shire are now 13 points behind league leaders Livi

The Forth Valley set to support earth hour - Mar 27 2010
Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire will turn off their lights for an hour this evening

Falkirk face Hibs at home - Mar 27 2010
The Bairns relegation battle continues as they face Hibs

Stirling Albion take on Cowdenbeath in a top of the table battle - Mar 27 2010
It is second verses third in the second division

Alloa have injury worries ahead of todays game - Mar 27 2010
Alloa take on Arbroath looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Stenhousemuir aim to build on recent performances to take a win - Mar 27 2010
Stenny take on Brechin hoping to move up the table

East Stirlingshire look to close the gap on league leaders Livi - Mar 27 2010
The Shire travel to Stranraer looking for the winning three points

Local church vandalized - Mar 26 2010
Police appeal for information after windows of a church are smashed

Police launch a campaign to crackdown on anti-social behaviour - Mar 26 2010
Operation Iron Works is set to start again next week

Good news for local bus builder - Mar 26 2010
Alexander Dennis set to return to a five day week.

Waterwatch merger - Mar 26 2010
The Scottish Parliament takes the decision to merge Alloa based Waterwatch.

Disruption on the M9 Stirling to Falkirk - Mar 26 2010
J8 to J9 upgrades start tonight at 8pm

Falkirk students cycle to raise cash for Red Cross - Mar 26 2010
Land's End to John O'Groats on static bikes

Falkirk boss not concerned about other teams results - Mar 26 2010
Steven Pressley focused on Hibs game

Praise for players for last gasp wins - Mar 26 2010
Arbroath vs Alloa

2nd vs 3rd in second division - Mar 26 2010
Stirling vs Cowdenbeath

Stenny boss confident of win over Brechin - Mar 26 2010
A win could move them to 7th in the table

Shire looking to close gap on league leaders - Mar 26 2010
11 points between top 2 teams

Stirling Uni face research funding cuts - Mar 25 2010
Only two Scottish Uni's affected by cuts

Youth and Tobacco Conference in Edinburgh - Mar 25 2010
Conference to tackle smoking

Reduction in orthopaedic waiting list times - Mar 25 2010
Audit Scotland publish report

Appeal for lcoal rail link taken to Transport Scotland - Mar 25 2010
SEStran calls for Alloa to Dunfermline passenger line

Bo'ness local area forum - Mar 25 2010
Locals reminded of information event

Pre-election budget was announced today. - Mar 24 2010
The Chancellor made the announcement at lunchtime.

Falkirk Council to launch consultation on schooling plans - Mar 24 2010
Locals are urged to have their say

Stirling could see new parking arrangements - Mar 24 2010
Council has agreed to start process to amend restrictions and charges

Day of civil servant strike action - Mar 24 2010
30,000 staff expected to take part

Preperation advised for GP's Easter closures - Mar 24 2010
NHS Forth Valley urged locals to be prpeared

Falkirk Council due to hold annual Parents Conference - Mar 24 2010
Focus on ways to help families and children cope with change

Police awareness event in Falkirk - Mar 24 2010
Officers advise on keeping handbags and purses safe

Lima scan results - Mar 24 2010
Falkirk midfielder has had scan on right knee

Falkirk pick up a point from vital game - Mar 24 2010
St. Johnstone vs Falkirk

Last gasp goal gives Alloa win in local derby - Mar 24 2010
Alloa vs Stirling Albion

Stenhousemuir drop down in third division - Mar 24 2010
Dumbarton vs Stenhousemuir

Defeat for East Stirlingshire - Mar 24 2010
Albion Rovers vs East Stirlingshire

Police appeal over attempted robbery - Mar 23 2010
A man attempts to steal from a take-away in Tillicoultry

Local children to benefit from visiting surgeons - Mar 23 2010
Doctors will carry out operations as Stirling Royal Infirmary

Work to railway line is on target - Mar 23 2010
A pilot programme on improving the line is due to end this week

Local group to help Bulgarian orphanage - Mar 23 2010
Clackmannanshire youngsters are raising money to fund the trip

Primary school consultation period come to an end - Mar 23 2010
Locals encouraged to share views on new Primary School

HM Revenue and Customs warn of smuggled cigarettes - Mar 23 2010
We're being urged to be aware of counterfeit goods

Improvement work in Primrose Street, Alloa almost complete - Mar 23 2010
16 weeks of work drawing to an end

Calls for better education for Diabetes sufferers - Mar 23 2010
Diabetes UK Scotland hold conference

Another big game for Falkirk tonight - Mar 23 2010
Falkirk away to St Johnstone

Local derby in the second division - Mar 23 2010
Alloa vs Stirling Albion

5th and 6th spot battle in second division - Mar 23 2010
Dumbarton vs Stenhousemuir

East Stirlingshire look to close gap on league leaders - Mar 23 2010
Albion Rovers vs East Stirlingshire

Scottish government supports moves to help Alexander Dennis - Mar 22 2010
Calls for motion to help local bus builder

Vitor Lima still doubt for mid-week match - Mar 22 2010
The midfield get a scan tomorrow over the weekends injury

Council handed petition over Denny - Mar 22 2010
Over 1 thousand people sign over regeneration work

Job opportunities to improve housing - Mar 22 2010
Locals get the chance to work on Grangemouth flats.

Drugs seized in Clackmannanshire - Mar 22 2010
Two men appeared in court today over drugs found

The Falkirk Bid supports WWF's Earth Hour - Mar 22 2010
Torch lit heritage walk around Falkirk

Still time to register for postal voting - Mar 22 2010
Applications available at local libraries or online

Award for local Activity Centre - Mar 22 2010
Action Outdoors awarded at Waterways Renaissance Awards

Improvements to Clackmannanshire bus service - Mar 22 2010
Changes to council run bus service at end of month

Falkirk sit three points adrift at the bottom of the SPL - Mar 21 2010
Falkirk draw away to Hamilton

Stirling Albion take three points to keep them in the top three - Mar 21 2010
Stirling Albion remain thrid in the second division after a 3-0 win against East Fife.

Alloa win the local second division derby. - Mar 21 2010
Alloa beat Stenhousemuir 2-1 at home yesterday

East Stirlingshire suffer defeat to bottom side Montrose - Mar 21 2010
The gap between the Shire and league leaders Livi widens as they are beaten by Montrose

Bucky Busters tackle the problem of alcohol for youngsters - Mar 20 2010
Youngsters in Alloa are trying to spread the message about the problems alcohol cause

Locals in Denny protest over halt to regeneration plan - Mar 20 2010
Hundreds of people have turned out in Denny to protest over the delays to he towns refurbishment

Falkirk travel to Hamilton hoping for the three points - Mar 20 2010
The Bairns are focusing on winning today's game against Hamilton and not the threat of relegation.

Stirling Albion are away to East Fife later - Mar 20 2010
The Binos look to close the gap on second place Cowdenbeath with a win over East Fife today.

Alloa welcome Stenhousemuir for the local derby - Mar 20 2010
It is local derby day in the second division as Stenny travel to The Recs

East Stirlingshire take on bottom side Montrose - Mar 20 2010
The Shire will be hoping a win will close the gap on league leaders Livi

Stirling Albion call for fans to buy club - Mar 19 2010
The latest bid for the club fell through.

Water Scheme to benefit Stirling - Mar 19 2010
Residents get a water upgrade

local businesses recieve grants - Mar 19 2010
The money could create local jobs.

New safety measures announed for factories by UK Government - Mar 19 2010
Move comes after report into 2004 ICL lastic factory blast in Glasgow

Denny locals to hold demonstration over regeneration - Mar 19 2010
Residents angry that plans have been put in hold

Calls for free asthma training in Scottish schools - Mar 19 2010
Asthma UK Scotland want training for teachers & pupils

Menstrie locals plan campaign against maintenance company - Mar 19 2010
Residents unhappy at maintenance charges

Writers festival get underway in Clackmannanshire - Mar 19 2010
Weekend event launched by Scottish writer

Borestone Primary pupils get actove for Sport Relief - Mar 19 2010
Each class will run a mile in style

Falkirk FC ban under 16's from buying hot drinks - Mar 19 2010
Move comes after 2 people hospitalised

Important game for Falkirk this weekend - Mar 19 2010
3 points needed in battle against relegation

Power cut affects Falkirk town centre - Mar 18 2010
premises without power for 30 minutes

Farmer banned from keeping animals - Mar 18 2010
Court places ban after dead cows were found in the farmers shed.

Central Scotland Police identify body - Mar 18 2010
Man who stole van that fell into water at Methil Docks is named.

Kids cut spending in recession - Mar 18 2010
Over quarter of kids spending less of their pocket money

Local women fundraising for World Equestrian Championship - Mar 18 2010
Joanne Eccles to compete on vaulting category

Independant living event in Alloa - Mar 18 2010
Advice for young people looking to move out

East Stirlingshire 2-0 Albion Rovers - Mar 18 2010
Comfortable win for local side

Whisky suppliers recalled to face MSP's - Mar 17 2010
Whyte & Mackay have re-appeared before the health committee

Fire at Falkirk industrial estate - Mar 17 2010
Police appeal for information

Tullibody man receives wrong personal information - Mar 17 2010
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an apology

Worst month for high street sales in over a decade - Mar 17 2010
Decrease in sales in number of areas

Cultural links between Stirling & Galway launched - Mar 17 2010
Stirling Provost in Irish City for launch

Day of science at Stirling University - Mar 17 2010
Pupils from 4 Stirling schools to attend

Alloa bring player in on loan - Mar 17 2010
Tony Stevenson signs until the end of the season

Clackmannanshire schoold premiers film - Mar 17 2010
First year pupils at Lornshill Academy present animation film

Construction apprenticeship could fall by half - Mar 17 2010
Figures released by Scottish Building Federation

Festive period initiative hailed a success - Mar 16 2010
Falkirk Council meet to review progress of initiatives

Large quantity of cards stolen from shop in Falkirk - Mar 16 2010
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have been offered cards for sale

Generator stole from Dunblane - Mar 16 2010
Police appeal for information

Dundee students come to Alloa - Mar 16 2010
They're to look at the issues surrounding smoking

Calls for government to raise priority of Avon Gorge upgrade - Mar 16 2010
Falkirk East MSP putting pressure on Holyrood

Are you registered to vote? - Mar 16 2010
Recommendations to confirm registration to vote for new home owners

Local drivers targeted in Forth Valley crackdown - Mar 16 2010
11 people caught on mobiles phones behind the wheel

Forth Valley police seize drugs - Mar 15 2010
They've carried out separate operations over the past 10 days

Police carry out operation in Stirling to check vehicles - Mar 15 2010
17 were put off the road

People to benefit from new jobs boost - Mar 15 2010
Falkirk Football Club are to create posts with government funding

Bairns boss fined for using mobile phone while driving - Mar 15 2010
Steven Pressley appeared at court earlier

Former schools to be demolished - Mar 15 2010
Work will start next week in Clackmannanshire

Council gives planning permission in principle to agricultural centre - Mar 15 2010
If it goes ahead it will create 100 jobs

Youths want public alcohol adverts banned - Mar 15 2010
The Youth Commission on Alcohol make recommendations to Government

Terminally ill cancer patients miss out on millions - Mar 15 2010
8 millions pounds worth of benefit going unclaimed

Clackmannanshire Primary Schools to benefit from transition project - Mar 15 2010
Millennium Development Goals Project at seven Primary Schools

Midge Ure new Director of CCW Long Play Board - Mar 15 2010
He will manage and exploit copyrights

Locals encouraged to sign up for National Spring Cleaning month - Mar 15 2010
41 thousand already signed up for events across April

Falkirk remain at bottom of the SPL after defeat - Mar 14 2010
Falkirk suffer 2-1 defeat at home by St Johnston

Alloa take win in the second division derby - Mar 14 2010
Alloa beat Stirling Albion 3-0

Stenny beat Dumbarton - Mar 14 2010
Stenhousemuir get 1-0 victory over Dumbarton

Shire suffer defeat at Hampden - Mar 14 2010
The Shire were beaten 2-0 by Queens Park yesterday

Police to warn of safety via text - Mar 13 2010
Locals in pubs and clubs will receive text messages from the police warning them to look after their belongings when out

Scotrail plan to run 100% of services through central belt despite strike action - Mar 13 2010
Strike action by the RMT union should not cause too many problems according to Network Rail.

Falkirk welcome St Johnston - Mar 13 2010
Bairns take on St Johnston hoping to raise their hopes of moving off the bottom of the table.

