Council Tax in Falkirk will rise by 4%.
Falkirk Council set out their spending plans for the year ahead, as they approved their Budget.
The local authority is facing a £29 million funding gap over the next five years.
It's the last budget before May's local council elections.
Man arrested after Sauchie stabbing
A 41-year-old man is appearing in court after a stabbing in Sauchie.
Violent incidents in Forth Valley schools
There are calls for more to be done to tackle the number of violent incidents in schools.
Death on railway track
A person has died on a railway track near Cambus.
Concerns over long A&E waits
Concerns have been raised about multi-day waits at A&E departments.
Train fares to be frozen
ScotRail fares across the Forth Valley are to be frozen for the next 12 months.