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.
Rise in drug-related deaths
There has been a rise in the number of drug-related deaths recorded across the Forth Valley.
Pre-determination hearing for Larbert AI data centre
A pre-determination hearing is taking place today on plans for a major AI data centre in Larbert.
Public meeting on Larbert AI data centre
A public meeting is being held at the Dobbie Hall in Larbert tonight by campaigners protesting a planned AI data centre.
Falkirk parking fines revenue revealed
Falkirk Council has made more than £250,000 in parking fines revenue in the last year.
Body of teenager found
The body of a teenage girl has been found in Stenhousemuir.