It's the local second division derby today - Mar 13 2010
Stirling Albion take on Alloa later looking to cut the gap between the teams

Stenny are at home to Dumbarton - Mar 13 2010
Stenny take on Dumbarton at Ochilview with only a point seperating the teams

Eaststirling take on Queens Park - Mar 13 2010
The Shire are away from home looking for a win to close the gap on the league leaders

Forth Valley pupils head to Gambia - Mar 12 2010
Duke of Edinburgh Award trip to West Africa

HIgh speed rail llink must include Scotland - Mar 12 2010
Transport Minister wants rail link extended to Scotland

Calls for more information on rail stabling yard in Stirling - Mar 12 2010
Local MP calls for details from Government

Forth Valley's Haiti charity single - Mar 12 2010
Kids form Falkirk and Stirling create own charity record

International Women's Day Celebrations - Mar 12 2010
Stirling's Albert Hall hosts event

McNamara out for season - Mar 12 2010
Leg break rules defender out

Derby day in second division - Mar 12 2010
Stirling Albion v Alloa

Clackmannanshire nursery could be moved - Mar 11 2010
The council are considering the plans.

Winter Safe Journey Campaign reveals results. - Mar 11 2010
There's a reduction in the number of people killed or injured on the roads.

New flats for Stirling - Mar 11 2010
60 new flats are to be built the in the city centre.

Dance school wins world titles - Mar 11 2010
Grangemouth school wins 5 dance awards.

Scottish MP due in court - Mar 11 2010
Livingston MP's to appear before Westminster magistrates

375 homes in rural Stirlingshire loose power - Mar 11 2010
Fault with overhead line causes blackout

Over a fifth of households in debt to energy supplier - Mar 11 2010
New figures released by U-Switch

Local teenager named national Apprentice of the Year - Mar 11 2010
17 year old joinery apprentice wins awards

Tranformation for household recycling in Falkirk - Mar 11 2010
New dedicated recycling dates introduced

Science Festival Open Evening - Mar 11 2010
INEOS event at Grangemouth Stadium

Local bottling plant jobs might be lost - Mar 10 2010
but only if minimum pricing is introduced in the whole of the UK

Demonstration for Russians who fell from flats - Mar 10 2010
Locals will remember the family this weekend

Police use latest technology to raise awareness among locals - Mar 10 2010
People in pubs and clubs will receive message straight to their mobile phone

Edinburgh soldiers head for Afghanistan - Mar 10 2010
130 troops deployed for 6 months

Inchyra Nursery receives good report from inspectors - Mar 10 2010
They found kids were highly motivated

National No Smoking Day - Mar 10 2010
Tens of thousand expected to kick the habit today

New bus service for the Trossachs - Mar 10 2010
Hopes new service will connect rural Stirlingshire

Local MSP trying out electric scooters - Mar 10 2010
Hopes the vehicle can help reduce carbon emissions

Calls for bigger league nothing to do with relegation prospect - Mar 10 2010
Falkirk FC's Managing Director hits back at claims

Three people who jumped from tower block were Russian - Mar 9 2010
The police reveal their nationality

T in the Park adds to line up - Mar 9 2010
More acts will take to the stage at the Scottish festival

Wind Farm extension approved - Mar 9 2010
Nine new turbines to be built in Fintry.

Police appeal after Polmont homes broken into - Mar 9 2010
Four houses in the area were targetted

Falkirk Wheel joins safety campaign - Mar 9 2010
The local attraction promotes safety at work.

Scottish Parliament closed for business today - Mar 9 2010
Public sector strikes are effecting Holyrood

There's a row over plans for new school curriculum - Mar 9 2010
Primary Schools and Secondary Schools at loggerheads

Call for ban on use of social networking sites to promote alcohol - Mar 9 2010
Calls come after research by a Stirling University Doctor

Clackmannanshire Writer's Festival back for second year - Mar 9 2010
Festival now a weekend event

Things looking positive for Falkirk FC - Mar 9 2010
Securing wins now vital according to midfielder

Michael Matheson meets with Mathiesons administrators - Mar 8 2010
A meeting took place to discuss the bakerys future

Police appeal for stolen flag - Mar 8 2010
Saltire taken from Tullibody

E-On announce energy cuts - Mar 8 2010
Price drop will benefit people in the Forth Valley

Police investigate after 3 people fall to their deaths - Mar 8 2010
Police are trying to indentify bodies after fall from Glasgow tower block

Longannet Power Station await funding news - Mar 8 2010
Announcement expected this week on UK Government funding

Works starts on Dumyat Centre - Mar 8 2010
Extension work gets underway today

Potato Bus starts tour of Forth Valley - Mar 8 2010
Transformed double decker gives learning experience to kids

Falkirk 0 - 2 Celtic - Mar 8 2010
Falkirk Manager full of praise for players despite score

This weekend's local football - Mar 8 2010
All local scores from second and third division

Football Festival in Stirling - Mar 6 2010
Stirling's Peak Sports Village hosts festival of football.

Falkirk coffee morning for Fairtrade Fortnight - Mar 6 2010
Fairtrade Fortnight comes to an end

Stirling Albion v Peterhead - Mar 6 2010
Binos are away to Peterhead this afternoon

Alloa v Clyde - Mar 6 2010
Top of the second division Alloa take on bottom side Clyde.

Stenhousemuir v Arbroath - Mar 6 2010
Stenny hope injury worries will not end their impressive form

East Stirlingshire v Forfar - Mar 6 2010
The shire look for 3 points from todays ho,e game against Forfar

No timescale given for Denny town centre work - Mar 5 2010
That's the message from Falkirk Council

Work to begin on the Dumyat Centre - Mar 5 2010
Improvements are to be made to the facilities in Mentrie.

Women celebrates 90th birthday rafting - Mar 5 2010
A local grandmother white water rafts for the occassion

Lib Dem Scottish Spring Conference today - Mar 5 2010
Nick Clegg pledges to clean up politics and economy

New Friday Night Project for Balfron - Mar 5 2010
New initiative to get kids off streets

Thousands expected to protest at planned education cuts - Mar 5 2010
'Why Must Our Children Pay?' demonstration planned for tomorrow

Free coaching development session - Mar 5 2010
Forthbank Stadium holding sessions for local coaches

Nothing wrong with the pitch at Falkirk FC - Mar 5 2010
Managing Director baffled by Celtic request for inspection

Stirling Albion boss excited to see new players - Mar 5 2010
Elliot and Paige expected to feature this weekend

Alloa boss says new goalkeeper was vital - Mar 5 2010
Hibs youngster on lone until the end of the month

Consultation launched over new primary school. - Mar 4 2010
Locals in Larbert and Stirling are being asked for their views.

3 thugs banned from UK's football grounds - Mar 4 2010
Clackmannanshire men found guilt of football related breech of the peace

Stirling Council to change taxi fares - Mar 4 2010
Tariffs for the area are to be reduced.

NHS waiting list system fairer on patients - Mar 4 2010
Report published by Audit Scotland

New Fire Chief Officer talks to Central FM - Mar 4 2010
Kenny Taylor delighted to be taking up the position

Kids in private foster care unaccounted for - Mar 4 2010
Large number of children's living arrangements not reported to authorities

Challenge Cup visits Clackmannanshire - Mar 4 2010
Deerpark Primary School hosts Cup

Bakery goes intio administration - Mar 3 2010
Falkirk based Mathiesons goes into administration

Levein takes charge for first time - Mar 3 2010
Scotland v Czech Republic

Centre in St Ninians receieves good report - Mar 3 2010
Inspectors praise The Hillview Children and Family centre

Hippodrome preparing to celebrate one year anniversary - Mar 3 2010
It was brought back to life last April

Calls for reforms to children's hearing system - Mar 3 2010
Chairty wants system to deal with 16 & 17 year olds

Autism Bill put through parliament today - Mar 3 2010
Bill aims to develop a national strategy for the illness

Charity welcome homeless plans - Mar 3 2010
New Bill to house all Scotland's homeless people

Funding surgery for Stirling locals - Mar 3 2010
Information about funding opportunities

Internet safety event in Stirling - Mar 3 2010
Parents and carers encouraged to attend

Stirling Albion v Stenhousemuir - Mar 3 2010
Local derby ends in a draw

Fire crews to inspect Alva Glen fire - Mar 2 2010
Firefighters had tackled the blaze last night

Figures for lung cancer in females have soared - Mar 2 2010
Women across Forth Valley encouraged to kick the habit

Local MP supports Cancer Research UK's campaign - Mar 2 2010
Gordon Banks signs up to charity's Cancer Committment

Crackdown on dangerous construction sites - Mar 2 2010
Inspectors will visit sites across Forth Valley

New Bill welcomed by local MP - Mar 2 2010
Bill to raise awareness of modern day slavery welcomed

Time running out to access energy funding - Mar 2 2010
Applications still being accepted for Energy Savings Trust funding

Local game goes ahead - Mar 2 2010
Forthbank Stadium passes a pitch inspection

Clackmannanshire Citizen of the Year plans more - Mar 2 2010
Sandra Gruar plans to help local teeangers

Free open days at Kinneil House - Mar 2 2010
Public encouraged to make the most of historic house

Scotland U21's v Azerbaijan U21's - Mar 2 2010
4 Falkirk player in squad

Scottish Cup comes to Stirling school - Mar 2 2010
Fallin Primary School pupils get to see cup

Police launch CCTV appeal over teenagers death - Mar 1 2010
Central Scotland Police have released to images of Dean Geary.

Reports of vandalism down in Forth Valley - Mar 1 2010
According to stats there has been a 16 percent decrease

Forth Valley College to help scientists into work - Mar 1 2010
A new pilot scheme has been launched

Sculpture work in Alloa making good progress - Mar 1 2010
Work is well underway

Local project scoops government funding - Mar 1 2010
The cash will be used to tackle anti social behaviour

School pupils learn about science - Mar 1 2010
52 local schools are taking part in the initiative

Towpath Tidy 2010 - Feb 27 2010
Volunteers are required for this years Towpath Tidy.

Stirling launches new cultural strategy - Feb 27 2010
A range of activities are being held today to mark the launch of Stirlings new cultural strategy.

Locals in Alloa design story pole - Feb 27 2010
A workshop takes place in Alloa today to design a story pole

Falkirk v Dundee United - Feb 27 2010
The Bairns travel to Dundee for this afternoons match

Stirling Albion v Clyde - Feb 27 2010
Binos match postponed after pitch inspection

Alloa v Peterhead - Feb 27 2010
The wasps look to extend lead at the top of the table

Stenhousemuir v East Fife - Feb 27 2010
Stenny look to widen the gap against East Fife

East Stirling v Annan Athletic - Feb 27 2010
The shire look to take a win from todays game away to Annan Athletic

The Prime Minister visits Stirling. - Feb 26 2010
Gordon Brown came to Cowie yesterday.

Scottish Tory leader Annabel Goldie visits Stirling - Feb 26 2010
Ms Goldie was at the Cultenhove Opportunities Partnership

Clackmannanshire Citizen of the Year announced - Feb 26 2010
Sandra Gruar picked up the award

T in the Park sells out in just 90 minutes - Feb 26 2010
Tickets went on sale this morning

Forth Valley pair to give their skeletons to Edinburgh Dungeon - Feb 26 2010
Andrew & Janine Leishman join recruitment campaign

New born puppy found on Clackmannanshire street has died - Feb 26 2010
The animal had been found last week

Stirling Albion game off - Feb 26 2010
Stirling Albion face another Saturday without football

Snow causes problems in Forth Valley - Feb 25 2010
Schools closed due to weather

councils win enviromental awards - Feb 25 2010
Stirling and Falkirk win the prizes

Snow causes problems on the roads - Feb 25 2010
Forth Valleys main routes affected

Councils will need to save more cash - Feb 25 2010
The warning has been issued by Audit Scotland

Andy Murrary is out of the Dubai Championship - Feb 24 2010
The Dunblane lad has been knocked out of the tennis tournament

Kids to get healthy eating message - Feb 25 2010
The Potato bus will be in Stirling next month

A9 re-opems after crash - Feb 24 2010
Four vehicles were involved in the crash.

Snow causes problems for the Braes - Feb 24 2010
Schools have been closed

Alexander Dennis could recieve a jobs boost. - Feb 24 2010
The bus builder is to benefit from a new government grant

More snow hits the Forth Valley - Feb 24 2010
Forecasters issue a severe weather warning for the area.

