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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.
Changes to Stirling waste recycling centres
Stirling residents will need to book an appointment to visit waste recycling centres.
Petition against school changes
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition against plans to cut the school week in Falkirk.
Concerns over Falkirk constituencies
A Falkirk Council report says they are against plans to change the area's Scottish Parliament constituencies.
79-year-old dies after Callander crash
The incident took place at 11am on Thursday 9th May. A 79-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bank branch to shut
Alloa will lose its TSB branch later this year.