Stirling Professor for Inovation Award - Feb 24 2010
Local man is shortlisted for the Innovator of the Year competition.

Bonnybridge Community Centre will be closed for months. - Feb 24 2010
The centre won't reopen until April or May.

More people are visiting Stirling Castle. - Feb 24 2010
The numver of visitors has increased since 2009.

NHS Forth Valley launches new information service - Feb 24 2010
The scheme aims to help people understand the health service.

Body identified as Andrew Ainsworth - Feb 23 2010
The body of falkirk business man was found near Shieldhill

Waiting times decrease - Feb 23 2010
NHS Forth Valley says patients are waiting less.

T in the Park 2010 - Feb 23 2010
The line up for this years festival is announced...

Radiology in Forth Valley recognised as a Centre of Excellence - Feb 23 2010
The department was given the award today.

Action must be taken to solve our alcohol culture. - Feb 23 2010
That's the call from Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson

Stirling Council department gets positive report from HMIE - Feb 23 2010
Educational Psychological Services department praised

New signing for Stirling Albion - Feb 23 2010
Vital signing as selection issues look likely

2 charities come together for special event - Feb 23 2010
Poppy Scotland & Hearts and Balls join forces

Falkirk schoolgirl shortlisted for national competition - Feb 23 2010
Letter to Emmelilne Pankhurst entered into Royal Mail competition

Fairtrade Stirling money to assist earthquake hit Karonga - Feb 23 2010
Money to be sent following quake in district of Malawi

T in the Park line up expected - Feb 23 2010
Announcement due early afternoon

Body found in missing Falkirk man search - Feb 22 2010
Polic searching for Andrew Ainsworth have found a body

Falkirk 3 - 1 Aberdeen - Feb 22 2010
First win for new manager Steven Pressley

East Stirlingshire 0 - 2 Livingston - Feb 22 2010
Top of table battle in third division

Women encourgaed to take part in Race For Life - Feb 22 2010
2010 event in Falkirk and Stirling is fast approaching

Big Brother star launches new RNIB campaign - Feb 22 2010
New advert to be shown in shopping centres

Rock-it-ball tournament in Larbert - Feb 22 2010
5 local primary schools take part

Falkirk Council hold event for potential foster carers - Feb 22 2010
Information session for those interested in becoming foster carers

Volunteers needed in Plean country park today - Feb 20 2010
Locals are being asked to help the Greenkeepers Cottage restoration project

Locals are being asked to help eradicate polio throughout the world - Feb 20 2010
Rotary Clubs across the Forth Valley need locals to help them raise money to end polio

Falkirk v Aberdeen - Feb 20 2010
Falkirk take on Aberdeen at Westfield later

Stirling Albion v Brechin - Feb 20 2010
The Binos take on Brechin later but have a number of injury worries

Alloa V Cowdenbeath - Feb 20 2010
The Wasps travel to Cowdenbeath today

Stenhousemuir v Peterhead - Feb 20 2010
Stenny travel to Peterhead for today's match

Eaststirling v Livingston - Feb 20 2010
The Shire's game against Livi is being marked as the match of the day.

Clacks council appoints new senior heads of service - Feb 19 2010
They'll take up their posts in April

Stirling Council to celebrate culture - Feb 19 2010
Council want to make Stirling the cultural heart of Scotland

New born puppy found on street - Feb 19 2010
A new born puppy has been found on a street in Clackmannanshire

Finance Secretary welcomes council tax freeze - Feb 19 2010
John Swinney says move will have real benefits

McNamara goes on loan to Partick Thistle - Feb 19 2010
He's joined for a month

Part of M80 will close tonight - Feb 19 2010
Work to repair potholes likely to cause disruptions

Dates announced for Euro 2012 qualifiers - Feb 19 2010
Scotland's first qualifying match will be on Friday September 3rd

Forth Valley locals encouraged to go Fair Trade - Feb 19 2010
Fait Trade fortnight kicks off next week

Funding surgery for groups in Stirling - Feb 19 2010
Community & voluntary groups encouraged to attend

Scotrail say majority of services should run despite strike - Feb 18 2010
Strike action is planned for Saturday

Recession impacts Scotland's Councils - Feb 18 2010
Findings published in Local Government Annual Review

Bonnybridge best place in world for UFO sightings - Feb 18 2010
Released records tell of more than 600 sightings

Massive hike in energy bills for some customers - Feb 18 2010
Warnings as fixed energy plans come to an end

Local MP praises coal health compensation scheme - Feb 18 2010
£15m paid out in the Stirling area

Falkirk players in U21 squad - Feb 18 2010
They've been chosen for the European qualifier

Items stolen from a war memorial in Falkirk - Feb 17 2010
The items were taken from the Cenotaph in Camelon

Scottish retail has worst January in four years - Feb 17 2010
Sales down by 0.6 percent

Rotary Clubs join in world wide battle to eradicate Polio - Feb 17 2010
Forth Valley Rotary Clubs join in fundraising efforts

Falkirk FC announce changes in the Boardroom - Feb 17 2010
Two directors have stepped down and former Chairman re-joins

Diabetes UK Scotland calls for more research on Statins - Feb 17 2010
Charity claim risks of developing type 2 Diabetes due to drug is low

Volunteers needed at Doune Ponds - Feb 17 2010
Countryside Rangers want help to clean up area

Stirling Council invest money in homes - Feb 16 2010
cash will go towards refurbishing council homes

Local NHS launches campaign to cut missed appointments - Feb 16 2010
1700 are missed every month in the the Forth Valley

Local groups set to benefit from Government funding - Feb 16 2010
The money will benefit Citizen Advice Bureau

Housing market starts to recover - Feb 16 2010
There's signs housing in Scotland is improving

Alloa's regeneration moves forward - Feb 16 2010
More work is to begin this weekend

Free workshop for female inventors - Feb 16 2010
Stirling University hosts event tomorrow.

Central Scotland Fire and Rescue given financial boost - Feb 15 2010
The money will come from the Scottish Government.

Recycling rates go up - Feb 15 2010
The Forth Valley is performing well

Improvement works continue in Stirling - Feb 15 2010
Baker Street will close next week

Appeal for stolen bike - Feb 15 2010
A kids bike is taken from Fallin Primary School

French tournament boss hits out at Murray - Feb 15 2010
It's after the Dunblane lad pulled out of the competition

Falkirk remain at the bottom of the SPL - Feb 15 2010
The bairns are defeated 3-2 at Tynecastle

Police campaign to work with local communities - Feb 15 2010
Community Police officers will asking for your views on issues in your area.

Exhibition opens at Stirling Castle - Feb 13 2010
Stirling heads go on display

Shire look to take 9th consecutive win - Feb 13 2010
East Stirlingshire take on Albion Rovers

Alloa look to hold onto top spot - Feb 13 2010
Alloa look for 8th win in a row

Stenhousemuir aim for the top - Feb 13 2010
A win for Stenny could see them top of the table

Binos take on Dumbarton - Feb 13 2010
Stirling Albion look for a win to push them up the table

Falkirk travel to Tynecastle - Feb 13 2010
It's Pressley's first match in charge

Clackmannanshire youngsters raise money for Haiti - Feb 13 2010
They are taking part in a sponsored walk

Stirling Coucil announces budget. - Feb 12 2010
It's one of the only councils in Scotland to have a growth budget for the year ahead.

Back the Bairns - Feb 12 2010
We're all being encouraged to get behind new boss Steven Pressley

Falkirk FC unveils Steven Pressley as new manager - Feb 12 2010
Former Hearts and Scotland defender takes over from Eddie May

Scottish charity want to hear from crime victims - Feb 12 2010
Plans to question 1000 people affected by crime

Aspire Project launched in Stirling - Feb 12 2010
IT, literacy and numeracy training for employees

Two men jailed over death of Stirling man - Feb 11 2010
Ronald Mackie was killed during a loyalist band parade in Northern Ireland.

Central Scotland Police catch sex predator - Feb 11 2010
A glasgow student appeared in court today.

Clackmannanshire council sets budget - Feb 11 2010
Budget set out for the year ahead

Norovirus closes hospital wards - Feb 11 2010
Wards close to new admissions

Millions of pounds added to Falkirk's education budget - Feb 11 2010
Approved budget include £6.5m additional funding for education

Falkirk back to bottom of SPL - Feb 11 2010
Home defeat against Kilmarnock send the Bairns back to basement

Clackmannanshire and Stirling Council budgets set later - Feb 11 2010
Meetings held today to discuss finances for the year ahead

4000 Stirling homes benefit from Home Insulation Scheme - Feb 11 2010
Households make most of energy advice and green home reports

MP visits young people in Clackmannanshire - Feb 11 2010
Anne McKechin to hear the benefits of the Future's Jobs Fund

Trailblazers call for more disability rights - Feb 11 2010
Young disabled people in Scotland launch new campaign

Police treat teenagers death as suspicious - Feb 10 2010
They are issuing a fresh appeal for information

Falkirk Council set budget - Feb 10 2010
Councillors met today

Crane on fire on M9 - Feb 10 2010
The road has been closed in both directions

Woman fined for leaving rabbits to starve to death - Feb 10 2010
The court heard she had "genuinely expressed empathy"

Marble lions stolen from Dennyloanhead - Feb 10 2010
Police are appealing for information

Draw for Scottish Cup takes place - Feb 10 2010
The ties will be placed in March

Heat pump switched on in Falkirk - Feb 10 2010
Outdoor Centre launch innovative heat pump

Falkirk in bottom of table battle - Feb 10 2010
Falkirk host Kilmarnock at Westfield Stadium tonight

Alloa top of second division - Feb 10 2010
Win over Cowdenbeath the Wasps three points clear

East Stirlingshire FC rasie money for children's hospital - Feb 10 2010
Donations instead of tickets prices at tonight's game

Alva Student has been released from jail. - Feb 9 2010
Mohammed Atif Siddique has had his conviction quashed.

Inquiry into human trafficking in Scotland - Feb 9 2010
Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland to launch investigation

Criticism on delay to reports by Alcohol Commission - Feb 9 2010
Falkirk MSP condems decision

Clackmannanshire to Fife rail line one step closer - Feb 9 2010
Recommendations by Sestran receive warm welcome

Free Curling session to mark Winter Olympics - Feb 9 2010
The Peak promoting Scotland's most successful sport

Proposals to improve care for NHS patients launched - Feb 8 2010
The Quality Strategy hopes to better patient care

Increase in university applications - Feb 8 2010
30% more people are applying for university places

Views wanted to improve Loch Lommand and Trossacs Park - Feb 8 2010
A 12 week public consultation is launched.

Police name man who's body was found in rural Stirlingshire - Feb 8 2010
Police are appealing for information

Local railway line improvements move forward - Feb 8 2010
Call made for improvements to the Clackmannanshire to Fife line

Public asked for views on new byelaws to protect the Trossachs - Feb 8 2010
The proposals would make it an offence to camp in certain areas

Almost 900 young people hospitalised with diabetic complications - Feb 8 2010
New figures released from Diabetes UK Scotland

Princes' Trust launch campaign - Feb 8 2010
Plans to help undiscovered generation achieve dream job

The Forth Valley keep on giving - Feb 8 2010
Recession hasn't stopped us giving to charity

Stirling celebrates New Zealand Day - Feb 6 2010
Provost Fergus Wood launches the celebrations

Locals given the chance to become a weather reporter - Feb 6 2010
A event next weekend at Grangemouth's Juipiter Centre shows you how.

Turkish Delagates visit Stirling University - Feb 6 2010
The visit hopes to encourage children to take up sport

Final days of the Winter Works exhibition - Feb 6 2010
Locals are being encouraged to attend the gallery before the exhibition closes

Concern over Denny to Beauly Powerline - Feb 5 2010
Stirling Council raises concerns over impact of the line

Convicted sex offender jailed - Feb 5 2010
Thomas Smith from Ayrshire is sentanced to 32 years in prison.

Views sought on Stirling's Kings Park - Feb 5 2010
Council wants opinions on what changes can be made.

T in The Park to get bigger - Feb 5 2010
Scotland's biggest music festival increases camping capacity

Fresh criticism over the release of the Lockerbie bomber - Feb 5 2010
Parliamentary report criticised Justice Secretary

Clackmannanshire locals encouraged to get walking - Feb 5 2010
New Walking Development Officer hosts 'A Walk In The Park'

Businesses encouraged to attend Aspire Project Launch - Feb 5 2010
Breakfast event opportunity to sign up for training

Funding still available to take on an apprentice - Feb 5 2010
Businesses in Forth Valley encouraged to support young people

Missing sex offender traced - Feb 4 2010
He has appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court

Albion say they will pay owed rent - Feb 4 2010
Stirling Council have gone to court to recover unpaid rent

Public consultation underway for new primary scchool in Alloa - Feb 4 2010
Meetings are to take place in the area

Stirlingshire rhino birth spotted by webcam in Cyprus - Feb 4 2010
The animal was born at Blair Drummond Safari Park

Scottish Gas cuts prices - Feb 4 2010
It's now the cheapest fuel supplier in Scotland

Fans to be let in free for Shire v Elgin - Feb 4 2010
Donations will go to charity

Back The Bairns - Feb 4 2010
That's the call from Falkirk Football Club

Grangemouth Live Music Festival is set to return - Feb 4 2010
The new comes after last years success

Drugs seized in Falkirk - Feb 3 2010
A large quantity of Cannabis found at a property in the town centre

MSP's have passed the budget for the year ahead - Feb 3 2010
It's been passed with Conservative Support

Falkirk Council tackles affordable housing shortage - Feb 3 2010
Plans are in place to build new council homes

Bikers to stand trial for speeding. - Feb 3 2010
Two bikers are caught at speeds of 135 miles per hour

Woman who left rabbits to die has sentance postponed - Feb 3 2010
The accused claims she would find the evidence too distressing

Inspection failures blamed for bridge collapse - Feb 3 2010
Corrosion in the bridge's girders blamed for freight train derailment

MSP calls for reassurance over railway station - Feb 3 2010
Jamie Hepburn doesnt want freight traffic to impact Grangemouth station

Jobs boost for Clackmannanshire - Feb 3 2010
New jobs created through the Future Jobs Fund

Falkirk off the bottom of the table - Feb 3 2010
Bairns win at Aberdeen for the first time in over 50 years

Rugby partnership celebrates 10th anniversary - Feb 3 2010
Clackmannanshire is hosting the signing ceremony

Locals warned about high salt content - Feb 3 2010
Information packs are to be sent out to over one hundred companies in the Forth Valley

Police re-appel for missing man Andrew Ainsworth - Feb 2 2010
Mr Ainsworth went missing 4 weeks ago today

Wallacestone Primary and Nursery recieve glowing report - Feb 2 2010
HMIE Inspectors say good quality education is provided there

Central Scotland Police buget set - Feb 2 2010
Chief Constable welcomes the budget

Clackmannanshire boy in running to scoop top inventor prize - Feb 2 2010
8 year old could be crowned Scotland's top inventor

Man exposes himself to 11 year old girls in Larbert - Feb 1 2010
Local police appeal for information

Investment to be made in firefighter training - Feb 1 2010
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue has set it budget

Work has started on new council houses for Stirling - Feb 1 2010
They are the first to be built since 1986

Clacks Council to work with SFA - Feb 1 2010
They'll look to develop footballing talent from a young age

New campaign launched to reduce workplace injuries - Feb 1 2010
it's hoped it will cut slips, trips and falls

Andy Murrary now third in world rankings - Feb 1 2010
Dunblane lad moves up from 5th place

Perth Bull Sales starts today - Feb 1 2010
Thousands of cattle on sale

Postal scams campaign launched - Feb 1 2010
Locals being encouraged to bin junk mail

Andy Murrary faces Rodger Federer this weekend. - Jan 29 2010
The final of the Australian Open takes place on Sunday

Deaths from anthrax related heroin rise - Jan 29 2010
nine people in Scotland have now died.

Terror conviction of Alva man could be quashed - Jan 29 2010
Judges say they are "minded to quash" the conviction of Mohammed Atif Siddique

Missing women found safe and well - Jan 29 2010
Police thank public for their assistance

Local men only care home opens to women - Jan 29 2010
William Simpson home in Plean offer help to women

Government initiative on road safety - Jan 29 2010
We are being urged to stay safe on the road

Jobs boost for Stirling - Jan 29 2010
Capita announce 125 new posts

Murray reaches Australian Open final - Jan 28 2010
He's the first British man in 33 years to reach the final of the competition

Woman missing from Stirling area - Jan 28 2010
Rachael Samwell-Smith was last seen leaving her home in Gartmore

Concern over quality of teaching in Scottish schools - Jan 28 2010
Government to launch major review of teacher education

Ban on tobacco displays in shops - Jan 28 2010
Scottish Parliament pass Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill

Permission refused for Grangelea Hotel extension - Jan 28 2010
Council planning committee say no to two storey extension

New campaign to raise awareness of children in care - Jan 28 2010
'Give Me a Chance' launched by WhoCares? Scotland

Pele could miss rest of season for Falkirk - Jan 28 2010
He has a suspected ruptured Achillies tendon

More people caught without TV licence this year than last - Jan 28 2010
Increase of four thousand since 2008

Stenhousemuir man calls '999' 236 times - Jan 27 2010
He's been jailed for 8 months

Student threw bottle of whisky of the Wallce Monument - Jan 27 2010
Stirling Sheriff Court hears it was thrown while the man shouted "freedom"

Cornton Vale Prison in state of crisis - Jan 27 2010
Report says the womens prison is not up to standard

Man due in court in connection with Alva sexual assault - Jan 27 2010
An 18 year old will appear in court tomorrow.

Police appeal after man exposes himself - Jan 27 2010
A man in his mid 20s exposed himself to a woman in Stenhourmuir yesterday

Exclusions from Wee County schools set to decrease - Jan 27 2010
The council say new learning has had a positive impact

Demonstrations at Scottish Parliament over education cuts - Jan 27 2010
University and College Union of Scotland to protest at 1pm

We are being urged to have cervical screening - Jan 27 2010
Local women and girls advised to protect themselves against cervical cancer

Stenhousemuir out of Scottish Cup - Jan 27 2010
1800 fans turn up to watch replay

Boost for Clackmannanshire's golf industry - Jan 27 2010
Afternoon talks to showcase marketing opportunities

Stenny take Dunfermline to extra time - Jan 26 2010
Stenhousemuir 1 - 2 Dunfermline (aet)

Andy Murray reaches the semi finals - Jan 26 2010
He won after Rafeal Nadal retired due to injury.

JCB stolen from Cambusbarron building site - Jan 26 2010
Police are appealing for information

Search operation called off in Bridge of Allan - Jan 25 2010
Police confirm nothing has been found.

Scotland boss launches talent search - Jan 26 2010
Craig Levein scouts new players

Barr signs pre-contract with Hearts - Jan 25 2010
He'll move to Tynecastle in the summer

Drugs seized in Falkirk - Jan 25 2010
£60,000 worth of what is believed to be cocaine is found by officers

Police in Denny appeal for information - Jan 25 2010
A teenger had bottles thrown at him and was verbally abused

Tenents back minimum pricing on alcohol - Jan 25 2010
They say they recognise their duty to act responsibly

Youngsters to benefit from road safety initiative - Jan 25 2010
'Safe Drive, Stay Alive' initiative launched across Central Scotland

Falkirk Boss slams players - Jan 25 2010
Eddie May livid after defeat against Dundee Utd

Local MSP visits Braehead Primary School - Jan 25 2010
Keith Brown MSP joins Burns celebrations

Funeral of Rugby commentator takes place today - Jan 25 2010
Service for Bill McLaren who died at the age of 86

Terror threat upped to severe - Jan 23 2010
Kenny McAskill says the Scottish Government were informed about change to terror threat

Falkirk MSP calls for extension to cold weather payments - Jan 23 2010
Michael Matheson says more needs to be done to help people with the cold weather

Stenhousemuir v Alloa - Jan 23 2010
Derby played today at Ochilview

Stirling Albion v East Fife - Jan 23 2010
Moore says it could be a tough game

East Stirlingshire v Montrose - Jan 23 2010
Shire's first game in 6 weeks

Falkirk v Dundee United - Jan 23 2010
Bairns face Dundee United tomorrow

Budding filmmakers given opportunity - Jan 23 2010
Local's are being asked to submit their work for screening at the Macrobert Centre

Green cash grants available from the Environment Trust - Jan 23 2010
Up to £5,000 available to locals in Stirling and Clackmannanshire to become environmentally friendly.

Nurse suspended amid reports photos of patients were posted on social networking site - Jan 22 2010
NHS Greater Glasgow are investigating

Two men charged after death of Tillicoultry women - Jan 22 2010
Charges brought after fatal collision on A908

Scottish employees spend 10 years checking emails - Jan 22 2010
9 hours a weeks spent checking messages

Over half of Scots feel cheated by commercial doorstep collectors - Jan 22 2010
Only 3% of funds raised by commercial collectors goes to charity

Stirling locals encouraged to be Active Citizens - Jan 22 2010
Council hope to fill roles with volunteers

Dunfermline win appeal - Jan 21 2010
The match against Stenhousemuir must now be replayed

Leader of Falkirk Council has resigned - Jan 21 2010
Councillor Linda Gow has stepped down.

Bonnybridge farmer faces cour ban on keeping animals - Jan 21 2010
12 cows were found dead at his farm

House broken into in Gargunnock - Jan 21 2010
Police appeal of information

Appeal for abandoned cat - Jan 21 2010
Cat found in Alloa woods

Householders asked to take extra care - Jan 21 2010
A number of break in's have happened in West Stirlingshire

SFA likely to say no to Meerkats - Jan 21 2010
Stirling Albion name change may not get go-ahead

Budget gets passed first hurdle - Jan 20 2010
Budget passed in principle

69 year old man assaulted in Stenhousemuir - Jan 20 2010
Police appeal for information.

Police appeal after shop staff were verbally abused - Jan 20 2010
The incident happened at a take away in Bo'ness

Winter olympians show off their skills at the Peak - Jan 20 2010
Some of the competitors were in Stirling earlier

Malcolm Allan opens new premises in Falkirk - Jan 20 2010
120 local people employed as staff

Unemployment rises in Scotland - Jan 20 2010
Over 200, 000 people are now out of work

Iron age ornaments found in Stirlingshire go on display - Jan 20 2010
They were discovered by local man David Booth in September

The 'voice of rugby' dies - Jan 19 2010
Bill McLaren has passed away

Street pastors to work with Police in Falkirk's revellers - Jan 19 2010
Pastors to provide care, support and help to revellers

Government launch approach to raise awarenes of organ donation - Jan 19 2010
Youngsters to be targeted

Free courses to help in small business development - Jan 19 2010
Grangemouth Business Gateway to hold workshops

Showcase of Falkirk's young people held tomorrow - Jan 19 2010
Employers invited to see benefit of hiring 16-24's

Bowling pavillon in Stirling vandalised - Jan 19 2010
Police appeal for information

Man charged in connection with Clackmannanshire road crash - Jan 18 2010
One person died and 2 others were injured

M80 body identified - Jan 18 2010
Police have identified the body found on the M80 slip road near Bannockburn

Community learning in Stirling praised - Jan 18 2010
Inspectors look at the area surrounding Wallace High School

Police appeal after ski slope barries were damaged - Jan 18 2010
The incident took place yesterday at polmont

Type 2 Diabetes in Scotland is silent killer - Jan 18 2010
Over half of people with condition don't know they have it

Research on the Ochils open to public - Jan 18 2010
Locals encouraged to attend drop in session

More protection from door to door energy salesmen - Jan 18 2010
New rules for energy sales people

CSI comes to Falkirk's HIgh Schools - Jan 18 2010
Forensic science programme for around 2000 Falkirk pupils

Barnardo's Scotland launch Fostering & Adoption Week - Jan 18 2010
We are being urged to consider fostering

Surface water making driving conditions difficult - Jan 16 2010
There is flooding in some parts of Stirling

New hospital gets royal seal of approval - Jan 16 2010
Forth Valley hospital has been given the status

Stenny game goes ahead - Jan 16 2010
Ochilview passes pitch inspection

Teenager jailed over Bo'ness stabbing - Jan 15 2010
Alexander Sharp jailed for nine years.

Ranger star denies sexual assault allegation - Jan 15 2010
He has said it is a 'vile lie'

Bo'ness works start on Monday - Jan 15 2010
Improvements will start in the town

Local games postponed - Jan 15 2010
Weather leads to call off

Doune residents hold protest - Jan 15 2010
They want pedestrian crossing installed

Clacks pensioner jailed for exposing himself - Jan 14 2010
He's been given a 22 month sentence

Dunblane Youth Sports Centre closed - Jan 15 2010

Bo'ness man appears in court - Jan 14 2010
He admits shooting parked cars

Falkirk complete new signing - Jan 15 2010
They are waiting on international clearance

Stirling Albion interested in Falkirk youngster - Jan 15 2010
Binos keen to land Brian Allison on loan

Pitch inspection due for Alloa game - Jan 15 2010
The Wasps are meant to be away at Clyde

Shire game off - Jan 15 2010
Trip to Station Park postponed

Dunfermline booted out of Scottish Cup - Jan 14 2010
The decision means Stenhousemuir will progress to 5th round

New supermarket could be on the way for St Ninians - Jan 14 2010
But it will only get go ahead if issues are addressed

Showunmi under goes medical at Falkirk - Jan 14 2010
All going well he'll sign later

Alloa sign Brian Prunty - Jan 14 2010
He signs an 18 month deal

Plans to abolish Right to Buy scheme - Jan 14 2010
Scottish Government plans to scrap policy

Scotland succesful in meeting number of environmental targets - Jan 14 2010
Leadership and committment required to continue improvements

Business breakfast to showcase youth - Jan 14 2010
Event to show firms value of young employees

Clackmannanshire takes the lead in improving literacy and numeracy - Jan 14 2010
Council's teaching methods and result praised

Falkirk could wrap up new signing - Jan 14 2010
It's thought they could sign new stiker today

Man jailed for cannabis cultivation - Jan 13 2010
Police found the factory at a house in Hallglen

Man shot dead in Glasgow car park - Jan 13 2010
He was shot in an Asda car park in Robroyston

Alloa V Cowdenbeath rescheduled - Jan 13 2010
the match is given a date for February

Local groups get government funding - Jan 13 2010
3 voluntary organisations set to share the grant

Grangemouth based rescue team might not be able to help aid effort - Jan 13 2010
The International Rescue Corps doesn't have enough funding

School closures update - Jan 13 2010
Schools get water and power supplies back

Parts of Denny to Beauly line could still go underground - Jan 13 2010
Jim Mather has meet with Energy Committee at Holyrood

3 Falkirk schools close for afternoon - Jan 13 2010
St Mungo's, St Francis' and Victoria Primary are all affected

Obesity deaths in Scotland up by 36% - Jan 13 2010
Concern over increase in obesity related deaths

Carers benefit from Big Lottery Funding - Jan 13 2010
Stirling University to receive funding to assist Forth Valley's carers

Police appeal for missing Falkirk man - Jan 12 2010
Local police renew appeal for Andrew Ainsworth who's gone missing from Brightons

First Minister faces questions over Lockerbie bombers release - Jan 12 2010
Alex Salmond speaks about Governments handling of his release

you're being urged to not to walk out onto The Lake of Menteith - Jan 12 2010
It's as temperatures stay above freezing

Power back on in Stirling - Jan 12 2010
Cable fault left 5 thousand homes without power this morning

Cornton Vale prisoner dies - Jan 12 2010
A fatal accident inquiry will now be held

Falkirk sign Colin Healy - Jan 12 2010
The former Celtic player joins on loan until the end of the season

Calls for answers over Denny to Beuly Powerline - Jan 11 2010
Lib Dems calling for action

Scotland's economic recovery weakened - Jan 11 2010
Despite 6 months of expansion November & December slowed

Emergency arangements to help homeless - Jan 11 2010
Government plans to help homeless through cold weather

RNID Scotland launch new campaign - Jan 11 2010
Charity want more devices in shops and businesses

Local man wins darts campetition - Jan 11 2010
Amateur from Pennies Bar wins John Smith People's Championship

Aegon Tennis at Stirling University - Jan 11 2010
Best of young British talent take to the courts

Don't block the road near the Lake of Menteith - Jan 10 2010
The call comes from local police

Dunfermline's cup win is in doubt - Jan 10 2010
It is after they fielded an ineligible player

Alloa fail to make it to next round of cup - Jan 10 2010
The Wasps went down 3-1 away at St Mirren

Shire boss scoops manager of the month - Jan 10 2010
Jim McInally picks up prize for December

Local darts player gets ready to step up to the oche - Jan 10 2010
Duncan Hastings to play at the Lakeside

Bairns hero Alex Parker dies - Jan 9 2010

D2 bosses save Scottish stores - Jan 9 2010
over half the shops in Scotland to be saved

The big freeze continues - Jan 8 2010
It could drop to as low as minus 20 over night

Disruption to trains - Jan 8 2010
Scotrail bring in emergency time table

Stirling Council delivers sand for residents. - Jan 8 2010
It's being issued on self-help basis to 24 locations.

Lake Menteith curling match called off. - Jan 8 2010
It's been cancelled due to safety fears.

Free workshops for local businesses - Jan 8 2010
classes to help firms suceed

Aberdeen want to sign Darren Barr - Jan 8 2010
The club tries to hijack Hib's bid for the bairn.

Proposal for Scottish Autisim Bill. - Jan 8 2010
Calls being made for the Scottish Parliament to introduce new bill.

Local postmen have avoided jail - Jan 7 2010
Postmen found dumping letters given community service

Police appeal for missing Brightons man - Jan 7 2010

Heroin User dies in Forth Valley - Jan 7 2010
A sixth drug user has died in Scotland

Police appeal for missing sex offender - Jan 7 2010
The 31 year old was last seen in Falkirk

Stirling Albion & East Stirling's games postponed - Jan 7 2010
Bad weather sees games called off

Young offenders clear snow for community service - Jan 7 2010
Local criminals help to clear pavements

Concern over government plans to scale back free school meals - Jan 7 2010
Councils encouraged to target poor areas

Cold weather affecting asthma sufferers - Jan 7 2010
Tips released to help 350,000 sufferes in Scotland

Stirling to Brussels Cycle Challenge - Jan 7 2010
Still time to get involved to raise funds for armed forces and their families

Clacks kids encouraged to sign up for forgein exchange - Jan 7 2010
Application deadlines January 31st

Denny to Beauly powerline approved - Jan 6 2010
Minister gives the go ahead

Schools update - Jan 6 2010
Falkirk schools planning to open as normal tomorrow

Motorists urged to keep speeds down - Jan 6 2010
Drivers to take extra care when travelling in the snow

Snow Update - Jan 6 2010
All the latest on the severe weather gripping Central Scotland

Falkirk game off - Jan 6 2010
Cup tie falls victim to weather

Go-ahead expected today for Denny to Beauly powerline - Jan 6 2010
Ministers at Scottish Parliament due to make announcment later

Drove Loan is a safe route to school - Jan 6 2010
Independant review concludes Bonnybridge route is safe

Access to Scotland's Train Stations to be improved - Jan 6 2010
£700,000 worth of funding allocated to improve access

Re-offending drink drivers still risk losing vehicles - Jan 6 2010
Festive campaign to continue throughout the year

Toufik Zerara leaves Falkirk FC - Jan 6 2010
His short term deal comes to an end

Snow update - Jan 5 2010
The latest information

School closures - Jan 5 2010
Latest info

Police appeal after car crashes into Plean Library - Jan 5 2010
Central Scotland police are looking for information

Historic curling competition could go ahead - Jan 5 2010
The cold snap means it could take place for first time in 30 years

Every home in Scotland should get free insulation - Jan 5 2010
WWF Scotland calling for Government assistance to insulate homes

Development of electric cars must be maintained in 2010 - Jan 5 2010
WWF Scotland calls on Scottish Government to do all it can

The Post Office should introduce new bank account - Jan 5 2010
Consumer Focus says more should be done to help those on lower incomes

Website want your help to celebrate launch - Jan 5 2010
Denny Oral History website want creative ideas to launch website

Enough grit to ease the roads - Jan 4 2010

Scottish stunt cyclist heads to Hollywood - Jan 4 2010

Ban on shooting Scottish birds - Jan 4 2010

SPL investigation into Falkirk pitch - Jan 3 2010

X Factor comes to City - Jan 3 2010

Queen Victoria comes to Stirling - Jan 3 2010

Stirling Hogmanay Party at the Castle - Dec 31 2009

Winter to suspend bird shooting - Dec 31 2009

Locals wanted for Miss Earth 2010 - Dec 31 2009

A man killed by a train at Stirling Station - Dec 30 2009

Lib Dem calls for sleep clinics - Dec 30 2009

Wards closed at Stirling Infirmary - Dec 30 2009

Falkirk V Aberdeen postponed - Dec 29 2009

Scottish fuel fund blocked by Westminster - Dec 29 2009

Motherwell manager sacked - Dec 29 2009

New liquid to deter thefts - Dec 29 2009

Blood supplies running low - Dec 29 2009

STV admit programming mistakes - Dec 28 2009

Bo'ness student scoops jackpot - Dec 28 2009

Police appeal after lambs found dead - Dec 27 2009

Teenager assaulted in Alva - Dec 24 2009
He sustained serious injuries

Football fixtures fall victim to the weather - Dec 24 2009
13 SFL games have been called off

Historic plaque in Bannockburn vandalised - Dec 24 2009
Police are appealing for information

Odds on for white Christmas - Dec 24 2009
It looks like we could see snow on tomorrow

Snow Information - Dec 21 2009
The latest information from across Forth Valley

Levein named as Scotland manager - Dec 23 2009
He's finally been confirmed after a day of delays

Staggering amount of grit used on our roads - Dec 23 2009
Falkirk Council use same amount in 1 week as would normally be used in 6 months

New council houses for Stirling - Dec 23 2009
It is down to Government funding

Reduction in number of people injured on Forth Valley roads - Dec 23 2009
The figures from the first month of Winter Safe Journey Campaign revealed

Stirling residents receive first cold weather payments - Dec 23 2009
The Scottish Government funding looks to make sure people stay warm

Prestwick Airport re-opens - Dec 23 2009
Airport was closed after plane slid of runway

Pedro offered extension - Dec 23 2009
Pedro Moutinho sees short term contract extended

Get your snow boots on - Falkirk Football Club need your help! - Dec 23 2009
They're calling on fans to help clear snow from the pitch

Take care on the roads - Dec 22 2009
temperatures could fall to as low as minus 14 overnight

50 motorists caught committing offences in just one day - Dec 22 2009
Central Scotland Police continue winter safe journey initiative

Traffic wardens to take on more roles - Dec 22 2009
They will play a bigger role in local communities

Huge response to Tobin appeal - Dec 22 2009
Crimewatch appeal sees 'phenomenal response'

Police urge householders to be extra vigilant - Dec 22 2009
It follows a break-in in Blanefield

UK government 'let down constituent' - Dec 22 2009
Local MSP says government rules have left a man facing bankruptcy.

Locals urged to look out for cannabis cultivations - Dec 22 2009
Central Scotland Police appeal

Clacks Gardeners get Royal approval - Dec 22 2009
Community project users given award

Weather chaos in Forth Valley - Dec 22 2009
Latest news on roads and flights

Youngsters in debt - Dec 22 2009
Scottish charity reveal the effect of the recession on teenagers.

Skilled Professionals 'hardest hit' by recession - Dec 22 2009
Conservative party revel new figures

Merry Green xmas! - Dec 22 2009
You're being urged to go greener this festive season

Don't walk home after a night out - Dec 21 2009
Police have been called to drunk pedestrians walking on main road

Starving dog found in Bo'ness - Dec 21 2009
The SSPCA is appealing for information

Pupils being asked to stay safe this winter - Dec 21 2009
ROSPA encourage parents to watch children around frozen water

Local groups benefit from lottery funding - Dec 21 2009
82 thousand pounds has been awarded across the area

Row over release of Lockerbie bomber reignited - Dec 21 2009
Reports say Magrahi's cancer has spread on 21st anniversary of bombing

Scotland's foster carers should be paid national minimum allowance - Dec 21 2009
Fostering Network Scotland calling for minimum allowance as carers out of pockets

Stock your medicine cabinet for the winter - Dec 21 2009
NHS Forth Valley remind locals to stock up as GP surgeries close over Christmas

Christmas toy appeal donations to be disrtibuted - Dec 21 2009
Salvation Army to give donated toys to 75 families

Falkirk still in with a fighting chance - Dec 21 2009
Vital win sees Falkirk close gap at bottom of the SPL

Clackmannanshire locals encouraged to nominate in education awards - Dec 21 2009
Locals encouraged to honour special contributions in Scottish Education Awards

local football games postponed - Dec 19 2009

hippodrome wants film suggestions - Dec 19 2009

locals ask to be cautious of bogus callers - Dec 19 2009

Plans for Scottish National Wildlife Centre in Clackmannanshire - Dec 17 2009
Clacks council approves plans to sell land to the SSPCA

Is it snowing where you are? - Dec 17 2009
let us know

Forth Valley road safety officer receives MBE - Dec 17 2009
Elaine Smith awarded for keeping children safe and charity work

Denny to Beauly powerline decision delayed - Dec 17 2009
Lib Dems say the government will not make a decision on powerlines before Christmas

Scotland's largest airline goes into administration - Dec 17 2009
Thousands stranded and 800 jobs lost as Flyglobespan go bust

Information for Flyglobespan passengers - Dec 17 2009
Advice for passengers after airline goes into adminstration

Don't give fire a home this Christmas - Dec 17 2009
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue urge us to check our smoke alarms

Second class post deadline tomorrow - Dec 17 2009
Royal Mail remin customers to get cards psoted soon

Don't end up with burst pipes this Christmas - Dec 17 2009
Scottish Water issue advice

Police fear Tobin may have killed more - Dec 16 2009
Police are investigating whether he is linked to hundreds of unsolved crimes

No suspicious circumstances surround man's death - Dec 16 2009
Central Scotland Police have carried out post mortem on remains found at M80

Bigamist told he faces jail - Dec 16 2009
Stirling Sheriff Court told man had 2 wives, 2 finances and string of lovers

Reports suggest Stirling Albion could have new owner - Dec 16 2009
Its reported that Bino's owner has a potential buyer

Alloa businesses to beneft from regeneration project - Dec 16 2009
Traders can sign up for improvements

Pre-Christmas shopping in Scotland down on last year - Dec 16 2009
Like for like sales in November

Olly comes to Falkirk - Dec 16 2009
X factor runner up comes to local night club

Generous locals bring Christmas cheer - Dec 16 2009
Kids in disadvantaged countries receive shoebox full of goodies

Energy groups help locals keep their bills down this Christmas - Dec 16 2009
Energy Savings Trust give advice on how to save money

Stirling community groups reminded grants still available - Dec 16 2009
Grants to help local projects available until February

Know the symptoms of meningitis & septicemia this Christmas - Dec 16 2009
Cases increase around Christmas and New Year

Scottish authorities should take Stirling Council's lead - Dec 15 2009
Shelter Scotland advises local authorities to follow Stirling's example

Environmentalists remind us to recycle this Christmas - Dec 15 2009
Drop in sessions across rural Scotland to help keep a slim bin

30th anniversay of Bonnybridge carol service - Dec 15 2009
Annual carol service takes place this Friday evening

Hamilton Murderer in court for second murder - Dec 14 2009
Court hears Tobin is already serving a life sentence

Cars vandalised in Stirling - Dec 14 2009
Police appeal for information

'Funding Gap' for Colleges - Dec 14 2009
Local MSP says college students are missing out on benefits

Call for community service to be 'more public' - Dec 14 2009
Local MSP says more people should know what criminals are doing for the community

Suffering from a bad year? - Dec 14 2009
A local charity's encouraging you to talk.

Trailers stolen - Dec 14 2009
Police appeal after two trailers go missing from Forth Valley homes

Fake goods warning - Dec 14 2009
Local councils encourage you to watch for fakes

Business in Scotland is pickingup - Dec 14 2009
Scottish business growing at fastest pace for 26 months

Locals encouraged to use Stirling's free Park & Ride - Dec 14 2009
Free week of Park and Ride starts today

Patients have better chance of surviving bowel cancer - Dec 14 2009
Patients in poorer areas of Forth Valley have better chance of survival

Deadline for John Logie Baird awards 17th December - Dec 14 2009
Entrants with goof ideas encouraged to apply

Not enough salt to grit roads - Dec 14 2009
Local authroties across UK running out of salt

Pharmacy first stop for colds - Dec 12 2009

Denny bowling green damaged - Dec 12 2009

Alloa woman jailed for over 6 years - Dec 11 2009
Andrea Neil stabbed and killed her partner

Man banned from driving - Dec 11 2009
Squaddie banned after reversing down a Falkirk street with girlfriend on bonnet

man dies in prison - Dec 11 2009
A prisoner sentenced in Falkirk dies in Barlinni

Stirling students campaign for financial help - Dec 11 2009
500 students sign petition

First Minister is heading to Copenhagen - Dec 11 2009
He's going to UN climate change talks in the Danish capital

No pre contracts for Barr - Dec 11 2009
Eddie May says Barr won't sign any pre contracts in January

Male body found in Bannockburn - Dec 10 2009
The body found at the M80 slip road yesterday is thought to be male

Falkirk skipper signing target for Hearts and Hibs - Dec 10 2009
Hearts and Hibs interested in signing Darren Barr in January

New shopping development in Bonnybridge given the go ahead - Dec 10 2009
The new year could bring a new shopping development and improved parking facilities to Bonnybridge

Rare original Simpson's script on sale to raise money for charity - Dec 10 2009
Stirlingshire man puts Simpson's script up for sale to raise money for trip to Kenya to help aids sufferers

New NHS uniforms to help identify staff - Dec 10 2009
Forth Valley's NHS staff will wear different coulours of uniform to make their role clearer to the public

NHS Scotland under significant financial pressure - Dec 10 2009
Report released by Audit Scotland

Alloa pervert pleads guilty to child pornography charges - Dec 10 2009
Man jailed for 12 months and put on child protection register for 10 years

Falkirk Council say thank you for big clean up - Dec 10 2009
Special event at Muniipal Buildings after year of clean up

Scotland's wettest November on record ever - Dec 10 2009
Signs of climate change becoming more and more apparent

We're being advised to stay safe this winter - Dec 10 2009
ROSPA reminds us of dangers of playing near canals and rivers

Ongoing police incident closes main road - Dec 9 2009
Entry slip onto the M80 is closed

pre budget report will 'damage Scotland' - Dec 9 2009
That's according to the SNP

Class size cut promise to be investigated - Dec 9 2009
First Minister had pledged to cut class sizes to 18

More men and women are joining the army - Dec 9 2009
Recruitment levels are up by more than a quarter

Gifts for toy appeal keep on coming - Dec 9 2009
A group of local women donate 70 toys

Zerara finally completes Bairns move - Dec 9 2009
Falkirk finally get international clearance

New player for Falkirk - Dec 9 2009
Eddie May adds another new signing to his squad

Alloa land money spinning tie - Dec 9 2009
Wasps face St Mirren in cup

climate change group launched - Dec 8 2009
The 20/20 group was unveiled at the Falkirk Wheel

Lockerbie bomber inquiry closed - Dec 8 2009
MSPs have decided to take no further evidence

16-year-old has been found - Dec 7 2009

Date for Shire boss to meet SFA - Dec 8 2009
Jim McInally will face the SFA on December 17th

Kat closer to becoming Miss World - Dec 8 2009
Odds improve for local lady to become crowned Miss World

Falkirk postie could be jailed - Dec 7 2009
Gavin Bryce faces prison for hiding letters

Hoax calls prisoners from Forth Valley - Dec 7 2009
Two men in Forth Valley are among the 4 jailed

Stirling Golf graduate wins top award - Dec 7 2009
Sports Personality of the year goes to former Stirling student

Local group joins Copenhagen demonstrations - Dec 7 2009
Friend of the Earth Falkirk head to Danish capital

Falkirk fans offered club shares - Dec 7 2009
Bairns supporters being offered a chance to become a shareholder in Falkirk FC

Body found in Falkirk Canal - Dec 6 2009
Police confirm body was pulled from canal yesterday

Biggest climate change rally for Scotland - Dec 5 2009

Police to tackle purse thefts - Dec 5 2009

Local bid to break a world record - Dec 5 2009

Class A drug find in Forth Valley - Dec 4 2009
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs seized in Stirling and Clackmannanshire

Elderly ladies had purses stolen - Dec 4 2009
Two pensioners are theft victims in Stirling City centre

Stirling castle revamp - Dec 4 2009
Castle to be returned to its mid-16th century state

Central Scotland MSP expense scandal - Dec 4 2009
Calims Jamie Hepburn spends thousands on stamps

Scots literacy problems revealed - Dec 4 2009
1 in 5 can't read or write properly

Course to prevent flooding - Dec 4 2009
Stirling University gets extra funding for course

Safebase for party goers in Falkirk - Dec 4 2009
New service launched

White ribbon march in Stirling against domestic abuse - Dec 3 2009
A march to show support for domestic abuse victims will take place in Stirling tonight

Students at Stirling University raise money for an African Project - Dec 3 2009
Student nurses at Stirling University are raising money to travel to Zambia to carry out voluntary work

Dunblane receive government funding to become more energy efficient - Dec 3 2009
Dunblane is awarded £270,000 to make homes greener and warmer

Legislation on disabled access to bars to be amended - Dec 3 2009
A bill will pass through the Scottish parliament later this year to improve disabled access to pubs

Education Secretary says system is not in crisis - Dec 3 2009
Mike Russell admits there are problems with the education system but it is not all bad

FFC Christmas shop opens - Dec 3 2009
Falkirk football club has opened a shop in Falkirk High Street over the festive period

Scotland's new Education Secretary to face rivals - Dec 3 2009
Education Secretary Mike Russell to face opposition in Holyrood

Dunblane's Energy Efficiency Project giving funding - Dec 3 2009
Climate Change Fund gives two thousand six hundred pounds worth of funding to Dunblane

16 Days of Action march from Stirling Castle - Dec 3 2009
White ribbon march to support domestic abuce campaign

Pupils from across Scotland in Alloa - Dec 3 2009
Academy Link programme brings Scottish students to Alloa

Falkirk training scheme to be cut - Dec 2 2009

Fire murder found guilty - Dec 2 2009

Shareholders to stump up cash for Falkirk FC - Dec 2 2009

Recommendations expected on Scotland's double jeopardy law - Dec 2 2009
Scottish Law Commission expected to publish findings

Shocking truth of Scottish chilren's fractured homes revealed - Dec 2 2009
Factfile reports contains stark figures

WWF Scotland welcome plans to fit smart meters - Dec 2 2009
Government plans to fit smart meters in homes across the country

Half a million pounds awarded to Ash Scotland - Dec 2 2009
Charity awarded money for research into smoke-free houses

ROSPA looking for youth water safety advisor - Dec 2 2009
Applicants invited for 10 day role at charity - closing date 11th December

Grangemouth public warning system tested today - Dec 2 2009
Residents advised of system test today at 2.30pm

Hyslop loses job as education secretary - Dec 1 2009
Fiona Hyslop demoted in Cabinet re-shuffle

Keep it closed campaign! - Dec 1 2009
Police urge shoppers to keep an eye on their bags and purses when shopping.

World Aids day events - Dec 1 2009
Forth Valley events to highlight illness

Denny recycling centre praised - Dec 1 2009
Official opening of extension takes place

Heavy snow forcast for Forth Valley - Dec 1 2009
Motorists urged to take care

Motorists to take care on roads - Dec 1 2009

Stirling launches sponsored cycle - Dec 1 2009

Under 18s ban for sunbeds - Dec 1 2009

Barnardo's launch xmas clothes appeal - Dec 1 2009

Pylons 'could cause brain tumours in children' - Nov 30 2009
Stirling before Pylons highlight risk

Goverment asked to re-think fuel poverty plans - Nov 30 2009
Leading charity calls for re-think

Police told to apologise to convicted rapist - Nov 30 2009
Apology called for after blunder

Fifteen rescued from fairground ride - Nov 30 2009
Youngsters in Alloa lifted off ride

Jedward mania hits Falkirk - Nov 30 2009
XFactor twins perform at local nightclub

Festive reminder from the Royal Mail - Nov 30 2009
Don't forget last post dates for this Christmas

MSP to visit Clackmannanshire Schools - Nov 30 2009
Local MSP Keith Brown to visit Sauchie Nursery and Strathdevon Primary

Scotland's poorest families turn to poverty to get by - Nov 30 2009
80% families in poverty will struggle to pay fuel, clothing and food bills

There are calls for referendum on indpendence to be shelved - Nov 29 2009
It comes just a day before plans are published

Brave Falkirk suffer 2 nil defeat - Nov 29 2009
Despite taking most of the plaudits Bairns can't take anything from game

Jedward mania comes to Falkirk - Nov 29 2009
Twins perform in Scotland for first time

Homecoming celebrations to come to an end with a bang - Nov 27 2009
Forth Valley celebrates in style

Calls for education secretary to be sacked - Nov 27 2009
It follows big fall in teacher numbers

Falkirk close to signing Zerara - Nov 27 2009
Club waiting for clearance for French midfielder.

Stirling fashion event - Nov 27 2009
An event's being held to mark the end of Homecoming in Stirling.

Stirling Graduation ceremony - Nov 27 2009

Roadworks on M8 to continue - Nov 27 2009
Resurfacing works begin again tonight.

Forth Valley schools benefit from government project - Nov 26 2009
Schools in Falkirk, Stirling anf Clackmannanshire are to benefit from the £1.25bn refurbishment programme

HMIE report shows weaknesses in child protection - Nov 26 2009
Child protection services must be improved in a quarter of Scottish councils

Homecoming woodland planted near Callander - Nov 26 2009
First saplings planted to celebrate Homecoming and the Woodland Trusts 25th anniversary

Falkirk Fans are urged to leave plenty of time to travel to Saturday's game - Nov 26 2009
Public transport into the capital is expected to be busy on Saturday due to the game at Easter Road and the rugby at Murrayfield

Bo'ness and Beyond kicks off today - Nov 26 2009
A four day celebration starts in Bo'ness today to mark the end of homecoming Scotland

MSP's set to reject plans for minimum pricing for alcohol - Nov 26 2009
Labour expected to block the Alcohol Bill

Scottish Water challenged to cut bills - Nov 26 2009
Annual water charges reduced

Households across the Forth Valley become more environmentally friendly - Nov 26 2009
1000% increase in homes across the Forth Valley applying for Energy savings trust renewables grants

Falkirk's Learning Centre at forefront of employability training - Nov 26 2009
Staff from the Learning Centre at Falkirk Football Club head to Stamford for ministerial visit

Education secretary visits Larbert primary school - Nov 26 2009
Fiona Hyslop to visit recently refurbished school

Plans outlined to give Holyrood new tax raising power - Nov 25 2009
It is part of a radical shake up of devolution

Campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse launched - Nov 25 2009
16 days of action launched to raise awareness

Clackmannanshire's community hospital officially opened - Nov 25 2009
Local MSP Keith Brown did the honours

Jobs at risk at Stirling's Prudential - Nov 25 2009
60 staff are at risk

Alloa nursery school praised in HM report - Nov 25 2009
The Tower Nursery School is praised in recent inspection

Scottish banks advised to improve policies - Nov 25 2009
Citizen's Advice Scotland says bank aren't doing enough

Historic Scotland free weekend for end of Homecoming - Nov 25 2009
A number of historic attractions free to public this weekend

Man dies in M8 crash - Nov 24 2009
Lanarkshire man dies after driving the wrong way down the motorway.

Man dies in M8 crash - Nov 24 2009
Lanarkshire man dies after driving the wrong way down the motorway.

Big in Falkirk is no more - Nov 24 2009
Big in Falkirk scrapped due to budget cut backs

Jedward come to Falkirk - Nov 24 2009
XFactor twins set to perform at local nightclub

2 new income maximisation officers for Stirling - Nov 24 2009
More help for locals to manage their money and benefits

Kids at local primary join in Homecoming celebrations - Nov 24 2009
Stenhousemuir Primary launch charity CD

People facing homelessness in Stirling given extra help - Nov 23 2009
The local citizens advice launch new initiative

Locals get chance to learn more about Helix Project - Nov 23 2009
A special open day takes place

Stirling look to greener future - Nov 23 2009
Bird and the Bees host talks on climate change and fossil fuels

Flanders Moss viewing tower opens today - Nov 23 2009
Local school children perform at grand opening

WWF Scotland warn of regions reaching tipping points - Nov 23 2009
Hitting temperature threshold could have devestating effect on planet

The Peak Group Clackmannanshire raise funds for trip to Bulgaria - Nov 23 2009
A group of unemployed men raise funds to work at Bulgarian orphanage

Bairns hope for win against Hamilton - Nov 21 2009

Flood Update - Nov 21 2009

volunteers to speak in Holyrood - Nov 21 2009

Rally racers finish in Stirling - Nov 21 2009

Man in custody after extensive searches at River Carron - Nov 20 2009
Search in Camelon called off after 20 year old man came forward to police

Forth Valley battered by severe weather overnight - Nov 20 2009

Roads closed in Forth Valley - Nov 20 2009
Roads affected by flooding and heavy rain

Winter Safe Journey campaign launched - Nov 20 2009
Take care on the roads this winter

Safe Base initiative launched in Stirling - Nov 20 2009
Plans to keep revellers safe this festive season

Man missing in Camelon floods - Nov 19 2009
Search operation as man goes missing in floods

SNP sweep Bo'ness by-election - Nov 20 2009
Results are in and SNP scoop victory

Severe weather warning for Forth Valley - Nov 19 2009
Road closures and flooding across area

Teenager jailed for 10 months - Nov 19 2009
18 year old jailed for starting a fight which left a man unconcious

Gas meter reader attacked - Nov 19 2009
Worker attacked as he did his rounds in Bo'Ness

Local groups receive cash boost to promote safety - Nov 19 2009
Grants of £500 allocated from the new community safety fund

Intercontinental Rally challenge - Nov 19 2009
Rally event kicks off in Perthshire today

Falkirk pupils set to meet African sister school pupils - Nov 19 2009

Race for Life campaign stepped up - Nov 19 2009
Cancer Research UK intorduce race places as Christmas gift idea

Glasgow Commomwealth Games organisers advised to pull together - Nov 19 2009

Online paedophiles targetted - Nov 18 2009
Central Scotland Police identify predators and their victims

Row over Bo'ness fireworks - Nov 18 2009
A row's broken out over the choice of the fireworks contract at the Bo'Ness Homecoming display next weekend.

Dunblane man 'Young Butcher of the year' - Nov 18 2009

Scottish independence could cost businesses - Nov 18 2009
That's according to the U-K government

Royal Mail encourage the Forth Valley to plan ahead this Christmas - Nov 18 2009

Clackmannanshire looking for exchange programme volunteers - Nov 18 2009

Calls for Torwood School to reopen as a Roman Catholic School - Nov 18 2009

Cancer treatment targets met in Forth Valley - Nov 17 2009
NHS Forth Valley praised for making targets on waiting times.

Forth Road bridge legislation unveiled - Nov 17 2009
Plans for the new crossing revealed by Scottish Ministers.

Scottish economy will take longer to recover - Nov 17 2009
That's according the experts at Strathclyde University

Search for Burley replacement underway - Nov 17 2009
The search to find George Burley's successor as Scotland manager has started.

Fans to pay for re-scheduled game - Nov 17 2009
Rangers and Dundee fans forced to stump up again

Shortlist for Wee County online photography competition unveilled - Nov 17 2009

Promise of new powers for the Scottish Government expected tomorrow - Nov 17 2009

Forth Crossing Bill reaches Scottish Parliament for consideration - Nov 17 2009

Scotland's vulnerable children need more protection - Nov 17 2009

Bo'ness and Blackness by-election this week - Nov 16 2009
An election to nominate a new councillor for the ward will be held on Thursday

George Burley sacked as Scotland manager - Nov 16 2009
Terry Butcher has also been fired from his post

NHS Forth Valley wait for wait for performance review - Nov 16 2009
Health minister Shona Robison will chair the review

Horses have tails cut off in Stirling - Nov 16 2009
Police are appealing for information

Cars vandalised in Bannockburn - Nov 16 2009
They had swastikas scratched into their paint work

Search is on for Clackmannanshire citizen of the year - Nov 16 2009
council looking for you to nominate someone who's contibuted to the local area

Time running out for Burley - Nov 16 2009
SFA are to discuss Burley'a future as manager

Flood watches in places for local rivers - Nov 14 2009
It follows heavy rain last night and this morning

Computer failure puts millions of bank cards out of action - Nov 14 2009
HBOS account holders are affected

We're seeing real signs of climate change - Nov 14 2009
Green groups are concerned the recent heavy rainfall could become more common

Scotland in friendly action - Nov 14 2009
They're in Cardiff to take on Wales

Clackmannanshire woman admits culpable homocide at High Court - Nov 13 2009
Court hears woman from Alloa killed her partner with a single stab through heart

Severe weather warning issued - Nov 13 2009
Heavy rain expected to batter much of the Forth Valley

West Stirlingshire wind farm rejected - Nov 13 2009
Stirling Council's planning panel turn down proposal

Stirling uni to help more teenagers get into further education - Nov 13 2009
They've set up an action plan to help youngsters in care achieve their aims

Local health worker scoops top award - Nov 13 2009
Kathy O'Neill picks up top manager award

Murray looks ahead to ATP World Tour Finals - Nov 13 2009
It's after he crashes out of Paris Masters

Householders could be losing out on energy bills - Nov 13 2009
Energy watch dog says you could be missing out on potential savings

Jobs could go at Camelon bus builder - Nov 12 2009
Its thought around 260 jobs could be at risk at Alexander Dennis

Andy Murray is out of the Paris Masters. - Nov 12 2009

New signing for Falkirk - Nov 12 2009
Pele has joined the Bairns subject to a medical

Rangers' debt increases - Nov 12 2009
The debt now stands at £31 million pounds

Be aware of bogus callers - Nov 12 2009
People across the Forth Valley told not to fall for scams

Alva Academy will re-open tomorrow (Thurs) - Nov 11 2009
It had been closed today due to a fire at Alva Industrial Estate

Woman jailed for driving while disqualified - Nov 11 2009
Mother given three month prison sentence

car parking meeting Bonnybridge delayed - Nov 11 2009
Residents are calling for solutions to parking problem

Alva fire update - Nov 11 2009
Local businesses meet with emegency services and council

Fire Fighters from across Central Scotland tackle Alva blaze - Nov 11 2009

Fire update - Nov 10 2009
Alva Academy to stay closed on Wed

Fire fighters tackle blaze in Alva. - Nov 10 2009
School and roads closed in and around the area as fire rips through local factory...

Firework posted through elderly couple's letter box - Nov 9 2009
Police in Falkirk are appealing for information

Forth Valley health board told to tighten procedures for tackling superbugs - Nov 9 2009
They've been given an action plan

Don't get caught out by cowboy workers - Nov 9 2009
That's the plea from the local trading standards

Christmas Toy Appeal launched - Nov 9 2009
Locals across the Forth Valley asked to buy an extra toy this christmas

Alloa town centre regeneration takes another step forward - Nov 9 2009
Local artist chosen to design a major piece of art work

Locals asked to join Scotland's biggest climate rally - Nov 7 2009

Falkirk's festival of remembrance held tonight - Nov 7 2009

More organ donations needed - Nov 7 2009

Scottish Cub Scout badge launched - Nov 7 2009

Eddie May has only one option to save Falkirk - Nov 7 2009

Babysitter jailed for rape - Nov 6 2009
A babysitter who raped two young children he was meant to be caring for has been jailed for ten years.

nursery manageress cleared of smacking charge - Nov 6 2009
Woman walked free from Stirling Sherriff court today

Missing man could be in Stirling - Nov 6 2009
It's thought a man who's gone missing from Berwick could be in the Stirling area.

Keep safe this 5th of November - Nov 5 2009
Be safe rather than sorry this Guy Fawkes night and go to an organised event

Forth Valley dairy company is beating the recession - Nov 5 2009
Grahams dairies reports a 20% increase in annual turnover.

Forth Valley campaign against pylons - Nov 5 2009
The public are being urged to write to the First Minister in protest of the powerline.

Bus company fined for poor service - Nov 5 2009
First Edinburgh has been fined for not running services as timetabled.

Smokers encouraged to kick the habit before Christmas - Nov 5 2009
Local NHS say quitting smoking could help financially on the run up to Christmas

Poppy appeal collection in Stirling - Nov 5 2009
A special poppy appeal collection is taking place in the Thistle shopping centre today

Final homcoming performances in Alloa - Nov 5 2009
A special performance is being held to mark the end of the meet your ancestor programme

Iron Age treasure unveiled - Nov 4 2009
Stirling find is on display at museum

Tribunal for University of Stirling - Nov 4 2009
Union have started employment tribunal over failure to meet demands on job cuts.

Tougher laws on tobacco sales - Nov 4 2009
Adults no longer to buy cigarettes for under 18's

Safety in run up to bonfire night - Nov 4 2009
'Operation Alamo' is well underway

Falkirk group head to climate change talks - Nov 4 2009
Local Friends of the Earth group are set to go to Copenhagen in December.

Pedro re-joins Falkirk - Nov 4 2009
He's been brought in until January

Don't give out your bank account details over the phone - Nov 3 2009
It's after a pensioner in Falkirk was persuaded to hand over his acount details

hundred million pounds worth of cannabis grown in Scotland - Nov 3 2009
111 drug factories discovered in past 12 months

Unemployment creates new poverty crisis - Nov 3 2009
There is now almost a 140, 000 kids with no parents in work

Home repossessions are set to soar - Nov 3 2009
That's the warning from leading housing charity Shelter Scotland

Falkirk Council invest more cash to help you stay safe - Nov 3 2009
An extra £12,000 is being put into Safer Streets initiative this Christmas

No deal for Pedro - Nov 3 2009
That's according to Falkirk boss Eddie May

Morton turn down Moore - Nov 3 2009
Stirling Albion Boss Allan Moore fails to get Morton managers position

Lollipop man's foot ran over - Nov 2 2009
A car's being traced after a driver ran over a lollipop man's foot in Larbert.

Step up for Drove Loan campaigners - Nov 2 2009
Independent engineer called in

Call for flood review - Nov 2 2009
Tories call for action after heavy rain throughout Scotland

Welcome for wee county development - Nov 2 2009
Multi-million pound project gets thumbs up.

No more cash for Antonine wall - Nov 2 2009
Theres been no extra government funding for the Antonine Wall since it was given world heritage status last year.

Working for safer Forth Valley - Nov 2 2009
We are doing more than ever to make communities across the Forth Valley as safe as they can be.

Artist for Alloa - Nov 2 2009
The imagine Alloa project has appointed an artist in residence.

Watch your speed on A80! - Nov 2 2009
Average speed cameras along road to Glasgow

Bairns' Alex Smith more involved - Nov 2 2009
Falkirk Assistant coach Alex Smith's revealed he's taking a more hands on approach at the club.

Asbestos warning - Nov 2 2009
Campaign launches to protect workers from Asbestos

Last chance to 'meet your ancestors'! - Nov 2 2009
Homecoming theatre comes to a close in Alloa

Halloween tidy up for Denny and Dunipace - Oct 31 2009

Police appeal for information on puppy theft - Oct 31 2009

TV licence dodgers caught out - Oct 31 2009

Local opinion on Alloa windfams wanted - Oct 31 2009

Locals urged not to set their on bonfires - Oct 31 2009

Forestmill development given go ahead - Oct 30 2009
Council agree 330 million pound development

Grangemouth train station suffers set back - Oct 30 2009
Falkirk council turn down important report

Falkirk nursery to close - Oct 30 2009
Attempts to save Woodburn Day nursery have failed

Motorists urged to take care on the roads - Oct 30 2009
Heavy rain falls across the Forth Valley

Injury blow for Falkirk - Oct 30 2009
The Bairns could be without 4 key players for trip to St Johnstone

Animals get treat at Safari Park - Oct 30 2009
Halloween comes to Blair Drummond

Stirling Albion given 8 days to pay - Oct 29 2009
Stirling Albion face going out of business if they do not pay their debts

Clackmannanshire 15th most deprived area in Scotland - Oct 29 2009
Statistics show Alloa is more deprived than it was 3 years ago

Lorry overturned on M876 - Oct 29 2009
The 18 tonne vehicle overturned near the Falkirk and Denny junction

Councillors meet today to discuss the closure of a Falkirk nursery - Oct 29 2009
Woodburn day nursery could be closed to save money

Decision to be made on new railway staion in Grangemouth - Oct 29 2009
Plans for a railway station in Grangemouth could be given the go-ahead today

Candidates announced for Bo'ness and Blackness by-election - Oct 29 2009
Full list of candidates for by-election announced

Local kids are being given the chance to train with Alloa Athletic - Oct 29 2009
Clackmannanshire council aims to get wee county kids fit through coaching programme

Man subject to report after barrier comes down on bus - Oct 28 2009
He's been referred for a number of alleged road traffic offences

Fire started at Dunblane home - Oct 28 2009
2 fires started in 3 days

Carbon project on M8 near Stirling - Oct 28 2009
The first ever carbon tests on Scotland's roads will take place in Stirlingshire next week.

Schools to team up with local businesses - Oct 28 2009
Schools across the Forth Valley are being encouraged to partner up with local employers to deliver work-related learning.

Bo'ness regeneration almost complete - Oct 28 2009
New paving in Bo'Ness will mark the completion of town centre regeneration improvements.

Scottish Cup 3rd round draw made - Oct 28 2009
Three local teams in the pot

Prepare for winter! - Oct 28 2009
Householders across the Valley are being urged to start preparing for winter now.

Weather payments judged closer to home - Oct 28 2009
More people in Clackmannanshire could be set to benefit from cold weather payments.

Mental health event in Stirling - Oct 28 2009
A special charity music event is being held in Stirling next month to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Warning of nurse shortage - Oct 28 2009
Scotland's top nursing union is warning of potential shortages of nurses.

woman indecently assaulted on train to Falkirk - Oct 27 2009
British Transport Police appealing for information

Motorcyclist who died in crash named - Oct 27 2009
Police are appealing for witnesses

Stirling Uni to help prevent cancer - Oct 27 2009
They are looking to develop more effective ways of preventing the disease

Ministers urged to re-think - Oct 27 2009
Environmental groups asked government to reconsider powerline

bus struck with level crossing barrier - Oct 26 2009
investigation now underway

police appeal after teenager sexually assaulted in stirling - Oct 26 2009
The incident took place on Saturday

Clackmannanshire teenager dies in road collision - Oct 26 2009
Incident happened on the Stirling to Cupar road

Powerline could be given go ahead in next few weeks - Oct 26 2009
Its being reported the Beauly to Denny powerline will be approved

New swine flu campaign launched - Oct 25 2009

Police urge locals to be aware of opportunist burglars - Oct 24 2009
You're being asked to make your home safe

Larbert & Stenhousemuir get a spruce up - Oct 24 2009
Locals tidy up the area

Falkirk go in search of win - Oct 24 2009
The Bairns head to Tynecastle

Advice offered to over 50's at local event - Oct 24 2009
There will be info on money advice and swine flu

Beware of cold callers - Oct 23 2009
Vulnerable and elderly urged to be vigilant as clocks go back

Boost for Bairns ahead of Tynecastle clash - Oct 23 2009
3 players recover from injury

Moore proud to be at Stirling Albion - Oct 23 2009
Allan Moore says he's going no-where just yet

Family go to Spain for answers - Oct 22 2009
The family of a Dunblane woman who drowned on holiday have flown out to the Spanish resort where she died.

Vandals to clean up Forth Valley! - Oct 22 2009
A new project in the Forth Valley will see's vandals clean up their own graffitti.

Man arrested over Edinburgh murder - Oct 22 2009
Man arrested and charged over body found in Edinburgh flat

Parents to help children's learning - Oct 22 2009
Parents in Alva are being encouraged to help their kids.

Company fined over burns - Oct 22 2009
A Grangemouth based company has been fined after one of their workers suffered burns

Stirling woman drowns on holiday - Oct 21 2009
A Stirling woman has drowned while swimming in the sea in the Spanish resort of Salou.

Murder investigation in Edinburgh - Oct 21 2009
A murder investigation's been launched after a body was found in an Edinburgh flat.

swine flu vaccination programme underway - Oct 21 2009
health workers and high risk patients among the first to be offered jab

Behaviour in Stirling schools targeted - Oct 21 2009
Opposition politicians say it's a waste of time

Shoppers urged to be extra vigilant - Oct 21 2009
Pensioner has 3 figure sum of money stolen

Kelpie plans stepped up - Oct 20 2009
A multi-million pound project to transform a greenspace between Falkirk and Grangemouth has been improved.

Green crisp ban - Oct 20 2009
Green packets of crisps were banned from a Rangers game on Saturday, over fears it might offend fans.

women stabbed dog with knife - Oct 20 2009
A Stirlingshire woman faces jail after stabbing her own dog with a kitchen knife.

Compare shoe prices! - Oct 20 2009
New website thought up by Falkirk woman

Drink driver who caused death failed to turn up to court - Oct 20 2009
A man found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to turn up for sentencing.

Lockerbie evidence removed - Oct 20 2009
It's claimed a vital piece of evidence was moved from the site of the Lockerbie bombing.

Ballot action for Diageo workers - Oct 20 2009
Diageo workers are being asked to vote on industrial action.

Beware of night thieves - Oct 20 2009
householders given warning

Larbert litter pick - Oct 20 2009
Pupils tidy up!

New school for Stenny? - Oct 19 2009
Proposals given at a meeting tonight

Stirling uni say no redundancies - Oct 19 2009
Compulsary redundancies have been ruled out for now at a meeting

Wetland created in Falkirk - Oct 19 2009
Area to be flooded for wildlife

Uni tackles addiction - Oct 19 2009
Stirling Uni conference gets underway

Bairns injury worries - Oct 19 2009
Falkirk lose more players

Nurses 'too busy' - Oct 19 2009
Recent study shows standards of care are affected

Do you want to be energy efficient? - Oct 19 2009
Falkirk council want to help!

Bull Sales open in Stirling - Oct 19 2009
First day of the re-located Perth bull Sales

Scots aquarium worker bit by shark - Oct 18 2009

SNP conference tackles Swine Flu - Oct 18 2009

Perth Bull Sales comes to Stirling - Oct 17 2009

Demo to save Park Gallery - Oct 17 2009

Alex Salmond to address SNP conference - Oct 17 2009

Soldier's funeral - Oct 15 2009
Funeral for military cross soldier

Fraud Investigation - Oct 15 2009
Financer accused of running off with Stagecoach owner's money

SNP annual conference - Oct 15 2009
SNP plan to win more seats at the next election

Clackmannanshire top according to report - Oct 15 2009
Psychology services get a good rating from the Government

Shopping Locally - Oct 15 2009
Shopping locally is better for the local economy

SPL remembrance day meeting - Oct 15 2009
Meeting due to take place on remembrance day respects row

Fergus head found - Oct 15 2009
Search for missing Bairns mascot ends

Freight services through Clackmannanshire will continue - Oct 13 2009
Council meets with service operator

Boyzone star died of natural causes - Oct 13 2009
That is the finding on an initial post mortem on Stephen Gately

Unemployed youngsters on the rise - Oct 13 2009
The number of youngsters out of a job across the Forth Valley is contining to rise.

pups found dead in Clackmannanshire - Oct 13 2009
SSPCA are appealing for information

David Alexander to stand down from government role - Oct 13 2009
Local Councillor David Alexander's to stand down as Local Government Convener.

Vehicles in Stirling pelted with stones - Oct 13 2009
Police are appealing for information

Fergus the Fox head stolen - Oct 13 2009
Falkirk FC's club mascot head nicked after break in

Kids force train to stop after playing on tracks - Oct 12 2009
Parents urged to explain dangers to kids

Anger over MP's second constituency office - Oct 12 2009
There are calls for Eric Joyce to refund the cost

Alloa's regeneration moves forward - Oct 12 2009
Imagine Alloa street improvements underway

Raploch Orchestra to benefit from top violinist - Oct 12 2009
Nicola Benedetti will help the Big Noise Orchestra

Boyzone star Stephen Gately has died - Oct 11 2009
Pop star was found dead on holiday.

Church calls of politics to help us out of the recession - Oct 11 2009

Scotland defeated by Japan - Oct 11 2009

Litter pick a success - Oct 11 2009

Locals encouraged to attened Countryside action day - Oct 11 2009

Education should be about teaching - not money - Oct 8 2009
Schools should look to Stirling for good education

Park Gallery moved - Oct 8 2009
Campaigners left disappointed

Local businesses recognised at awards - Oct 8 2009
Forth Valley business diversity awards held tonight.

Flu-sympton cases rise at school - Oct 8 2009
Number of sick rises at Lin lithgow Academy.

Tories 'put on the spot' over alcohol laws - Oct 7 2009
The SNP say the Scottish Conservatives have been put on the spot over alcohol misuse.

Man admits running on train line - Oct 7 2009
A man who was thrown off a train at Falkirk High station had to be rescued after running into the path of an oncoming train.

'Superned' back in jail - Oct 7 2009
A local man who inspired Scotland's anti-social behaviour laws is back in jail after stabbing a 13 year old boy with a pitchfork.

14 stone swordfish found in Clackmannanshire river - Oct 6 2009
A man fishing in Clackmannanshire's waters pulled out a nine foot swordfish last Sunday.